Ruler of Your Own World

Ruler of Your Own World (Korean네 멋대로 해라; RRNe Meottaero Haera; lit. "Do As You Wish") is a 2002 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young and Yang Dong-geun. It was written by In Jung-ok and directed by Park Sung-soo.[1]

Ruler of Your Own World
Also known asAs You Wish
Written byIn Jung-ok
Directed byPark Sung-soo
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes20
Production
ProducerJang Keun-soo
Original release
NetworkMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
ReleaseJuly 3 (2002-07-03) –
September 5, 2002 (2002-09-05)
Ruler of Your Own World
Hangul
네 멋대로 해라
Revised RomanizationNe Meottaero Haera
McCune–ReischauerNe Mŏttaero Haera

Often regarded as the best Korean drama of 2002, the series was critically praised for its daring realism and refusal to rely on K-drama conventions.[2]

Synopsis

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Go Bok-su (Yang Dong-geun) has had a difficult childhood and served time in prison. He has a longtime girlfriend, Song Mi-rae (Gong Hyo-jin) who is a cheerleader of the LG Twins. Jeon Kyung (Lee Na-young), a moody tomboy and a daughter of a rich family, is the keyboardist of an unknown indie rock band.[3]

The lead female vocalist of Kyung's band is diagnosed with a brain injury due to an accident, and her fellow band members try to earn money for the surgical procedure that might save her life. Kyung begs her father, an authoritative hotel owner, but is unable to get the funds. One day Bok-su steals Kyung's wallet which contains the money for the operation.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Naldi, V.X. "Korean TV Dramas: Ruler of Your Own World (2002, MBC miniseries)". Koreanfilm.org. Archived from the original on 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
  2. ^ https://www.dramafever.com/drama/530/Ruler_of_Your_Own_World/[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Lee, Claire (2012-02-08). "'Howling': Portrait of the minority". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2016-03-11.
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