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Cat on the Roof (Drama - 2003)

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옥탑방 고양이 (Ok-tab-bang Ko-yang-i)

Directed by Kim Sa-hyeon (김사현)

Screenplay by Goo Seon-kyeong (구선경), Min Hyo-jeong (민효정)

Drama Romance

MBC | Airing dates : 2003/06/02~2003/07/22

Synopsis

Marriage is thought to be the final conclusion of love: the most precious value in this world. But in reality, the marriage is not so sweet as recklessly imagined. Instead of being a sweet dream, the marriage in reality is a commitment and a promise to live among many kinds of obligation and sacrifice. It is rather the end of love than ... More

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Popular Drama Goes on Stage (Source) 2010/03/14
By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

The popular TV drama "Rooftop Room Cat" ("Cat on the Roof") will be turned into a play and staged from April 6 to May 30 at SM Tin Tin Hall in Daehangno, central Seoul.

Actor Lee Sun-ho, who is now garnering popularity for appearing in the variety show "We've Got Married" and actress Hwang Bo-ra will star in the stage version.

Lee will take the role of Kyung-min (played by actor Kim Rae-won in the drama) while Hwang will play Jung-eun (played by the late actress Jeong Da-bin).

"Rooftop Room Cat", based on an Internet novel written by the writer of the romantic drama "Full House", touches upon friendship and love through a couple who is living together on the rooftop of an old building.

In the play, the couple will reside in a rooftop room in the year 2010. "Rooftop Room Cat" will not only focus on the romantic struggles of suffering youngsters but also show some of the hardship facing youth today.

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[ChanMi's star news] Jeong Da-bin's 3rd memorial after her death (Source) 2010/02/09


Actress who died at the young age of 27, Jeong Da-bin has been remembered 3 years after her leave.


She has been found dead on February 10th 2007 in her home. She debuted as a child actor in a movie and has received praise in "Nonstop 3" and "Cat on the Roof" with her cute## image.


Her fans still miss her and remember her even today.

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Opposites attract in the pet house (Source) 2008/07/29
The idea of a single person rooming with the opposite sex is traditionally frowned upon in a Korean culture.

Until the 1970s and 1980s, men and women living together before marriage did so under special circumstances that prevented them from tying the knot.

Whether for economic reasons or because of strong parental opposition, a couple living under the same roof before marriage was not common. They usually did so with the intention of getting the formalities completed in the near future.

But a new trend began in the 1990s. Couples in their 20s and 30s began cohabiting before marriage to see if they were compatible.

The liberal-thinking generation thought it was better to discover everything there is to know about their significant other before making a lifelong commitment.

The idea of respecting the roommate's lifestyle through a contract was introduced around this time. With the advent of the Internet, "linking" men and women who don't know each other has been on the in... |More
[THE HIGH TIDE OF THE KOREAN WAVE(30)] Hallyu star carries torch for next generation (Source) 2008/04/08
In the last few years, Korean films, TV dramas and pop music have become immensely popular abroad, a phenomenon known as the Korean Wave. This is the 30th in a series of essays by a select group of scholars and journalists looking at the spread of Korean pop culture in Southeast Asian countries and beyond. - Ed.

His goofy smile, manly good looks and dynamic acting catapulted him to fame when he played a dopey student in the hit MBC drama "Cat on the Roof" in 2003. And now "Hallyu" star Kim Rae-won is joining the ranks of Korean Wave celebrities, alongside Bae Yong-joon, Jang Dong-gun and Lee Byeong-heon.

With a new Japanese movie out and the much-anticipated SBS drama "Gourmet" ("Sikgaek") on its way, the future is looking bright for Kim.

According to the Sankei Shimbun newspaper, "The actors who appeared prior to 2002 can be grouped as the first generation of Korean Wave stars, and the second generation are those who came out much later, including Kim Rae-won ."..

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Hallyu Star KIM in Japanese Feature 2008/02/19
Popular Korean actor KIM Rae-won, 26, is set to seduce Japanese audiences this Spring with his lead role in Japanese director Hayato Kawai's Flower Shadow, a romantic drama of international love.

Actor KIM is a familiar heartthrob in Korea, starring in comedies such as "Mister Socrates" (2005) and "My Little Bride" (2004) as well as hit TV series "Cat on the Roof" (2003) and the upcoming series "Gourmet" ("Sikgaek").

In Flower Shadow he plays an elementary school teacher who falls in love with a Korean-Japanese jewelry designer played by Mirai Yamamoto. Set in both Korea and Japan, the film also features main theme music by Korean R&B trio SG Wanne Be.

The film is the second to feature a Korean-Japanese romance theme with a Hallyu male lead, following last year's "Virgin Snow", starring LEE Joon-ki. The film is slated for release in Japan March 8.

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Production
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 Oh Jin-woo (오진우)
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50 min 4/3
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Airing dates : 2003/06/02~2003/07/22
Source http://content.mbc.co.kr

Synopsis

Marriage is thought to be the final conclusion of love: the most precious value in this world. But in reality, the marriage is not so sweet as recklessly imagined. Instead of being a sweet dream, the marriage in reality is a commitment and a promise to live among many kinds of obligation and sacrifice. It is rather the end of love than a sweet beginning. This is not what the lovers are aiming about. It's not marriage but living love they are shooting for. This is a drama of couple who has found a new way of living happily in Love.

Starring

Kyung-Min (acted by Mr. Kim Rae-Won)
He is a prince who is charming and a playboy. Pleasure' is what his life is aiming at. His selfishness puts himself in the center of the world and he feels no obligation to think of other people's welfare. He knows how to talk himself out of trouble and he never feels sorry. He does not seem to be in need for anything but in fact he is a lonely boy. He has been raised by his grand parents since his parents died from an accident. He always has this strong urge to have a family on his own and this becomes the point for girls to turn him down. His life is caged after a mistaken one-night-stand but he is given a new chance for a better life as he passes an exam to be the lawyer.

Jung-Eun (acted by Ms. Jeong Da-Bin)
Her motto is 'Just Do It'. She thinks she can do anything if she puts her effort and passionate to it. She thinks herself smart but she's not quick enough to read other people's mind and tends to make mistakes every time. But she has a pride I herself and she is not ashamed of her mistakes. 'Living with Kyung-Min' was her thoughtful decision and she is not ashamed of it either. After a mistaken one-night-stand, she decides to take care of Kyung-Min who is almost homeless. She wanted to take care of him and make a sincere man but she had never imagined that he would be a laywer.

Hae-Ryeon (acted by Ms. Choi Jeong-Yoon)
She is a beautiful Venus smiling with a long silky hair. Her family are all working in law departments... considered to be a family of dignity. She is a polite and beautiful which is the ideal image for all man kind. Instead of turning men down, she tells them that she wants to remain as a good friend and this makes them more urge for her. She is just too pretty to be a friend. She has Kyung-Min in her heart but he does not seem to respond enough. Kyung-Min, although being a playboy, is somewhat afraid of her background. She seems to be standing on a higher step than other ordinary girls he has been flirting with. She thinks Kyung-Min is caught up with Jung-Min because of unwanted one-night-stand and she wants to free him from this awful girl, Jung-Eun.

Yoo Dong-Joon (acted by Mr. Lee Hyeon-Woo)
The vice president of an advertising company. He is rational and has ability. He can calculate every aspect of life to money. If Kyung-Min is like a naive boy, Dong-Joon is manly. He has been the winner all his life and he's sure he will always be the winner for all his life. Consequently, he is the prince charming of many girls but he thinks only the fools marry. He likes having a pleasant time with women but never imagines himself for a marriage. But he starts to be messed up since he meets Jung-Eun. He can not believe himself that he wants to marry her!

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..great drama,.
2008-01-13 22:33:37
2007-12-10 07:17:25
I really like the acting of Kim Rae Won. I like his smile too.
hello
2007-10-22 22:35:36
2007-09-26 21:47:30
i'm still trying to finish watching this romantic comedy & i've been loving it! May you rest in peace Da Bin - we miss you! KRW you're great in this drama - you're a natural!
how many times did he move out..ha ha ..very funny
2007-05-29 23:03:50
2007-02-20 02:42:15
hello elaine_momo
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