Girls' Generation 1979 () is a South Korean television series based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Kim Yong-hee. The drama slated for eight episodes with 1970s Daegu as the backdrop. It premiered on KBS2 on September 11, 2017, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).
Synopsis
Lee Jung-hee is the second daughter of a family who owns a lingerie factory. She leads a group of teenage girls who have chaotic adventures together. She meets Bae Dong-moon through a group date, and Dong-moon immediately falls for her. However, Jung-hee has a crush on Son Jin, a cute looking senior student of a boys school, and begins to follow him around to attract his attention.
One day, Park Hye-joo, a transfer student from Seoul, joins their class and becomes the center of attention, creating jealousy and friction among the heroine and her friends. Despite Jung-hee's attention, Son Jin is attracted to Hye-joo. However, Hye-joo has no romantic feelings for Son Jin, as she is interested in Joo Young-choon, an ex-gangster now turned local handyman.
This is the story of their growing friendship, as the heroine and the new girl start to bond despite their initial rivalry.
There is also a darker side to the story, with a mystery surrounding an increasing number of sexual assaults in the city. And at the local toy factory, female workers begin disappearing one by one.
Cast
Main
A girl who is a late bloomer that has a crush on a senior boy from a neighbourhood school.
A girl who transferred from Seoul with her father. She is a smart, mature, kindhearted, and pretty girl who is the neighbour of Lee Jung-hee, that happens to be in the same class as her in school. She immediately gets the attention of the neighbourhood boys.
A typical nerd who is head over heels for Lee Jung-hee, and does his best to win her heart.
A former gangster who turns out to be a kindhearted and a reliable handyman in the neighbourhood. He is a hard worker who does multiple jobs in a local pharmacy. He also works as a carpenter, mover and a technician â all to look after his young sister.
A popular, cute and handsome guy in town who is the dream guy for many girls at that time. He is the only son of a high-ranking police officer. Despite being the centre of attention of many girls, he has an unrequited crush on Park Hye-joo.
A bully who is rebellious in school, and has family problems.
Supporting
Jung-hee's family
Junghyeon Girls' High School
Others
- Ahn Bo-hyun as Young-choon's friend
- Jo Duk-hyun as Hye-joo's father
- Han Geu-rim as Unni #3
- Jo Ah-in as Joo Aeng-cho, Young-choon's sister
- Lee Chae-kyung as Son Jin's mother
Production
The first script reading meeting of the cast was held on August 18, 2017, at KBS Annex Building in Yeouido, Seoul.
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Ratings
- In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
- NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
Awards and nominations
References
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