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 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
*** Different between TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielson – Here
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)
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June 12th, 2012 at 10:36 am
I’ve watched all episodes so far… and I really like it! All actors are just awesome in their own way of acting! Besides, the story is getting more and more exciting.. can’t wait for the next episode
June 12th, 2012 at 11:42 am
@swift what is KDs without love triangles … as long as it doesnt become quadrangles, else i’d go crazy figuring out the lovelines
June 12th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@kdfan
After watching sooooo many KDramas, I would prefer to watch dramas that are light hearted, funny and entertaining. I cannot stand dramas that has too much of emotion of hatred, revenge and sorrow that would make me sad and resentful towards the villain characters. Too bad QIH has ended. Currently I am following this drama and Dr Jin closely. The only villains in this drama is Shunji’s family (brother and father) and the Jap woman chararacter. Actually, I find the bodyguard of the Jap woman very good looking, but I guess he will only be playing the sidekick role.
June 12th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
joo won killing me awasome!!
June 12th, 2012 at 5:34 pm
@swift me too dislike those emo heavy drama, for eg Bad Love, the name itself put me off. i m all for funnies. I love CityHall n Salaryman. I like Bridal Mask bec its an interesting genre, i don’t even know what genre to call it. it’s an interesting period n so much better than Capital Scandal which was a yawn. QIHM was such a gem, this i might get the dvd to rewatch n i very rarely rewatch any shows. Don’t u think that Shunji himself has the potential to turn into a villain? PKW has looks than can make him a very good villain. ohyes, i did notice the cool bodyguard, wonder if he is korean bec he looks very japanese to me. Han Chae Ah is giving me a good impression so far. I’ve only watched her once before in I Believe in Love. Unfortunately she seems to be interested in Kangto. isn’t the lovelines getting complicated??
June 12th, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Eng subs available http://the-legend-1.blogspot.com/search/label/Drama%20English%20Subtitles
June 12th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
just finished ep 4, i thing this drama will kill me, totally amazing, just wonder episode 5, what gonna happen..
June 12th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
@kdfan
When you saw Han Chae Ah looking at Kang To, it was not due to interest as a man, instead it is actually to target Kang To as a victim as she was sent to Korea to eradicate people who will endanger the 5 key persons in the secret organization that is led by Chae Ah’s father. As you can see that her personal bodyguard also noted on Kang To’s presence. Which is why I am assuming that Chae Ah will be paired off with Shunji because I think her character will hate all Koreans.
I actually watched Bad Love about 2 years ago, it was one of the few first KDramas I watched through KBS world channel. I only started KDramas about 3 years ago starting with Winter Sonata then Full House.
Fortunately, I have fast internet broadband in my house that I get to watch KDramas, Jap Dramas and Taiwanese Dramas to my heart’s content.
June 12th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
@Swift @ Kdfan
i think the purpose before Han Cae ah looking at Lee Kang To is sign that she find Kang To as one of the targets of her secret mission, but she ended up falling in love with Kang to. but at ended i assuming same as you, han cae ah will be pairing with Sun ji.
I dont like heavy drama too.. i’m starting with Full House, Princess Hours, then coffee Prince etc etc, can’t finished searching other korean drama until now. but i like sad story like stairway to heaven, autumn tale..crying never ending.
June 13th, 2012 at 12:13 am
@Kdaddict -170
i’m Hyun bin fan too, that why i bought snow Queen.. but i don’t know untill now i’m not yet watch it.. oooh i just remember why i’m canceled watch SQ coz some one told me like as you say.. so many tears.. and one of then dying.. i think it will make me suffered
The one of Heavy drama that i love much much is East Of Eden..and NOW..starting love Bridal Mask..i hope more better than East of Eden
June 13th, 2012 at 12:24 am
@swift & tey thx for jogging my memory. thats right .. i forgot that was her mission. but i think it would be more interesting for her to fall for Kangto during her mission rather than for Shunji.
June 13th, 2012 at 12:37 am
After watching Hyun Bin in SG, I got to know he acted in another drama called My Name is Sam Soong (something like that I think) the lead lady was Scent of Woman. Hyun Bin was very young then and I did not like his character in that drama. When I was first exposed to KD land I was thinking why all the young Korean actresses and idols would pick Hyun Bin as their ideal guy, after watching SG, I GOT THE PICTURE, LOL
June 13th, 2012 at 12:42 am
@Kdfan
yes it will be more interesting when she turned to interested with Kang To as her target during her mission .. enemy become lover.. it will make sweet conflict . i always love the story like this
June 13th, 2012 at 1:08 am
@tey yes me too like it when there is hate+love at the same time
June 13th, 2012 at 1:31 am
@tey-185,
Not all sad dramas are bad. But sad dramas with a lead dying of a terminal disease are a dim a dozen, i.e. too too common. And the guy trying all he can to save her, despite it being completely hopeless, is just too pathetic for words. You’ve to be poetic like what’s her name on the previous page to enjoy it. I’m not poetic that way.
@swift-187,
Well, better late than never. Good thing you finally see his charm.
Why do almost all famous K actresses pick Hyun Bin as their ideal type? He is famous for being the coolest guy in all of Korea! There are plenty of handsome, sexy, cute, adorable, lovely, kissable, huggable actors, but everyone agrees that HB is the coolest! Hee.
June 13th, 2012 at 9:04 am
@KDaddict 190
Poetic?? i’m not he he
I love Sad Dramas like Stair way to heaven, autumn tale..it made me crying and crying ..i think it’s made me suffer by them..but i’m still love that drama almost
June 13th, 2012 at 11:45 am
@tey,
The sad KD that I love best is The Princess Man. There is no terminal illness, no incest, no babies switched at birth, no amnesia, no car accident, no blindness, no corporate takeover, etc. etc. Just a fantastic script that is hauntingly sad and beautiful. You must see it if you haven’t already. Truly one of the best KDs ever.
I loved Stairway to Heaven, Winter Sonata, n Summer Scent too in their days. Autumn Tale somehow didn’t work for me. It seemed outdated even back in those days.
June 13th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I watched Stairway to Heaven Philipines ver only, I did not watch the Kor ver as I hate to watch sad dramas. I am still very sore with the ending of Fashion King and Rooftop Prince.
Anyways, Bridal Mask, is it true in the Korean history, does it exist????
Since I have been watching tonnes of KDramas, I tend to know more about Korean culture, listening to their songs to pick up the language.
June 13th, 2012 at 6:25 pm
i don’t like snow Queen because look similar with sinetron indonesia ( forgot the title) with my beloved actor Cristian Sugiono and Nabila Syakieb.
they are good chemistry..is SQ a copy from Sinetron Indonesia..all the story almost same. so i hate KD after that
June 13th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Is ‘I do I do’ drama worth watching?? Actually I do not favour both the lead actor and actress. Furthermore, the storyline does not sound that interesting.
June 13th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
@ Kdaddict :I like most Hyun bin at World Within than secret garden.. he looks so natural n he has chemistry with SHQ..i love it.
Princess Man i love too..have you watch East of Eden?? heavy drama but really really awesome.. the rating about 40% right?
@Swift, i dont know about I do I do, i’m not get interest to watch that..KSA for me too old
June 14th, 2012 at 1:37 am
@swift-195,
The logical place to find out abt “I do I do” would be its own thread. But since you already know that you do not favor the lead actor or actress, there is little pt for u to watch it, esp. since you already know that u do not find the storyline that interesting. Seems to me you answered your own Qn rt there.
@tey-196,
To each his/her own.
June 14th, 2012 at 11:09 am
i dont like Snow queen becouse the story simillar with Sinetron Indonesia (forgot tittle) i just remember the actor/ess are my beloved cristian sugiono with nabila syakieb..it was verry doog story and chemistry..i shocked when i watched SQ is duplicat from that sinetron, after that i hate KD overall
June 14th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
@ vin vin
Yup..same opinion with you Snow Queen really same with indonesian sinetron tittle “RATU” . how come??? SQ was plagiat from Ratu?embrassing
June 14th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
but unfair if hate KD..Bridal mask i hope original korean story.this drama awesome, but made me stressed waiting next episode, jut 2x a week.hard time for me. but i will stay for this drama. should i take medicine to make me feel calm.hoaaaaaaahhhhhh so stressed for wait wed and thursday