Uncle Samsik
Uncle Samsik | |
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Hangul | 삼식이 삼촌 |
Hanja | 三食이 三寸 |
Revised Romanization | Samsiki Samchon |
Genre | |
Written by | Shin Yeon-shick |
Directed by | Shin Yeon-shick |
Starring | |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 13 (as of June 12, 2024 ) |
Production | |
Production company | Slingshot Studio |
Budget | ₩40 billion[2] |
Original release | |
Network | Disney+ |
Release | May 15, 2024 present | –
Uncle Samsik (Korean: 삼식이 삼촌) is a 2024 South Korean period drama television series written and directed by Shin Yeon-shick, and starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jin Ki-joo, and Seo Hyun-woo. It is Song Kang-ho's first drama series since his debut. It premiered worldwide on Disney+ and on Hulu in the USA on May 15, 2024.[3][4][5]
Synopsis[edit]
Set amid the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s, the series depicts the passionate desire and bromance between Uncle Samsik, who ate three meals a day even during the Korean War, and super-elite Kim San, who both write a story of love, trust, or doubt.[6]
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Song Kang-ho as Park Doo-chil / Uncle Samsik: a person with his own iron rule of not starving three meals a day even while living in a turbulent era. CEO of Seohae Oil and Sail Development.[7][8]
- Byun Yo-han as Kim San: top elite graduate of the Korean Military Academy. He changed his major to economics while studying in the United States and returns home with a dream of making Korea an industrial country.[9]
- Lee Kyu-hyung as Kang Seong-min: Liberal Party assemblyman who is a candidate for the next leader.[9]
- Jin Ki-joo as Joo Yeo-jin: Kim San's lover and Joo In-tae's daughter.[10]
- Seo Hyun-woo as Jung Han-min: an elite soldier from the Military Academy and Lieutenant Colonel of the Capital Defense Unit who dreams of reforming the military.[9]
Supporting[edit]
- Oh Seung-hoon as Ahn Gi-cheol: Ahn Yo-seop's youngest son and director of Segang Textiles.[11]
- Joo Jin-mo as Ahn Yo-seop: Chairman of the Cheongwoo Federation and CEO of Segang Textiles.[12]
- Tiffany Young as Rachel Jeong: younger sister of the director of the Albright Foundation.[13][14]
- Yoo Jae-myung as Jang Doo-sik: Major General of the Military Logistics Command.[12]
- Kim Min-jae as Yoo Yeon-cheol: a self-made businessman and president of Daemyeon Construction.[15]
- Jasper Cho as Michael Jeong: Ahn Yo-seop's secretary, Rachel's older brother and director of the Albright Scholarship Foundation.[16]
- Kim Yool-ho as Baek Hyun-seok: Colonel of the Intelligence Department at the Army Headquarters, in charge of interrogating Kim San.[17]
- Oh Kwang-rok as Joo In-tae: a politician who insists on the national prosperity and peaceful coexistence. Loosely based on Cho Bong-am.[18]
- Noh Jae-won as Han-soo: the leader of the Seodaemun faction.[19]
- Koo Seong-hwan as Gu Hae-jun: a member of the Seodaemun faction.[20]
- Moon Jong-won as Yoon Pal-bong: the leader of the Dongdaemun faction. He carries out orders for Kang Seong-min.
- Lee Ga-sub as Kim Kwang-min: CEO of Sanae Corporation, Kim San's friend and Albright classmate.
- Park Hyuk-kwon as Choi Min-gyu: Minister of Home Affairs who collaborates with the Liberal Party government. Based on Choi In-gyu .
- Ryu Tae-ho as Choi Han-rim: a prestigious general and First Operations Commander who takes care of Kim San. Based on Lee Han-lim.[21]
- Ryu Joo-han as Ahn Min-cheol: Ahn Yo-seop's eldest son who was a Liberal Party assemblyman in 1946.
- Ji Hyun-joon as Cha Tae-min: a person who helped Kang Seong-min in the past and leader of the Sineui Alliance.
- Do Jeong-hwan as Lee Soo-il: Captain of the 55th Howitzer Regiment, in charge of interrogating Han-min.
- Choi Hong-il as Professor Hwang.
- Ryu Sung-hyun as Hong Young-ki: Head of the Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC).
- Choo Sang-rok as Park Ji-wook: Liberal Party assemblyman and former police officer during the Japanese occupation.
- Kim Jong-goo as Seon Woo-seok: Democratic Party member.
- Lee Hyun-kyun as Oh In-woo: a reporter for Aemin Ilbo, who is Yeo-jin's senior in college.[22]
- Lee Ho-seok as Lee Ho-seok: an activist university student.[23]
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
OSEN reported that the drama is being discussed for release on Disney+. It was initially reported that it was scheduled to be broadcast in the second half of 2023, but it is expected that a decision will be made only after the programming is finalized.[24]
Release[edit]
On April 1, 2024, Disney+ revealed Uncle Samsik's release date. It launched with a five-episode premiere on May 15, 2024 exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the U.S. The 16-episode series will then have two episodes per week until a three-part season finale on June 19.[5]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Accolades[edit]
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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Seoul International Drama Awards | 2024 | Outstanding Korean Drama | Uncle Samsik | Pending | [25] |
Outstanding Korean Actor | Song Kang-ho | Pending |
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Uncle Samsik on Disney+
- Uncle Samsik at IMDb
- Uncle Samsik at HanCinema