Title: 굳세어라 금순아 / Be Strong Geum Soon
Chinese Title : 加油！金顺
Also known as: Aja, Geum Soon
Episodes: 163
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2005-Feb-14 to 2005-Sep-30
Air time: Monday-Friday 20:20
Synopsis
This is a story of a young widow, Geum-Soon, who never becomes discouraged or blames other people – no matter what happens in her life. The viewers will get both hope and comfort by watching her do her best in everything she does.
It is also a story of a family who loves and takes care of each other. You can always turn to your family and their love gives you the hope to get through the tough times. Sometimes, they seem to make your life more difficult, but they will always stand up for you and love you whatever you do.
Cast
Na Family
Han Hye Jin as Na Geum Soon (24)
Yoon Yuh Jung as Geum Soon’s grandmother
Lee Hee Do as Geum Soon’s uncle
Yang Hee Kyung as Sook Mo (Geum Soon’s uncle’s wife, Geum Ah’s mother)
Choi Ja Hye as Na Geum Ah (cousin, 24)
Goo family
Kang Ji Hwan as Goo Jae Hee (30)
Yoon Mi Ra as Oh Mi Ja (mother, 54)
Noh family
Kim Yoo Suk as Noh Si Wan (37)
Park In Hwan as Noh So Jang (father, 63)
Kim Ja Ok as Kim Jung Sim (mother, 56)
Lee Min Ki as Noh Tae Wan (brother, 26)
Lee Han as Noh Jung Wan (Geum Soon’s husband-to-be)
Jang family
Lee Se Eun as Jang Eun Joo (28)
Jang Yong as Jang Pak (father, 56)
Yang Mi Kyung as Young Ok (Eun Joo’s stepmother)
Other people
Kim Suh Hyung as Ha Sung Ran (32)
Wang Hee Ji as Yoon Shil Jang (Geum Soon’s hair salon teacher)
Chae Yoon Suh as Ahn Hye Mi (hair dresser trainee)
Lee Eun Soo as Noh Hui Sung (Geum Soon’s son)
Production Credits
Director: Lee Dae Young (이대영)
Producer: Jang Geun Soo
Screenwriter: Lee Jung Sun (이정선)
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January 30th, 2007 at 11:19 am
Even if this series is long (as it’s a daily series), I love this series. Great acting by everyone…both the leads and the supporting casts. Kang Ji Hwan is so cute!!! It’s so funny how he smiles to himself whenever he thinks of Geum-soon, and Geum-soon is totally clueless about how he feels. And my heart went out to him when he tried to be mean to Geum-soon to try to forget her but he would feel so distressed afterwards…Very uplifting story…and even if there are very sad things which happen in the series…it’s good ending all the way
March 21st, 2007 at 7:25 pm
i want to watch this drama!
April 3rd, 2007 at 10:21 pm
i think the drama was great and the actors in it was very handsome..especially the one who act as the doctor..he’s handsome and really knows how to act..besides that..the main character..the girl..she acts really well and she is so natural..i love this show alot and i give it full marks..
April 6th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
i want to watch this one!!! especially han hye jin’s here!!!
April 7th, 2007 at 3:19 pm
i love it! It is very funny yet touching drama just like princess hours where she needs to find happinese by herself! i love all kind of korean drama has they all are very lovable!!!!! gd luck and smile bright shasha….
April 9th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
i know it is long and may be a bit draga BUT a really touching and funny drama to watch. you should try it out ppl!!!
April 16th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
This show is very nice I like it very much. But maybe you can put their names at the bottom of the screen.And I hope you will accept my comment.Your RATE will be 100/100!
April 16th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
This show is very nice I like it very much. But you can put the names at the bottom of the screen. Maybe you can make it even funnier! I hope you can accept my comments and your RATING is 100/100!
April 28th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
where can i watch this drama online? please help…
May 4th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
At first i thought it was going to be a very draggy show since there’s like 163 episodes but now, i’m totally hooked on to it. Reason being, i was waiting for Kang Ji Hwan and Han Hye Jin to appear on the same scene. I think they really look sweet together and i think Kang Ji Hwan looks super cute when he smile to himself everytime he’s with and thinking about Han Hye Jin! Cool show. Should try watching it
June 5th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Just love this show. I’m seriously hooked! Does anybody know where I can buy the DVD with Eng subtitle?
June 6th, 2007 at 8:53 am
Great story! This is one of the best funny romantic stories I’ve ever watched. It was long, but guess what, I watched it twice. In my opinion, it beats most of the other TV series.
June 29th, 2007 at 10:56 am
This is also my fave show right now.
I’ve been to almost all the video shops in Sg and I can’t find any with English subtitles. I would love to buy the DVD as leaving work at 6pm just to reach home at 7pm daily is not good 😛
Do let me know if there are any sets that have the subtitles in English instead of Chinese.
June 29th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Be strong Geum-Soon is a great drama not to be missed. Kang Ji Hwan and Han Hye Jin are a great actor and actress. love to see Ji Hwan smile… he’s soo handsome.
July 4th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
This is a great show with great actor and actress. Must watch!!!
July 8th, 2007 at 12:23 am
hey,
this is kinda my most fave show ^_^
i know its at 7 pm evening weekdays,,but i come home at 8:30 pm daily,,
so i miss it,,
plss can u give me a website where i can see that show online,,WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES,,
or do u know where can i buy a VCD of it in ENGLISH SUBTITLES in singapore?
plss dont ignore me,,
can email me at
gunkedar@yahoo.ca
!!~kedar~!!
July 13th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
i love this drama too much !!! the strory is very unbelieveble, naturaly and usually there are many unpredictable scene. its so different than other story.
October 11th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Hey people, where the hell did you all watch this drama at? everyone is commenting but no one says where i can watch it with english sub. please tell me.
October 25th, 2007 at 12:49 am
this is one of the best korean drama tha i’ve watched. i really like kang jihwan’s acting. very funny when he smiled … good acting … should watch capital scandal, he starred in this too.
November 10th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
I’m like this drama very much. This is the first korean drama that i watched. I was very attracted because it is very basic natural novel. This is showing a meaningful life because life is not always stable. I was inspire by this movie. Life will be up and down all the time and need to face all the condition (Be strong). Kang Ji Hwan and Han Hye Jin was struggle, look for solution and never give up. Both acting was very incredible. The writer Lee Jung Sun is good writing script. I hope i have another chance to see Lee Jung Sun movie.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
In the beginning I thought this drama would be a kind of long and boring drama. But then after I watched it further, I found it was a very heart touching drama. The more you see it, the more you’ll get into it and can’t stop till the end.
Love this drama very much !!!!!
March 25th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
I just finish watched this drama. It quite good drama. i like the leading actress and actor.
May 27th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
where i can buy this vcd around kuala lumpur plezz help me find it
May 29th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
It was a heartwarming drama but it turned out quite a dissapointing drama for me. Like the KANG JI HWAN’s acting
June 1st, 2008 at 10:40 am
the best drama ever… the ending is great
June 13th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
i want watch this drama….
June 16th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Well, the main reason I watched this drama was KJH in it. But later I became hooked up to its touching storyline and shed a few tears. Well, I’ll recommend this drama. A very long episodes but good ones.
June 25th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I think this drama is one of the best ever! Every part is perfect, the scene, the story, the cast, though it’s a long episodes, but really it’s really worth watching!
At first I hesitate to wach coz it’s such a long series, but from the first episode,i was hooked!
Really inspiring to see Geum soon’s struggle,how she dealt with her in laws, I think she deserves that doctor’s heart. And that doctor had to fight for Geum soon’s heart too,wow, great script!
So, don’t hesitate to watch this series, you won’t regret it!
June 29th, 2008 at 11:53 am
i absolutely recommend this
one of mosT recommended Drama to see The best one
REally inspiring even in Indonesia Drama Named “Intan” cheated from this Drama..cool really
July 1st, 2008 at 9:40 pm
This series is really cool. Geum soon reminds me a lot of myself. and i love it because Se7en is in it! The plot and theme really fits together. ^_^
August 3rd, 2008 at 7:56 am
This was well done. The acting was great. Geum Soon, the grandma were outstanding. All the others were very talented too.
I watched this whole series in about 3 weeks. A few days after it ended I actually missed the people in it. They almost make you part of there family.
I like how they took there time and told the story in it’s entirety.
As far as Korean dramas go, I rate it near the top of the dozen or so I have seen…
August 26th, 2008 at 11:06 am
seoseono!!
September 28th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
ni haw ma….wow i think this series is really interesting. will we love to wacth this series with my family. we wacth here every afternon here in philippines monday to friday broadcast by GMA.like u said geum soon is good actress.keep up the good work..first time i see u acting in jumong..keep up the good work more power to you and stay healthy always.take care.sarang hae.hehhhehe
November 10th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
it’s very nice to watch a story like this because in this story, you’re going to see how a guy copes with his one-sided love and how he successfully achieve Geum Soon’s heart!!!
Because in other dramas, the girl lead is always the one who is having a secret feeling with the guy, but in here, Kang Ji-hwan is excellent!!!
He acts very natural and even me, who is hooked with it, acts childishly and laugh out loud whenever i saw him smiling whenever he thinks of Geum Soon…
It is currently shown here in the Philippines via GMA Network and I’m always watching it and I’m very shocked when I knew that it is up to 163 episodes so I surf in this website to affirm if it is really true….
I’m still looking for a dvd series of this drama because i really, really want to watch….
I already saw a website which they view the whole story so I spoiled it and tada! I knew it already and I’m still looking forward to watch it on dvd in advance because I really love to see Kang Ji- hwan whenever he smiles….hehehe
I’m hooked to him since April when I had Hong Gil Dong DVD series and it is the first dvd series that I had watched without pressing the “fast forward button” because the story is very nice! And I’m looking forward to feel that chills again here in Be Strong Geum Soon…..
Hong Gil Dong, Dr. Goo Jae-hee, Kang Ji- hwan, sarangheyo!!!jiayou!!!god bless….(^_^)
January 13th, 2009 at 11:18 am
ang tagal naman mag end nito….
January 13th, 2009 at 11:21 am
i like the drama.. it shows a lot of family factor… i just wonder how geum soon handle all the situation coming in her life…
January 19th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Arghhhh! where can i watch this drama on9????? Check mysoju-nada; dramacrazy.net also nada :’-( I so wanna see this drama. Fall in love with KJH after watching Hong Gil Dong – love his facial expressions; the way he smiles, the way his eyes tears up and even the way he shouts!
February 2nd, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I love this drama very very much!!! It’s the best Korean drama i’ve watched. It’s rather comical yet touching.
February 5th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
no.1 fan ako ni ms.han hye jin..
crush na crush ko siya..
shi is my dream2 “girlfriend”
i wish to see her personal….
February 11th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I am about to finish this superb and excellent novel work!
I really don’t wanna miss the fun to be with in each episode.
I wish it were longer. Hihi! I’m totally hooked!
I do enjoy the tandem of the lead roles… Makes my heart beat sooo fast! Not only touching, but also moving! I admit, got teary eyes whenever possible.
I wish I could get the chance to meet them in person esp Geum-soon’s husband-to-be. He’s really cute and ideal hubby! Pls, write to me!!!
I’m mighty proud of u all!
Ajah!
March 26th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
” If you want to buy this dvd you can buy this in Hidalgo, Quiapo. There are plenty of dvds there. Happy watching.
April 14th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
I love this drama. Its really long but then its really worth watching!!! It’ll make you smile, laugh, cry, angry, fall in love and most especially it’ll make you see the goodness in people. I love the cast but there’s 3 people that i love the most.
Han Hye Jin – I saw her in Jumong, ( but I haven’t watched it yet) her role’s a little bit serious in jumong, and I was pleasantly surprised at her role in Guem-soon. She delivered her role so well that you would want to protect her and give her the world. Proof? Goo Jae-Hae, halmunyi (grandma) and the other people who’s loves her. Just like what her father-in-law told Goo Jae-hae, she’s a rare gem. 🙂 If the role calls for her to be funny, she is, and you’ll really smile or laugh with her. And this girl made me cry so much. Hahahaha!!! There’s just so much goodness in her that you would want to cry with her when her heart’s breaking.
Kang Ji Hwan – Goo Jae Hae – I love this guy. LOL! He’s really really good. Gosh! the way he cries as if his heart is breaking… It’ll make you love him really. There’s just so much emotion inside of him.
Continue later…
April 14th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Kang Ji Hwan – And you’ll really really feel so blessed being loved by this guy. He’s playing a mature role but then you could still see the child in him! hahaha!!! being the only son and cuddled and cared for by his mother. Spoiled brat!!! But despite that, his heart is a gem. 🙂
Lee Min Ki – Nog Tae-wan . This guy rocks. 🙂 at first he seems to be without direction. It’s as if his role is something forgettable… But then as the story progress, you’ll like him. He knows what he wants, and he may be rude but he’s got a true heart. He protects what is his and that includes his dreams and his family. 🙂
April 14th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I like Korean Drama calls ” Be Strong Geum Soon ” because it is interesting, nice and lovely drama and the total episodes is 163.
May 8th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I am currently watching it right now and I am hooked. Well, it may be long but it’s worth it. I guess I am still far from the most exciting scenes, but every epi becomes interesting as I proceed watching it….
June 27th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
I’ve watched it over and over again. Geum Soon is so funny when she first appears needing to go to the toilet during her hair styling examination! 😀
July 16th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
han hye jin face is sweet and angelic. the story of the trials and triumphs of the widow.
August 28th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
I love this drama. Well done Jae Hee and Geum Soon!!!!!! A happy marriage and happy life with family. I love this couple
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
i never imagine i can finish the whole series, but i did. very good drama… very entertaining
January 13th, 2010 at 5:16 am
Does anyone know where I can watch the complete drama with eng subs? Mysoju only goes to 30 eps. I love this drama and I’m going crazy not being able to watch past eps 30. Please do let me know. Thanks
April 14th, 2010 at 11:52 am
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April 14th, 2010 at 11:55 am
IF YOU WANT TO BUY THIS DRAMA??? LET ME KNOW I HAVE IT FOR SALE FOR $60.00, PLUS MANY OTHER DRAMAS!! EMAIL ME FOR MORE INFO.. I HAVE LOTS OF DRAMAS FOR SALE ON EBAY AND IOFFER!!!! EMAIL ME PERSONALLY I WILL GIVE YOU A DISCOUNT IF YOU BUY MORE THEN ONE DRAMA.. THAN KS EMAIL ME AT aprilseason@live.com
April 17th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Данный пост реально помог мне принять очень важное для себя решение. За что автору отдельное спасибо! С большим нетерпением жду от Вас новых постов!
April 25th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Love is so strong in this drama. Will miss watching it tv.
Great story!
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June 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
it seems nice, i’m gonna watch this… 😀
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:12 pm
looks like so interesting.. i want to watch this movie….
June 24th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
apakah film ini bgus?
August 8th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
another well produced korean drama….
very good actors and well-written storyline
Very long 163 episode/30 min each but well so worth it.
Have a strong family value/morale theme on top of the romantic
comedy feel to it between the two leads. Plus the fact that it
ended on one very happy ever after note. I’m one happy viewer
entertain by this drama…so well worth the buy. (“,)
August 21st, 2010 at 11:05 am
Another must watch drama – Gumiho – Tale of a Fox child. – The picture look scary but actually the drama is not scary buT exciting. The actors and actresses including the kids all acted very very well.
My Girlfriend is a Gumiho – also very nice. YOU WILL KEEP LAUGHING
September 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 am
i just started watching this & didn’t realize it’s a good one! i just wondered though why the synopsis states she’s a young widow, cld it be that kim nam gil’s character here died early on, i suppose? i can’t wait for the nxt epis.
October 7th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
it seems nice, i’m gonna watch this… 😀
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July 22nd, 2011 at 5:05 am
i’ve been watching this nice drama & each epis gets interesting & i can hardly wait to see Jae hee & geum soon to date officially! she’s one strong young lady & this drama even though it’s lengthy is really worth your while! i’m really liking it, one of the best kdramas i’ve seen! i’m now on epi 90 & counting! 🙂
July 30th, 2011 at 2:38 am
i’m now on epi 147 & i hope this isn’t a spoiler here for what i have to say, but i think geum soon’s parents in law are crossing the line, especially her mom in law, she’s so strict, uptight & this time geum soon got their permission to remarry Jae hee but it seems they don’t want geum soon to have her son when they marry! how selfish can this family be? she’s still young & jae hee is a good man, for goodness sake she may not have another chance to find a perfect match made in heaven….i feel for her! this drama gets better each time, i just can’t get enough of it! one of da best kdramas i’ve seen! it may be lengthy & i’m not one of those who would sit & watch a long drama but this one is exceptional! i highly recommend this if you out there haven’t seen it!
what a good production, PD did a great job & all the actors too!
July 30th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
i’m really impressed with the production of this kdrama, i regret not watching this when i was supposed to (i meant to say while it was still airing)…it may be lengthy but my goodness every minute hour of your time will be worth it! han hye jin & kang ji hwan are great actors, they performed their roles topnotch! what a story, you’ll get hooked just like me, i find myself wanting to go home from work or wherever i am to continue watching this drama! geum soon is a pretty strong young lady fighting for what is right & jae hee what a sweet sweet man, i think geum soon is crazy if she doesn’t fall for him, what more can she ask for i mean he’s handsome, he’s a good doctor & he promises to take care of her son as his own! he’s extraordinary guy! i can go on & on talking about how good this drama is & i intend to buy the dvd for my collection! great great story! loving it to da max!
August 2nd, 2011 at 10:12 am
really really love this drama… you’ve gotta love this drama… really inspiring and romantic at the same time. love all actors characters everyone justified all their roles. 5out of 5. Awesome Awesome.
although it says 163 episodes its OK coz per episode only show 30 mins long.
August 2nd, 2011 at 10:35 pm
@diefan….i cldn’t agree with you any better than that like u said even tho it’s 163 epis yeah it’s only 1/2 hour each time hence it went longer, however every min every hr spent was worth it! i just finished watching & i so love this drama…one of the best i’ve seen in kdramas! the actors all delivered their roles excellently including that child actor who’s super cute & quite good in his role as Hwee san! i luv the happy ending in dramas & this is one that got what it takes! awesome awesome i’m lost in words and now have the urge to buy this dvd 🙂 one prob i have is i’m kinda sad that it’s finished for me kinda withdrawal syndrome experience everytime i watch a drama that’s this good you feel so connected with the story & characters that you’ve gotten used to having them with you for those days/nights you spent watching this! kang ji hwan & han hye ji are awesome & i hope they team up again in the not too distant future! great actors what can i say? on a scale of 1 to 10 i’d give this drama with good PD & actors a whopping TEN (10)!!
I highly recommend this, two thumbs up way way up! i can’t seem to get enough of it! i plan to rewatch it after a few months perhaps 🙂 LOL
December 3rd, 2011 at 10:33 am
How to get this drama? i am not yet watching this drama… i love Kang Ji Hwan acting
April 9th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
really good drama..i cried a lot…i love this drama…i give 8/10
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April 12th, 2015 at 3:40 pm
Really, really very beautiful drama! One of the best! KANG JI HWAN, as usual, is mindblowing with his acting- humour and all. Same goes for HAN HYE JIN. Grandmother’s words of wisdom to be kept in mind. And TAE WAN, the clown who makes me laugh with his unpredictable behaviour. Though 10 years too late in watching this production(2005), I am so glad I did!!
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