Cinderella Game Explained
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| Native Name: | | Hangul: | 신데렐라 게임 | | Rr: | Sinderella ge-im | | Mr: | Sinderella keim |
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| Director: | Lee Hyun-kyung |
| Num Episodes: | 3 |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
| Network: | KBS2 |
| Last Aired: | present |
Cinderella Game is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Na Young-hee, Han Groo, Choi Sang, Ji Soo-won, Kim Hye-ok, Choi Jong-hwan, Park Ri-won, and Kwon Do-hyung. It is about a woman who was raised by her enemy and realizes the meaning of revenge and grows up. It premiered on KBS2 on December 2, 2024, and airs every Monday to Friday at 19:50 (KST).
Synopsis
Cinderella Game tells the story of Goo Ha-na, a woman who suddenly becomes the heiress of a family from an orphanage like Cinderella one day, who realizes that everything was planned by her enemy and becomes the incarnation of revenge.
Cast and characters
Main
The president of Hyesung Group, who is respected by many people for her warm and humane appearance, but is actually a cold-blooded person who doesn't shed a single drop of blood when stabbed. She has been leading the group while harboring the pain and wounds of losing her daughter 20 years ago, decides to use Ha-na, a low-level employee of Hyesung Tour.
A passionate virgin head of the family full of vitality and responsibility. She is reborn as an incarnation of revenge after learning that she was used as a fake daughter in the role of an icon of sacrifice.
- Choi Sang as Hwang Jin-goo
- Lee Chun-moo as young Jin-goo
The president of Hyesung Tour, a subsidiary of Hyesung Group, who has raised the company to second place in the industry despite his young age and is trusted by people.
- Ji Soo-won as Choi Myung-ji
An ambitious woman who gaslights her daughter Se-young to get what she wants.
Jin-goo's mother and the Chairman Yeo-jin's housekeeper.
Yeo-jin's husband.
- Park Ri-won as Yoon Se-young
- Yoo Ha-yeon as young Se-young
The head of the Hyesung Tour product planning team under Hyesung Group, who opened her eyes to power and desire from an early age due to her mother's gaslighting.
- Kwon Do-hyung as Goo Ji-seok
- Koo Hyun-joo as young Ji-seok
The general manager of Hyesung Group who is full of coldness and revenge. He is Ha-na's younger brother.
Supporting
People around Yeo-jin
- Lee So-yoon as Yoon Yoo-jin
Yeo-jin's daughter.
People around Ha-na
- Park Chang-hoon as Goo Ji-chang[3]
A carefree but passionate father who takes care of his younger siblings.
Ha-na's younger sister.
- Baek Seo-bin as Seok-gi[5]
Ha-na's ex-boyfriend who broke up with her due to marriage issues and then approaches her again.
Other
A wealthy and poisonous wife who loves her son Seok-gi dearly.
Production
Development
Cinderella Game is written by Oh Sang-hee, who previously wrote Gracious Revenge (2019–2020) and directed by Lee Hyun-kyung, who previously directed Nothing Uncovered (2024). It is produced by Miracle K Story and Jidam Media.[7]
Casting
Na Young-hee, Ji Soo-won, Kim Hye-ok, and Choi Jong-hwan had confirmed their appearances in the series on October 30, 2024. On the same day, actress Han Groo is reported to appear as the lead as reported by Joy News 24.[8] The next day, Han, Choi Sang, Park Ri-won, and Kwon Do-hyung had been confirmed to appear as the main characters.[9]
Release
Cinderella Game was scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on December 2, 2024, and would air every Monday to Friday at 19:50 (KST).[10]
Viewership
! scope="col" rowspan="3" | Original broadcast date | Average audience share |
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| Nielsen Korea[11] |
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| Nationwide | Seoul |
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| 1 | December 2, 2024 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
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| 2 | December 3, 2024 | | |
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| 3 | December 4, 2024 | | |
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| 4 | December 5, 2024 | | |
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| 5 | December 6, 2024 | | |
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| 6 | December 9, 2024 | | |
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| 7 | December 10, 2024 | | |
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| 8 | December 11, 2024 | | |
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| 9 | December 12, 2024 | | |
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| 10 | December 13, 2024 | | |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
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Notes and References
- Web site: ko:'신데렐라 게임' 나영희-지수원-김혜옥-최종환 출연 확정. Cinderella Game Na Young-hee, Ji Soo-won, Kim Hye-ok, Choi Jong-hwan confirmed to appear. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000997778. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. October 30, 2024. December 5, 2024.
- Web site: ko:'신데렐라 게임' 아역 총출동, 한그루→권도형과 소름 돋는 싱크로율. Cinderella Game Child Actors All Out, Han Groo → Kwon Do Hyung and Goosebump-inducing Synchronization. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000926420. Naver. Newsen. ko. Kim. Myeong-mi. November 28, 2024. November 28, 2024.
- Web site: ko:박창훈, 한그루 동생 됐다···'신데렐라 게임' 출연. Park Chang-hoon becomes Han Groo's younger brother···appears in Cinderella Game. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0001003055. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byeong-gil. November 25, 2024. November 6, 2024.
- Web site: ko:'미스코리아 善' 김지성, '신데렐라 게임' 출연 확정 [공식]. 'Miss Korea Good' Kim Ji-sung confirmed to appear in Cinderella Game [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003892150. Naver. My Daily. ko. Kang. Da-yoon. November 28, 2024. November 29, 2024.
- Web site: ko:배우 백서빈, ‘신데렐라 게임’ 캐스팅. Actor Baek Seo-bin cast in Cinderella Game. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0001003622. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. November 28, 2024. November 29, 2024.
- Web site: ko:'재벌집 막내아들' 김현, 새 일일 '신데렐라 게임' 캐스팅. Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family Kim Hyun Cast in New Daily Cinderella Game. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000523655. Naver. SPOTV News. ko. Kang. Da-yoon. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024.
- Web site: ko:굴곡진 인생 한그루, 나영희 향해 복수의 칼날 겨눈다(신데렐라 게임). A twisted life, Han Groo aims his sword of revenge at Na Young-hee (Cinderella Game). https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000925057. Naver. Newsen. ko. Kim. Myeong-mi. November 26, 2024. November 6, 2024.
- Web site: ko:'쌍둥이맘' 한그루, '신데렐라 게임' 캐스팅...'스캔들' 후속. 'Twin Mom' Han Groo, Cast in Cinderella Game... Follow-up to Scandal. https://m.joynews24.com/v/1777666. Joy News 24. ko. Kim. Yang-su. October 30, 2024. October 30, 2024.
- Web site: ko:한그루·최상·박리원·권도형, '신데렐라 게임' 출연 확정[공식]. Han Groo, Choi Sang, Park Ri-won, Kwon Do-hyung confirmed to appear in Cinderella Game [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005186962. Naver. . ko. Kang. Seo-jeong. October 31, 2024. October 31, 2024.
- Web site: ko:'신데렐라 게임' 열연 가득 대본리딩. Cinderella Game script reading full of passionate performances. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001161853. Naver. Sports Dong-a. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. November 8, 2024. November 8, 2024.
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 2, 2024. December 3, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 3, 2024. December 4, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 4, 2024. December 5, 2024.
