Underplayed Gems

Bread, Love and Dreams (2010)

Bread, Love and Dreams poster
Original title
제빵왕 김탁구
Directed by
Lee Jung Sub, Lee Eun Jin
Cast
Yoon Shi Yoon, Oh Jae Moo, Eugene, Jo Jung Eun, Jun Kwang Ryul, Jun In Hwa, Joo Won, Shin Dong Woo
Genre
drama television series, romantic fiction
Country
South Korea
Length
1 season, 30 episodes
Rated
NR
Rating
8.3 of 10 from 25 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young man pursues his dream of becoming a top baker in South Korea from the 1970s to the 1990s. He faces many challenges and obstacles along the way as he works to perfect his craft.

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What happens

Bread, Love and Dreams (Korean: 제빵왕 김탁구) is a 2010 South Korean television drama starring Yoon Shi-yoon, Joo Won, Eugene and Lee Young-ah. It tells the story of how a determined young baker overcomes many trials towards his goal of becoming the best baker in Korea. This story takes place in the 1970s to 1990s, starting after his conception and finishing when he reaches his mid-20s. The series aired on KBS2 from June 9 to September 16, 2010, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (KST) for 30 episodes. The series was one of the most watched shows in South Korea in 2010, with a final episode viewership rating of 50.9% and becoming the 25th highest rated drama of all time. It is considered the breakout role of lead actor Yoon Shi-yoon, catapulting him to immense popularity as well as receiving much praise for his sincere acting. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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