The Golden Spoon Explained

Native Name:
Hangul:금수저
Hanja:金수箸
Rr:Geumsujeo
Genre:Coming-of-age
Mystery
Fantasy
Creator:Studio N
Director:Song Hyun-wook
Music:Tae-jeon
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Network:MBC TV

The Golden Spoon is a South Korean television series directed by Song Hyun-wook, and starring Yook Sung-jae, Lee Jong-won, Jung Chae-yeon, and Yeonwoo. Based on Naver hit webtoon of the same name by HD3 which was published in 2016, the series depicts a life adventure of a youth who became an acquired gold spoon.[1] It premiered on MBC TV on September 23, 2022, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[2] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[3]

Synopsis

Lee Seung-cheon (Yook Sung-jae), a child born in a poor family, who changes fate with a friend who was born in a wealthy family through a golden spoon and becomes an acquired gold spoon.[4]

Cast

Main

A student who dreams of turning his life around with a golden spoon.

The daughter of a conglomerate family, who has a sense of righteousness and candid charm.

She has a pretty appearance and a bold personality, who grew up in a wealthy family.

Who goes back and forth between the life of a gold spoon and a dirt spoon regardless of his will.

Supporting

People around Lee Seung-cheon

Lee Seung-cheon's father.

Lee Seung-cheon's mother.

Lee Seung-cheon's older sister.

People around Hwang Tae-yong

Hwang Tae-yong's father.

Hwang Tae-yong's stepmother.

Seo Young-shin's younger brother and the leader of Amicus, a secret social club of gold spoons.

People around Na Joo-hee

Na Joo-hee's father and UBS TV president. As a business owner, he values profit and loss. But above all, he loved his daughter the most.

Others

He is the son of an army chief of staff with 200 billion won, and he has a bad taste to bully Lee Seung-cheon.

Hwang Tae-yong's bodyguard and driver.

A close friend of Lee Seung-cheon.

A lively and active person.

The second generation of a conglomerate, Seo Jun-tae's friend, and a member of Amicus.

UBS TV President's House Custodian.

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Special appearance

Production

Casting

The main cast was confirmed on February 17, 2022.[22]

Filming

On August 11, 2022, photos from the official script reading were published.[23]

On September 12, 2022, it was confirmed by the agency that actress Jung Chae-yeon was diagnosed with a broken collarbone and was showing signs of trauma, and received emergency treatment while filming the drama.[24]

She didn't attend the press conference for the drama on September 23 due to rehabilitation,[25] and returned to filming on October 15, 2022.[26]

Viewership

Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[27] TNmS[28]
NationwideSeoulNationwide
1September 23, 20225.4% 5.1% 5.0%
2September 24, 20227.4% 6.9% 5.9%
3September 30, 20225.5% 5.4%
4October 1, 20225.1% 4.5% 4.6%
5October 7, 20225.9% 6.0% 4.7%
6October 8, 20225.3% 5.3% 4.8%
7October 14, 20226.1% 6.0%
8October 15, 2022 4.2%
9October 21, 20227.8% 7.4% 5.9%
10October 22, 20225.6% 5.3% 4.6%
11October 28, 2022 6.0%
12October 29, 20224.7% 4.7%
13November 4, 20225.5% 5.4% 4.6%
14November 5, 20225.1% 4.9% 3.9%
15November 11, 20225.2% 5.2%
16November 12, 20226.0% 6.0% 5.4%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes that ratings were not released.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony <-- List alphabetically -->YearCategory <-- List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same. -->Nominee(s) / WorkResult
MBC Drama Awards2022Drama of the YearThe Golden Spoon
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesYook Sung-jae
Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesJung Chae-yeon
Best Character AwardChoi Won-young
Best Couple AwardYook Sung-jae and Jung Chae-yeon
Best Supporting ActorChoi Dae-chul
Best Supporting ActressHan Chae-ah
Son Yeo-eun
Best New ActorLee Jong-won
Best New ActressYeonwoo

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 금수저. February 15, 2022. Comic Naver. ko.
  2. Web site: Yang Yu-jin. November 30, 2021. 육성재, 웹툰 원작 드라마 '금수저' 캐스팅…내년 첫방송 [공식]]. Yook Sungjae, cast in the webtoon-based drama 'Gold Spoon'... First broadcast next year [Official]. November 30, 2021. My Daily. ko. Naver.
  3. Web site: 육성재→연우 '금수저', 디즈니+ 공개…'글로벌 시청자 만난다' [공식]]. Kim. Na-ra. Yook Sungjae → Yeonwoo's 'Gold Spoon', Disney+ Released... 'Meeting Global Viewers' [Official]. My Daily. Naver. September 2, 2022. September 2, 2022. ko.
  4. Web site: Lee. Su-ji. December 29, 2021. 내일·금수저…웹툰으로 먼저 즐기는 내년 기대작 드라마. Tomorrow, gold spoon...Next year's anticipated drama to be enjoyed first as a webtoon. February 15, 2022. Newsis. ko.
  5. Web site: Park Jung-min. January 11, 2022. 정채연 '금수저' 여주인공 확정…육성재 만난다 [공식]]. Jung Chae-yeon confirmed as the female lead in 'Gold Spoon'... Meet Yook Sungjae [Official]. January 11, 2022. Newsen. ko. Naver.
  6. Web site: Park Jeong-min. January 19, 2022. 연우 '금수저' 주연 합류…정채연·육성재와 호흡 [공식]]. Yeonwoo joins the lead role in 'Gold Spoon'... Breathing with Chaeyeon Jung and Sungjae Yook [Official]. January 19, 2022. Newsen. ko. Naver.
  7. Web site: 금수저' 이고은 "연우 언니 아역, 싱크로율 노력…즐겁게 촬영. Kim Hyeon-jeong. Gold Spoon' Lee Go-eun "Yeon-woo's sister's child role, try to synchronize... Have fun shooting. X-ports News. Naver. September 29, 2022. September 29, 2022. ko.
  8. Web site: Jeong. Hee-yeon. February 10, 2022. '슬의생2' 이종원, MBC '금수저' 주인공…육성재와 투톱 [공식]]. Lee Jong-won, the main character of MBC's 'Gold Spoon'... Yook Sungjae and Two Top [Official]. February 15, 2022. Sports Donga. ko. Naver.
  9. Web site: 승유, '금수저' 출연 확정…육성재 누나로 호흡. Cha Hye-young. Seungyu confirmed to appear in 'Gold Spoon'... Breathing as Yook Sungjae's older sister . Ten Asia. Naver. August 12, 2022. August 13, 2022. ko.
  10. Web site: 최원영·손여은·최대철·한채아, MBC '금수저' 합류(공식). Kang Nae-ri. Choi Won-young, Son Yeo-eun, Choi Dae-cheol, and Han Chae-ah join MBC's 'Golden Spoon' (official). YTN. Naver. February 22, 2022. February 22, 2022. ko.
  11. Web site: 장률, MBC '금수저' 합류…육성재와 호흡. Baek Seung-hoon. Jang Ryul joins MBC's 'Gold Spoon'... Yook Sungjae and breathing. iMBC. Naver. March 2, 2022. March 2, 2022. ko.
  12. Web site: 손종학, 정채연 아빠 된다…'금수저' 출연 확정 [공식]]. Yang Yu-jin. Son Jong-hak and Jung Chae-yeon become fathers... Confirmed to appear in 'Gold Spoon' [Official]. My Daily . Naver. May 25, 2022. May 25, 2022. ko.
  13. Web site: 김강민, MBC '금수저' 출연 확정…육성재와 호흡. Baek Seung-hoon. Kim Kang-min confirmed to appear in MBC's 'Gold Spoon'... Yook Sungjae and breathing. iMBC. Naver. March 14, 2022. March 14, 2022. ko.
  14. Web site: 손우현, MBC '금수저' 합류…육성재와 호흡 [공식입장]]. Baek Seung-hoon. Son Woo-hyun joins MBC's 'Gold Spoon'... Breathing with Yook Sungjae [Official Position]. iMBC. Naver. March 22, 2022. March 22, 2022. ko.
  15. Web site: 경소문' 김은수 '금수저' 캐스팅, 육성재와 연기 호흡. Park Soo-in. Gyeongsomun’ Kim Eun-soo ‘Gold Spoon’ Casting, acting with Yook Sung-jae. Newsen . Naver. May 26, 2022. May 26, 2022. ko.
  16. Web site: 김서하, '금수저' 출연 확정…재벌 2세 성원役. Yoo Jeong-min. Kim Seo-ha confirmed to appear in 'Gold Spoon'... 2nd generation chaebol Seongwon . iMBC. Naver. September 19, 2022. September 19, 2022. ko.
  17. Web site: 송유현, '금수저' 출연…정채연 저택 집사 役 [공식]]. Jang Woo-young. Song Yoo-hyeon to appear in 'Gold Spoon'... Jeong Chae-yeon as Butler of Mansion [Official]. Osen. Naver. September 21, 2022. September 21, 2022. ko.
  18. Web site: 정수교, '금수저' 합류…정채연 밉상상사로 활약 예고. Kim Na-young. Jung Soo-gyo joins 'Gold Spoon'... Jung Chae-yeon to be active as a bad boss. MK Sports. Naver. October 21, 2022. October 21, 2022. ko.
  19. Web site: 금수저' 최원영도 젊은 시절 금수저로 신분 바꿨다…짜릿한 반전 엔딩. Son Byung-gi. 'Gold spoon' Choi Won-young also changed his status to a golden spoon when he was young... thrilling twist ending. Herald Economics. Naver. November 5, 2022. November 6, 2022. ko.
  20. Web site: 나인우, '금수저' 특별 출연…키 플레이어 활약 예고 [공식] ]. Yang Yu-jin. Na In-woo to make a special appearance in 'Gold Spoon'... Key Player Activity Notice [Official]. My Daily. Naver. November 9, 2022 . November 9, 2022 . ko.
  21. Web site: 김재철, '금수저' 특별 출연…최종회까지 휘몰아친 '극적인 존재감. Yoo Jeong-min. Kim Jae-cheol, special appearance in 'Gold Spoon'... The 'dramatic presence' that engulfed the final episode. iMBC . Naver. November 14, 2022. November 14, 2022. ko.
  22. Web site: Baek Seung-hoon. February 17, 2022. 육성재·이종원·정채연·연우, MBC 새 드라마 '금수저' 출연 확정. Yook Sung-jae, Lee Jong-won, Jeong Chae-yeon, and Yeon-woo confirmed to appear in MBC's new drama 'Gold Spoon'. February 17, 2022. MBC Entertainment. ko.
  23. Web site: '금수저' 육성재 이종원 정채연 연우, 개성 넘치는 대본리딩 현장. Lee Min-ji. Gold Spoon’ Yook Sung-jae Lee Jong-won Jeong Chae-yeon Yeonwoo, a script reading full of personality. Newsen . Naver. August 11, 2022. August 11, 2022. ko.
  24. Web site: 정채연 '금수저' 촬영중 쇄골골절 수술대. Ahn Byung-gil. Clavicle fracture operating table while filming 'Gold Spoon' by Jung Chae-yeon. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. September 12, 2022. September 13, 2022. ko.
  25. Web site: 정채연, '금수저' 제작발표회도 불참…쇄골 수술 회복 전념. Lee Seung-rok. Jung Chae-yeon, 'Gold Spoon' production presentation absent... Committed to recovery from clavicle surgery. My Daily. Naver. September 15, 2022. September 15, 2022. ko.
  26. Web site: [단독] 정채연, 부상 후 오는 15일 '금수저' 촬영 재개]. Gong Yeo-ju. [Exclusive] Chaeyeon Jeong resumes filming for 'Golden Spoon' on the 15th after injury. YTN. Naver. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko.
  27. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 23, 2022. September 24, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 24, 2022. September 25, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 30, 2022. October 1, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 1, 2022. October 2, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 7, 2022. October 8, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 8, 2022. October 9, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 14, 2022. October 15, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 15, 2022. October 16, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 21, 2022. October 22, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 22, 2022. October 23, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 28, 2022. October 29, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 29, 2022. October 30, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 4, 2022. November 5, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 5, 2022. November 6, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 11, 2022. November 12, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 12, 2022. November 13, 2022.
  28. TNmS ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Break News. ko. September 24, 2022. September 24, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Break News. ko. September 25, 2022. September 25, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Break News. ko. October 2, 2022. October 2, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Break News. ko. October 8, 2022. October 8, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Break News. ko. October 9, 2022. October 9, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Break News. ko. October 15, 2022. October 15, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Break News. ko. October 16, 2022. October 16, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Break News. ko. October 22, 2022. October 22, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Break News. ko. October 23, 2022. October 23, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Break News. ko. October 29, 2022. October 29, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Break News. ko. October 30, 2022. October 30, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Break News. ko. November 5, 2022. November 5, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Break News. ko. November 6, 2022. November 6, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Break News. ko. November 13, 2022. November 13, 2022.

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