Bridal Mask @ Gaksital
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Title: 각시탈 / Gaksital / Bridal Mask
Chinese Title: 新娘面具
Also Known as: The Bride Mask, Doll Mask
Genre: Action
Episodes: 28
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2012-May-30 to 2012-Sep-06
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Synopsis
This drama tells a story of two brothers who live in Seoul in the 1930s, oppressed under Japanese rule during one of the darkest periods of Korea’s history.
Lee Kang To (Joo Won), the younger brother, is a rising star in the police force and works with the Japanese police to capture ‘Bridal Mask’ a mysterious freedom fighter who fights for independence wearing a traditional Korean bride’s mask. However, Kang To is unaware that his prey, ‘Bridal Mask’ is in fact his older brother, Lee Kang San (Shin Hyun Joon).
Kang To’s life is irrevocably changed after Kang San died. The death of his beloved older brother drives him to take up the bridal mask of his fallen brother and fulfill his dream of freeing Korea from Japanese rule.
Cast
Lee Family
Joo Won as Lee Kang To / Lee Young / Sato Hiroshi
- Kim Woo Suk (김우석) as Lee Young (young)
Shin Hyun Joon as Lee Kang San
- Yoon Hong Bin (윤홍빈) as Kang San (young)
Song Ok Sook as Han Sii (Kang To’s mother)
Lee Il Jae (이일재) as Lee Sun (Kang To’s father)
Jun Hyun as Baek Gun
Far East Circus
Jin Se Yun as Oh Mok Dan / Boon Yi
- Kim Hyun Soo (김현수) as Boon Yi (young)
Son Byung Ho as Jo Dong Joo (Leader of the circus)
Lee Kyung Shil as Oh Dong Nyun
Lee Byung Joon as Shin Nan Da
Son Yeo Eun as Seon Hwa
Seo Yoon Ah as Gye Soon
Independence Movement Members
Jun Noh Min as Dam Sa Ri (Mok Dan’s father)
Kim Myung Gon (김명곤) as Yang Baek
Park Sung Woong as Dong Jin
Jung Eun Byul as Jin Hong
Choi Dae Chul (최대철) as Reporter Song
Ban Min Jung (반민정) as Anna
Kim Bang Won (김방원) as Kim Deuk Soo
Kim Ji Min as Ahn Sub
Angel Club
Ji Seo Yoon (지서윤) as Tasha
Baek Jae Jin as Director Bong
Choi Dae Hoon (최대훈) as Minami Tamao / Lee Hae Suk (Lee Shi Yong’s son)
Jang Joon Yoo as Merry
Lee Jae Won as No Sang Yub
Oh Eun Ho (오은호) as Suzy
Yang Hee Yoon (양희윤) as Jenny
Kimura Family
Chun Ho Jin as Kimura Taro (Shunji’s father)
Park Ki Woong as Kimura Shunji
Park Joo Hyung as Kimura Kenji (Shunji’s brother)
Kishokai Members
Jun Gook Hwan as Ueno Hideki (Chae Hong Joo’s adopted father)
Han Chae Ah as Chae Hong Joo / Ueno Rie
Ahn Hyung Joon as Gatsuyama Jun
Bruce Khan (브루스 칸) as Ginpei Kato
Kwon Tae Won as Choi Myung Sub
Kim Gyu Chul as Woo Byung Joon
Ahn Suk Hwan as Lee Shi Yong
Kim Jung Nan as Lee Hwa Kyung (Lee Shi Yong’s 2nd wife)
Kim Tae Young (김태영) as Park In Sam
Go In Bum as Jo Young Gun
Bang Joong Hyun as Park Sung Mo
Police Station Officials
Kim Eung Soo as Konno Goji
Yoon Bong Kil as Abe Shinji
Yoon Jin Ho (윤진호) as Goiso Tadanobu
Kim Myung Soo as Murayama Yoshio
Choi Woong (최웅) as Kakawa
Other People
Song Min Hyung as Governor Wada Ryo
Choi Yoon Joon (최윤준) as Chief Song (Chief of Kyungsung Hotel)
Yang Jae Won (양재원) as Bae Man Sung
Kang Ki Hwa as Masako
Jang Kwang as Central council senator
Kim Ki Hyun as Congressman Hyun
Hong Yeo Jin as Congressman Hyun’s wife
Joo Boo Jin (주부진) as Soon Yi’s grandmother
Park Ga Won (1991) as Soon Yi
Ahn Yeo Jin as comfort woman female recruiter
Park Bo Geum as Min Gyu
Min Joon Hyun as President Park
Production Credits
Original work: Manhwa by Huh Young Man
Productor: Yoon Sung Shik
Screenwriter: Yoo Hyun Mi
Preview
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8 (Not Available)
Episode 9
Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12
Episode 13
Episode 14
Episode 15
Episode 16 (Not Available)
Episode 17
Episode 18
Episode 19
Episode 20
Episode 21
Episode 22
Episode 23
Episode 24
Episode 25
Episode 26 (Not Available)
Episode 27
Episode 28 (Not Available)
Episode Ratings
| Date | Ep | TNmS | TNmS | AGB | AGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2012-05-30 | 1 | 12.6 (3rd) | 12.8 (4th) | 12.7 (3rd) | 13.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-05-31 | 2 | 12.4 (5th) | 13.3 (5th) | 12.4 (3rd) | 12.9 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-06 | 3 | 13.3 (3rd) | 14.5 (4th) | 13.6 (3rd) | 13.9 (4th) |
| 2012-06-07 | 4 | 14.8 (3rd) | 14.9 (3rd) | 15.6 (2nd) | 16.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-06-13 | 5 | 13.8 (3rd) | 14.1 (4th) | 14.5 (3rd) | 15.4 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-14 | 6 | 15.5 (3rd) | 16.3 (3rd) | 15.0 (3rd) | 15.7 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-20 | 7 | 15.3 (3rd) | 15.5 (3rd) | 15.5 (3rd) | 16.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-21 | 8 | 15.4 (3rd) | 15.0 (4th) | 15.5 (3rd) | 16.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-27 | 9 | 14.7 (3rd) | 13.9 (4th) | 14.8 (3rd) | 15.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-28 | 10 | 15.9 (3rd) | 15.3 (4th) | 14.6 (3rd) | 15.0 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-04 | 11 | 17.6 (3rd) | 17.2 (3rd) | 14.8 (3rd) | 15.8 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-05 | 12 | 16.5 (3rd) | 15.6 (5th) | 14.0 (4th) | 14.0 (5th) |
| 2012-07-11 | 13 | 16.7 (3rd) | 15.6 (4th) | 14.4 (3rd) | 14.4 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-12 | 14 | 17.3 (3rd) | 16.3 (5th) | 16.3 (3rd) | 17.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-18 | 15 | 17.2 (3rd) | 16.8 (5th) | 15.2 (3rd) | 16.7 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-19 | 16 | 18.1 (3rd) | 17.3 (4th) | 16.8 (3rd) | 18.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-25 | 17 | 16.7 (3rd) | 16.8 (4th) | 15.6 (3rd) | 16.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-01 | 18 | 16.9 (3rd) | 16.3 (7th) | 18.0 (3rd) | 18.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-08 | 19 | 19.3 (3rd) | 18.8 (2nd) | 18.3 (3rd) | 18.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-09 | 20 | 20.6 (2nd) | 20.6 (1st) | 19.5 (2nd) | 19.8 (2nd) |
| 2012-08-15 | 21 | 22.6 (2nd) | 23.1 (2nd) | 19.4 (3rd) | 18.8 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-16 | 22 | 21.9 (3rd) | 22.4 (2nd) | 19.7 (3rd) | 19.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-22 | 23 | 22.2 (3rd) | 22.4 (2nd) | 19.8 (3rd) | 19.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-23 | 24 | 22.3 (3rd) | 22.9 (2nd) | 20.3 (3rd) | 20.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-29 | 25 | 19.4 (3rd) | 19.4 (2nd) | 20.4 (3rd) | 20.6 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-30 | 26 | 22.8 (3rd) | 22.9 (2nd) | 21.4 (3rd) | 21.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-05 | 27 | 24.3 (2nd) | 26.1 (1st) | 21.5 (2nd) | 21.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-06 | 28 | 27.3 (2nd) | 27.7 (1st) | 22.9 (2nd) | 23.2 (2nd) |
Sources: TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielsen Korea
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Note
- This Drama is Based on the comic “Gaksital” by Huh Young Man which was first published in 1974. Some comic by Huh Young Man have been adapted into drama like Gourmet (SBS, 2008), Tazza (SBS, 2008), and Saranghae (SBS, 2008).
- ‘Gaksital’ is one of those traditional play masks specifically the rosy-cheeked one reserved for the bride.
- Budget for the drama is approximately 10 billion won ($9 million USD).
- This drama has been extended from total episode of 24 to 28 due to the high ratings.
Awards
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Actor Awards (Long Series), Joo Won (Bridal Mask)
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Actor Awards, Joo Won (Bridal Mask)
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actor Awards, Park Ki Woong (Bridal Mask)
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Rookie Actress Awards, Jin Se Yun (Bridal Mask)
Poster
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August 15th, 2012 at 9:41 am
well well well , damn , am in love with this drama , every thing about it is great , the suspense ,the acting , it took me two weeks to make up my mine to watch this and now i think i should have waited another 2 that way i can watch the whole thing without waiting for every two ep a week , damn,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, this is a great work well done,
August 15th, 2012 at 6:05 pm
After watching Episode 20, I must agree that there’s no turning back now for Shunji. I really hate him in this episode. And he’s using Mokdan too, to get what he wants. I remember in one of the episodes when both Shunji and Kang To were crying over each others’ fate and KT was saying that he would have to kill Shunji in the end. I think that this will happen and Shunji will either be killed by KT or he will sacrifice himself to save KT. Yes, he has crossed over to the other side and even if he wanted to turn over a new leaf, it’ll be too late for him. His only hope is salvation – to do one good deed to help Kangto before he dies. As for Rie, I hope she frees herself from that life of fear and misery soon. My favourite scene in this episode is when KT held MD’s hand for a brief moment after Shunji hugged her. That scene say so much yet not a word was said – so romantic
August 16th, 2012 at 10:36 am
waiting for the sub of ep 21, should be more patient again
August 16th, 2012 at 10:42 am
Ep 21 subtitle, waiting in my chair now..yes patient and more patient because patient is a virtue..how many hours to go and i know eng subtitle will coming xoxo
August 16th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
@Jennie
agree with you, so hate shunji at this episode, and i still remember too how nice n sweet their friendship when they are crying together about hard situation for them, NOW it was too late for shunji to turning back.(i’m crying for that) , actually i love them both.. i fell sad for Rie..i think she will use her life for save Kan to..i hope samething good happen to her..so everything will happy ending..( hiks hiks woried )
August 16th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
cihuuuuuuuuy…… the rating fantastics!!!!! gaksitaaaaaaallllllll fighting till the end
August 16th, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Rating increase with amazed!!! this drama will kill you all!!
August 16th, 2012 at 2:47 pm
the sub is really fast compare to another drama wow…..thank you so much
August 16th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
ep 21 is not as tense. story development, action, emotions all slowed a little. i have no more love for shunji, he doesnt even regard kangto as his friend anymore. who is prof yangbaek?? is katsuyama just worried about rie or is he also personally interested in her? i wonder what rie’s next step is since she knows kangto is gaksital, not wanting to kill him yet promising that she will. is the writer lacking ideas — mokdan’s character is getting boring. need to give her some big action-do. hope the intensity will come back in the next episode.
August 17th, 2012 at 8:47 am
i’am tottaly crazy for this drama, except for mok dan, she was too bad for her role
August 17th, 2012 at 9:39 am
The lead casters in this drama is realy doing a bad job .to me she not good .dont realy like her and she is just making things complicated .they could have picked a better actress .just saying
August 17th, 2012 at 9:55 am
viki sub is really fast, but i can’t watch it in my country shoudl wait dramacrazy, finally sunji find out …………………
August 17th, 2012 at 11:57 am
@ Torri
agree!! i just wondering why Jin Se Yun (mok dan) choose as Lead actress at the good drama like Bridal mask, play beside outstanding actor Joo won..really embrasing , she was too bad in her role here. not capable at all
August 17th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
There will be a twist in the ending of the drama, now that Shunji has unmasked the gaksital…… it is unlikely the writers would give a premature death of lee kang to at this juncture….. so what will happen next?????
August 18th, 2012 at 2:06 am
ok! epis 22 was really intense, oh my! oh my! pobresito de Kangto, todo herido y se desmaya y ese mal amigo Shunji que ara ahora que lo vio y tener q esperar una semana oh!
August 18th, 2012 at 5:23 am
OMG I just finsh eating my nail out this drama is killllling me what’s gonna happen to uri Gasktaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal ;(
August 18th, 2012 at 6:22 am
I think arang didn’t cheat, it is only the gossip that spread mouth to mouth! She’s being murder because someone wanted to rape her, and she is insisted to refuse, then the someone ended it with killing her, that’s what I heard for the intro at the special program, and o heard it’s the original folklore of Stanford in Korea,
August 18th, 2012 at 6:23 am
Sorry, wrong post, kkkk
August 18th, 2012 at 9:11 am
OMG!!! finally Shunji find out that Gaksital is Kang To..i think it ‘s too early Gaksital was find out…can’t imagine what happen next..difficult situation for shunji, can’t wait for next ep
August 18th, 2012 at 9:44 am
i think sunji will pretend he doesn’t know to catch yang baek and another patriot
August 18th, 2012 at 11:04 am
I started this puppy last night. It is really powerful stuff! The patriotism in the face of foreign oppression, the self-sacrifices for a bigger goal, better world, gets us right there from the get-go! The action sequences r so beautifully shot. And my goodness, is Joo Won a wonderful actor! I can go on, but I need to go back n continue the marathon.
This is just the right antidote after an overdose of rom-coms. This and Ghost. Finished Ghost. Loved it.
August 18th, 2012 at 11:37 am
@KDaddict:
Started with Ghost and continued with Bridal Mask. Gives a little variety to the usual stuff ^^
haha, that was exactly my thought, when I started to watch non-rom-coms
August 18th, 2012 at 11:55 pm
Mokdan:
The actress is young, pretty, big eyes, rosy cheeks n ruby lips. She’s been hung, shot, bloodied a few times, yet I feel nothing, no empathy, no connection.
I guess her performance is pretty much like her cross-dressing in ep 4. She is supposed to be dressed up as a ….man??? With a fedora n a mustache. Hahaha. It feels Fake.
I love that the pay offs come fast n frequent:
1, Kangto finds out Mokdan is his first love.
2, He finds out that Gakistal is his beloved brother.
Wooo, poor guy! That’s a lot of heartbreak for so young a fellow.
August 19th, 2012 at 12:18 am
@Torri-511,
Wave, wave! R u now torri with capital T?
Has school started for u yet? Did u finish the last eps of AGD. They r really good.
@feane-522,
There r definitely more rom-coms than other types of shows. Currently I’m watching 2 shows that r interesting: Faith n Arang. Both r romances, again. So this is a good break.
August 19th, 2012 at 4:14 am
The police brutality in this series makes me cringe. The bad guys r either too non-chalant abt it or enjoy it too much.
The society depicted in this show, what a sad depressing world it was to live in!
Ep 6 is heart-wrenching.
Kangto loses both his beloved brother and his mother in the matter of minutes, and he has no idea why or what happened. How can a person bear the weight of so much pain? Joo Won’s performance is sensational. He makes Kangto’s anguish palpable. Didn’t know that he’d be such a good actor.
When Kangto kicks n chops the life out of Shunji’s evil brother with his bare hands and feet, instead of it feeling violent, it somehow feels right.