Koreana (TV series) explained

Alt Name:	Jenna 한국소녀
Genre:	Drama
Developer:	Dode Cruz
Director:	Gil Tejada Jr.
Creative Director:	Jun Lana
Starring:	Kris Bernal
Theme Music Composer:	Bobby Velasco
Open Theme:	"The Real Me" by Pop Girls
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog Korean
Num Episodes:	100
Executive Producer:	Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	19–30 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Koreana (/ international title: Jenna /) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Kris Bernal in the title role. It premiered on October 11, 2010 on the network's Haponalo line up. The series concluded on February 25, 2011 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by My Lover, My Wife in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Kris Bernal as Jennifer "Jenny" Jung / Jenna Bartolome Jung^[2]

Supporting cast

• Rocco Nacino as Benjamin "Benjo" Bautista Jr.^[3]
• Eddie Garcia as Chang Hee Jung^[4]
• Eula Valdez as Violeta Jung / Violeta Salcedo
• Angelu de Leon as Nerissa Jung
• Saab Magalona as Ivy Jung
• Steven Silva as Joshua Lee
• Lotlot de Leon as Josefina Bartolome
• Sylvia Sanchez as Sandra Rosales
• Joyce Ching as Amy Shin
• Luigi Revilla as Jess Romano
• Marco Morales as Phillip Jung
• Catherine Kiok Lay as Cathy
• Ryza Cenon as Darlene Roces
• Gladys Guevarra as Ada
• Irene Lee as Louise Min
• Julienne Rosalio as Bebeng
• Dennis Roque as Larry Go
• Sarah Lahbati as Tamara Lee
• Janna Victoria as Maribel "Bel" Torres
• Mike Lloren as Melchor
• Dex Quindoza as Wen

Production

Principal photography commenced in September 2010.^[5]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Koreana earned a 5.9% rating.^[6] While the final episode scored a 10.5% rating.^[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by Koreana! Year! Award! Category! Recipient! Result!

2011	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	Koreana		^[8]
		Best New Male TV Personality	Luigi Revilla

Notes and References

1. Web site: Koreana (Stream Together) . . May 7, 2024.
2. Web site: iGMA: Kris Bernal plays the lead in Koreana . GMA Network . October 2, 2010 . January 23, 2024.
3. Web site: Rocco Nacino: "Ayoko ng permanent na love team." . Tomines, Nica . October 4, 2010 . PEP . January 23, 2024.
4. Web site: Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades . Anarcon, James Patrick . June 21, 2019 . PEP . April 11, 2024.
5. Web site: Paglicawan, Mc Richard . Elmo at Kylie, Bagong Loveteam ng GMA7 sa soap na Koreana! . April 11, 2024 . Lionheartv . August 5, 2010.
6. Web site: Updated AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Oct. 8-11): Ilumina maintains lead in the weekday primetime race . Santiago, Erwin . October 12, 2010 . PEP . March 6, 2018.
7. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 25-28): The Baker King threatens to dethrone Mara Clara as primetime leader . Santiago, Erwin . March 1, 2011 . PEP . September 1, 2024.
8. Web site: 25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared . Llanes, Rommel R. . October 29, 2011 . PEP . May 2, 2020.