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The 1950s were an era filled with desire and aspiration, despite the aftermath of the Korean War. Jeongnyeon, a girl with a gifted voice, embarks on a journey to become the best actor of gukgeuk, or Korean female classical opera, where she encounters competition, solidarity, and growth.
Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born
DETAILS
Jeongnyeon is a girl from Mokpo with a gifted voice who wants nothing but to get rich for her poor family. While singing at the market to attract customers, she meets Okgyeong, the greatest gukgeuk star of her time.
Through Okgyeong, Jeongnyeon discovers gukgeuk, Korean female classical opera, for the first time and is mesmerized by the art. Despite her mother's opposition, Jeongnyeon joins Maeran Gukgeukdan in Seoul. Now her only focus is to become the best gukgeuk actor after Okgyeong!
Jeongnyeon has always been confident in her singing but is threatened by Youngseo, an elite gukgeuk trainee. As she quickly rises to be on par with Youngseo, Jeongnyeon faces unexpected challenges. This is a coming-of-age story of competition, solidarity, and the journey to becoming the best gukgeuk actor.
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- Release Date:
- 2024
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Coming of Age,
- Music
- Rating:
- Starring:
- Kim Taeri
- Shin Yeeun
- Ra Miran
- Jung Eunchae
- Kim Yoonhye
- Woo Davi
EPISODES
S1:E1 Act 1
Jeongnyeon is a gifted singer. Desperate to escape her life, she discovers the world of gukgeuk.
S1:E2 Act 2
Jeongnyeon is accepted into Maeran Gukgeukdan and must now prove she deserves to stay.
S1:E3 Act 3
As she struggles to play a character, Jeongnyeon faces a sudden crisis during her first performance.
S1:E4 Act 4
It's discovered that Jeongnyeon works at the coffee shop. She then discovers Youngseo's secret.
S1:E5 Act 5
Jeongnyeon is shocked about her mother's secret and Jongkook's ill intent right before her debut.
S1:E6 Act 6
Jeongnyeon feels strange about Jooran and Youngseo getting closer and makes a huge mistake on stage.
S1:E7 Act 7
Banned from performing, Jeongnyeon realizes her mistake. Meanwhile, Jooran is unexpectedly injured.
S1:E8 Act 8
The pressure from the audition becomes too much for Jeongnyeon, and she makes a dangerous choice.
S1:E9 Act 9
Jeongnyeon collapses and several issues within and out of Maeran jeopardize the joint performance.
S1:E10 Act 10
Sobok and Youngseo pour out their feelings in Mokpo. Yongrye makes a brave decision for Jeongnyeon.
S1:E11 Act 11
Jeongnyeon returns to a troupe in disarray. Sobok collapses and Jooran makes an announcement.
S1:E12 Act 12
Curtains rise on Jeongnyeon and Youngseo's final competition to decide the new gukgeuk prince.
