Jewel Bibimbap
Title: 보석비빔밥 / Jewel Bibimbap
Chinese title : 寶石拌飯
Also known as: Assorted Gems / Bosuk Bibimbap / The Jewel Family
Previously known as: 손짓 / Sonjit / Hand Signal / Hand Gesture
Genre: Romance, family
Episodes: 50
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2009-Sept-05 to 2010-Feb-21
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:45
Synopsis
The four siblings in the Gung family were named after precious jewels: eldest daughter Bi Chwi (Jade), eldest son San Ho (Coral), second daughter Ryu Bi (Ruby), and the youngest son, Ho Bak (Amber). Like an assortment of beautiful gems, their colours may clash and their sharp edges chip away at each other. Using an analogy of a bowl of rice with assorted ingredients to illustrate the workings of a family, the key to a great dish is using the right balance of ingredients in order to create a good mixture. Assorted Gems tells the story of the different lives of the family members and how they learn from their clashes to find the perfect balance.
Cast
Gung Family
Go Na Eun as Gung Bi Chwi (Jade)
So Yi Hyun as Gung Ryu Bi (Ruby)
Lee Hyun Jin as Gung San Ho (Coral)
Lee Il Min as Gung Ho Bak (Amber)
Han Jin Hee as Gung Sang Sik (father)
Han Hye Sook as Pi Hye Ja (mother)
Kim Young Ok as Kyul Myung Ja (Sang Sik’s mother)
Jung Hye Sun as Baek Jo (Hye Ja’s mother)
Seo Family
Lee Tae Gon as Seo Yeong Guk
Lee Ah Jin as Seo Kkeut Soon (sister)
Park Geun Hyung as Seo Ro Ma (father)
Hong Yoo Jin as Lee Tae Ri (mother)
Other people
Michael Blunck as Kyle Huntington
Jung Yoo Mi as Lee Kang Ji
Seo Woo Rim as Sa Jang
Yoon Jong Hwa as Yoo Byung Hoon (Ryu Bi’s ex)
Jung Yi Yun as Myung Sun Mi (nurse)
Choi Jae Ho as Jo Bang Kyu
Hwang Hyo Eun as Ma Ye Soon (Seo family maid)
Kwon Min as Hwang Woo Bin
Han Ji Hoo as Tae Seong
Hong Suk Chun as Hong Sa Hyun (bald PD)
Oh Mi Hee as Kyle’s korean stepmother
Shin Shin Ae as Hye Ja’s friend
Seol Woon Do as Seol Hwang Do
Kim Kwang Gyu as bald doctor (cameo)
Lee Seol Hee
Noh Haeng Ha as Hye Jung
Production Credits
Director: Baek Ho Min
Screenwriter: Im Sung Han
Producer: Kim Jung Ho
Awards
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Female Excellence Award (Go Na Eun)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award (Kim Young Ok)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award (Jung Hye Sun)
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-05 | 1 | 7.5 | 7.9 (18th) |
| 2009-09-06 | 2 | 5.7 | (<9.9) |
| 2009-09-12 | 3 | 8.2 | 8.5 (20th) |
| 2009-09-13 | 4 | 10.0 (15th) | 10.5 (15th) |
| 2009-09-19 | 5 | 9.0 (16th) | 9.5 (16th) |
| 2009-09-20 | 6 | 10.8 (13th) | 11.1 (11th) |
| 2009-09-26 | 7 | 13.9 (7th) | 14.5 (6th) |
| 2009-09-27 | 8 | 14.3 (7th) | 14.7 (7th) |
| 2009-10-03 | 9 | 12.5 (5th) | 12.8 (5th) |
| 2009-10-04 | 10 | 15.8 (7th) | 16.0 (6th) |
| 2009-10-10 | 11 | 13.6 (8th) | 13.9 (8th) |
| 2009-10-11 | 12 | 13.7 (6th) | 14.2 (6th) |
| 2009-10-17 | 13 | 13.1 (7th) | 14.0 (6th) |
| 2009-10-18 | 14 | 14.3 (7th) | 15.4 (5th) |
| 2009-10-24 | 15 | 10.6 (12th) | 11.2 (11th) |
| 2009-10-25 | 16 | 15.9 (7th) | 16.7 (6th) |
| 2009-10-31 | 17 | 14.5 (5th) | 15.6 (5th) |
| 2009-11-01 | 18 | 15.0 (7th) | 15.3 (7th) |
| 2009-11-07 | 19 | 15.9 (5th) | 16.7 (5th) |
| 2009-11-08 | 20 | 15.9 (7th) | 16.9 (6th) |
| 2009-11-14 | 21 | 16.6 (5th) | 17.3 (5th) |
| 2009-11-15 | 22 | 16.2 (7th) | 17.1 (7th) |
| 2009-11-21 | 23 | 16.6 (5th) | 17.3 (5th) |
| 2009-11-22 | 24 | 15.8 (7th) | 16.3 (7th) |
| 2009-11-28 | 25 | 17.0 (6th) | 18.2 (5th) |
| 2009-11-29 | 26 | 17.4 (6th) | 18.5 (5th) |
| 2009-12-05 | 27 | 14.3 (9th) | 15.9 (7th) |
| 2009-12-06 | 28 | 20.2 (4th) | 21.4 (4th) |
| 2009-12-12 | 29 | 17.5 (4th) | 17.6 (5th) |
| 2009-12-13 | 30 | 20.1 (4th) | 21.1 (4th) |
| 2009-12-19 | 31 | 19.4 (3rd) | 19.8 (4th) |
| 2009-12-20 | 32 | 20.2 (4th) | 20.8 (4th) |
| 2009-12-26 | 33 | 19.8 (4th) | 20.3 (4th) |
| 2009-12-27 | 34 | 23.0 (3rd) | 23.8 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-02 | 35 | 21.4 (3rd) | 22.4 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-03 | 36 | 23.3 (4th) | 24.5 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-09 | 37 | 23.2 (3rd) | 24.9 (2nd) |
| 2010-01-10 | 38 | 23.7 (4th) | 24.5 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-16 | 39 | 22.2 (2nd) | 23.1 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-17 | 40 | 21.9 (4th) | 22.3 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-23 | 41 | 22.8 (3rd) | 23.3 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-24 | 42 | 23.5 (4th) | 23.4 (4th) |
| 2010-01-30 | 43 | 23.9 (4th) | 23.9 (4th) |
| 2010-01-31 | 44 | 23.7 (4th) | 24.3 (4th) |
| 2010-02-06 | 45 | 22.3 (4th) | 22.4 (4th) |
| 2010-02-07 | 46 | 23.9 (4th) | 24.5 (4th) |
| 2010-02-13 | 47 | 18.7 (4th) | 18.5 (4th) |
| 2010-02-14 | 48 | 18.5 (4th) | 18.6 (2nd) |
| 2010-02-20 | 49 | 23.5 (4th) | 24.2 (4th) |
| 2010-02-21 | 50 | 25.8 (4th) | 26.1 (4th) |
Source: TNS Media Korea
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August 26th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
1st.
That picture look funny =)
August 27th, 2009 at 3:50 am
The cast looks interesting.good luck!
August 27th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Wow it looks like a really cool show. Can’t wait
September 17th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
You need the fast forward button when watching this show. It’s not horrible but it sure as hell isn’t great.
September 24th, 2009 at 6:10 am
I’m Iranian I like Korean’s films
September 24th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I’m Singaporean, I enjoying watching Korean’s drama since 2002.
Lee Tae Gon， you are a good actor, keep it up.
Jewel Bibimbap – an interesting story，ha..ha… can’t wait.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:42 am
GREAT DRAMa!!!! so far 🙂 i watched ep 1-2 and its fun ^^ hehe .
October 5th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
this show is freaking awesome.. The white guy in the cast is hilarious.
October 6th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I’m liking this show more and more. The interaction between Ruby and Kyle is especially fun to watch! 😀
October 7th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I’m enjoying this drama so much. Jade, Ruby, Coral & Amber are really good siblings.
October 17th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I’m happy that the rate is improved with each episode. This drama is really nice, up till now I always wait for weekend watching it! Love it!
November 1st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I’m agreed yen_nguyen comments. I’m really enjoy watching this drama.
November 4th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I love Korean Drama. I like to see Lee Hyun Jin who played as Gung San Ho. I’ve seen him in drama called Family’s Honor also in ??? I forgot the title (it’s drama comedy). I think he’s cool. I hope to see him more.
November 29th, 2009 at 7:33 am
I start watching this drama few day’s go…i’m really enjoy wayching this drama…..
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:22 am
OMFG ! It’s not playing on mysoju D: . Can anyone tell me other websites that HAVE it w/ENG SUBS . I’m dying to watch it ]; T-T ….
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:49 am
@ Linda
watch on Viikii.net. Eng sub/ep32 is done…enjoy it……
January 11th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
I love this a drama! !!!!…..
January 12th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I’m very happy the rating improving. Is a very comedy drama, can’t wait till the last series，ha…ha.
January 17th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
I love this drama…..
January 23rd, 2010 at 3:33 am
Hi Everybody,
I love Korean Films. Wow! I will watch this film and it must be hiliarous! Have a nice weekend! Take care. 😀
February 19th, 2010 at 11:37 am
I love this drama.I like to see Lee tae gon
February 21st, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I love this drama ! ,JB is one of those rere drama that my interest nest to my Cityhall has end, JB is funny but romantic ! ……………………love drama and love see Lee tae gon
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Can anyone tell me where can I watch episode 47 to 50? I enjoying watching this drama from the start, very very sad I cannot watch the last 4 episode.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:09 am
The ending was terrible and turned the 50 hours I invested into a complete was of time. Don’t watch this drama if you care about a proper ending that makes any sense at all. Im Sung Han (the writer) sucks! 🙁
April 20th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Korean dramas make me salute film including the stories this movie talk about family lives of everyday people
April 30th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Is it worth to watch? I mean for 50 episodes?
May 12th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
worth to watch! Love it:)
May 26th, 2010 at 12:49 am
I really love to watch this family drama!! ^^ It was really great!
But still, I’m not sure what’s really going on in the last episode. It’s kinda confusing…
June 15th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
it’s very long, but still it’s a great drama, so it’s worth to watch… hmmm, if u have much time to watch…
June 18th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I really love to watch this family drama… 🙂
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:30 am
another family drama… i will watch it..
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:18 am
love korean drama much..
wanna watch it,,
June 23rd, 2010 at 10:10 am
i like korean drama…
i wanna watch this.. ^^
August 11th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Love it much. I love Tae Gon.
August 16th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
I love korean family drama. watch it much, the story are very nice and funny. good actors and actress.
August 28th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
I like this drama bec of Lee Tae Gon. He’s great actor, love a lot.
August 29th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
very nice story, all actors and actress are great. especially love Lee Tae Gon.
August 29th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
I finish watch “Jewel Bibimbap”. i like a lot, I love lee Tae Gon, he act very narural, love him much!!
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:52 am
I love you Lee Tae Gon and his action is good.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:59 am
I like this family drama and I love Lee Tae Gon.
September 2nd, 2010 at 10:25 am
This drama is great, Our recommends. falling in love lee Tae Gon in this drama.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Lee Tae Gon’s drama are always the best. I always give support him.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
OVERALL, IT’S A GOOD SERIES TO WATCH.
IT IS A BIG LONG, 50 EPISODES, BUT IT’S WORTH IT.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I REALLY LIKE THIS SERIE BECAUSE OF LEE TAE GON. HE IS GREAT ACTOR.
September 5th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
I like this drama <3
September 7th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Lee Tae Gon is my favourite actor. He is a very smart, handsome and wonderful. He has a good-natured face. He looks very active, cheerful and charming. His actings are very lively and natural. His movements are light, smooth and graceful. The way he speaks is very politely and attractive. He wears decent dresses of different styles. I have watch some films which features Lee Tae Gon as actor.
Especially, so cute in Dear Heaven, fall in love so much with Wang Mo. I also like in Jewel Bibimbap, love him a lot. He is a wonderful actor who can play his role very well. I think that he is gifted for acting naturally. To me, his most outstanding feature is that he can appeal to the hearts of the audience with his overall acting. I appreciate and admire him pleasant way of acting. He deserves his good reputation. After seeing him so many times in movies, he becomes very close and intimate to me. He is the actor I like to meet and talk. I like to see how he looks and behaves in his everyday life.
May his good reputation and popularity last for a long time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 9th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
This drama is great!!!!!!
September 9th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
The actors and actresses done a great work!!!
September 11th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
I like this drama bec of Lee Tae Gon……
September 17th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
I love Lee Tae Gon, he’s the best actor, his acting is very natural,i like him a lot.
September 17th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I love Lee Tae Gon, he is the best koreanactor..love his acting..very talented and natural..
September 17th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I also like this drama, very nice drama bec Lee Tae Gon. he will always the best korean actor in my heart… always love him…
September 26th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
a dreadfully GREAT drama… i love it
October 2nd, 2010 at 3:17 am
love this dramaaaaaa !<3
October 4th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
NICE DRAMA!!!! I love Lee Tae Gon…
October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
love this drama!
October 8th, 2010 at 8:12 am
I also like this drama, very nice drama bec Lee Tae Gon. he will always the best korean actor in my heart… always love him…
January 21st, 2011 at 8:04 am
I loved watching The Jewel Familiy, excellent casting, my best regards to Choi Ah Jin, congratulations to this Girl.
February 14th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
I love the story quite a lot in general.
But i only finish 39ep.
I dislike the problem between bi chew,hobak,young guk and kkeut soon.
I find it really stupid and i pretty much skip through the whole of ep39.
May 11th, 2011 at 7:07 am
HEY I REALLY LIKE THIS DRAMA, VERY ENTERTAININ, BOTH GRANMAS
WUZ OFF THE HOOK!!! THE PARENTS WUZ TOO MUCH, THEY WERE LIKE
KIDS, WATS UP WITH THAT!!! THE STORYLINE ON ALL THE FOUR KIDS,
WUZ GREAT, THEY WERE SO ALL SO NATURAL, AND I LIKE THE WHITE
DUDE THAT CAN GET DOWN BY SPEAKIN KOREAN!!! HEYYYY, MORE
PROPS TO YOU!!! THIS DRAMA IS GREAT, VERY WELL PUT TOGETHER
July 17th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
I really love this korean drama. It makes me laugh and cry. I really like all the cast they really look like a family.
September 9th, 2011 at 7:02 am
After hearing all the positive comments about this drama, the only question I can ask is “Are we drinking the same stuff?”
Jewel Bibimbap may have started out fine, but the ending was terrible. Kyle and Ruby should’ve ended up together, and so should Kkeut Soon and Ho Bak. Tae Ri also dies needlessly on the way to Kkeut Soon and Ho Bak’s wedding, wrecking what started out as a light-hearted and promising comedy and turning it into a stupid and boring tragedy. In short, watching Jewel Bibimbap ended up being a total waste of time and effort.
September 22nd, 2011 at 1:30 am
I totally agree with you Jd. it was totally awful
March 8th, 2012 at 3:20 am
I enjoyed this Korean family drama superb acting.
April 16th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
wow.. thank God I havent finished watching this one, I also hope that Kyle will end up with Ryu Bi, what a mess.. 🙁
May 28th, 2013 at 1:36 pm
Perfect casting and strong story line. Enjoy very much. highly recommended. so when will be Lee Tae Gon next drama?
August 25th, 2013 at 12:39 pm
Go Na Eun is Jade? Really? I liked her in this drama but I am watching Goddess of Marriage and I hardly recognized her there. She looks very plain in this drama plus I hate her role. Can’t believe it’s the same person.