My Name Is Kim Sam-soon

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Movie: My Name Is Kim Sam-soon / My Lovely Samsoon (American title)
Revised romanization: Nae ireumeun Kim Sam-soon
Hangul: 내 이름은 김삼순
Director: Kim Yun-Cheol
Assistant Director: Kang Dae-Sun
Writer: Kim Do-Woo, Ji Su-Hyeon
Network: MBC
Episodes: 16
Release Date: June 1 - July 21, 2005
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Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis

Kim Sam-Soon gained 7kg after having her heart broken. She is a 29-year-old single who has an average life. She didn’t go to college. She doesn’t have her own apartment or a car. She doesn’t have a boyfriend. Although she has baker’s license, she got fired last Christmas Eve. She is one of us.

ep. 1-16 Plot Synopsis

Cast



Kim Sun-A	Hyun-Bin	Jung Ryeo-Won	Daniel Henney
Kim Sam-Soon	Hyun Jin-Hun	Yoo Hee-Jin	Henry Kim



Kim Ja-Ok	Lee Ah-Hyun	Na Moon-Hee	Seo Ji-Hee	Yoon Ye-Hee
Park Bong-Sook	Kim Yi-Young	Na Hyun-Sook	Hyun Mi-Joo	Yoon Hyun-Sook



Lee Gyu-Han	Lee Youn-Mi	Yeo Woon-Kye	Kwon Hae-Hyo	Ahn Mi-Na	Kim Hyun-Jung
Min Hyun-Woo	Jang Jae-Ri	Ms. Oh	Lee Hyun-Moo	Lee in-Hye	Jang Young-Ja

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Ki-Bang
Maeng Bong-Hak - Sam-Soon's father
Seo Ji-Yeon - waitress
Park Sung-Kyun - cook 1
Seo Gang

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lrt Feb 06 2025 2:38 pm My name is Kim Sam Soon is the reason I started watching Korean dramas years'ssss ago. An updated version was released in 2024 because it was one of the most popular of all time in Korea. The lead chemistry is hot and they rock it with their back and forth banter. I can't tell you how many dramas I have watched since but can't remember their names. Only a handful stood out and this is one of them and I even watched it more than once!

Jillibean Jun 27 2024 7:47 am A classic Korean drama that never gets old. The cast was brilliant, the story funny and even inspiring at times. My heart belongs to these classics far more than the dramas of today.

Rima Apr 10 2023 9:38 am A great drama! I enjoyed it a lot!! Light, entertaining and a good story with an amazing cast: Hyun Bin and Daniel Henney both hot and great actors. Recommend to watch this drama, i loved it!

Anna Apr 16 2022 5:44 pm i love this drama. It's so sweet and warm-hearted. i love the cast & writing, so good!

Teume Oct 19 2021 8:49 am I've watched this drama too many times because it's very funny and also romantic. And hyunbin oppa when he was young really captivated my heart. haha. even though in the end they are not approved because of mama jinhun, but the two of them stay together

Terry Apr 04 2021 8:12 am Sorry but it is Sam Soon's shoes for me. Her feet are obviously big so why do they keep putting her in those heels? Not a good look.

Gloria Erber Nov 14 2020 11:25 pm What is the actor’s name who acted as the good looking blind date guy for Sam soon?

anon08 Mar 03 2020 8:04 am I watched it again when I'm older and realized how f**ked up Jin-hun's character is. He is an indecisive jerk who plays around sam soon.

If he decided to go back with hee-jin. He should have sticked with it and not bother sam soon. He really is two-timing that time. And when he chose sam soon, he should have broke up clearly with hee jin. Even though she's sick, he holds no responsibility to take care of her. Yes, they're previous lovers, there might be some leftover care for her. But not when she's already with sam soon. He didn't think sam sion's feelings. How woukd her current girlfriend feel if he let her ex girkfriend stay at his hime.

Overall, this drama is good romcom. Just cant deal jun-hin's indecisivnes...

freeblackfish Dec 15 2019 3:02 pm The ex-gf Hee-Jin is a nasty piece of passive-aggressive work.

"Does your mother know you're interested in Sam-Soon [because she's trash and your mother won't approve]?"

"I'm not going to eat until I get my way."

Etc. Others think she's no noble and caught in a difficult situation. Nonsense. She's a terrible person and Henry is hoodwinked (and kind of pathetic) as well.

xxabixx Oct 19 2019 9:14 am i'm currently watching it in 2019 and for the first time. i love kim sun ah's dramas but i somehow have prejudice on old dramas. they usually have common plot with cringe acting. but when i watched this, i think i'm wrong. this drama is really great, because i watched it in 2019 there are many downside but i don't care because i enjoy it. this drama should be on your watchlist if in the meantime of waiting your currently on-air-dramas.

the only thing i don't enjoy it is that bitch ex-gf of jin hun. that hee jin chick really annoys me

Someonewhocry Jan 22 2019 6:50 am First of all, I really enjoy this drama at early episode. But when jin hun's gf comeback. I start to feel hurt when hero make heroin cry all time.. I just really really really hate jin hun's character! Why must hero acted like that? Love his gf, but always disturb Sam soon! Especially, when Sam soon had blind date. I really wish that guy become Sam soon bf! Because jin hun so selfish, he don't deserve Sam soon at all! And when he with hee jin, I just don't care and he should with hee jin. Because hee jin is his lover right? Why must he disturb and hurting our Sam soon? It was really heart breaking. I don't know why jin hun don't deserve anyone ! He should live alone becoz of his selfishness! He should let Sam soon live happy with a man who Sam soon meet in 3rd meeting.. I just think that guys will make Sam soon happy that jin hun pabo!!!! Why I hate him so much..!!!! And I hate hyun bin too! He really play the role well! And I really think his attitude like that? Why???? After watch Alhambra I get heart breaking n after I know hyun bin dating ye jin after drama Alhambra? What is this? I'm shocked! In my mind, I just think hyun bin is cheating at shin hye! Hahaha.. Why I feel this!

Chakita3 Jan 13 2019 6:02 pm WOW...I cannot believe that I missed watching this one!! Here I am in 2019, like 14 years late appreciating and adoring such a beautiful and absolutely hilarious drama!! Kim Sun-A, such a gem! You were so perfect in this role, so natural and so f.u.n.n.y..I can relate girl!! And partnering with the ever-so-handsome Hyun Bin, oh my life (looking especially gorgeous being younger!) and then Daniel Henney in the mix..(what is happening!)...WOW...beautiful cast, I only came across it due to a hiatus in K-Dramaland for me...So glad I watched it, thank you so much, it will now be added to my go-to-memorable-Kdramas-that-you-can-always-enjoy-to-make-you-smile....FIGHTING!!

lrt Oct 31 2018 3:58 pm This was the first Korean drama I ever watched and I was hooked. Since then ...well it's over 200 that I've watched but this still sticks out in my mind as one of the best because I fell in love with Kim Sun-A and how she made me laugh. Great ride ...so much so I just watched it again. Love love it!! Plus the theme song by "Alex" is one that keeps popping up in my head over and over.

Gayathry14 Apr 29 2018 3:53 am Superb story...really funny ...perfect k drama..must watch ..

Jina Feb 23 2018 2:24 pm HAAAAAAAAAAH... Like why such hype around this drama where women was treated as a shit. Hyun bin... Now I know why I hate you so? Its because of this type of roles... I hate you. selfish, immature, horny... Terrible drama.

na Jul 09 2017 4:05 am my favoriteeeee

kurage Jul 05 2017 8:33 pm I remember watching this show before and loved it so much. But then, watching it again when I got older makes me realized I super hate guys like Jin-Hun. Indecisive, self-centered, never consider a woman's heart and feeling, plus being wishy-washy. I actually stopped re-watching it at ep 14 because of his stupidity lol.

Gonza Scovia Jun 20 2017 5:15 am it is one of my favourite series, unfortunately it stopped casting on NTV Uganda channel just all of a sudden. All those who put their heads together to produce it really did a great job. many love it.

dilla Jan 09 2017 9:49 pm 2016 and still watching this drama...1000more years to watch,,, loVE LOvE LovE

shin Dec 21 2016 8:03 am this the best korean drama i have ever watched

Rekha Sep 01 2016 9:39 am I love this drama.hyun bin and kim sun -A are too good.many funny scenes in this drama.specially epi 6 n epi 11 are really good.one of my favourite romantic Korean drama.mustttttttt watch.

Shortfus May 24 2016 2:54 pm The best Korean romantic comedy EVER - seen this show when it first came out over 10 years ago and it's still timeless. I don't remember another kdrama that had just perfect casting, even the side stores are good. Must see kdrama!

joanne jojo Feb 03 2016 3:30 pm I looove dis drama serie

Cecille natividad Jan 09 2016 8:16 am Please another drama for Kim sun ah and hyun bin we miss here in Philippines Sunbin couple please we want more drama..

kimsamsoon #sunbin #kimsunah #hyunbin
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Grinning Nov 02 2015 1:03 am I re-watched Kim Sam Soon in its entirety a 2nd time. Hyun Bin is VERY funny and endearing in this role. Being 'real' with a woman who is 'real'. Sweet in his scenes with Seo Ji Hee.

Moved A Lot Sep 13 2015 6:29 am Oh!

Just HAD to comment on the sound of Kim Sun-A dragging the heels of her high-heeled shoes.

Made me laugh every time. I could 'hear' the weariness of her being in the sound of those heels being pulled along.

Like a broken tricycle being dragged home by a worn out child at the end of a long, hard day of playing.

Moved A Lot Sep 13 2015 6:19 am Kim Sun-A is hilarious in this.

Love the scene where she is siting on the floor with DH, teaching him Korean and playing a game.

LOVE how her character just keeps on talking to Daniel, even though she knows he does not understand the words. I grew up having to move a lot and I thank heaven for people who showed me the ropes in a new cultures.

I still smile at the scene where Kim Sun-A tries a bit of French, then settles on just plodding along with her few words of English and blindly forging along in Korean, knowing Daniel will get at least something from voice intonation and facial expression.

Love Daniel's quiet smiles and tilt of the head to signify he doesn't understand the words but is happy to be in conversation with her anyway. I know that feeling so well. So well.

Congrats to Director Kim Yun-Cheol (and AD Kang Dae-Sun) on a GREAT capturing of a person discovering a new culture. This process is second nature to me, yet I don't think I've ever seen it captured on film in such a real and sweet way.

Meg Ryan, in "French Kiss" sort of does this, but with Daniel, we can tell it's really happening. Great fun for me to watch.

...Had seen Mr. Hyun-Bin in SG earlier this year and enjoyed seeing him in this role as a younger actor, showing off his great comedic talent.

KR Aug 30 2015 7:54 pm I love episode 6 the most! "No. 10: Cute, rich, good character, single guy who is not either player or gay and makes a move and is interested in us. What's a problem, there must be a problem somewhere?" That's a 10 questions chatting among waitress in the story which refers to Ji hyun, main actor. While this conversation was going on, scenes between Sam soon and Ji hyun relationship moving forward. There were moments in there which makes me think of Long vacation, Jap drama. Moments that use awkwardness to express their relationship that is not committed yet but still has chemistry to go on! I will think Sam soon is more like Minami in Long vacation than Bridget Jones touted in WiKi.

thandie sinjilani Jul 26 2015 4:46 pm I enjoyed watching the whole episodes and Even while It last it really felt like one should ask 4 more I salute hi gin when he gets into that playing hard to get 4 sam soon it really got me peace doff as I felt 4 sam soon but to sam it up it z really beautiful n I would disagree with the other comment that says there z nothing to love about sam soon I say that's love ooh yes ..

N May 25 2015 10:39 am hi dear Hyun bin. I love your acting. my favourite being secret garden. please continue acting. another favourite is the character Goo Seo Jin. That type of character roles suites you well. love you

Lily Jun 19 2014 3:04 am I have just finished watching this. From episode 1-9 I watch it carefully since I'm the typically do not want to miss even single scene when I love a drama. But with this after episode 9, I just watched it fast since I found it became boring and not really hooked me. The reason is the plot is not interesting, the feeling development of the male lead from his first love to his current love is not touching at all, the chemistry between Kim Sun Ah and Hyun Bin is not as good as with CSW in City Hall. It's seems to me Hyun Bin's acting here just flat and so-so. And one more I agree with an opinion from a person out there that there is nothing in the Sam Soon which is lovable. Besides, I cannot catch the "in love" feeling from both of them. Definitely not a drama that I will keep remember.

Collibosher Feb 19 2014 12:45 pm I'm in complete agreement with our friend from Uganda @KHULE! Once I discovered Korean drama, I was finished with American television, for good. You can take your "reality" and I'll have mine, thank you. The lessons taught in these stories are far better and more socially redeeming than always allowing the "bad guys" to win, and enjoying the outcome when they do. 'My Name is Kim Sam-Soon' is one of the best of the lot. And Kim Suna would be in a class by herself, as an actress, if there weren't so many of her fellow country men and woman (and children!) who weren't also so incredibly talented..

Appletok Feb 12 2014 7:41 pm If you're not gonna read this, at least know that this is great for anyone who loves Coffee Prince!

Wow. I finished this within a week, but I wished I took my time! This drama is a perfect, classy combination for a rom com. There are so many out there right now with fancier sets and expensive outfits, but they can never trump the humor and sincerity within the actors and dialogue. Quality over quantity.

There are a few themes set between men, women, and relationships (women who cheat versus men who cheat, male dominance in partnership, the idea that a woman's only goal is marriage) that I feel may cause some viewers to feel crass about the concept, but I'd like to contest that none of these are true themes to the storyline!! Sam Soon is an honest, non-submissive character; she already values herself, but comes to realize this fact that already existed, later on in the story. Sam Shik is great too, but the directors made it clear that the character development is really more for Sam Soon.

Sometimes you have to realize that Korean values are a little different when it comes to their goals and intentions portrayed on film. She may want to get married, but it's not about serving a husband, more along the lines of reaching the next step in her life as an adult which is being able to pass on a family. She learns to focus less on men and more on her own dreams, as well as understanding that life isn't perfect. This is what makes this show so much more relatable than all of these chaebol-marrying, a-few-tears-were-shed-but-now-we-happy dramas.

Nialee Oct 10 2013 7:49 am This is definitely one of the best Kdrama I have seen. I am watching it from time to time. The actors, the setting, the story line are really good. Then, there is that song that I am trying to buy that catches your heart. Sam soon is a funny strong natural beauty who deals with being full figured and poor (yes criteria sadly), Hyun Ji-Hun is a rich immature brat hurt by love and death who falls in love with old maid Sam Soon. The environment, their social status, so many are against that unfolding love... the team did a great job, but the leads showed what good acting is, head to toes they were Sam Soon and Ji-Hun. Kim Sun Ah is the best, Ji-Hun has proven himself too! Love and peace to all!!!\

YOU WILL LOVE THIS DRAMA AND WATCH IT AGAIN! please tell me who sings that rnb song, male voice with a great hook

Maha Sep 29 2013 10:39 am Best drama I have ever seen.i love u, hyun bin

liz May 10 2013 11:15 am i agree with comment 11, i am in Uganda, i first stumbled across it in 2007 from a foreign TV channel and caught a few episodes, but then one of our local channels brought it but i found it in the middle and missed some due to busy schedule but believe me i got hooked , i had to take day off on Monday to watch re-runs they kept changing and i called TV station many times until it ended, in my search for this drama i came across many Korean dramas and now i am hooked some people call me mama "jumong"(i watched this one too) cause i only watch Korean because of their decency, no nudity or bad language i even watch with children! ! no 11 where can i find this video ? i have looked everywhere

Sa.Ho Mar 27 2013 7:07 am BEST kdrama i have ever seen . who doesn't like this drama?! I watched it 100 times and i never get tired of it .

KHULE Feb 09 2013 2:55 pm Stumbled upon it on television in Uganda,laughed my head off ,went out and bought a copy of the DVD, watched it for 2 days ,no sleep ! i loved it sooo much.now i'm hooked on South Korean drama ...just finished watching Secret Garden and i must say i think Korean drama is way better than American Series,more intellect is involved ,everything is deeply thought out and i really appreciate the fact that they are decent ,showing Great TV doesn't have to have bad language and nudity to be good.Sun Ah is a great actress cant believe she actually put on all that weight for the role,i couldnt even recognise her before and after pictures ,good thing i think its the greatest show i have ever watched and i 've watched ALOT :-)

Pat Oct 06 2012 3:17 am Very good

John H Aug 09 2012 1:18 am Provocative tale with many interesting themes. Skilled storytelling. Excellent production values. Kim Sun-Ah is a first-rate actress and makes the most of a good role. Bittersweet ending. I'd recommend this to anyone.

Consus Jan 10 2012 3:36 am This is my favorite K-drama. It is the first drama/movie I watched and I have been hooked on them every since. I have watched this drama few times and always find something I had missed. There are some very funny parts. Some posters said they didn't like the ending and at first I thought the same way but as I watch more K-dramas/movies I have a better understanding of the ending. The ending in this drama was quite clearly defined and ambiguous too (I am not giving it away). Some K-dramas/movies have ambiguous endings and it leaves it up to the viewer to use their imagination to decide. Others have a message based on the fate of the character. Or both.

I like Kim Sun-Ah and find her quirky and funny. I think with MNIKSS she was type cast in to similar roles. I think she is trying to break out of it. She did a good job in "Fighting Spirit" which is much different "Scent of a Woman" although both deal with terminal illness. I wish she would do a romantic comedy with Gong Goo they are so good together in the movies.

faith Nov 01 2011 4:53 pm at the end love is not the winner in this drama. and it is not supposed to be either. the drama is about life itself so at the end life just keep going. i guess kim sam soon is really unforgetable in this drama so all people remember her like that. she has acted in similar characters in others. but it gets boring and i think thats a shame of her because that make her seem that she cant act different charecters maybe thats why she acted in scent of a woman but it was no good. to be honest it was disapointing. lee dong wook is not that good either...

emi Sep 11 2011 3:43 pm @p: "Not good end"? Seriously? I can't agree. Love is the winner so what exactly went wrong for you in it? For me, it was very good. Balanced. Iconic, indeed. I admit its ratings surprised me a bit - is it really that good? O_o Perhaps, I'm a bit shocked because those two are not in my personal top 5 Korean artists... Although Kim Soon-Ah's worked wonders for her role, didn't she? :) Anyway, the drama is amazing: it's funny, and light, and down-to-earth which honestly is sometimes better than many princess stories. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to spend some time smiling and feeling generally good "just because".

lee Jul 30 2011 9:39 pm Undoubtedly one of the most iconic K-dramas of the 2000s and nearly unprecedented in popularity, MNIKSS has a special place in every K-drama watcher's heart as the endearing Korean version of "Bridget Jones's Diary."

It's a heartwarming, gut-wrenchingly hilarious, and absolutely relatable story, and Kim Sun-ah effortlessly made it come alive with her trademark everyday-girl charm. The drama is a standard and a must-watch.

yanie Jun 20 2011 12:35 am i love hyun bin 4ever, his very handsome.....

moon Sep 11 2010 1:12 pm i like hyun bin verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy much.his smile makes me crazy................ dis drama s fantastic

p Sep 01 2010 4:06 am Not good end. But I like it :P I like hyun Bin so much

Samantha Dec 22 2009 3:29 pm This was the first drama I ever saw. So it has a place in my heart. Cute, funny moments. Who doesn't love this drama?

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