Winter Sonata is more than just a television drama, it's a cultural phenomenon. Following the success of Tale of Autumn, renowned producer Yoon Suk Ho presented the second installment in his seasons series, Winter Sonata, bringing Korean dramas to an entirely new level of popularity. The touching drama was not only immensely popular in Korea, it became the driving force of the Korean Wave that swept Asia, launching leads Choi Ji Woo and Bae Yong Joon into international stardom. The drama even helped to boost Korea's tourism industry, with many fans traveling especially to Korea to take in the breathtaking wintry vistas that backdropped the series. Beautiful, romantic, and heartwrenching, this classic melodrama is a must-see for all Korean drama fans.
High school students Yoo Jin (Choi Ji Woo) and Sang Hyuk (Park Yong Ha) have been good friends for a long time, but Sang Hyuk wants to be more than just her friend. Yoo Jin, however, falls in love with mysterious transfer student Joon Sang (Bae Yong Joon). Tragically, Joon Sang soon passes away in a car accident, leaving Yoo Jin alone and heartbroken. Ten years later, Yoo Jin is now engaged to Sang Hyuk, and working as an interior designer. Starting on a new ski resort project, she is surprised to meet Min Yeong, a businessman who looks exactly like Joon Sang. Min Yeong's appearance throws Yoo Jin's life into confusion, awakening the feelings that she has never been able to let go of. But who exactly is Min Yeong, and where does his heart lie?
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