Series synopsis
Sandglass, also known as 모래시계 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on SBS on January 9, 1995. It ended on February 16, 1995. It was created by Kim Jong-hak, Song Ji-na. It stars Choi Min-soo, Go Hyun-jung, Park Sang-won and Lee Jung-jae.
Sandglass is a South Korean television series considered one of the most significant and highest-rated Korean dramas in history. Written by Song Ji-na and directed by Kim Jong-hak, it aired on SBS in 1995 in 24 episodes.
A depiction of the tragic relationship among three friends affected by the political and civilian oppression of 1970s and 1980s Korea, the series mixed politics, melodrama, action, and great acting. It recorded a peak rating of 64.5%, the third highest of all time, and launched ...
Premise
Sandglass is a South Korean television series considered one of the most significant and highest-rated Korean dramas in history. Written by Song Ji-na and directed by Kim Jong-hak, it aired on SBS in 1995 in 24 episodes.
A depiction of the tragic relationship among three friends affected by the political and civilian oppression of 1970s and 1980s Korea, the series mixed politics, melodrama, action, and great acting. It recorded a peak rating of 64.5%, the third highest of all time, and launched its leading trio of Choi Min-soo, Go Hyun-jung, and Park Sang-won into stardom. Its reenactment of the Gwangju Massacre remains one of the most realistic, devastatingly powerful, and unforgettable moments in Korean TV history.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Choi Min-soo as Park Tae-soo
- Go Hyun-jung as Yoon Hye-rin
- Park Sang-won as Kang Woo-suk
- Lee Jung-jae as Baek Jae-hee
- Park Keun-hyong as President Yoon
- Kim Jong-gyeol as Lawyer Min
- Nam Seong-hoon as Jang Do-shik
- Lee Seung-yun as Reporter Shin
Supporting cast
- Kim Young-ae as Tae-soo's mother
- Lee Hee-do as Park Sung-beom
- Jeong Seong-mo as Lee Jong-do
- Kim Jeong-hyeon
- Hong Kyung-in
- Cho Min-soo as Jang Sun-young
- Son Hyun-joo as Jung In Young
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | January 9, 1995 | February 16, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 9, 1995 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 10, 1995 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 11, 1995 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 9, 1995 |
| Last aired | February 16, 1995 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 21:40:00 |