You Are The Best! Lee Soon-Shin
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User Rating
Current user rating: 95/100 (1099 votes)
Profile
- TV Show: You Are The Best! (English title) / The Best Lee Soon-Shin (literal title)
- Revised romanization: Choegoda Lee Soon Shin
- Hangul: 최고다 이순신
- Director: Yun Seong-Sik
- Writer: Jung Yoo-Gyung
- Network: KBS2
- Episodes: 50
- Release Date: March 9 - August 25, 2013
- Runtime: Saturdays & Sundays 19:55
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot
Because of her father's sudden death, Lee Soon-Shin (IU) and her mother fall in trouble. They both attempt to find happiness, while Lee Soon-Shin falls in love.
Meanwhile Shin Joon-Ho (Jo Jung-Suk) is the president of an entertainment management company. He is over confident, arrogant and cold-blooded. By meeting Lee Soon-Shin, he realizes the meaning of true success and also changes.
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Jung-Ae (Ko Du-Shim) has three daughters: Hye-Shin (Son Tae-Young), Yoo-Shin (Yoo In-Na) and Soon-Shin (IU). Hye-Shin, the oldest daughter, married a competent man and has a daughter. She has just arrived back from Hong Kong with her daughter, but without her husband. Yoo-Shin, the middle daughter, looks down upon younger sister Soon-Shin. Meanwhile, Soon-Shin tries to hold a steady job, but keeps failing. She is adopted, but unaware of that fact.
One day, Soon-Shin gets a temporary part-time job at a hotel. If she does well she can get a permanent position. On the first day of her new job, Soon-Shin works with actress Song Mi-Ryung's (Lee Mi-Sook) photo book release event at the hotel. Joon-Ho (Jo Jung-Suk), who is the president of an entertainment company, attends the event. Joon-Ho meets his ex-girlfriend Yeon-A (Kim Yun-Seo) there, whom he still hasn't gotten over.
Soon-Shin and entertainment company president Joon-Ho then physically bump into each other. Joon-Ho becomes covered with the food that Soon-Shin was serving. He becomes so angry that he asks the hotel manager to fire Soon-Shin, even though she begs him not to.
On the way home, Soon-Shin meets a man who introduces himself as a president of an entertainment company. He tells Soon-Shin that she has the looks to become a talent and gives her his name card. Soon-Shin goes back home excited. Her mother has prepared a festive dinner to celebrate Hye-Shin's return from Hong Kong. During dinner, Soon-Shin tells everyone that she was scouted on the street, but middle sister Yoo-Shin again acts condescending towards her. Soon-Shin bursts into anger. Even though her family laughs at her and thinks it's ridiculous, her mother Jung-Ae thinks differently.
Notes
- "You Are The Best! " takes over the KBS2 Saturday & Sunday 19:55 time slot previously occupied by "Seo-Young, My Daughter".
- First script reading took place February 4, 2013 at the KBS Annex Building in Yeuido, Seoul.
- Filming began February 13, 2013 in South Korea. The first scene film involved IU, Son Tae-Young & Ko Joo-Won.
Cast
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| IU | Jo Jung-Suk | Ko Du-Shim | Kim Yong-Rim | Son Tae-Young |
| Lee Soon-Shin | Shin Joon-Ho | Kim Jung-Ae | Sim Mak-Rye | Lee Hye-Shin |
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| Yoo In-Na | Kim Hwan-Hee | Kim Kap-Soo | Lee Eung-Kyung | Bae Geu-Rin |
| Lee Yoo-Shin | Han Woo-Joo | Shin Dong-Hyuk | Yoon Soo-Jung | Shin Yi-Jung |
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| Ko Joo-Won | Lee Mi-Sook | Yun Da-Hun | Kim Yun-Seo | Lee Ji-Hoon |
| Park Chan-Woo | Song Mi-Ryung | Hwang Il-Do | Choi Yeon-A | Kim Young-Hoon |
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| Jung Woo |
| Seo Jin-Wook |
Additional Cast Members:
- Jeong Dong-Hwan - Lee Chang-Hoon
- Kim Dong-Joo - Jang Gil-Ja
- Song Min-Hyung - Park Bok-Man
- Ga Won - Park Chan-Mi
- Lee Ji-Hoon - Jo In-Sung
- Choi Gang-Won - Jae-Bum
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Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | TNmS | AGB | ||
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| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2013-03-09 | 1 | 25.9% (1st) | 26.6% (1st) | 22.2% (2nd) | 22.5% (2nd) |
| 2013-03-10 | 2 | 27.2% (1st) | 28.3% (1st) | 24.3% (1st) | 24.8% (1st) |
| 2013-03-16 | 3 | 23.7% (1st) | 23.9% (2nd) | 21.0% (1st) | 22.1% (2nd) |
| 2013-03-17 | 4 | 25.6% (1st) | 25.7% (1st) | 25.2% (1st) | 26.6% (1st) |
| 2013-03-23 | 5 | 22.0% (1st) | 23.1% (2nd) | 22.3% (1st) | 22.6% (1st) |
| 2013-03-24 | 6 | 26.7% (1st) | 26.8% (1st) | 26.2% (1st) | 26.4% (1st) |
| 2013-03-30 | 7 | 25.3% (1st) | 26.6% (1st) | 23.3% (1st) | 23.5% (1st) |
| 2013-03-31 | 8 | 28.7% (1st) | 29.6% (1st) | 26.9% (1st) | 27.6% (1st) |
| 2013-04-06 | 9 | 25.7% (1st) | 26.1% (1st) | 25.9% (1st) | 26.9% (1st) |
| 2013-04-07 | 10 | 28.5% (1st) | 29.0% (1st) | 27.3% (1st) | 28.6% (1st) |
| 2013-04-13 | 11 | 24.0% (1st) | 23.3% (2nd) | 24% (1st) | 25.4% (1st) |
| 2013-04-14 | 12 | 27.4% (1st) | 27.4% (2nd) | 28.0% (1st) | 29.8% (1st) |
| 2013-04-20 | 13 | 25.6% (1st) | 25.1% (2nd) | 25.9% (1st) | 27.1% (1st) |
| 2013-04-21 | 14 | 26.2% (1st) | 26.5% (1st) | 27.3% (1st) | 29.4% (1st) |
| 2013-04-27 | 15 | 23.7% (2nd) | 23.0% (2nd) | 23.0% (2nd) | 23.2% (2nd) |
| 2013-04-28 | 16 | 26.8% (1st) | 26.9% (1st) | 26.7% (1st) | 27.5% (1st) |
| 2013-05-04 | 17 | 21.7% (2nd) | 21.4% (2nd) | 21.7% (2nd) | 23.6% (2nd) |
| 2013-05-05 | 18 | 25.4% (1st) | 25.4% (2nd) | 26.2% (2nd) | 28.2% (2nd) |
| 2013-05-11 | 19 | 21.0% (2nd) | 22.0% (2nd) | 22.0% (2nd) | 23.7% (2nd) |
| 2013-05-12 | 20 | 26.0% (2nd) | 26.3% (2nd) | 27.6% (2nd) | 29.7% (2nd) |
| 2013-05-18 | 21 | 24.9% (2nd) | 25.6% (2nd) | 24.6% (2nd) | 26.1% (2nd) |
| 2013-05-19 | 22 | 27.3% (1st) | 28.5% (2nd) | 29.5% (1st) | 32.0% (1st) |
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| 2013-06-01 | 25 | - | - | - | - |
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| 2013-06-08 | 27 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-06-09 | 28 | - | - | - | - |
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| 2013-06-16 | 30 | - | - | - | - |
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| 2013-06-30 | 34 | - | - | - | - |
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| 2013-07-27 | 41 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-07-28 | 42 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-08-03 | 43 | - | - | - | - |
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| 2013-08-18 | 48 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-08-24 | 49 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013-08-25 | 50 | - | - | - | - |
Source: TNS Media Korea& AGB Nielson
- NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 daily shows according to TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielson.
yoo oh ar Says:
May 22 2013 12:55 am
though the story is common still it excites me to watch this exceptional drama series...looking forward for the next episodes..i hope it will not disappoints me coz i believe lee soon shin is the best!!!!!fighting!!!!
Dawni M Says:
May 18 2013 7:23 am
watched 20 eps so far and it hasnt been disappointing yet ~ cant wait to see more !! i absolutely love the song Jo Jung-Suk (Mr Shin) plays on the guitar!! (Extreme's ~ More Than Words) awesome tune for him to play!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrIiLvg58SY)
uh-Oh Says:
May 14 2013 11:01 pm
oh..oh..oh..i love this drama and cant wait to watch episode 21..hope this drama will not disappoint me towards the end..
Tom Says:
May 14 2013 8:09 pm
My favorite show right now.
Aquin Says:
May 14 2013 6:33 pm
Another great drama from KBS in the weekend evening time slot:
Ojakgyo Family
My Husband Got A Family
Seo-Young, My Daughter
and now
You Are The Best! Lee Sooh-Shin
I love Saturday and Sunday night.
Keep it going KBS!
joan Says:
May 13 2013 9:45 pm
i cant really wait ,good luck sunshin go go go fighting...
Rin Rusianti Says:
May 12 2013 6:46 am
I can't wait to watch next episode... just want to see this drama everyday. Touchy, funny also very interesting story... good luck for all of you.
angi969 Says:
May 07 2013 4:28 am
this drama is going to be worth 50 episodes :) IU Fighting!!!
angi969 Says:
May 05 2013 8:04 pm
OMG!!! i screamed when i saw SHINee in it i was full on having a spaz
Isl_grl Says:
May 03 2013 12:49 am
I come in here often to read reviews but I have never been tempted to leave comments...until I started watching " You Are The Best, Lee Soon-Shin"! I learned about two great actors, IU and Jo Jung-Suk! IU is cute and such a talented actress! Jung-Suk is a hottie and splendid actor! My only problem, is waiting for the next episodes...I share the same sentiments as the other commenters... 50 episodes?! It's only the 16th episode, and I feel like it's at it's climax... I wonder how the whole story will turn out! Can't wait....can't wait!
lalala Says:
Apr 29 2013 2:05 am
@all
as i know, all drama that aired on saturday-sunday 19:50 on KBS2 always have a good rating (20-30% is very ordinary in this slot (but on weekly drama it's very amazing to have >20% viewers rating). korean will say it amazing if the drama can surpass 30% viewers rating) b'coz it's only have one competitor (MBC also air drama at the same time but got low ratings, SBS choose to air news on the time).
i think IU acting is good for her leading role debut (at least better from her buddy in DH). JJS just excellent (hope he can get another leading role in another drama). Other casts like Go Doo Shim, Lee Mi Sook, Kim Gab Soo, Park Yong Rim, and other are really amazing in their roles. oh, don't forget Ji Hoon (from School 2013) too. But like others comment, this drama just predictable. We can guess who is IU's real mother from 1st episode. i hope the writer can put some twist and more secret in this drama.
I hope IU will sing an OST for this drama. She has excellent singing skill (i really like her song).
Danny Says:
Apr 27 2013 8:40 am
IU is super talented but without the whole cast working together, this show would have been another boring show. The whole overall casting was cast well by the writer, directer and producer. Unlike some shows which has product endorsement, this has very little of that.
With a stellar cast such as veteran Lee Mi Sook, super talented adorable Yoo In Na and one of the most beautiful mom in Korea Son Tae-Young (husband is Kwon Sang-Woo), the show just became interesting.
The only think I find is annoying is how the writer writes the story. He/she create too many misunderstanding which made some of the episodes predictable. If the writer is reading this now, you should at least change a little on this part.
Dream High was IU main debut and she killed it. Now she has matured on and is taking a leading role which not many actress/singer is able to handle it but she does it so naturally I am totally blown away so far by her skill of acting......which she can be emotional at times, cute, happy, angry and sad. IU......FIGHTING!!!!! All the way no.1 until the final episode. I would not want this to end actually and hopefully the producer will see it a chance to make it another 50 episodes at least!
Noorhayati Says:
Apr 26 2013 12:17 pm
I'm KBS's drama addict, this drama range 1st and Bravo My Life is 2nd. must wait patiently for the next episodes with English sub of course. Thanks KBS for producing best quality interesting story that much related in our cosmopolitan life. Good luck to all for their hard working and Happy Working!!
Hana Says:
Apr 21 2013 7:00 am
(Note: maybe some spoilers) Lee soon shin IS the best!!! Got me hooked by the first episode! If you didn't notice, they gave you hints on lee soon shin's mother on like the 2nd or 3rd episode. So people probably knows who her mother is. You can also tell by lee soon shin's father, not letting her act. Overall the drama is awesome!! Keep on doing good jobs Lee soon shin is the best actors!! I hope that it will be a success and i know that it will be a success too!! :)
reyah Says:
Apr 19 2013 12:18 pm
done watching the 12th episode. and i'm wanting for more. cant wait for the next episode! bring it on, " Lee Soon Shin is the BEST"! fighting!!!
Manina Says:
Apr 15 2013 1:59 am
Fifty episodes?Seriously?
liliino Says:
Apr 13 2013 10:43 am
I love this drama so far! I'm so happy that this drama ranks first for every episode! Hope that it will continue :D
vlaine Says:
Apr 09 2013 1:13 am
wow daebak !!! this drama ranked first in every episode!!! congratulations to everyone!!! hope this will continue to be first up to episode 50. ^_^
IU hwaiting! you're doing great! ♥
waiting for engsubs for episode 9 and 10. :)
fairytail Says:
Apr 07 2013 11:08 pm
Dang this is the first time i've seen a series that ranked 1st...im not surprised since this drama is really good so far. i hate waiting for the ep to be subbed. Can't wait to see how everything will fall into place XD
Leommy Says:
Apr 06 2013 9:11 pm
I started waching this series because Jo Jung-Suk is in it, he was amaizing in 'The King 2 Hearts'. :)
IJS Says:
Apr 05 2013 11:31 am
I liked every minute of it. The emotions are deep. I've already caught up to speed and I'm now waiting for the new episodes coming out. I'm a huge IU fan and her acting is quite well for a rookie actress. It's my first 50 kdrama and so far it's been interesting, it makes you appreciate the little details in a drama instead of a 16 ep. #determined to watch it to the end# IU HWAITING!!!
Lexi Says:
Apr 04 2013 9:49 pm
I love this drama! It made me cry in the first episode. IU is a great actress in this drama. Her role is perfect for her appearance.
eilanon26 Says:
Apr 04 2013 3:37 am
is it really running for 50 episodes? quite long but I have the courage to watch it!!! IU has very good acting skills. Go IU unni! I love this kdrama :)
gamertwenty Says:
Apr 02 2013 10:46 am
Great job to IU. I was hooked, and fell in love with the cast. The guys aren't overly gay with their make-up. And the girls aren't robotic like some other dramas. Nice age range of characters, but it doesn't get akward since theirs no romance between them hahah. Alright so do yourself a favor and check this one outl!
gamertwenty Says:
Apr 02 2013 10:45 am
I didn't start watching for IU as I'm not a fan per say. Just casual kpop listener. I didn't even realize it was her until about the 3rd episode. However This drama is amazing! I mean you can watch it all the way through. The episodes aren't too dragged out. It does go away from the main story occasionally for maybe a couple of minutes, but thats just to brilliantly set something up or fill plot holes etc. again its good, u don't want to miss a second of it. Acting can be easily argued good/bad, but since this one isn't based on a book or anything of that sort, the acting is outstanding.
Muyamoh Says:
Mar 31 2013 8:55 pm
It looks good from episode 1. IU is sweet and acting well. Happy to see Jo Jung Suk as lead actor. I like his acting in "King 2 heart". I hope this drama keep on interesting till the end.
Kimchi Pancakes Says:
Mar 31 2013 11:37 am
I watched episode 1 last night. Quite interesting & funny as well.
Christine Says:
Mar 31 2013 7:20 am
I can't wait watching each episode every weekends ... is it really 50 episodes ??? seems too long, hope it won't bore the story. As everyone says, looking forward of its exciting events ;)
farshad Says:
Mar 30 2013 1:09 pm
wooooow woooooow IU Hurrrra ... :D
i'm happy for other drama
JillaBOW Says:
Mar 25 2013 6:11 pm
At first i started watching it because IU is in it (I'm so glad i saw the trailer while i was browsing on youtube!) The plot seems to be good, i can't wait for saturday, the next episode is about her finally signing the contract with the real director and then she wears a nice dress to a party with him. hoho ^.^
mariz Says:
Mar 25 2013 2:39 am
i really love this drama though i guest how the story goes its seem exciting and interesting . I love You Are The Best! I'm related too.. this drama i graduated last year till now i i'm jobless ): this drama cheer me up . ^_^ go IU !! <3
renz Says:
Mar 22 2013 7:25 pm
i really love this drama. the cast are very good. can't wait for the next episode... fighting....
imi Says:
Mar 21 2013 4:48 am
awsome my first 50 episode drama that I will see so far this is reallyyyy good cant wait for saturday t.t....
Ifah Says:
Mar 20 2013 10:21 pm
this is the best drama for 2013..
I will watch this drama until the end. I hope this drama will attract more viewers to watch.
IU fighting!!!!
Fayesha Says:
Mar 18 2013 3:03 pm
fuuuhhh 50 episode it's going to be my first ... it's just i'm not really getting used to it ...
but i will watch it for IU sake ...
i hope the story are worth to watch or i will hunt the drama team ...
ixtyjjang Says:
Mar 18 2013 8:01 am
Good start...
To think, my limit for episodes is 24. This would be my first 50 episode drama, watching this because of IU and Yoo In Na and Jo Jung Suk.
I hope I can go through the end. Highly anticipating for this drama not to disappoint me.
vlaine Says:
Mar 14 2013 11:44 pm
really???? 50 episodes???
WOW !!! if so .. i think this will be my first 50 episode drama to watch !!!
IU hwaiting ! ♥
Greta Says:
Mar 14 2013 4:42 am
There will be 50 episodes??!?!?? o.O
I hope i can go till the end with them :D But what i saw so far is pretty good, so i have faith ^^
Ria Ayni Says:
Mar 13 2013 6:40 pm
IU so Amazinggg.... Fighting!!!
Tina Says:
Mar 12 2013 9:31 am
Wow! Daebak! IU's acting was amazing! I am so impressed! I love the cast and the show so far!! I can't wait for the next episodes!
Harizan Says:
Mar 12 2013 6:09 am
I love this drama. I'm surprised to see IU acting here. she's good. hahaha. Looking forward for the coming episodes.
aznative Says:
Mar 11 2013 1:00 am
Loved the first episode; this should be a very interesting story.
Mae Says:
Mar 06 2013 7:07 pm
Omg! My expectation is high on this drama. This is a new side of IU and I'm so excited to see her acting skills here. I'm pretty sure that this will be a hit. Everybody loves IU, right? Good luck IU-ssi! Fighting!!! I love you!!!
fy Says:
Mar 05 2013 6:42 pm
please update the cast, the second lead male and second lead female, Lee Ji Hoon and Kim Yoon Seo :)
cyongirl Says:
Mar 05 2013 9:17 am
sometimes second lead actors can steal the spotlight with their characters and the way that they play. I believe IU will make it as a lead actress but I also believe that Yoo Inna will catch the public's eye as a second lead.Im guessing it's gonna be like in Sungkyunkwan Scandal with Yoo AhIn's Geol Oh and Song JoongKi's Yeorim, best couple of the year 2011 or 2010. So yeah..my thoughts go to Inna.
drizzle Says:
Mar 04 2013 2:33 am
I hope IU will be singin too many times in the drama .. I love her profound voice ! :)
Jenn Says:
Feb 28 2013 4:40 pm
I'm happy that Jung Seok got the male lead, but he seriously needs a better female partner. Like why is every director casting idols??
lillyput Says:
Feb 20 2013 5:57 pm
juhu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jo jung suk, i love him since KtH. i was so depressed after that.
i am happy that he is finally a lead actor.
i really hope that park ki woong will also be a lead actor in a drama. i really like him, after bridal mask. what a fantastic actor.
gabee Says:
Feb 19 2013 1:11 am
I cant wait for this drama, Im literally counting down till march 9, This drama sound pretty intresting already, Plus I love both Iu and Jung-suk, So that just makes it a plus! :D
andrea Says:
Feb 18 2013 6:56 am
IU will meet Yoo In na!
omg, jiyeon please be cameo
sorry for bad english
Jojo Says:
Feb 16 2013 6:03 pm
I love IU so much. Can't wait for this drama. Ju Jong Suk is also charming.. :)
anna Says:
Feb 08 2013 12:01 am
can't wait to see yoo in-na played again....loves her acting....too bad she's not the lead actress...but i would still watch this drama because of her....
I and you Says:
Feb 06 2013 2:27 am
IU hwaiting....... I can't waiting this your drama
baba Says:
Jan 28 2013 1:15 pm
WOW, Good Luck IU.
sayakahikaru Says:
Jan 27 2013 11:07 am
iu's new drama yay I cant wait to see how she will act her role and sing ♡
yoo in na will also be in this drama and iu and her will get to act together and as sisters yay I love that those two are so cute (however I wished yoo in na got a bigger role but other then that im so excited)
jo jung suk is gonns act in thjs drama so im sure itd gonna be daebak (:
shin eun mi Says:
Jan 27 2013 8:16 am
yehey finally IU in her first major lead role ,, been waiting for this since i saw IU :)))
Liina Says:
Jan 26 2013 8:07 pm
Looks good but I don't know about the couple I like both actors but
there is a 13 year age difference between IU and jong suk.. hmm am not sure but lets wait and see i might be wrong :)
Nemy Says:
Jan 25 2013 8:11 am
Yaaaayyyy !! Jo Jung Suk in a lead role for real ?? I'm so happy :)
YAY Says:
Jan 11 2013 5:07 pm
GOOOOOO IU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Franky Says:
Dec 27 2012 6:28 pm
Sora fighting!! Love to see more of her. Awesome actress!
MinSul Says:
Dec 21 2012 2:12 am
Isn't IU the lead role? IU fighting!
Girl Says:
Dec 20 2012 10:02 pm
I thought iu was offered the lead role
Anna:) Says:
Dec 01 2012 12:48 pm
i'm absolutely gonna watch this drama:) Sora-shhi fighting:)
berta Says:
Sep 21 2012 10:14 pm
good luck sora ...fighting
jenn Says:
Sep 21 2012 4:00 pm
looking forward ... good luck Sora...