Master of Study

Master of Study
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Hangul
공부의 신
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGongbu-eui Sin
McCune–ReischauerKongbuŭi Sin
GenreTeen
Based onDragon Zakura
by Norifusa Mita
Written byYoon Kyung-ah
Directed byYoo Hyun-ki
StarringKim Soo-ro
Bae Doona
Oh Yoon-ah
Yoo Seung-ho
Go Ah-sung
Lee Hyun-woo
Park Ji-yeon
Lee Chan-ho
Opening theme"Dreams Come True" by 4Minute[1]
Ending theme"Dreams Come True"
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languagesKorean
English
No. of episodes16
Production
Production locationsSuwon, Busan
Running time70 minutes on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 (KST)
Production companyDrama House
Original release
NetworkKorean Broadcasting System
ReleaseJanuary 4 (2010-01-04) –
February 23, 2010 (2010-02-23)
Related
Dragon Zakura
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Master of Study (Korean공부의 신; Hanja工夫의 神; RRGongbu-eui Sin; lit. God of Study or Lord of Study) is a South Korean television series that aired on KBS2 from January 4 to February 23, 2010 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. It stars Kim Soo-ro, Bae Doona, Oh Yoon-ah, Yoo Seung-ho, Go Ah-sung, Lee Hyun-woo, Park Ji-yeon, and Lee Chan-ho.[2][3]

Based on the Japanese comic series Dragon Zakura, it is about a determined lawyer who takes up a teaching position at a failing high school. To save the school from the ax, he comes up with the unconventional plan of starting a special class curriculum devoted to getting five students into the country's top university.[4]

Master Of Study achieved nationwide, as well as international success, topping ratings during its 2-month run and scoring multiple nods in different local and overseas awards ceremonies. The series is also one of KBS's most watched series online.[5]

  1. ^ Hong, Lucia (1 December 2010). "4minute invited to sing for drama event in Japan". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  2. ^ Jin, Yeong-ju (30 December 2009). "Teen Stars to Play Leads in Master of Study". KBS Global. Retrieved 2012-11-18.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Wee, Geun-woo (5 February 2010). "Master of Study set reveals it truly has achieved it all". 10Asia. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  4. ^ Oh, Jean (4 January 2010). "Six dramas revamping 2010 lineup". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  5. ^ [ENG] Master of Study Ep.1: Poor lawyer goes to Byeongmun High!, retrieved 2023-02-09