Series synopsis
Assorted Gems, also known as 보석비빔밥 is a South Korean comedy drama television series that premiered on MBC on September 5, 2009. It ended on February 21, 2010. It was created by Im Sung-han. It stars So I-hyeon, Han Jin-hee, Kang Se-jung and Park Keun-hyong.
The four siblings in the Gung family were named after precious jewels: eldest daughter Bi Chwi (Jade), eldest son San Ho (Coral), second daughter Ryu Bi (Ruby), and the youngest son, Ho Bak (Amber). Like an assortment of beautiful gems, their colours may clash, and their sharp edges chip away at each other. Using an analogy of a bowl of rice with assorted ingredients to illustrate the workings of a family, the key to a great dish is using the right balance of ingredients in order to create a goo ...
Premise
The four siblings in the Gung family were named after precious jewels: eldest daughter Bi Chwi (Jade), eldest son San Ho (Coral), second daughter Ryu Bi (Ruby), and the youngest son, Ho Bak (Amber). Like an assortment of beautiful gems, their colours may clash, and their sharp edges chip away at each other. Using an analogy of a bowl of rice with assorted ingredients to illustrate the workings of a family, the key to a great dish is using the right balance of ingredients in order to create a good mixture. Assorted Gems tells the story of the different lives of the family members and how they learn from their clashes to find the perfect balance.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- So I-hyeon as Gung Ryu-bi / Ruby
- Han Jin-hee as Gung Sang-shik
- Kang Se-jung as Gung Bi-chwi / Jade
- Park Keun-hyong as Seo Ro-Ma
- Lee Tae-gon as Seo Yeong-Guk
- Lee II-min as Gung Ho Bak / "Amber"
- Lee Hyun-jin as Gung San Ho / Coral
- Jeong Yu-mi as Lee Kang-Ji
Supporting cast
- Han Hye-suk as Pi Hye-Ja
- Kim Yeong-ok as Gyul Myung-Ja
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 50 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 50 | September 5, 2009 | February 21, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 5, 2009 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 6, 2009 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 12, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 5, 2009 |
| Last aired | February 21, 2010 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:45:00 |