The Master of Revenge (Korean마스터-국수의 신; RRMaseuteo-Guksu-ui Sin; lit. Master – God of Noodles) is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Chun Jung-myung, Jo Jae-hyun, Jeong Yoo-mi, Lee Sang-yeob and Gong Seung-yeon.[1] It aired on KBS2 from April 27, 2016 to June 30, 2016 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes, replacing Descendants of the Sun.[2][3]

The Master of Revenge
Promotional poster
GenreRevenge
Based onGod of Noodles
by Park In-kwon [ko]
Written byChae Seung-dae
Directed byKim Jong-yeon
StarringChun Jung-myung
Jo Jae-hyun
Jeong Yoo-mi
Lee Sang-yeob
Gong Seung-yeon
Music byPark Seung-jin
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producersBae Kyung-soo
Yoon Young-ha
Choi Ji-yoon
Park Jae-sam
ProducersHan Sang-woo
Lee Young-beom
Production locationSouth Korea
Production companiesVerdi Media
Celltrion Entertainment
(formerly Dream E&M)
Original release
NetworkKBS2
ReleaseApril 27 (2016-04-27) –
June 30, 2016 (2016-06-30)

Synopsis edit

A man whose name and life were taken from him seeks revenge. To do so, he must attempt to become a master noodle cook, or a god of noodles.

Cast edit

Main characters edit

Supporting characters edit

Goongrakwon edit

  • Kim Min-sang [ko] as Min Seon-ho (Head of Noodles)
  • Cha Do-jin as Lee Gi-baek (2nd Head of Noodles)
  • Kim Min-ho as Kim Jin-hak
  • Choi Dae-seong as Na Won-sang (Head of Meats)
  • Nam Moon-cheol [ko] as Park Moon-bok (Head of Broth)
  • Son San as Kim Jin-nyeo (Head of Banchan)
  • Im Do-yoon [ko] as Hong Cheo-nyeo (2nd Head of Banchan)
  • Yeo Moo-young [ko] as Ha Tae-bong (Restaurant Manager)

Extended cast edit

Cameo appearances edit

Ratings edit

In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[5] AGB Nielsen Ratings[6]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 April 27, 2016 6.8% 7.6% 7.6% 8.6%
2 April 28, 2016 6.4% 6.8% 6.5% 7.0%
3 May 4, 2016 6.1% <6.5% 7.3% 7.6%
4 May 5, 2016 5.3% 5.0% 6.0% 6.4%
5 May 11, 2016 6.4% 6.6% 6.6% 6.9%
6 May 12, 2016 6.1% <7.3% 7.4% <7.8%
7 May 18, 2016 6.3% <7.0% 7.0% <7.3%
8 May 19, 2016 5.5% <7.7% 6.6% <7.6%
9 May 25, 2016 7.1% 7.4% 6.8% <7.7%
10 May 26, 2016 7.0% 7.1% 8.0% 8.2%
11 June 1, 2016 8.0% 9.0% 7.2% <7.1%
12 June 2, 2016 7.2% 8.0% 8.6% 8.5%
13 June 8, 2016 7.7% 8.3% 7.9% 7.9%
14 June 9, 2016 7.2% 7.9% 6.9% <7.1%
15 June 15, 2016 6.6% 6.7% 6.9% 6.7%
16 June 16, 2016 7.5% 7.9% 9.0% 8.6%
17 June 22, 2016 6.6% 6.8% 7.4% 7.6%
18 June 23, 2016 6.3% 6.1% 7.2% <6.7%
19 June 29, 2016 6.6% 7.0% 7.5% 7.1%
20 June 30, 2016 7.1% 7.7% 8.2% 8.1%
Average 6.69% <7.22%[a] 7.33% <7.53%[a]

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2016 30th KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Cho Jae-hyun Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Jeong Yu-mi Nominated
Best New Actress Gong Seung-yeon Nominated
Best Young Actor Go Woo-rim Nominated
2017 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress (Television) Gong Seung-yeon Nominated

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b lack of information

References edit

  1. ^ Park Areum (April 18, 2016). "'국수의 신' PD "조재현 화보찍듯 연기, 버릴 장면 無"". The Korea Herald (in Korean). Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "KBS prepares special programs for 'Descendants of the Sun' fans". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). March 29, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  3. ^ Kim Areum (April 22, 2016). '마스터-국수의 신', 5번째 예고편 공개…조재현-천정명의 피할 수 없는 운명의 서막. Aju News (in Korean). Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Hwang So-young (May 6, 2016). "Idol finds new niche in villain role". JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  5. ^ "TNmS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNmS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  6. ^ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved April 29, 2016.

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