Cheongdamdong Alice
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Title: 청담동 앨리스 / Cheongdamdong Alice
Chinese Title: 清潭洞愛麗絲
Also Known as: Alice in Cheongdamdong
Genre: Romance, comedy
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2012-Dec-1 to 2013-Jan-27
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:50
Synopsis
Han Se Kyung (Moon Geun Young) is a talented young designer with a very positive character. She wins many designing contests and finally joins a clothing company. But She only does errands and chores rather than design at work. Meanwhile, the wife of the upper management in this company humiliates her. The wife is actually her former high school classmate who didn’t do better than her in school. The situation change until she met Cha Seung Jo (Park Shi Hoo), who is a president of a luxury brand shop in Cheongdamdong and he will change her life after that.
Cast
Main Cast
Park Shi Hoo as Cha Seung Jo
Moon Geun Young as Han Se Kyung
So Yi Hyun as Seo Yoon Joo
Kim Ji Suk as Tommy Hong
Supporting Cast
Kim Yoo Ri as Shin In Hwa
People around Se Kyung
Nam Goong Min as So In Chan (Se Kyung’s ex-boyfriend)
Jung In Ki as Han Deuk Ki (Se Kyung’s father)
Lee Jong Nam as Jung Yoon Hee (Se Kyung’s mother)
Hye Jung as Han Se Jin (Se Kyung’s younger sister)
Shin So Yool as Choi Ah Jung
People around Seung Jo
Han Jin Hee as Cha Il Nam
Park Kwang Hyun as Heo Dong Wook
Choi Sung Joon as Secretary Moon
Jung Myung Joon (정명준) as Artemis’s executive officers
People around Yoon Joo
Kim Seung Soo as Shin Min Hyuk
Goo Won as Seo Ho Min
Yoon So Jung as Mrs. Jung
Park Young Ji as Chairman Shin
Cameo
Song Sun Mi as Artemis’s costumer
Jun No Min as Jang Myung Ho (Tommy Hong’s party guest)
Park Kwang Soo (박광수) as Tommy Hong’s party guest
Lee Jong Bak as Tommy Hong’s party guest
Park Sang Yun (박상연) as Tommy Hong’s party guest
Ida Daussy (이다 도시) as Tommy Hong’s party guest
Edward Kwon (에드워드 권) as Tommy Hong’s party guest
Production Credits
Production Company: KP&SHOW
Producer: Lee Sung Hoon, Joo Dong Min
Original novel: Chungdamdong Duck by Lee Hye Kyung
Director: Jo Soo Won, Shin Seung Woo
Screenwriter: Kim Jin Hee, Kim Ji Woon
Episode Ratings
| Date | Ep | TNmS | TNmS | AGB | AGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2012-12-01 | 1 | 8.7 (17th) | 10.0 (10th) | 8.6 (17th) | 9.3 (14th) |
| 2012-12-02 | 2 | 8.3 (19th) | 10.3 (15th) | 8.6 (15th) | 9.4 (11th) |
| 2012-12-08 | 3 | 11.0 (12th) | 13.3 (5th) | 10.6 (9th) | 10.9 (9th) |
| 2012-12-09 | 4 | 9.7 (15th) | 12.0 (13th) | 9.1 (17th) | 10.1 (12th) |
| 2012-12-15 | 5 | 13.1 (6th) | 14.5 (5th) | 12.5 (7th) | 13.4 (5th) |
| 2012-12-16 | 6 | 10.9 (12th) | 13.1 (7th) | 10.2 (12th) | 11.4 (8th) |
| 2012-12-22 | 7 | 11.0 (14th) | 13.1 (6th) | 10.6 (12th) | 11.9 (7th) |
| 2012-12-23 | 8 | 10.6 (14th) | 12.8 (8th) | 10.9 (13th) | 12.1 (10th) |
| 2013-01-05 | 9 | 17.6 (3rd) | 19.8 (3rd) | 15.2 (3rd) | 16.6 (3rd) |
| 2013-01-06 | 10 | 15.0 (8th) | 17.1 (6th) | 14.7 (6th) | 16.2 (5th) |
| 2013-01-12 | 11 | 15.2 (4th) | 17.5 (3rd) | 14.4 (5th) | 15.6 (5th) |
| 2013-01-13 | 12 | 13.9 (9th) | 16.3 (5th) | 13.5 (8th) | 15.0 (6th) |
| 2013-01-19 | 13 | 12.9 (6th) | 13.9 (4th) | 15.0 (4th) | 16.2 (3rd) |
| 2013-01-20 | 14 | 13.4 (8th) | 15.3 (7th) | 14.4 (7th) | 16.6 (4th) |
| 2013-01-26 | 15 | 14.9 (5th) | 16.7 (4th) | 15.6 (4th) | 16.7 (4th) |
| 2013-01-27 | 16 | 14.8 (6th) | 17.1 (5th) | 16.6 (4th) | 18.6 (3rd) |
Sources: TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielsen Korea
*** Different between TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielson – Here
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January 22nd, 2013 at 11:34 pm
The original soundtrack of SBS TV’s drama series Cheongdamdong Alice has topped the charts for a month.
f(x) Luna’s “It’s Okay,” K.Will’s “Love Like This,” Baek Ah Yeon’s “Daddy Long Legs,” and Lee Seung Hwan’s “Sorry,” which was written by him, ranked in the top ten of the soundtrack charts.
“It’s Okay” and “Love Like This” topped the charts immediately after they were released. “Sorry” also became one of the most searched songs.
The soundtrack of Cheongdamdong Alice is currently making the series more interesting with the emotive melodies and lyrics that represent the characters’ feelings.
Source: TV Report
January 22nd, 2013 at 11:49 pm
Love this couple,they looks great together..
Moonie,si hoo oppa fighting
January 23rd, 2013 at 12:42 am
@ tc – #722
I do not agree with viewers who view CSJ’s personality as weak.
He is emotionally vulnerable to being hurt by people he loves -but that does not mean he has a weak personality.
Agree with you and mtoenlob (#725) that self denial is symptom of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
His self denial is a form of self protection from pain. As his DR friend told HSK, this is the only way he could live..
I believe he is healing with his new found love and trust in HSK and as he let go of the past/baggage and forgives SYJ and his father.
Thus I can understand why he is no position to confront the pain and hurt when he came to know that HSK betrayed his love and trust…. poor CSJ.
I am not surprised too that PSH is voted as #1 actor.
PSH is so cute and loveable when he is crazy and hilarious.. so hot, intense and sexy when he is angry… and so touching when he cries..
PSH fighting!
CDDA fighting!
January 23rd, 2013 at 1:05 am
@mtoenlob-725
Wow, so impressed with your detailed diagnosis of CSJ’s personality and his illness – I could not have explained it better.
@lisa6-728
Echo your sentiments exactly. We are the minorities that support both leads who are flawed and unconventional. When I change my expectation of them as not perfect characters midway , I actually enjoy the show more particularly their moments together. In fact, I like watching their BTS scenes -they are so cute and full of laughter and pranks! I am going to miss this show ( only 2 eps left) which really cheer me up after watching too many melodramas/ heavy sage up over the past few months.
January 23rd, 2013 at 1:19 am
CDDA tops “Hundred Years’ Inheritance” in ratings
CDDA has been battling with MBC’s “Hundred Years’ Inheritance” for the past few weeks, as these two dramas took turns to take the top spot in its time slot on weekends. HYI won the previous week; on Saturday (January 19) it was a tie, and on Sunday (January 20) CDDA reclaimed the #1 spot.
2013.01.21 News report
“Cheongdam-dong Alice” beat “Hundred Years’ Inheritance” and and is rated 14.4% in its 14th episode.
This is 0.6% lower than the previous episode but it is 0.5% ahead of MBC drama “Hundred Years’ Inheritance”.
Cha Seung Jo (Park Si Hoo) knew about Han Se Kyung’s (Moon Geun Young) plan and wanted to escape to Paris after hearing the truth from her. However, Han Se Kyung led him back saying, “It’s not over. You have to see me. You have to see the real me. If you still can’t accept me then you can leave. You have shown me everything and now it’s my turn.”
Meanwhile, “Cheongdam-dong Alice” is two episodes away from the finish.
Cr: Parksihoo4u; hanscinema.net.
January 23rd, 2013 at 1:31 am
This drama did not disappoint me. This is a must-watch! The casting is really cool and plays their role very well. I like the story and it actually serves as a breather for me who watched two of the popular heavy dramas, Innocent Man and I Miss You. (I also recommend you to watch these two stories) A story revolving around the modernized Alice — hats off for that! It also gives you an actual tip on how to improve and motivate yourself in the real sense ~ L’effort est ma force!
And.. and what makes it more romantic is the OST. I have appreciated lots of OST’s from other dramas but this one is something different and leaves you singing especially the chorus part. I didn’t realize I’ve been singing it in my perfect hangul version. Haha
January 23rd, 2013 at 6:13 pm
I’m glad there’s only 2 more episodes left. The female lead in this series is a horrible actor for melodramas. She would suite a family show more. I cringe during every crying scene when not even the slightest of redness appears on her face and barely showing any signs of sadness. She’s the worst fake crier that I’ve ever seen so far.
January 24th, 2013 at 7:29 am
the real han se kyung,,,i can’t wait for watching episode 14 ….
January 24th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
@ jon , how cruel you’re! I think you’re the only one who think likes that! The worst fake crier? Whenever she cries, my tears are drop automatically! LOL..the funniest joke i’ve ever heard in my life is from you. Don’t forget she is a daesang winner when her 20s. Talented and natural actress!
January 24th, 2013 at 11:11 pm
u ‘re right moonLOVER….I gree with u…Jon is realy cruel !!!
January 25th, 2013 at 7:02 am
LOL it makes me laugh that jon! I bet that you’ve cried all the tears from your body by seeing who can not cry, it’s so natural! then another anti MGY! pffff
January 25th, 2013 at 9:02 am
this drama disappoint me because no kiss no romance no passion it is all conflict yet they put romance. i don,t want a drama were only the ending they kiss i don,t like such dramas, sorry, i know people have different view but this is how i feel about the drama.
January 25th, 2013 at 10:59 am
@GOONG Whatever
January 25th, 2013 at 11:35 am
mmmm… this is interesting… i hope this is not another cinderella from rags to riches story…
January 25th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
i hope htis is a beautiful drama ang i hope this movie will be showeg on tv in philippines coz’ they liked korean drama..alot….thats all thank you:)
January 25th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Moon Geun Young to me is not the prettiest, but cute..but boy, she is a good actress. She is too young to be able to bring out all kinds of emotions in her character. Every detail, she is expressing them all. Kudos… No wonder, she gets all the recognitions and awards in all her projects. She has a long way to go. Park Shi Hoo is my favourite. I’ve watched all his dramas..I started to love him in Family Honour..and then this drama..he keeps impressing me all the time.
January 25th, 2013 at 10:44 pm
jon, you’re unfair ! Why you put ”the worst fake crier” title to female lead. Why not male lead? She have to cry from the start until episode 14, for her ex-bf, her parent, her poor life, her true love, cries, cries and cried. Did you notice? Whenever she cried the camera took with extremely close up shot. So, we can see her real crying eyes and her tears. But for male lead, they never take with extremely close up shot except for his first time tear drop scene. LOL. Unfair comment jon! Anyways, psh still make me cry without seeing his tears. The last word for you is Just look carefully and i just wonder who is the best crier for you in K-drama land?
January 25th, 2013 at 10:50 pm
Goong, i love soft kiss and also deep kiss. No kiss, no passion, no romance that’s why this drama made you disappoint. So, why not you change watching hollywood films and dramas
I still feel the romance and opt by their soft kiss.:-)
no wonder why this drama disappointed you. But for me, i’m not passionate kiss crazy 
Btw , i think you’re goong lover and still love to seeing YEH passionate kisses in all of her dramas
January 26th, 2013 at 1:08 am
hope say, i hope you are not taking this personal i just stated my opinion what do you mean by soft kiss that is not that is accidental kiss if you like a drama were it is all throughout conflict i guest you are a trouble maker .
January 26th, 2013 at 3:02 am
I’m waiting for the last two episodes! Gaah. Could it be more exciting? This drama was well crafted. Romance, comedy, and drama are all in. Park Shi Hoo is a superb actor. Then, I must try to watch The Princess’ Man. Lots were saying he was good in that drama. And I just noticed he’s better off a snob, like the dominant/arrogant male specie. I like it more when he is serious. He looks manly! I have another 2012 drama to be listed along Big, A Gentleman’s Dignity, Rooftop Prince, Innocent Man, and I Miss You.
January 26th, 2013 at 7:26 am
Seung Jo….don’t gooooo!!! Se Kyung loves you dearly!!! Weekend come quick. Can’t wait for the last two episodes.
January 26th, 2013 at 12:09 pm
2013.01.26 News report
Park Si Hoo’s sad expression – How is “Cheongdam-dong Alice” going to end?
In the SBS weekend drama “Cheongdam-dong Alice” Park Si Hoo’s unusual facial expressions were captured.
In the latest episode broadcast last week, Cha Seung Jo – CSJ (Park Si Hoo) learns that Han Se Kyung – HSK (Moon Geun Young) has been deceiving him all this time and decides to go to France in order to escape reality. HSK manages to arrive at the airport in time and tries to detain him. Tonight’s episode will give a breakthrough to resolve the viewers’ curiosity about the fate of these two people. Park Si Hoo’s unusual expression has stimulated the public’s curiosity.
In the photo PSH is staring into nowhere with a sad expression and bittersweet desperation on his face against a backdrop of night view.
“Cheongdam-dong Alice” will be ending this week and netizens have expressed opinions like: “No more grief for Cha Seung Jo, please,” “PSH’s expression is heartbreaking,” “PSH’s performance is a work of art,” “I want a happy ending,” and other such reaction.
There are only two more episodes left of ”Cheongdam-dong Alice” which will be broadcast this Saturday and Sunday at 21:55.
Cr: Parksihoo4u
January 26th, 2013 at 12:10 pm
Me too. Cant wait to watch the last 2 Eps this weekend.
CDDA fighting! PSH fighting!
January 26th, 2013 at 12:33 pm
goong,
May be we have different opinion in drama. I still believe drama make me romance without passionate kiss 
psh and mgy are like a real couple ! Go go, CDDA
If you think i put personal thought, i am sorry about that. Ha ha, i am not a trouble maker.
January 26th, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Sharing this MV… lovely
[MV Engsub] I KNOW ( CHEONGDAMDONG ALICE DRAMA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-CnWABIUWU