Series synopsis
KAIST, also known as 카이스트 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on SBS on January 24, 1999. It ended on October 8, 2000. It stars Lee Min-woo, Kim Jeong-hyeon, Lee Eun-ju and Kim Min-joung.
A situation drama on students of Korea Advanced Science and Technology. The story of love, agony and endless research of the top brains in the field of science. It also presents a role model of a free, creative youth and their professors dictating what education should be. K.A.I.S.T stands for Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology.
Premise
A situation drama on students of Korea Advanced Science and Technology. The story of love, agony and endless research of the top brains in the field of science. It also presents a role model of a free, creative youth and their professors dictating what education should be. K.A.I.S.T stands for Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Min-woo as Lee Min-jae
- Kim Jeong-hyeon as Kim Jeong-tae
- Lee Eun-ju as Goo Ji-won
- Kim Min-joung
- Hong Soo-hyun
- Kim Joo-hyuk as Jung Myung-hwan
- Lee Na-young as Lee Hye-sung
- Kang Sung-yeon as Min Kyung-jin
Supporting cast
- Youn Yuh-jung as Professor
- Jo Hyun-jae
- Lee Hwi-hyang as Lee Hee-jung
- Lee Jae-hwang
- Kim Jae-in
- Kim Seung-su
- Baek Il-seob
- Ki Tae-young
- Ji Sung as Kang Dae-Wook
- Kim Chang-wan as Hang Kong Kwa [Professor]
- Kim Mi-kyeong as Cafeteria lady Kim Mi-Soon
- Kim Yeo-jin as Professor Eun Na-young
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 81 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 67 | January 24, 1999 | May 28, 2000 |
| Season 2 | 14 | June 4, 2000 | October 8, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 24, 1999 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 31, 1999 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 7, 1999 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 4, 2000 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 18, 2000 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 25, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 24, 1999 |
| Last aired | October 8, 2000 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |