Brilliant Legacy Explained

Alt Name:Shining Inheritance
Native Name:
Hangul:찬란한 유산
Hanja:燦爛한 遺產
Rr:Challanhan Yusan
Runtime:1 hr 10 min
Executive Producer:Huh Woong
Director:Jin Hyuk
Opentheme:"Only You" by Kang Ha-ni
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Company:Pan Entertainment
Network:SBS
Num Episodes:28
Creator:SBS Drama
Producer:Kim Jong-sik
Kim Hee-yeol
Composer:Changyeop Jeon

Brilliant Legacy, also known as Shining Inheritance, is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Han Hyo-joo, Lee Seung-gi, Moon Chae-won, and Bae Soo-bin.[1] [2] It aired on SBS from April 25 to July 26, 2009 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 28 episodes.

It was among the top-rated Korean dramas of the year; it maintained its number one spot in the viewership ratings chart for 20 consecutive weeks and reached a peak rating of 47.1% for its last episode.[3]

Synopsis

Go Eun-sung (Han Hyo-joo) was studying overseas in New York and returned to Korea during her vacation to bring her autistic brother, Eun-woo (Yeon Joon-seok), to the United States to study music. Sunwoo Hwan (Lee Seung-gi), who was also studying in New York, was ordered to return to Korea by his grandmother, Jang Sook-ja (Ban Hyo-jung), to learn how to manage her food company. Eun-sung and Hwan, who were on the same flight back home, accidentally had their luggage bags exchanged, which led to several misunderstandings between the two.

Go Pyung-joong (Jeon In-taek), Eun-sung's father, was struggling to save his company from going bankrupt. One day, his wallet and valuables were stolen by a thief who subsequently died in a gas explosion accident. The police, upon finding Pyung-joong's belongings on the thief, mistakenly identified the thief as him and a death certificate for Pyung-joong was promptly issued. He decided to lie low and not tell his family that he was alive so that his family could claim his life insurance money and use it to clear the debts. However his second wife, Baek Sung-hee (Kim Mi-sook), kicked her stepchildren, Eun-sung and Eun-woo, out of the house after collecting the insurance money and moved into a new home with her daughter, Yoo Seung-mi (Moon Chae-won). Seung-mi was also Hwan's longtime best friend, hoping to be something more.

Eun-sung asked for help from several of her friends, including Hyung-jin, who avoided her because she was no longer rich. She managed to find a job at a nightclub with the help of her friend, Hye-ri. At the nightclub, Eun-sung met Hyung-jin's upperclassman, Park Joon-se (Bae Soo-bin), who was shocked to see her working there. She also met Hwan, who caused her to lose contact with Eun-woo. Realizing that Eun-woo was missing, Eun-sung was devastated and tried searching for her brother but to no avail. With the help of Hye-ri and Joon-se, Eun-sung rented a small room and started a small dumplings stall while continuing her search for Eun-woo.

Meanwhile, Sook-ja became deeply disappointed in her grandson as Hwan had no direction in life and did not know how to cherish her company and employees. While pondering over what to do about her grandson, Sook-ja visited a neighborhood that she used to live in when she was poor and encountered Eun-sung, who was selling dumplings. Sook-ja encountered an accident and received help from Eun-sung. Seeing that Eun-sung tried her best to take care of her even when she could not afford her own daily expenses, Sook-ja was touched by Eun-sung's compassion. She brought Eun-sung home, then announced to her family that Eun-sung was going to live with them and that she was going to appoint Eun-sung as the heir of her food company, if she could raise the profits of the sinking second branch by 20%.

Cast

Main cast

Go family

Sunwoo family

Park family

Extended cast

Original soundtrack

  1. Only You (너 하나만) – Kang Ha-ni (Opening Title)
  2. The Person Living in My Heart (내 가슴에 사는 사람) – Isu
  3. Crazy in Love (사랑에 미쳐서) – Ji-sun
  4. Love is Punishment (사랑은 벌이다) – K.Will
  5. Spring Rain – Ji-hye
  6. Dear Sister (그리운 누나)
  7. Catch Hwan (환이를 잡아라)
  8. Are We Family? (우리가 가족이니?)
  9. Funny Life
  10. The Road Leading to You (너에게 가는 길)
  11. Smile Working
  12. Last Lie (마지막 거짓말)
  13. Bickering (티격태격)
  14. Memories of Separation (이별의 기억)
  15. Spring Rain (Guitar Ver.)
  16. Destiny, the Second Story (운명, 그 두번째 이야기)

Ratings

In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.

width=100 Datewidth=100 Episodewidth=100 Nationwidewidth=100 Seoul
April 25, 2009 1 (5th)[6] (5th)[7]
April 26, 2009 2 19.6% (4th)[8] 19.4% (4th)[9]
May 2, 2009 3 17.9% (2nd)[10] 18.8% (2nd)[11]
May 3, 2009 4 23.2% (1st)[12] 23.9% (1st)[13]
May 9, 2009 5 22.8% (1st)[14] 23.8% (1st)[15]
May 10, 2009 6 26.9% (1st)[16] 27.6% (1st)[17]
May 16, 2009 7 25.1% (1st)[18] 25.4% (1st)[19]
May 17, 2009 8 28.1% (1st)[20] 29.1% (1st)[21]
May 23, 2009 9 27.2% (1st)[22] 27.8% (1st)[23]
May 24, 2009 10 28.8% (1st)[24] 30.2% (1st)[25]
May 30, 2009 11 27.2% (1st)[26] 28.4% (1st)[27]
May 31, 2009 12 32.0% (1st)[28] 34.2% (1st)[29]
June 6, 2009 13 30.0% (1st)[30] 30.8% (1st)[31]
June 7, 2009 14 32.4% (1st)[32] 33.5% (1st)[33]
June 13, 2009 15 30.6% (1st)[34] 31.5% (1st)[35]
June 14, 2009 16 33.4% (1st)[36] 33.9% (1st)[37]
June 20, 2009 17 32.8% (1st)[38] 33.5% (1st)[39]
June 21, 2009 18 34.6% (1st)[40] 34.6% (1st)[41]
June 27, 2009 19 33.3% (1st)[42] 33.8% (1st)[43]
June 28, 2009 20 38.4% (1st)[44] 38.8% (1st)[45]
July 4, 2009 21 35.7% (1st)[46] 35.6% (1st)[47]
July 5, 2009 22 39.0% (1st)[48] 38.5% (1st)[49]
July 11, 2009 23 37.2% (1st)[50] 37.2% (1st)[51]
July 12, 2009 24 41.3% (1st)[52] 41.2% (1st)[53]
July 18, 2009 25 39.3% (1st)[54] 39.0% (1st)[55]
July 19, 2009 26 42.2% (1st)[56] 42.8% (1st)[57]
July 25, 2009 27 40.5% (1st)[58] 39.9% (1st)[59]
July 26, 2009 28 (1st)[60] (1st)[61]
Average
Source: TNS Media Korea

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2009 3rd Mnet 20's Choice Awards[62] Hot Male Drama Star
Hot Female Drama Star
Top Excellence Award, Actress
Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama
Excellence Award, Actress in a Special Planning Drama
Best Supporting Actor in a Special Planning Drama
Best Supporting Actress in a Special Planning Drama
Top 10 Stars
Best Couple
Achievement Award
2010 Best Drama Brilliant Legacy
Best Actress (TV)
Best New Director (TV)
Best New Actor (TV)
Best Screenplay (TV)
Most Popular Actor (TV)
Best Serial Drama Brilliant Legacy
Outstanding Korean Actress
Most Popular Actor
2011 Platinum Remi Award Brilliant Legacy
Foreign TV Series Special Award Brilliant Legacy

Adaptation

A Chinese remake called My Splendid Life (我的灿烂人生 Wo De Can Lan Ren Sheng) aired in 2011, on Dragon TV.[63] A Turkish remake titled Don't Let Go of My Hand (Elimi Bırakma) aired in 2018, on TRT 1. A Philippine adaptation titled Shining Inheritance will premiere in 2024, on GMA Network.[64]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oh. Jean. Light-hearted romance joins weekend lineup. The Korea Herald. 24 April 2009. 10 July 2013. 4 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804073352/http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=200904240024. dead.
  2. Web site: Park. Sun-young. Brilliant drama leaving its own legacy. Korea JoongAng Daily. 16 July 2009.
  3. Web site: Lee, Han Picked as Rising Ad Models . . 24 September 2009 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131205073420/http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2009/09/123_52415.html . 2013-12-05 .
  4. Web site: 5 June 2009 . Han Hyo-joo: 'Good People Deserve to be Happy' . KBS Global.
  5. Web site: 4 July 2009 . Lee Seung-gi Branches Out . The Chosun Ilbo.
  6. Web site: April 25, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 5th (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 15.9%.
  7. Web site: April 25, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 5th (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 15.8%.
  8. Web site: April 26, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 4th (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 19.6%.
  9. Web site: April 26, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 4th (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 19.4%.
  10. Web site: May 02, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 2nd (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 17.9%.
  11. Web site: May 02, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 2nd (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 18.8%.
  12. Web site: May 03, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 23.2%.
  13. Web site: May 03, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 23.9%.
  14. Web site: May 09, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 22.8%.
  15. Web site: May 09, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 23.8%.
  16. Web site: May 10, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 26.9%.
  17. Web site: May 10, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 27.6%.
  18. Web site: May 16, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 25.1%.
  19. Web site: May 16, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 25.4%.
  20. Web site: May 17, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 28.1%.
  21. Web site: May 17, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 29.1%.
  22. Web site: May 23, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 27.2%.
  23. Web site: May 23, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 27.8%.
  24. Web site: May 24, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 28.8%.
  25. Web site: May 24, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 30.2%.
  26. Web site: May 30, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 27.2%.
  27. Web site: May 30, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 28.4%.
  28. Web site: May 31, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 32.0%.
  29. Web site: May 31, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 34.2%.
  30. Web site: June 06, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 30.0%.
  31. Web site: June 06, 2009. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 30.8%.
  32. Web site: June 07, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 32.4%.
  33. Web site: June 07, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 33.5%.
  34. Web site: June 13, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 30.6%.
  35. Web site: June 13, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 31.5%.
  36. Web site: June 14, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 33.4%.
  37. Web site: June 14, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 33.9%.
  38. Web site: June 20, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 32.8%.
  39. Web site: June 20, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 33.5%.
  40. Web site: June 21, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 34.6%.
  41. Web site: June 21, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 34.6%.
  42. Web site: June 27, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 33.3%.
  43. Web site: June 27, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 33.8%.
  44. Web site: June 28, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 38.4%.
  45. Web site: June 28, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 38.8%.
  46. Web site: July 04, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 35.7%.
  47. Web site: July 04, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 35.6%.
  48. Web site: July 05, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 39.0%.
  49. Web site: July 05, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 38.5%.
  50. Web site: July 11, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 37.2%.
  51. Web site: July 11, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 37.2%.
  52. Web site: July 12, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 41.3%.
  53. Web site: July 12, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 41.2%.
  54. Web site: July 18, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 39.3%.
  55. Web site: July 18, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 39.0%.
  56. Web site: July 19, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 42.2%.
  57. Web site: July 19, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 42.8%.
  58. Web site: July 25, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 40.5%.
  59. Web site: July 25, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 39.9%.
  60. Web site: July 26, 2009 Nationwide Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 45.2%.
  61. Web site: July 26, 2009 Seoul Cable Ratings. Nielsen Korea. 1st (SBS) 특별기획(찬란한유산) 46.0%.
  62. https://web.archive.org/web/20180429024728/http://kr.news.yahoo.com/sports/fight/view?aid=20090828212501340b6 "이승기, 'Mnet 20's 초이스' 핫드라마스타 男부문 수상"
  63. Web site: Hong. Lucia. China to remake Lee Seung-gi starrer Brilliant Legacy. 10Asia. 15 June 2011.
  64. Web site: Mariano. Dianne. 'Shining Inheritance' PH adaptation cast, ipinakilala na!. gmanetwork.com. 22 September 2023.

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