GENRE: ROMANTIC DRAMA
NETWORK: MBC
RELEASE: 2009
EPISODES: 16
CASTS: Kwon Sang-woo (dae-san/joon-hee) | Im Yoona (yoo-jin) | Song Chang-ee (jae-min) | Han Eun-jeong (sae-eun)
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CINDERELLA MAN
Sinderella Maen

SYNOPSIS: Dae-san doesn't have much to offer in life but living independently has taught him how to survive. His passion to clothes and fashion has become his motivation to succeed. Along the way, he met different people who saw potential in him. Among is Yoo-jin's dad who he considered his own. When he died, Dae-san promised to take care of the family he left behind. It started to be a love - hate relationship between Dae-san and Yoo-jin but decided to set aside their differences thinking that they will do better in their careers if they work hand in hand. But success has its price. Who would have thought that such dreams would lead Dae-san to a secret that could change his life forever?

REVIEWS: Can't get enough of Kwon Sang-woo? Cinderella Man is the answer to the prayers of all Sang-woo fanatics.

Kwon Sang-woo has once again proven versatility in portraying two opposite characters - something I admire of him since the beginning. He could go from free spirited to uptight in an instant. And I give props to the production for not making it too obvious during the split screen scenes. I just hoped there were more confrontaions between the two.

Cinderella Man is a feel good series. I love seeing stories about making dreams happen. It wasn't too dramatic and complicated. It didn't pay much attention in making one character too villain to make others a hero. All characters were given justice and enough importance and screen time. It seemed like everyone is a hero at some point.

There were cute moments between Sang-woo and Yoo-na's characters but I enjoyed watching his and Eun-jeong's chemistry on screen better. They look comfortable.

There might be some dragging scenes especially during the fashion shows and the contest, but hey! That's what the story is all about anyways. So if you are into inspiring series but funny, you will definitely like this.