My Princess (TV series)

My Princess (Korean: 마이 프린세스) is a 2011 South Korean romantic comedy television series, starring Song Seung-heon, Kim Tae-hee, Park Ye-jin, and Ryu Soo-young.[1][2][3][4][5] It aired on MBC from January 5 to February 24, 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.

My Princess
Promotional poster for My Princess
Genre
Written byJang Young-shil
Directed byKwon Seok-jang
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original language(s)Korean
No. of episodes16
Production
Running time70 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Curtain Call Production Inc.
  • Storm S Productions
Release
Original networkMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Original releaseJanuary 5 (2011-01-05) –
February 24, 2011 (2011-02-24)
External links
Website
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationMa-i Peurinseseu
McCune–ReischauerMai P'ŭrinsesŭ

Synopsis

An ordinary and gorgeous college student, Lee Seol (Kim Tae-hee), finds out that she is a princess and the great-granddaughter of the Joseon Dynasty's last Emperor, Emperor Sunjong. The grandson of the chairman of Daehan Group, Park Hae-young (Song Seung-heon), is put in charge of educating Seol on proper etiquette in order for her to fulfill her role. However, Hae-young is put in a precarious situation when he finds himself drawn to Seol, the girl who will take away his inheritance if the monarchy is restored.

Cast

Main

Supporting
  • Lee Soon-jae as Park Dong-jae, Hae-young's grandfather and chairman of the Daehan Group
  • Maeng Sang-hoon as Oh Ki-taek, Yoon-joo's father and Park Dong-jae's secretary
  • Kang Ye-sol as Lee Dan, Seol's adoptive sister
  • Im Ye-jin as Kim Da-bok, Seol's adoptive mother
  • Lee Gi-kwang as Geon-yi, royal chef
  • Son Sung-yoon as Shin Mi-so, palace maid
  • Hwang Young-hee as Hong In-ae, chief palace maid
  • Lee Sung-min as Lee Young-chan, President of the Republic of Korea
  • Lee Dae-yeon as So Sun-woo
  • Choi Yu-hwa as Kang Sun-ah, Seol's friend from school
  • Baek Bong-ki as Bong-jae, bodyguard
  • Heo Tae-hee as aide
  • Chu Hun-yub as Yoo Ki-kwang, reporter
  • Min Joon-hyun as reporter
  • Park Hyuk-kwon as Lee Han, Seol's father
  • Park Jung-woo as Park Hae-young's father
  • Ahn Nae-sang as Emperor Sunjong (cameo)
  • Jo Sung-ha as Park Dong-jae's father (cameo)
  • Cha Hwa-yeon as fashion designer (cameo)
  • Jung Suk-yong as priest (cameo, episode 4)
  • Joo Sang-wook as Hyun-woo (cameo, episode 9)
  • Park Min-woo

Soundtrack
My Princess Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack album
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2011
February 15, 2011
GenreSoundtrack
LabelPony Canyon Korea, Inc.[6]

The My Princess original soundtrack was released as two 7-track albums by Pony Canyon Korea. Part 1 was released on January 13, 2011 and Part 2 on February 15, 2011. The soundtrack contained a number of songs used in the series, including those by Lee Sang-eun, Taru and Every Single Day.

Part 1[7]
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Falling"Lee Sang-eun2:40
2."Because of You (너 때문인걸)"BEAST3:25
3."Wind Blow (바람 불어라)"Ga-yoon (4minute)4:14
4."Sunset (노을)"Every Single Day3:49
5."Change"Every Single Day2:37
6."Kasio"Taru4:04
7."The Last Song (마지막 노래)"Lucite Tokki4:04
Part 2[8]
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Cherish That Person (그 사람을 아껴요)"Yoseob (BEAST)3:56
2."Bears (곰인형)"OKDAL3:44
3."Oasis (오아시스)"Jeon Ji-yoon (4Minute)2:48
4."U.F.O"Ok Yohan (Pia)3:18
5."Young Princess"Carl Kanowsky, 문성남 (Moon Changmin)2:46
6."Heart (마음)"Every Single Day2:53
7."Falling (Original Ver.)"Every Single Day2:42

Ratings
Date Episode Nationwide[9] Seoul
2011-01-05113.0% (5th)18.1% (5th)
2011-01-06214.3% (5th)17.2% (5th)
2011-01-12316.2% (3rd)20.0% (3rd)
2011-01-13417.0% (3rd)22.7% (2nd)
2011-01-19516.9% (3rd)21.9% (2nd)
2011-01-20614.0% (3rd)18.4% (3rd)
2011-01-26714.1% (4th)18.2% (4th)
2011-01-27814.5% (4th)18.0% (3rd)
2011-02-0299.9% (7th)11.8% (5th)
2011-02-03108.4% (13th)10.1% (9th)
2011-02-091112.0% (5th)14.7% (5th)
2011-02-101212.4% (6th)15.8% (4th)
2011-02-161312.6% (5th)15.5% (5th)
2011-02-171412.3% (5th)15.5% (4th)
2011-02-231512.0% (6th)15.6% (5th)
2011-02-241612.3% (5th)15.4% (3rd)
Average13.2%16.7%

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2011
6th Seoul International Drama Awards
 Outstanding Korean ActorSong Seung-heonNominated
Outstanding Korean ActressKim Tae-heeNominated
MBC Drama Awards
 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesSong Seung-heonNominated
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesKim Tae-heeNominated
Best New Actor in a MiniseriesLee Gi-kwangWon
Popularity Award, ActorSong Seung-heonNominated
Popularity Award, ActressKim Tae-heeNominated
Best Couple AwardSong Seung-heon and Kim Tae-heeNominated
2012
7th Seoul International Drama Awards
Outstanding Korean DramaMy PrincessNominated

Media

My Princess was released in two DVD box sets in Japan. The first set containing volumes 1-4 was released on July 6, 2011 and the second with volumes 5-8 was released on August 3, 2011.[10] Both were released under Curtain Call Production Inc., Storm S Productions and Geneon Universal Entertainment.

International broadcast
  • It aired in the Philippines on ABS-CBN from March 28 to May 6, 2011.
  • It aired in Japan on Fuji TV in September 2011.
  • It aired in Vietnam on VTV6 beginning August 15, 2012.
  • It aired in the Middle East on MBC 4 beginning April 27, 2014.
  • It aired in Malaysia on 8TV beginning May 7, 2013.
  • It aired in Thailand on Channel 7 beginning August 3, 2013.
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References
  1. "Song Seung-heon teams up with Kim Tae-hee in My Princess". MBC Global Media. October 19, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  2. Hong, Lucia (November 30, 2010). "Song Seung-heon, Kim Tae-hee speak of shooting new drama". 10Asia. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  3. Oh, Jean (January 4, 2011). "Hallyu stars take first stab at rom-com". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  4. Hong, Lucia (January 4, 2011). "Song Seung-heon says My Princess character is most cheerful since 90s sitcom". 10Asia. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  5. "Kim Tae-hee Wins Over Viewers with My Princess". The Chosun Ilbo. February 3, 2011. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  6. "My Princess OST" Archived May 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Pony Canyon. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  7. "My Princess OST Part 1 (MBC TV Drama)". YesAsia. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  8. "My Princess OST Part 2 (MBC TV Drama)". YesAsia. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  9. TNS Media Korea
  10. "Oa & DVD | マイ・プリンセス 完全版　Dvd公式サイト - ジェネオン・ユニバーサル・エンターテイメント".
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