Uncle Samsik is one of the most anticipated South Korean dramas this year. Not without reason, Song Kang Ho’s presence for the first time as the lead in a drama is in the spotlight.
For those of you who follow the development of the South Korean cinema industry, you are certainly familiar with Song Kang Ho. One of South Korea’s top actors who has achieved many achievements.
Having aired its first five episodes on Wednesday, (5/15) on Disney+, Uncle Samsik has successfully become a topic of conversation. If you’re curious about some of the facts of this drama, check it out!
Song Kang Ho’s Drama Debut
The main highlight of this drama is Song Kang Ho’s debut in a South Korean drama or series. Song Kang Ho himself is a top actor who has starred in a number of famous films including A Taxi Driver, Parasite, Broker, Emergency Declaration, and Cobweb.
The film he starred in received many national and international awards, Song Kang Ho even became an honorary citizen of the city of Florence, Italy for winning the Cobweb film at the 22nd Florence Korean Film Festival.
The many achievements and awards he got, certainly made his debut in the drama get attention. Not only the South Korean people and fans are waiting, but critics and cinema industry players from various countries are also waiting, you know.
Samsik Inspired by Song Kang Ho
Reporting from Newsen, Shin Young Shick as the director has worked with Song Kang Ho in the movie 1 Win. Through the meeting, the director has seen another side of Song Kang Ho.
When writing the script for Uncle Samsik, he imagined Samsik’s character while thinking if it was the character played by Song Kang Ho.
In addition, Samsik’s character in this drama is described as someone who understands the question, “Have you eaten yet?”. Not just offering, but also understanding and communicating that and having a sincere heart.
Featuring Famous Actors and Actresses
Although the highlight of the Uncle Samsik drama is Song Kang Ho, the actors and actresses involved in the drama also have no doubt about their acting quality.
Some of the actors and actresses involved include Byun Yo Han, Lee Kyu Hyung, Jin Ki Joo, Seo Hyun Woo and Oh Jae Myung. One of the Girls’ Generation girl group members, Tiffany Young, also took part in this drama.
Interesting Storyline
Set in 1960, this drama tells the story of the friendship between Sam Sik (Song Kang Ho) and Kim San (Byun Yo Han). Kim San himself after graduating from the South Korean Military Academy chose to go to the United States to study economics at university.
He returned to South Korea with his dream, which is to help the country become a country with the most advanced industrial sector. Sam Sik appeared before Kim San and said he wanted to help him realize his dream.
In the process of realizing dreams, this drama presents a unique and unusual way. Where Samsik appears as an uncle who can realize people’s dreams, even though it sounds impossible. Not only that, he can also see potential and is willing to do many things for his own country.
Uncle Samsik is one of the dramas that is awaited by not only fans, but the wider community. Have you watched this drama yet?
