Super Rookie Explained

Alt Name:New Employee
Producer:Kim Sa-hyun
Director:Han Hee
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Network:Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Num Episodes:20
Korean name
Hangul:신입사원
Hanja:新入社員
Rr:Sin-ip Sa-won
Mr:Sin-ip Sa-wŏn

Super Rookie is a 2005 South Korean television series starring Eric Mun, Han Ga-in, Oh Ji-ho, and Lee So-yeon. It aired on MBC from March 23 to May 26, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. The workplace comedy is a satire on Korea's corporate culture and unemployment among the country's younger generation. It scored solid viewership ratings in the 20% range.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Plot

Kang Ho (Eric Mun) is just an average guy who got a college degree in physical education from a second-rate, provincial university. Disheveled, unskilled, and unemployed, Kang Ho has wasted most of his life kickboxing and reading comic books, much to the frustration of his family and friends who think he's just a freeloader. He sends his resumes to many companies, but nobody gives him a shot because he has no experience and no apparent prospects. One day, Kang Ho decides to apply to the same prestigious company that his handsome, successful classmate Bong-sam (Oh Ji-ho) works at. He completely bungles the interview process, but thanks to a computer error, he gets hired as the number one recruit. Struggling in a job he's totally unqualified for, Kang Ho gets by with his enthusiasm and street smarts. His co-workers include Bong-sam, an overachiever trapped by his own ambitions; Mi-ok, a mousy, bespectacled contract worker (or "temp") who was dumped by Bong-sam; and Hyun-ah, the privileged daughter of a company executive.

Cast

Main characters

Supporting characters

Ratings

width=100 Episodewidth=100 Nationwidewidth=100 Seoul
Ep. 114.3%15.1%
Ep. 215.0%16.1%
Ep. 315.1%16.2%
Ep. 415.1%16.8%
Ep. 517.5%18.5%
Ep. 615.8%16.7%
Ep. 715.1%15.1%
Ep. 814.6%15.0%
Ep. 916.4%17.6%
Ep.1017.2%18.1%
Ep.1115.9%16.3%
Ep.1216.8%17.8%
Ep.1315.0%16.2%
Ep.1419.0%20.1%
Ep.1517.3%18.7%
Ep.1616.5%17.4%
Ep.1716.3%17.2%
Ep.1815.9%17.7%
Ep.1917.8%18.9%
Ep.2023.1%23.9%
Average16.4%17.47%
Source: TNSMK Media Korea

International broadcast

Fuji TV reportedly paid for the drama's broadcasting rights in Japan.[6] It was well received by Japanese viewers when it began airing on October 27, 2005, which contributed to Eric Mun's increased popularity in the country.[7] [8] [9] It re-aired on cable channel KNTV from January 19 to February 24, 2011.[10]

In Thailand first aired on Channel 7 from March 25 to May 7, 2006.[11]

In Indonesia first aired on antv from May 12 to August 19, 2007.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rookie Employees Talk About the New Hit Show Super Rookie. November 18, 2012. The Dong-a Ilbo. May 11, 2005. January 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150114155120/http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2005051278818. live.
  2. Web site: Moon. Iris. Job, household chores subject of real dramas. November 18, 2012. The Korea Herald via Hancinema. March 28, 2005. October 17, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131017015014/http://www.hancinema.net/job-household-chores-subject-of-real-dramas-2513.html. live.
  3. Web site: A Year of Big Changes and Small Setbacks for Korean TV. The Chosun Ilbo. May 28, 2013. December 27, 2005. September 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180928054954/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/12/27/2005122761014.html. live.
  4. Web site: KOREAN TV DRAMA REVIEWS: 신입사원 (Super Rookie) . . May 24, 2013 . January 20, 2006 . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20070226113812/http://www.twitchfilm.net/archives/004867.html . February 26, 2007 .
  5. Web site: Eric. The Dong-a Ilbo. May 28, 2013. August 31, 2006. November 13, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121113022422/http://english.donga.com/srv/service.php3?biid=2006083194728. live.
  6. Web site: Lee. Yong-sung. Is it all over already? Gloomy signs overshadow rosy statistics of Hallyu. The Korea Herald via Hancinema. August 22, 2013. July 11, 2005. March 27, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327122936/https://www.hancinema.net/is-it-all-over-already-gloomy-signs-overshadow-rosy-statistics-of-hallyu--3403.html. live.
  7. Web site: Huge Crowds Greet Eric's Arrival in Tokyo. The Chosun Ilbo. May 28, 2013. December 19, 2005. January 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140116143343/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2005/12/19/2005121961020.html. live.
  8. Web site: Shinhwa's Eric draws Japanese media spotlight. KBS Global. August 20, 2013. December 20, 2005. January 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140116120235/http://english.kbs.co.kr/hallyu/entertainment_news_view.html?No=1643. live.
  9. http://www.hancinema.net/eric-to-be-the-oncoming-generation-of-hallyu-star-4720.html "Eric to be the oncoming generation of Hallyu star"
  10. Web site: Ｋｎｔｖ ドラマ 新入社員 . July 21, 2014 . May 22, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140522195240/http://www.kntv.co.jp/prog/detail/?p=19393 . dead .
  11. Web site: th:Super Rookie – น้องใหม่เบอร์ 1 (อึดสุดยอด). http://www.blike.net/node/542. blike. February 14, 2016. Thai. February 14, 2016. April 26, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160426013538/http://www.blike.net/node/542. live.

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