East of Eden

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Drama: East of Eden
Revised romanization: Edenui Dongjjuk
Hangul: 에덴의 동쪽
Director: Kim Jin-Man, Ashbun
Assistant Director: Jung Dae-Yoon
Writer: Na Yeon-Suk, Lee Hong-Koo
Network: MBC
Episodes: 56
Release Date: August 25, 2008 - March 10, 2009
Runtime: 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

Shin Tae-hwan is the managing director of a coal mine in Taebaek. As the true embodiment of ambition, he strives to become the inheritor of the coal mining company called the Taesung Group. In this process, he kills Lee Ki-chul, another miner who has been blocking his path to success. For his own selfish pleasure, he also seduces a nurse at Taebaek Hospital, only to coldly brush her away later.

At that moment, the wife of the deceased miner Lee Ki-chul gives birth to a son at Taebaek Hospital. On that same day, Shin Tae-hwan’s wife also gives birth to a baby boy.

Mi-ae is the nurse who has been betrayed by Shin Tae-hwan. In her rage, she comes up with a scheme to fulfill her own revenge. As if to jab a dagger into Shin Tae-hwan’s heart, she switches the two babies born in the same hospital. By doing so, she viciously transforms the fates of the two lives.

ep. 1-25 Plot Synopsis

Notes

Production cost for the 50 episode "East of Eden" totaled 25 Billion Won (roughly $23 Million).

Cast



Song Seung-Heon	Yeon Jeong-Hun	Lee Da-Hae	Han Ji-Hye	Lee Yeon-Hee
Lee Dong-Cheol	ee Dong-Wook	Min Hye-Rin	Kim Ji-Hyeon	Kuk Yeong-Ran



Park Hae-Jin	Lee Mi-Sook	Lee Jong-Won	Jeon Mi-Sun	Park Hyun-Suk
Shin Myeong-Hun	Yang Choon-Hee	Ki Chul	Jung-Ja	Ok-Hee



Jeon So-Min	Jo Min-Gi	Kim Sung-Kyum	Na Hyeong-Hee	Lee Won-Jae
Ki Soon	Shin Tae-Hwan	President Oh	Oh Yoon-Hee	Kyung-Tae



Yoo Dong-Geun	Yoon Dong-Hwan	Jung Hye-Young	Dennis Oh	Shin Eun-Jung
President Kuk	Kim Tae-Sun	Janice	Mike	Mi-Ae



Jun Sung-Hwan	Lee Suk-Joon	Kim Hyung-Min	Park Chan-Hwan	Park Geun-Hyung
Kim Kap-Soo	Priest Han	Wang-Gun	Chang	President Min



Jung Young-Sook	Jung So-Young	Park Sung-Woong
Bae Hwa-Mi	Hye-Ryung	Baek Sung-Hyun

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Beom - Lee Dong-Cheol (High school student)
Jin Ji-Hee - Ki Soon (young)
Nam Ji-Hyun -Ji-Hyeon (young)
Shin Dong-Woo - Lee Dong-Cheol (young)
Park Geon-Woo - Lee Dong-Wook (young)
Yang Seung-Kul - Detective
Kim Hak-Cheol - Kang Gi-Man
Lee Sol-Gu - boss Choi Hak-Sung
Ryoo Sung-Hoon - Action Head Na Gwang-Hoon
Kang Sung-Hoon - gang underboss
Ko Yun-Hoo
Kang Eun-Tak
Won Duk-Hyun
Jeon Kuk-Hwan
Hwang Jung-Eum
Min Kyung-Jin
Lee Hyo-Jeong - special adviser
Lee Sang-Hoon
Kwak Min-Suk
Ko In-Beom
Jung Chan
Son Seon-Geun
Park Mi-Sook
Lee Hyun-Geol
Kim Kang-Il
Joo Woo

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Raya Jan 24 2023 2:51 pm I watched this drama recently but because of number of episodes i decided to watch some parts not the whole drama and i really love it, I think it was one of the most beautiful dramas i ever seen and after watching half of drama i said i wish I'd seen the whole drama but i had no time. When I watched the final episodes i'm really disappointed. i expected jihyeon to take revenge on yang choon hee, not forgive her and also she must divorced myeong hun Anyway, acting was great but the ending was disappointing

Mayra Dec 30 2022 11:25 pm The kdrama that ruined Lee Da-Hae's career. She was supposed to be the female lead in a love triangle with the two male leads but the writers all of a sudden decided to favor Lee Yeon Hee's character and LDH was cast aside. She decided to quit the drama because the writers didn't follow through with what she was promised but sadly LDH rep was destroyed because of this. She was one of my favorite Kdrama actresses back then and it's sad what has happened to her career. She's so talented.

Rose Aug 12 2022 8:00 am I rewatched this drama. This is the classic one that I love most. I like Song Seung Hoon, Park Hae Jin, Yeon Jung Heon acting. There were totally nice.

I thought Dong Wook and Hye Rin would be couple at the first. Unfortunately they were not.

Vee Mellina May 26 2022 10:49 am I'm currently watching this drama - first time - as it is currently telecasted by Astro TV. 2 episodes have been shown, and I'm excited. So far so good!

Marylou blando Jun 25 2020 8:24 am I viewed again this telenovela after 10 years and I can see the beauty had not faded. Although I have some regrets because I would like LDC to be alive. i was disappointed when Lee Da hae resigned. She was replaced by Yeon hee lee. When all I thought that it was a song sung Hun lee da hae tandem. Things ended unexpectedly. That's Tinseltown.

xxabixx May 21 2020 9:49 am i'm not a fan of complicated revenge makjang drama like this one but i watched it anyway because of lee yeon hee and song seung heon. i can't say that i like this one but i don't want to say it's bad. it's actually pretty good considering it's 2008 drama. but i don't like some of issues happening in this drama. like how dong wook has change of heart and sided with shin tae hwan just because he's the biological dad. tbh, he won't have change if the mother doesn't treat him like that. actually i hate the mother so much, she's not that wise as a mother. like how she treats dong chul when he's caught stealing and lost contact in the past but actually he steals to save the mother. i mean, the mother doesn't think clearly before act and when she found out dong wook isn't her son, she treats him differently and accuse him to be greedy of success when he interrogated dong chul. i actually don't watch the whole drama because i skip much every episodes, i only watch some parts especially lee yeon hee and song seung heon together. maybe for people who likes revenge makjang dramas, this one worth your time. but for me, i can't stand this.

BlackMoon May 11 2020 10:27 am I watched this drama when i was primary school and already loves song seungheon.. lee dongcheol is the most iconic and memorable roles of song seungheon ahjussi<3

Rose May 24 2019 12:08 am Gonna start watching this bc of Park Hae Jin! He is an actor I trust!

Rina May 04 2019 10:09 pm Lee Dong Cheol is very cool...

Sandy Apr 28 2019 8:47 am OH, my baby Myung Hoon! Why should you go through so much?! Some people might think that Dong Wook is the good character and Myung Hoon is the evil one but I think otherwise. It was Dong Wook's aggressive character as a little boy that forced Dong Chul to leave Korea. as an elder btother DC tookall the balme for his little bro not to get in trouble. In the train when MH and his mom came to say hi to DW and his mom, DW acted so rude, too. I didn't like DW as a kid and didn't like him as a grown up either. After he realized who his real father is, he who always claimed to be on the right side of the law actually tried to help his criminal father. But MH was a kind kid right from the beginning. Even being raised under the control of a horrible person like Shin Tae Hwan didn't change his kind soul. I Love you Myung Hoon.

Cmin Jan 30 2019 12:02 pm Shin Myung Hoooooooon! Myung Hoon aaaaaaa! My heart breaks for you again and again! I LOVE you PARK HAE JIN!

Russel Jan 30 2018 5:27 am I was skeptical at 1st because of the long episodes but it was definitely worth it. Every episode was awesome. Great acting and plot. This drama will forever be one of my favorites xD Song Seung Heon was amazing but really the ending broke my heart.

Awesome Drama!

Robin Dec 20 2017 9:42 pm Watched this drama tell the end but the ending it suck's...Thumb's up to HJH and PHJ their acting is superb...

Lala Dec 14 2017 7:17 am Best character was lee dong chul At the first i saw this drama cause song seung heon & i wanted lee dong chul & min hee rin falled in love but i like dong chil & grace love They are the best couple I cried for them I 'm big fan of dong chul role He was amazing SSH LOVE YOU FOREVER

Alieninthissociety Nov 10 2017 7:28 pm I put this series in my watchlist long ago from Song Seung-Hoon's filmography. However, the premise turned me off: Another baby switching for vengeance drama -- and I never got around to viewing it.

Well, I've just finished 'Bad Guys' and want to see more Park Jae-Hin. After reading all your positive reviews, this moved up to #2 in my list after 'Man to Man.'

Kel Jul 07 2017 1:32 pm This was a good watch, but mostly because of Park Hae Jin! Very melodramatic, but I enjoyed PHJ and his character acting most.

Monino Jun 24 2017 2:31 am All the characters were well written and well played. I started watching this drama coz of Yeon Jeong Hun but Shin Myung Hoon (Park Hae Jin) was the character that touched my heart the deepest. It's a must watch!

Gellie Jun 16 2017 12:47 am I cried so much while watching the first 5 episodes. Hands down to Kim Bum! I can't wait to see Park hae jin as Myung hun, because I basically watched this 56 episode drama because of him. <3

Sarah Dec 25 2016 3:55 pm This drama is easily the best drama in the history of ever. It was the first I bonded with. It is so amazingly made that you feel the characters, you laugh, sob and feel love with them. This journey of East of Eden will forever be my favorite. DC an DW <3 :,( 1000/10 for sure! <3

lavender Nov 07 2016 4:10 am I watched this drama 3 year ago it was my worst drama ever with heartless city the ending of these drama was tragic the character that was suppose to die is dong wook cos he was in the middle of all the problems in this drama

sampsy Jun 02 2016 3:27 pm hello can anybody help..which girl ends up with the hero in this drama!!

NANA Feb 06 2016 10:06 pm This drama has been my fav for 6 years! Best drama ever <3 I've watched it 3 time and I can still watch it over and over again <3 My one and only recommendation=E O E <3

Naku Dec 27 2015 2:36 pm Remember the huge controversy when Lee DaHae dropped out of this drama while it was still filming? The writers really screwed her over. Her character was supposed to be the female lead and was supposed to be in a love triangle between the two brothers Lee Dong-Cheol & Lee Dong-Wook but then they completely downgraded her and her character and decided to make Lee Yeon Hee the lead instead. Which was messed up because that wasn't the original plan that LDH signed up for. It was a shame because I loved LDH's character and noticed that appeared less and less as the drama went on. If you notice, there are promo pics of the Lee Dong-Cheol/Min Hye-Rin/Lee Dong-Wook triangle before the drama started, so the change was all last minute.

I remember many of us were looking forward to that triangle and how disappointing we were when it didn't happen. The ship wars were so ugly back then.

Joey Em Dec 22 2015 1:45 am This is the first kdrama that made me fall in love with Korean drama. I really loved the plot and the cast were terrific.

Christina Aug 13 2015 10:53 pm Wooow!!! It has been 6 years !!!!!when i watched this drama for the first time i was only 11 but still this drama is my favorite . I love the story line, the actors and the ost. It reminds me of the old me watching this drama up till 1:00am. Amazing writer!! The best drama ever!!!!

nana May 31 2015 1:22 pm Best drama ever <3

Pammo May 25 2015 11:19 am To watch or not to watch. Watched as a marathon for four days and it was really a good drama. First good point - diversity. The locations, the actors and actresses, language and storylines added to the viewers need to continue. Yes, there were some soft moments and gaping flaws in the story, and yes you want to shoot the writers -- but overall it was better than most K-Dramas. Second good point - quality of the dialogue and action scenes integrated with family conflict. I would put this on my top 100 dramas along with Swallow the Sun. Don't want to reveal any of the story - some tears along the way. Light on romance, heavy on revenge, loyalty, action scenes and family interactions. Third point - you might want to stop watching but can't stop - the desire to know the ending overwhelms you to the point of obsession viewing. Add to wish list watching.

Hope Liz Apr 22 2015 2:47 pm Ohh!what a nice drama.My first time crying louder is when I was watching this drama!!ehh!I can't express how much I like this drama bt I really loved actors!!how cute you are!!the young Dong Chul!!oww!!how able u are!!!congratulations!you did it.I wish I could talk to anyone among you.

Sara Mar 13 2015 11:33 pm This is the best drama ever... best and the cutest actors eveeeer... I don't know how to describe it... I've watched it 6 times!!! it's just.. super awesome

Firdaus Feb 23 2015 4:16 am Enjoy watching this drama back in 2009 when i was 12... It was the first drama that made me knew Park Hae Jin &seriously one of the best kdramas that made you cry,angry and suspens at maximum... I agreed that Yang Choon Hee who always been threatening a little bit of idiotic but that perfectly showed how determining she was to let the worl.d knew how unjustify her husband's death was... Anyway,keep watching for those who still haven't finishing it since this drama truly was worth to spend time for

Gloria Feb 03 2015 6:53 am While this drama has some obvious issues as noted by Lee in June of 2014, I found this to be the best K- drama I have seen so far. I was riveted by the performance of Song Seung Heon. There were quite a few actors in this drama I thought gave outstanding performances. I am surprised that more of them did not win awards. The story kept me interested right up to the end. I watched a lot of episodes in one sitting as I wanted to find out what happened next. I cried a lot and hoped for a happy ending for the main characters, but that just wasn't going to happen. Despite not wanting an unhappy ending the end really did fit the story. I would rate this a 10/10 along with City Hunter. I just wish that SSH and LMH would make films faster. I can't get enough of them. :)

GG Dec 03 2014 9:21 pm Why is the mother, Yang Choon-Hee referred to as "hyung-nim" by the step mother, Jung-Ja all the time? I thought that was what a younger male calls an older male (related brothers or just as an honor).

cernovschi elena Oct 12 2014 4:18 pm Un serial foarte bun, dupa parerea mea unele actiuni din serial sunt reale, lupta studentilor pentru democratie din anii 1980, chiar s-a petrecut in Coreea. Tot charmul din acest serial il are Song Seung Hun , un actor talentat si charismatic plus romantic, nu putem sa neglijam si pe ceilalti actori , sunt foarte buni toti , indifferent ca joaca in rol negativ , stiu cum sa ne transmita atat de bine , rolul pe care-l interpreteaza ai impresia ca se petrece in realitate. Urmaresc acest serial pe site-ul Asiazone movie, numai pe acest site este postat .

loooooooove this Sep 17 2014 9:57 am I reallly LOVE this drama!!!! I might watch it again.

Liuda Jul 14 2014 7:20 pm Really good drama.i enjoyed watching it!

Lee Jun 25 2014 11:25 am One of the more mediocre dramas I've watched. Actually, at about episode 10, I couldn't watch it anymore because the Kim Ji-Hyun character was so silly and scatterbrained, it really turned me off. It just didn't make any sense that Shin Myung-Hun kept on grabbing her by the wrist and abducting her that, in the name of love. I kept on thinking "what an idiot", because it seemed that she had various options to defend herself -- she could have just sat down for starters -- it's hard to drag someone who's sitting down. Or she could scratched him or bitten him. Normally, I don't espouse violence, but if someone's trying to abduct you, scratching and biting are pretty reasonable responses. She just seemed really foolish and unable to defend herself on a most basic level.

Also, I found the scenes between the Lee Dong Chul character and Lee Dong Wook to be a bit too much. There's brotherly love but they way they depict it is so over the top it's ridiculous and unbelievable -- it was so maudlin.

In addition, Lee Dong Chul's mother keeps on threatening the Shin Tae Hwan character. Yes, she did have a good reason to do so, but the problem is that if you keep threatening someone, sooner or later, they're going to feel threatened by you and very likely lash back as a defensive measure. It just seemed really idiotic and unwise what she was doing.

Also, the scene where Lee Dong Chul and his friends attack Shin Tae Hwan using motorcycles seemed like a foolish and suicidal move. Basically, he attacks him, letting him know full well his identity, and then releases him. For starters, that attack alone is a criminal offense and Shin Tae Hwan would have been well within his rights to press charges against him, most likely resulting in years of prison time at a minimum. Again, that sense of "what an idiotic and foolish" thing to do.

On a scale o 1 to 10, I'd give this drama a 4. Although most of the major actors were strong, poor writing and characterization basically ruined it.

rejoice May 08 2014 11:14 pm Lee Dong-Cheol is the best amongst all actors no matter what.saranye oppa

rainruma May 03 2014 3:06 pm .One of the BEST STORIES ever in a K-drama!!! ... 56 episodes go so fast ... ... This has a great script and so many great well-developed characters....An amazing cast ensemble gives GREAT ACTING! ... ... A Captivating story-line and an Unforgettable Love Story of Dong-Chul and Guk-Ja/Grace... ... ALL the side stories are very interesting .... I watch it every year... ... GREAT WRITING!!! and an unforgettable Song Seung-Heon as the ultimate hero Dong-Cheol... A must watch for serious drama lovers.

mimiya May 03 2014 12:33 pm Can someone please tell me the translation of the song Guk-Ja sings in Ep 8 when she was kidnapped?... ... It is so beautiful and it obviously touched Dong-Chul's heart... ...I want to know what the words mean... Please!

mimiya Apr 02 2014 8:27 pm One of the best K-Dramas!!!...Great story, great acting, great writing.... The plot is captivating and moves fast... 56 episodes went by so fast.... watched it as a marathon, non-stop for 4 days.... watched it 3 times in last few years... always interesting.... Romance b/w Dong-Cheol & Gookja is one of the best!!!.... however, I think production was a bit rushed, but it did not affect the appeal of the story, since the script was so very good.

Steve Feb 28 2014 4:49 am Love this show! Lee Dong-Cheol so badass!

Joe Feb 17 2014 7:19 am Great show. The actors did a pretty good job, even Lee Yoen who got better later on. I know many here seem to hate the plot but i liked it as it was realistic, nice break from hollywoods bs happy endings.

dany Feb 14 2014 9:24 am @nann - I am almost sure you are asking for this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v_Xk--_eFc (Kim Bum Soo - A sad story sadder than sadness) There is also "No one else" by Lee Seung Chul. The 2 songs are from More than Blue, korean movie Ost and not from EOE, they just played them in some episodes.

nann Feb 09 2014 2:34 am I want to know a song in final episode , song name . artist name

Bidam Feb 04 2014 4:09 pm @Joey. Its good this show had a bad ending. Lm getting tired of Hollywood sugar coating everything, its good Korean dramas make realistic endings. Ln the real world the bad guy wins 90% of the time

Torrey Jan 25 2014 10:25 am I can't believe the writer made a hero figure in Dong Wook and turned him into a backstabbing murderous pencil neck thug like his father?!?! What dingbat LOSER!! Taking a dying man to interrogation isn't murder, or at least manslaughter?!? So Ding Wook takes an honorable police force and turns them into his loser dad's a gangster army working to further his fugly father's greed. What was the writer doing?!?

Joey Jan 24 2014 12:42 am This movie displays too much of the cruelty and blind ambition that Koreans are too well known for. I hated watching too much of the "bad guy wins" if clever and smart enough. There is no moral in this story. It fails to teach any valuable lessons. The message behind the story seems to be 'if your clever enough, you can hurt, kill and destroy as many people as you want without fearing moral retribution. The Koreans should have left the American version of this story alone, and shouldn't rewrite a story if it can't, at least, match up to the original story. Again, Koreans too proudly display ignorance and confuse greed and power with morality and wisdom.

wisa Jan 12 2014 7:36 pm Its very sad, heartfelt, keep you on the edge type of drama. And goes to worst to worst. I been reading how bad of an ending it is but i'm still going to give it a chance.

charity Jan 06 2014 10:14 pm the ending was great, LDC was alive!! thats why they even said why is he late...

Ayrine Dec 26 2013 2:23 pm I hate this drama for real..I didn't sleep for 3days to watch all 56 episodes but It had unexpected end. I'm not the one who gave the story but Song Seung-Heon had not to have that end also i thought it was a lie when Dennis oh die i thought he could appear at end even Shin Tae Wan how come he didn't go to jail??I wish he could have gone then die when he tried to escape so he could have tjat end with Shin Eun-Jung. Dennis Oh ,Han Ji-Hye & Song Seung-Heon made me stay 72 hours awake I like them Much I like Dennis Oh he is my favourite

JS Nov 23 2013 9:41 am nice drama but the ending was not good. make another movie for heon and hee

JM Oct 22 2013 7:59 am The best Korean Drama ever! Superb acting, beautiful story.

JC Jul 07 2013 8:06 pm Prosecutor Dong-Wook's fate in this lifetime was so unjust and wrong that he reborn as the Vampire Prosecutor in his next life and whooped everyone's ass

Izanagi Jun 18 2013 9:01 pm As you observe at first, East of Eden and Giant have similar plot, they are same with revenge thing, lee kang mo VS jo pil yeon VS lee dong chul VS Shin tae wan. And also with the bond with their siblings but as you go far with them , their difference begin to merge and as you observe, Giant became more intense, enthusiastic, funny and mind-bugging than EOE........boring and irrelevant scenes are to be observed so far in EOE but this is only my opinion and it is not definitely a general information

sara Mar 07 2013 1:58 pm i watched this drama 3 years ago and rewatched it every years!!!i cant forget lee dongcheol and gukja couple they were the best i still think of makao sometimes...where my gukja was kidnapped...

leemyis Sep 19 2012 10:08 pm Re-watch this drama because can't get over Seung Hun and Hae Jin. Love their role in this drama.

wish Feb 01 2012 11:47 pm i watched east of eden about 2 years ago & i love it, Song Seung-heon & Park Hae-jin & Yeon Jeong-heon acting was great. i hooked by Lee Dong Chul character, he suffered alot but tried his best 2 save his family. it,s really worth watching!

LAWYERCOP Jan 04 2012 3:21 pm WORST DRAMA EVER!!!!! THE ENDING WHEN LDC DIES AND IS HE IS WATCHING HIS FAMILY AND HE'S FLOATING TO HELL I MEAN HEAVEN IS SO HILARIOUS!!!!! IT WAS CHEEZY AS FUCK. THIS WHOLE SHOW WAS A WHOLE FUCKIN MESS. LDC 'S BROTHER WAS A LAWYER AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HE WAS A COP ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JayJay Dec 25 2011 6:44 pm Good drama shitty ending though.

turtle Sep 28 2011 6:25 am the BEST drama ever!!!!!!! but i didn't get the ending... LDC died right????

ssss Aug 03 2011 9:24 am I Love Lee Dong-Chul , Lee Dong-Wook & Lee Myung-Hun . I like characters & actors. They are amazing. I love East Of Eden. I love it. I love actors. It was wonderful.

Yuyen May 10 2011 5:19 pm Cobanya buat 125 episode. Saya puas menontonnya.

non sibi Apr 24 2011 6:17 pm But 56 episodes??? come on :(

p Mar 28 2011 9:10 am NICE DRAMA. It was heart breaking. I couldn't help but cry. I'll never forget this drama. I love Song Seung_Heon character. He is charming & handsome. I love this drama.

lyiker Mar 09 2011 10:29 pm hey this is the best korean drama series for me !!! lov u so much , Song seung heon !!! actually korean wave is so big in our country , Myanmar but i hate korean series !! But song seung heon make me fall in love.. once in Autumn in my heart when i was young n now again in EAST of EDEN !!!

me Jan 12 2011 7:26 am so sad but one of the best drama ever

sarah Jan 09 2011 10:01 am How can we watch MBC or SBS programs from Asia? Like KBS WORLD. Anyone know please tell me. How? Tell me please.

Michelle Dec 28 2010 7:04 pm They are showing this on MBC America right now. @_@The first episodes were good but it started to go downhill once the adult characters were introduced. Kim Bum was so so so good as young Lee Dong Chul. I was sad when LDC had to "grow up".

rajes Dec 25 2010 11:28 am VERY TOUCHING AND ROMANTIC DRAMA... IT REALLY MAKES ME CRY..... 56 EPISODES WORTH IT... Song Seung AND Heon Yeon Jeong-Hun are so handsome...NOT FORGETTING LEE YEON HEE SHES SO CUTE....

ynia Dec 09 2010 9:16 am one of the best kdrama!

Jackie Nov 09 2010 4:16 pm @charlie root i think u should watch giant instead.

charlie root Aug 18 2009 1:02 am Wow! It's likeable or not

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