That is a fantastic K-drama! When the Camellia Blooms (2019) is a highly acclaimed romantic comedy-thriller that was a massive critical and commercial success in South Korea.
It's known for skillfully blending romance, slice-of-life comedy, and a gripping serial killer mystery.
| Detail | Information |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy, Thriller, Slice-of-Life |
| Original Run | September 18 – November 21, 2019 (40 Episodes, 32 broadcast hours) |
| Network | KBS2 (Available globally on Netflix) |
| Writer | Lim Sang-choon (Fight for My Way) |
| Starring | Gong Hyo-jin (Oh Dong-baek), Kang Ha-neul (Hwang Yong-sik) |
That is a fantastic K-drama! When the Camellia Blooms (2019) is a highly acclaimed romantic comedy-thriller that was a massive critical and commercial success in South Korea.
It's known for skillfully blending romance, slice-of-life comedy, and a gripping serial killer mystery.
🌸 When the Camellia Blooms (2019)
| Detail | Information |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy, Thriller, Slice-of-Life |
| Original Run | September 18 – November 21, 2019 (40 Episodes, 32 broadcast hours) |
| Network | KBS2 (Available globally on Netflix) |
| Writer | Lim Sang-choon (Fight for My Way) |
| Starring | Gong Hyo-jin (Oh Dong-baek), Kang Ha-neul (Hwang Yong-sik) |
Plot Summary
The story is set in the fictional, close-knit seaside town of Ongsan and centers on Oh Dong-baek (Gong Hyo-jin), a kind but reserved single mother and orphan who moves to the town to open a small bar-restaurant named Camellia.
Dong-baek is frequently the target of gossip and prejudice from the conservative townsfolk due to her status as a single mother who runs a bar.
The Romance: Her life changes when she is relentlessly pursued by Hwang Yong-sik (Kang Ha-neul), a passionate, honest, and somewhat clumsy local police officer. Yong-sik falls head-over-heels for Dong-baek at first sight and becomes her unwavering supporter, fiercely protecting her and her son, Pil-gu, from the town's judgmental stares. Their charming, straightforward romance is the heartwarming core of the series.
The Mystery: Lurking beneath the surface of the sleepy town is a chilling subplot involving a serial killer known only as "The Joker," who has previously targeted Dong-baek. As the threat escalates, Yong-sik, with his sharp detective instincts, makes it his mission to hunt down the killer, realizing Dong-baek is in extreme danger.
The Ensemble: The drama also weaves in numerous slice-of-life subplots involving Dong-baek’s complicated relationship with her estranged mother, the return of Pil-gu's father (a famous baseball player), and the colorful, gossiping, yet ultimately supportive neighborhood women.
Awards and Recognition
The drama was critically lauded for its nuanced writing and powerful performances, sweeping the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards, where it won the Grand Prize (Daesang) for Television.
Daesang (Grand Prize): When the Camellia Blooms
Best Actor: Kang Ha-neul
Best Screenplay: Lim Sang-choon
Best Supporting Actor: Oh Jung-se
The show is celebrated for its deep exploration of love, resilience, and challenging societal prejudice.
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