May Queen
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Title: 메이퀸 / May Queen
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Episodes: 38
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2012-Aug-18 to 2012-Dec-23
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:50
Synopsis
A story about characters related to ships.
Chun Hae Joo (Han Ji Hye) is a woman who pulls herself up from a harsh life and makes a name for herself in the shipbuilding industry.
Park Chang Hee (Jae Hee) and Kang San (Kim Jae Won) are the two men who war for her love.
Cast
Main Cast
Han Ji Hye as Chun Hae Joo
- Kim Yoo Jung as Chun Hae Joo (Young)
Jae Hee as Park Chang Hee
- Park Gun Tae as Chang Hee (Young)
Kim Jae Won as Kang San
- Park Ji Bin as Kang San (Young)
Son Eun Seo as Jang In Hwa
- Hyun Seung Min as In Hwa (Young)
Hae Joo’s family
Ahn Nae Sang as Chun Hong Chul
Geum Bo Ra as Jo Dal Soon
Moon Ji Yoon as Chun Sang Tae
- Kim Dong Hyun as Sang Tae (Young)
Jung Hye Won as Chun Young Joo
- Kang Ji Woo (강지우) as Young Joo (Young)
Yoon Jung Eun as Chun Jin Joo
Chun Ji Group
Lee Duk Hwa as Jang Do Hyeon
Yang Mi Kyung as Lee Geum Hee
Yoon Jong Hwa as Jang Il Moon
- Seo Young Joo as Jang Il Moon (Young)
Kim Gyu Chul as Park Gi Chul
Hae Poong Group
Go In Bum as Kang Dae Pyung
Lee Hoon as Yoon Jeong Woo
Kim Ji Young as Lee Bong Hee
Sun Woo Jae Duk as Yoon Hak Soo
Baek Seung Hee as Jo Min Kyung
Production Credits
Producer: Jung Min Woo (정민우)
Director: Baek Ho Min
Screenwriter: Son Young Mok
Episode Preview
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9
Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12
Episode 13
Episode 14
Episode 15
Episode 16
Episode 17
Episode 18
Episode 19
Episode 20
Episode 21
Episode 22
Episode 23
Episode 24
Episode 25
Episode 26
Episode 27
Episode 28
Episode 29
Episode 30
Episode 31
Episode 32
Episode 33
Episode 34
Episode 35
Episode 36
Episode 37
Episode 38
Episode Ratings
| Date | Ep | TNmS | TNmS | AGB | AGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2012-08-18 | 1 | 11.3 (7th) | 12.1 (8th) | 11.3 (6th) | 12.5 (6th) |
| 2012-08-19 | 2 | 11.6 (10th) | 12.6 (7th) | 10.8 (10th) | 12.3 (8th) |
| 2012-08-25 | 3 | 13.9 (5th) | 15.4 (4th) | 12.0 (7th) | 13.1 (6th) |
| 2012-08-26 | 4 | 14.2 (6th) | 16.6 (5th) | 12.7 (7th) | 13.9 (7th) |
| 2012-09-01 | 5 | 14.5 (4th) | 15.6 (3rd) | 13.7 (3rd) | 14.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-02 | 6 | 16.6 (4th) | 19.0 (4th) | 14.6 (4th) | 15.6 (4th) |
| 2012-09-08 | 7 | 17.4 (2nd) | 18.9 (2nd) | 14.6 (3rd) | 15.5 (4th) |
| 2012-09-09 | 8 | 16.2 (4th) | 18.8 (4th) | 15.7 (5th) | 17.5 (4th) |
| 2012-09-15 | 9 | 17.9 (2nd) | 19.6 (2nd) | 16.8 (2nd) | 17.6 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-16 | 10 | 17.4 (5th) | 19.1 (4th) | 17.7 (4th) | 18.7 (4th) |
| 2012-09-22 | 11 | 20.0 (2nd) | 22.5 (2nd) | 18.6 (2nd) | 19.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-23 | 12 | 18.7 (3rd) | 21.2 (3rd) | 17.1 (3rd) | 18.7 (3rd) |
| 2012-09-29 | 13 | 17.7 (3rd) | 20.5 (2nd) | 14.6 (4th) | 15.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-30 | 14 | 15.3 (4th) | 16.4 (4th) | 13.1 (5th) | 14.5 (4th) |
| 2012-10-06 | 15 | 20.8 (2nd) | 23.1 (2nd) | 17.7 (2nd) | 18.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-10-07 | 16 | 18.7 (3rd) | 21.5 (3rd) | 17.4 (3rd) | 18.7 (3rd) |
| 2012-10-13 | 17 | 19.2 (2nd) | 21.3 (2nd) | 18.9 (2nd) | 20.1 (2nd) |
| 2012-10-14 | 18 | 19.1 (4th) | 21.8 (4th) | 17.6 (3rd) | 18.8 (4th) |
| 2012-10-20 | 19 | 19.4 (2nd) | 22.1 (2nd) | 18.7 (2nd) | 19.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-10-21 | 20 | 19.8 (3rd) | 22.9 (3rd) | 18.0 (3rd) | 19.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-10-27 | 21 | 19.5 (2nd) | 21.6 (3rd) | 18.2 (2nd) | 19.4 (2nd) |
| 2012-10-28 | 22 | 19.6 (3rd) | 21.9 (3rd) | 17.8 (3rd) | 18.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-11-03 | 23 | 18.9 (2nd) | 21.3 (2nd) | 18.5 (2nd) | 20.0 (2nd) |
| 2012-11-04 | 24 | 19.6 (4th) | 22.0 (3rd) | 17.8 (3rd) | 19.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-11-10 | 25 | 19.8 (2nd) | 21.6 (2nd) | 18.9 (2nd) | 20.4 (2nd) |
| 2012-11-11 | 26 | 19.2 (4th) | 21.4 (4th) | 18.0 (3rd) | 19.0 (4th) |
| 2012-11-17 | 27 | 19.2 (2nd) | 21.5 (2nd) | 19.1 (2nd) | 21.3 (2nd) |
| 2012-11-18 | 28 | 19.3 (3rd) | 21.7 (3rd) | 19.3 (3rd) | 20.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-11-24 | 29 | 21.5 (2nd) | 25.4 (2nd) | 20.0 (2nd) | 21.1 (2nd) |
| 2012-11-25 | 30 | 22.0 (2nd) | 24.8 (2nd) | 21.0 (2nd) | 22.6 (3rd) |
| 2012-12-01 | 31 | 24.2 (2nd) | 24.8 (2nd) | 22.7 (2nd) | 23.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-12-02 | 32 | 24.5 (2nd) | 25.5 (2nd) | 23.6 (2nd) | 24.6 (2nd) |
| 2012-12-08 | 33 | 24.3 (2nd) | 26.2 (2nd) | 23.3 (2nd) | 24.4 (2nd) |
| 2012-12-09 | 34 | 24.4 (2nd) | 27.6 (2nd) | 23.5 (2nd) | 24.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-12-15 | 35 | 23.0 (2nd) | 25.3 (2nd) | 21.7 (2nd) | 22.1 (2nd) |
| 2012-12-16 | 36 | 19.4 (3rd) | 21.1 (4th) | 20.6 (3rd) | 21.8 (3rd) |
| 2012-12-22 | 37 | 22.4 (2nd) | 23.8 (2nd) | 20.2 (2nd) | 21.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-12-23 | 38 | 25.9 (2nd) | 29.4 (2nd) | 26.4 (2nd) | 27.5 (2nd) |
Sources: TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielsen Korea
*** Different between TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielson – Here
Note
The total episode extended from 32 to 38 due to the high rating of this drama.
Awards
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Actress Acting Awards, Yang Mi Kyung
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Actor Acting Awards, Lee Duk Hwa
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Best Child Actress Acting Awards, Kim Yoo Jung
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Actor Awards (Soap Opera): Jae Hee (May Queen)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actor Award (Soap Opera): Kim Jae Won (May Queen)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actress Awards (Soap Opera): Han Ji Hye (May Queen)
2012 MBC Drama Awards: Writer of the Year, Son Young Mok (May Queen)
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April 6th, 2013 at 6:22 pm
@Karen they did not win the popularity awards BUT THEY ARE NOMINATED IN THAT CATEGORY IN MBC DRAMA AWARDS 2013. Can’t you see the PICTURE?!
What’s with quality compare to popularity? That’s a conflict dear! Popularity is about being popular, being most talk-about and being overrated. Han Ji Hye is much popular than other nominees in Baeksang Popularity section as well as Kim Jae Won.
I am not surprise that they did not get any nominations for the performance section, but at least grabbing nominations for popularity section is a equalizer since this drama is way popular and has high ratings.
And for emphases, I AM TALKING for POPULARITY, NOT for PERFORMANCE. Adios!
April 7th, 2013 at 1:32 am
@ Karen , and @ Kurayuzaki666 ,…. cool down guys . .
. We don’t know how they choose and who nominated the nominees, so, there’s no point to argue about it. I also saw the list of nominees and i agree to Kurayuzaki666 that some of them are actually less popular if we compare to Kim Jae Won. And i also notice that only few artist are from MBC … mostly, are from KBS2 and SBS. I also read a news that on voting for popularity award, you need to register and pay before you can vote. So, the awarding is actually partly a kind of business. It’s not just simply awarding who is the best or popular. I used to think that Baeksang Award is the best in term of credibility, but i guess i was wrong. Anyway, there’s quite a lot on the list that is really popular, hopefully the one who deserve it win the award. 
April 7th, 2013 at 3:39 am
@Gretz16 actually there are reports that Baeksang has lost its credibility last 2 years ago esp. last year for giving the Best Actor award for Kim Soo Hyun over Shin Ha Kyun (Brain), Park Shi Hoo (Princess Man), Han Sak Yung (Deep Rooted Tree) and Cha Seung Won (The Greatest Love). In own point of view, out of these 5 great actors Soo Hyun is the youngest but at the same time the weakest. so many had questioned th outcome. Some points it because of the high ratings. PERHAPS! But as far as I know, Baeksang mainly looks for quality not for quantity.
Baeksang is now on its Political strike I think. I was just disappointed that stars from this drama are snub and excluded. They deserve even a single nomination.
@Karen Peace. I am not angry. Im just stressing/showing a clearer picture.
April 7th, 2013 at 8:09 am
@Kurayuzaki666, i’m quite disappointed too. I don’t mean to argue. Maybe we just have different view and understanding on how Baeksang Arts Award choose their nominees. I’m not really sure how they categorize it.
May Queen recieved major awards from KCEA (Korea Cultural Entertainment Award) and MBC Drama Award in 2012. I’m quite surprised that not even a single nonminee is included on Baeksang Award.
April 16th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
I just finished watching this drama. Love it! Also love the chemistry between Hae Joo and Kang San.
April 17th, 2013 at 11:33 am
i highly recommend this drama. believe me this is one of the good ones worth watching. from casting, storyline, pacing… everything is well made and well connected. you wont regret giving time on this.
April 21st, 2013 at 10:37 am
Hey..guys… good news for all Kim Jae Won fans and lovers..
Check out the latest news about Kim Jae Won 김재원 new drama “I Hear Your Voice” alongside with Lee Bo Young … at http://koalasplayground.com/2013/04/19/sbs-swaps-out-can-we-love-for-i-hear-your-voice-with-kim-jae-won-and-lee-bo-young/
April 23rd, 2013 at 5:07 pm
Good news for all Jaewon fans… it seems like your going to see you oppa on screen again… here’s a news update surely you gonna love..
Actor Kim Jae-won and actress Lee Bo-yeong might appear as a couple in a drama.
Kim and Lee have been offered roles in the upcoming SBS drama “I Hear Your Voice” but haven’t decided on anything yet. If Kim Jae-won agrees to star in this drama, it will be his first come back to SBS in 9 years since the 2004 drama, “My 19 Year Old Sister in Law”.
Kim Jae-won’s agency claims, “‘I Hear Your Voice’ is one of the many offers he got. He’s looking through them and will decide what he wants to do in due time”.
Lee Bo-yeong’s agency claims, “She was going to take a break after “My Daughter Seo-yeong” but the synopsis was so good she’s thinking about it”.
Meanwhile, “I Hear Your Voice” is written by Park Hye-ryeon from “Get Karl! Oh Soo-jeong” and “Dream High” and is about a public defender who fights for the 1% of innocence.
Source : http://www.osen.co.kr/articl... ( English )
April 26th, 2013 at 6:35 pm
Not really good because i read on the recent news that Kim Jae Won rejected the role on I Hear Your Voice. I think he is considering other drama offers. He can afford to be picky because he is quite in demand this days and he is receiving quite a lot of offers. I think his schedule is very tight because he is always in and out of Korea for other activities in Japan and China.
April 29th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
Looks like our May Queen cast will turn into rivals on weekend ratings soon. I just read this news:
According to MBC Officials Kim Jae Won is being considered to cast as main lead on upcoming MBC drama “SCANDAL”, the successor drama of 100 Years Of Inheritance, which is currently aired during weekends. Casting is in progress and nothing is confirmed yet. The drama will start after 100 Years Of Inheritance ends.
Check out more details at http://m.media.daum.net/entertain/enews/view?newsid=20130429145806069
What do you think guys? Kim Jae Won decline the offer from SBS “I Hear Your Voice” , do you think he would accept this offer considering that he had quite close ties on MBC?
May 4th, 2013 at 6:21 pm
I read rumors from other sites that MBC offered two option for Kim Jae Won ,
first option is upcoming drama “Medical Top Team” which will follow after When a Man Fall In Love end. Then second option is upcoming drama “Scandal” after 100 Years of Inheritance.
I guess that’s the reason why he decline SBS offer to lead in I Hear Your Voice. He haven’t give his decision yet. But i have a feeling that he will announve it during his special fans meeting on May 18, organize by a Japanese company for his fans.
May 10th, 2013 at 2:42 am
Great drama. Love the actors and actresses.
May 10th, 2013 at 1:59 pm
Good news guys. Kim Jae won oppa next drama is finally confirmed.
Title: Scandal 스캔들
Date of airing : July 2013
Broadcasting station : MBC
Time of airing : 9:45 pm (Sat/Sun) (Korea time)
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/MBC2013Scandal
Writer : 배유미 Bae Yoo Mi
PD : 김진만 Kim Jin Man
Eps: 50 (70mins each)
Main Cast : Kim Jae Won, Jo Yun Hee
Story : 하은중 Ha Eun Joong (Kim Jae Won) was kidnapped in an act of revenge when he was really young by the man who believed that Eun Joong’s real father was the mastermind behind the collapsed building incident that killed his son. Eun Joong who grew up to be a policeman, was shocked to find out the truth that the father he loved so much was actually his kidnapper. His life began to get entwined with 우아미 Woo Ah Mi (Jo Yun Hee), a 26 year old single mom as he seeks out the meaning of life after encountering numerous despairs and tries to heal the wounds in his heart.
May 15th, 2013 at 8:01 am
I heard , KJW new drama “SCANDAL” is on the same time slot of May Queen before. It starts airing on first of July and it’s 36 episodes drama.
I’m so excited.
May 19th, 2013 at 10:41 am
I’m sorry, but this drama is just so so. It doesn’t take long to realize that the good guys will never, and I mean never win in this drama until the last episode. Also, there is just way too much drama. There was absolutely NO chemistry between the lead actors. I wasn’t convinced that she was in love with Kang. At times there was a lot of over acting. I kept waiting for the bad guys to get some pay back, they never really did. After episode 24, I just lost interest.
May 21st, 2013 at 9:50 am
@Sandy, you are actually lucky that you could skip some episodes that you don’t like. I watch it on live streaming before and Hae Joo character really drive me nuts, to add up, HJH acting is so bad. Even if it ended happily, i was never convince that she was in love with Kang San, it seems like she only stick to him because he is the only one who could make her dream in reality, and the fact that San was deeply and unconditionally in love with her. I feel bad for San because he had endure so much pain on the entire series. Sigh…