| Golden Cross | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Drama Revenge Romance Thriller |
| Created by |
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| Written by | Yoo Hyun-mi |
| Directed by | Hong Suk-goo Kim Jong-yeon |
| Starring | Kim Kang-woo Lee Si-young Um Ki-joon Han Eun-jung |
| Composer | Choi Chul-ho |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lee Gun-joon (KBS) |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Production company | Pan Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | KBS2 |
| Release | April 9 (2014-04-09) – June 19, 2014 (2014-06-19) |
Golden Cross (Korean: 골든 크로스; RR: Goldeun Keuroseu) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kim Kang-woo, Lee Si-young, Um Ki-joon, Han Eun-jung, and Jeong Bo-seok. It aired on KBS2 from April 9 to June 19, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 for 20 episodes.
Plot
A shadowy society known as "Golden Cross" dominates the Korean economy and marketplace with its deep connections and financial power. Prosecutor Kang Do-yoon gets entangled in their dealings when one of their plots gets his beloved sister murdered, a crime for which his father then gets framed. Do-yoon vows revenge on Seo Dong-ha, the powerful man behind the organization, but complications arise when he learns that Seo is the father of the woman he loves, his colleague Seo Yi-re. Yi-re is a righteous and truth-seeking prosecutor; she grew up respecting and obeying her father, and her life is thrown into disarray when she discovers his dark side. Meanwhile, Seo nurtures a protegee, businessman Michael Jang, whose greed and ambition soon makes him challenge his mentor for the top spot. A clash of wills, fortunes, and egos commences.
Cast
Main characters
- Kim Kang-woo as Kang Do-yoon
- Lee Si-young as Seo Yi-re
- Um Ki-joon as Michael Jang
- Han Eun-jung as Hong Sa-ra
- Jeong Bo-seok as Seo Dong-ha
Supporting characters
- Lee Dae-yeon as Kang Joo-wan
- Jung Ae-ri as Oh Geum-shil
- Jo Hee-bong as Kang Joo-dong
- Park Byung-eun as Gil Sang-joon
- Choi Woo-seok as Bong Chang-soo
- Lee Joo-seung as Oh Chang-hee
- Kim Min-ji as Kang Ha-yoon
- Lee Ho-jae as Kim Jae-gab
- Lee Ah-hyun as Kim Se-ryung
- Ban Min-jung as Song Jung-soo
- Kim Kyu-chul as Park Hee-seo
- Jo Deok-hyun as Kwak Dae-soo
- Park Won-sang as Im Kyung-jae
- Jo Jae-ryong as Jool-ja
- Kim Jung-heon as Alex
- Jung Won-joong as Kwon Se-il
- Gi Ju-bong as Jung Gyu-jik
- Julien Kang as Evan
- Son Woo-hyuk
Ratings
| Episode # | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNmS Ratings | AGB Nielsen | ||||
| Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | ||
| 1 | 9 April 2014 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 | 10 April 2014 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| 3 | 23 April 2014 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 4 | 24 April 2014 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| 5 | 30 April 2014 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% |
| 6 | 1 May 2014 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| 7 | 7 May 2014 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 7.6% |
| 8 | 8 May 2014 | 7.2% | 7.4% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| 9 | 14 May 2014 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| 10 | 15 May 2014 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| 11 | 21 May 2014 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| 12 | 22 May 2014 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| 13 | 28 May 2014 | 8.7% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 14 | 29 May 2014 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 15 | 4 June 2014 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 16 | 5 June 2014 | 8.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| 17 | 11 June 2014 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 10.7% | 11.8% |
| 18 | 12 June 2014 | 8.6% | 9.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| 19 | 18 June 2014 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 20 | 19 June 2014 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Average | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 8.6% | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama | Kim Kang-woo | Nominated |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama | Lee Si-young | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Han Eun-jung | Won |
Production
Park Si-hoo was originally considered for the role of Michael Jang, but continuing public outrage regarding his sexual assault case in 2013 led broadcaster KBS to cancel his casting.
References
- "Golden Cross PD Explains Why He Didn't Cast Any Idols". Soompi. 10 April 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2014-04-20.
- "모세, '골든크로스' 김강우 테마곡 부른다…13일 '섬' 전격 공개". 스타투데이 (in Korean). 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
- Jeon, Su-mi (25 March 2014). "Lee Si Young Takes the Lead Role in New Drama Golden Cross". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
- "TNmS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNmS Ratings (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2013-12-26. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- Jin, Eun-soo (28 February 2014). "Park Si-hoo returns to KBS". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
- Kim, Hee-eun (7 March 2014). "TV not ready for Park Si-hoo". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-03-09.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Golden Cross on KBS World
- Golden Cross at HanCinema
- Golden Cross at IMDb