Top Star U-back
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Top Star U-back[1][2] (Korean: Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Kim Ji-seok, Jeon So-min and Lee Sang-yeob. It aired once a week on Fridays from November 16, 2018 to February 1, 2019 at 23:00 KST on tvN.[3][4][5][6] [7]
Synopsis
[edit | edit source]The story of a narcissistic, former idol and A-list actor who is banished to a remote island after causing some major trouble. While struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, he eventually strikes up a romance with an islander who has very little in common.
Casts
[edit | edit source]Main
[edit | edit source]- Kim Ji-seok[8] as Yoo Baek
- Ji Min-hyuk as young Yoo Baek
- A narcissistic A-list actor and former idol. After causing some major trouble, Yoo Baek is forced to lie low for a while, and he ends up leaving Seoul for a temporary stay on a remote island.
- Jeon So-min[9] as Oh Kang-soon
- An unsophisticated, tough-as-nails islander who is unpredictable but bright and optimistic. She is hardworking and does not care about anything aside from her studies, her work as a diver, or the supermarket she runs.
- Lee Sang-yeob[10][11] as Choi Ma-dol
- A sailor and the top star of Yeojeuk Island, who makes a glorious return home on a deep-sea fishing vessel
Supporting
[edit | edit source]- Jung Eun-pyo as Kim Gook-seop
- Dong-choon's father
- Jung Yi-rang as Lee Hyang-gi
- Dong-choon's mother
- Huh Jin as Jang Heung-deuk
- Song Byung-suk as Goon San-deuk
- Lee Han-wi as Choi Han-bong
- Choi Ma-dol's father
- Kim Hyun as Yang Bang-sil
- Choi Ma-dol's mother
- Yoo Joo-won as Park Dong-man
- Kim Jung-min as Kang Min
- Teacher of island
- Lee Ah-hyun as Ah Seo-ra/Ashura
- Only doctor of island, have a crush on Kang Min
- Ye Soo-jung as Kang-soon's grandmother
- Jung Ji-yoon as Cha-e
- Jo Hee-bong as Seo-il
- Yoo Baek's CEO
- Huh Jung-min as Nam Jo
- Yoo Baek's rival
- Kim Min-suk as Park Dong-choon
- Yoo Baek's manager
- Yoon Bok-in as Yoo Baek's mother
- Kwon Hyuk as Min-hyeok
Special appearances
[edit | edit source]- Baek Il-seob as himself (Ep. 1)
- Han Suk-joon as MC in ceremony (Ep. 1)
- Hong Yun-hwa as woman in police station (Ep. 1)
- Im Soo-hyang as herself (Ep. 3)
- Yoo In-na as radio host DJ (Ep. 5, voice only)
- Nam Bo-ra as Noh Hae-won (Ep. 7, 11)
- Yang Se-chan (Ep. 11)
- Kang Hong-seok as Detective when Yoo Baek refused breathalyzer test
Production
[edit | edit source]The first script reading for the drama was held on September 5, 2018 with the attendance of cast and crew.[12]
Original soundtrack
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Part 1
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Part 2
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Part 3
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Ratings
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| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (AGB Nielsen)[13] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||||
| 1 | November 16, 2018 | 2.829% | 3.372% | ||
| 2 | November 23, 2018 | 2.806% | 2.733% | ||
| 3 | November 30, 2018 | 3.094% | 3.196% | ||
| 4 | December 7, 2018 | 2.846% | 3.067% | ||
| 5 | December 14, 2018 | 2.230% | 2.067% | ||
| 6 | December 21, 2018 | 2.367% | 2.160% | ||
| 7 | December 28, 2018 | 2.038% | 2.053% | ||
| 8 | January 4, 2019 | 2.043% | 2.072% | ||
| 9 | January 11, 2019 | 1.941% | 2.195% | ||
| 10 | January 18, 2019 | 2.048% | 2.328% | ||
| 11 | January 25, 2019 | 2.891% | 3.010% | ||
| Average | 2.467% | 2.568% | |||
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Adaptation
[edit | edit source]The series was adapted in Mandarin, under the title Breeze by the Sea (不如海邊吹吹風) from Central Motion Picture Corporation, Deepwaters Digital Support Inc; and CJ ENM Hong Kong. Starring Bolin Chen and Puff Kuo on their second appearances following Small and Mighty, the adaptation was filmed in the Kinmen, Taiwan.[14][15] The series was set to be premiered on December 14, 2024.[16]
References
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External links
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