Forest (Korean Drama)

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Drama: Forest
Revised romanization: Forest
Hangul: 포레스트
Director: Oh Jong-Rok
Writer: Lee Sun-Young
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 32
Release Date: January 29 - March 19, 2020
Runtime: Weds. & Thurs. 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Kang San-Hyeok (Park Hae-Jin) is a member of the 119 special rescue team. He is handsome and smart, but he does not remember his childhood. Jung Young-Jae (Jo Bo-Ah) is an enthusiastic surgical resident.

Kang San-Hyeok and Jung Young-Jae meet at a mysterious forest. Even though they do not want to, they must live together in the mysterious forest. Living there, they discover small pleasures. Kang San-Hyeok and Jung Young-Jae soon uncover a secret about themselves and the forest.

Notes

"Forest" takes over KBS2's Wed. & Thu. 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "Woman of 9.9 Billion" and followed by "Welcome" on March 25, 2020.
Early working title was "Secret."
First still images of Park Hae-Jin in drama series "Forest."
Filming finished August, 2019. Drama series airs as a completed production.

Cast



Park Hae-Jin	Jo Bo-Ah	Jung Yeon-Joo	No Gwang-Sik
Kang San-Hyeok	Jung Young-Jae	Oh Bo-Mi	Choi Chang

119 Rescue Team



Ryu Seung-Soo	Woo Jung-Kook	Geum Kwang-San	Kim Eun-Soo	Myung Jae-Hwan
Bong Dae-Yong	Ki Pil-Young	Yang Cheol-Sik	Kook Soon-Tae	Kim Man-Soo

Miryeong Hospital



Ahn Sang-Woo	Ko Su-Hee	Lee Nam-Hee
Park Jin-Man	Nurse Kim	Hospital Director

Red Line Investments



Lee Si-Hoon	Kim Soo-Hyun	Jung Soo-Kyo
Park Hyeong-Soo	Chairman Jang	Han Ji-Yong

Taeseong Group



Choi Kwang-Il	Kim Young-Pil	Lim Jung-Min
Kwon Joo-Han	Jo Gwang-Pil	Taeseong executive

Others



Park Ji-Il	Lee Do-Kyung	Jung Myung-Joon	Heo Ji-Won	Kim Min-Seok
Young-Jae's father	Choi Jung-Mok	Psychiatrist Shin Joon-Young	Cha Jin-Woo	doctor



Han Chul-Woo	Lee Chang	Lee Go-Eun	Kwon Young-Min	Kim Young-Jae
Son Dong-Il	Haengwoon Development rep	Jung Young-Jae (young)	Jung Young-Jae's ex-boyfriend (ep.13)	Jung Young-Jae's ex-boyfriend (ep.13)

Park Hyun-Woo

Jung Young-Jae's ex-boyfriend (ep.13)

Additional Cast Members:

Choi Seung-Hoon - Kang San-Hyeok (young)
Kwon Ye-Eun - Kang San-Yoo
Kim Mi-Hye - nurse
Min Joon-Hyun
Lee Chang
Kim Sang-Il

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2020-01-29	1	7.1% (13th)	7.3% (11th)
2020-01-29	2	7.4% (10th)	7.4% (10th)
2020-01-30	3	4.7%	NR
2020-01-30	4	5.1% (20th)	NR
2020-02-05	5	6.2% (17th)	6.7% (16th)
2020-02-05	6	6.9% (13th)	7.0% (12th)
2020-02-06	7	5.2%	NR
2020-02-06	8	5.3% (18th)	5.9% (16th)
2020-02-12	9	6.1% (17th)	6.1% (18th)
2020-02-12	10	7.4% (13th)	7.5% (12th)
2020-02-13	11	4.8% (20th)	5.4% (18th)
2020-02-13	12	5.2% (18th)	5.6% (15th)
2020-02-19	13	5.5% (20th)	6.0 (19th)
2020-02-19	14	6.2% (17th)	6.5 (16th)
2020-02-20	15	4.1%	NR
2020-02-20	16	4.1%	NR
2020-02-26	17	5.2%	NR
2020-02-26	18	5.8% (19th)	NR
2020-02-27	19	4.3%	NR
2020-02-27	20	4.9%	NR
2020-03-04	21	4.8%	NR
2020-03-04	22	4.5%	NR
2020-03-05	23	3.5%	NR
2020-03-05	24	3.6%	NR
2020-03-11	25	4.2%	NR
2020-03-11	26	4.7%	NR
2020-03-12	27	2.6%	NR
2020-03-12	28	3.1%	NR
2020-03-18	29	4.3%	NR
2020-03-18	30	4.2%	NR
2020-03-19	31	4.3%	NR
2020-03-19	32	5.3%	NR

Source: AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that specific day according to AGB Nielson.

Comments

Leah Aug 25 2020 3:25 pm I will not recommend this. Bad script, cliche plot, annoying side characters. The leads have weird chemistry too.

The drama was promising at the start if they only focus with the character development of Sang Hyeok and Jo Bo Ah. If the script concentrated in healing both of their inner child traumas, the story would be much better.

But nope all we got here is the "mysterious forest" where there is nothing mysterious at all but bad villains who got away from their misdeeds for 20 years LMAO

The only think I like in this drama is the OST and sometimes the awkward cute acting of Park Hae Jin LOL

imgrdrmr Jun 06 2020 11:02 am Rating isn't a matter when it comes out with good quality of story, plot, and the characters. Moreover, the values we can get. It is such of a refreshing drama that put the nature within. I like it. The romance story is pure too. I like it. I like it!!

lrt Jun 01 2020 1:53 pm Decent drama with unusual backdrop and great setting. I liked it!!

winks May 27 2020 11:18 pm This is boring. I stayed for Jo Bo Ah, honestly. I think Bomi and Gwangsik's dad characters are too childish. Overuse plot. What a waste of casts

SageGrace May 26 2020 10:05 pm Excellent script and directing with an endearing high caliber cast and acting. What an intriguing story - so full of substance! It surprised me, and it kept me interested all the way through.

I'm very glad I watched this drama, it turned out to be a gem!

Rossy May 06 2020 12:11 pm Its a recommendable and good kdrama. Im always a fan of Park Hae Jin ? thanks for coming to the Philippines ?? It is great to see koreans like a filipino heart and vice versa. Congratulations for the whole team of ‘Forest’ and cheers for more kdrama ?? Kamsahamnida ??

seriyah May 02 2020 9:29 pm I fell inlove with the OST because it is sooo good!! my favorite is Dazed by Llwyd. Try listening to their ost, its enough for you to watch the drama!

Sharon Descallar Apr 21 2020 3:47 pm I just want to thank everyone involved in the making of this very beautiful film. Very wonderful I really appreciate the whole story. PHJ is very good and so his leading lady. Amazing! Great job. It makes me fall in love again and the I can't help myself thinking always of PHJ ❤️❤️❤️.. please make more film of PHJ please please please

William Apr 20 2020 5:50 am I am very suitable and like this drama because it is very nature, very fresh to watch so it is not boring, I can watch it many times because it shows the natural beauty besides the drama which is also very good, the main actors and actresses are all beautiful and very natural

Jin Ae Apr 16 2020 2:24 am This drama made me fall in love with Park Hae-Jin! I'm so happy he got paired with Jo Bo-Ah, they're so good. The story is well written and well-directed as well. You will fall in love with them in the forest or back in Seoul.

Fru Apr 15 2020 10:47 am I got hooked up on this drama and literally watched every details of it. Im planning to watch it again. I cant believe it that PHJ is a good actor and now im loving him. Also the setting was really amazing and absolutely fit to the storyline. It is also my first time to watch the girl in this drama and she is so pretty and have good chemistry with PHJ. Great work.

Hana Apr 13 2020 10:27 pm Great drama! ♥️ the actors and actresses are great too, as well as the storyline ? i love the whole drama, it's worth watching! ??

Xylune Apr 07 2020 5:30 pm First of all: I liked it. I have no idea why the summaries always concentrate on Kang San Hyeok being part of the rescue team though. He is later on indeed, but first of all he's a rather "crude" business man who is willing to do a lot to achieve his goal. So though he stayed with them at the end it didn't feel to be as important as the summary indicates. There are these cute scenes, one of the best kissing scenes I've watched so far (the first one here) and some understandable conflicts (which is rare in my opinion). The protagonists are able to reflect on their doings and Park Hae Jin portraits a slightly ruthless, but somehow likeable male lead character considering how he balances out his actions and knows his limits still. Even I wondered how things are going to be wrapped up and if it's about revenge, love or business. In the end they had a development and I felt it is nice to have characters that are neither good or bad necessarily. What I found a bit weird was about "forgiving the parents who tried to kill her". Even if they suddenly went for a different solution they still attempted family suicide. Some topic that keeps on occurring in Korean Dramas I guess, but some still seem to show too much "understanding" for it, sort of tolerating it if you're in debt. That's sad, but probably some part of the mentality. Japanese stories show similar results here. I think this matter still has to be overcome - and personally I don't think that everything can be accepted. Same with mothers abandoning their children (happens here, happens elsewhere too). It feels like in South Korea you can just leave your kid at the bus stop and run away without facing the consequences. That makes me sad as well as it happens over and over in these dramas... Anyway, it's a likeable drama about finding peace in mind after going back to nature. Worth watching it I guess.

Semperlei Apr 05 2020 8:36 am A beautiful romantic drama... For me this was beautifully done..it has a right balance of romance and plot twists that will keep you guessing how will the dilemma be solved.. I watched this without much expectation and because of Park hae jin.. I was surprised that he has chemistry with her female lead.. And the story was told and directed well.. Again, another great rom com from my fave Park hae jin

miyuri Apr 04 2020 3:22 pm Just finished watching this series. It’s nice to see that you have shoot for some scenes here in the Philippines. Thank you for that. It’s an honour for us. Specially San Hyeok and Yeong Jae’s first date at Intramuros.

I’m confused on the phasing or transition of some scenes. For example, the scene where Choi Jung Mok hit KSH with a brick(?) and the episode ended, then on the next episode, it wasn’t a big dea? Like you can even sue someone which that attempt and his head was bleeding.

Besides that, I like the psychiatric experience/lessons that we can learned here. Facing your fears and such.

I am also happy to see how versatile the acting of PHJ here. He was finally to show his ordinary guy side. He was able to portray different characters here. Thank you

Mun Apr 03 2020 8:45 am And I like how this drama tells about the life of air rescuer. This job prone to dangerous situation and trauma. They are our heroes too!

Mun Apr 03 2020 8:36 am This drama is good in represents the beauty and importance of forest to our life. I like how this story ends, that the forest is preserved eventhough contamination has occured. The plot is not too rush and not too boring. Interesting!

Vei Apr 03 2020 3:06 am JBA: 1st time watching her drama. And as ppl said, her acting is big no for me. Actually she represented her character. She's pretty, bright, and cheerful, but the way she acted didn't look real at all. And it ruined the chemistry between her and PHJ. They're sweet but i don't feel any chemistry between them. And she's also too young to become a specialist doctor. She's not that young tho, but her baby face made her looks so young lol. I prefer someone mature like park ha sun, park minyoung, or im soo hyang. JYJ: she's so funny omg. NGS: i cant believe that this is his first appearance on drama. Great job!

shinbie Mar 31 2020 9:49 am I like this drama very much!!! i love the characters..cute and funny scene i would probably rewatch this after a year because i felt happy to this drama so that' whys this is one of my fav so far and also refreshing that i want to visit someday in that forest....Thanks for making this drama...i want to support jo bo ah and park hae jin now and in the future... thanks i love you both ???????

abegail Mar 28 2020 9:21 pm it was a bad drama. lots of plot holes. i just watched this for the main lead. ithe story had left so many unaswered questions. i do not recoomend this drama, im sorry.

Isha Mar 24 2020 5:55 pm I love the male lead. I don't know why I feel the female characters aren't represented as strong women. In this case, i try watching 1-2 episodes per day, but fail to. I feel the doctor portrayal isn't properly done. Surgeons after clearing so many exams and practising on hundreds of patients during residency get used to the tense situations. In this drama, the female lead surgeon acts like she is still in medical college haven't gone through any exams yet. The only thing I do not like about Kdramas is how they portray the female doctors.

Dee Mar 24 2020 12:54 pm Defo one underrated drama! I admit some parts of the drama was confusing but lovedd the chemistry of the leads. It was a treat and the storyline is good too - just like old kdrama days. You can tell the team worked hard~ In general, good drama! Would recommend...

Jonalyn Mar 24 2020 11:00 am Love this?

Hahu Mar 23 2020 9:35 pm Idk y a lot of ppl complain about Jo Bo Ah is acting, but for me she has done her part really well

Mars Callo Mar 19 2020 11:01 pm I am a supporter of oppa Park Hae jin and was at his first Fan Meeting here in the Philippines last November 2019.

congrats on the completion of all 32 episodes of Forest, Hae jin and rest of the production. thank you for shooting some of the scenes here in PH :)

too bad you couldn't wrap up party due to the coronavirus attack. there's social distancing, no group events, etc.

i will miss seeing you on TV. but hope you make a new movie and Kdrama again this year.

saranghae much, oppa Hae jin !!! #fingerhearts

Dag Mar 15 2020 4:53 am Love this drama. Can’t wait for all the episodes to post big fan of Park Hae Jin

luckkey77 Mar 15 2020 3:41 am i see Park Hae jIn I decide not to watch bcos he's acting is weird & not fun.. I dont know y.. I just dont like him.. the female lead also not my fav.. sorry have to skip this drama..

Mariz Mar 14 2020 8:19 pm Wow i like the story even the peaceful sites in the forest. So refreshing!

Bex Mar 13 2020 9:41 pm @ Osas, it’s called Take me now by Luna

Lola Mar 13 2020 10:55 am No Gwang-Sik, so cute .. looking forward to more of you!

Rufye Mar 08 2020 11:51 pm Wowww!! I just love it, Looking forward to all the rest episode.. now im stuck in ep24. Im not a fan of Park hae Jin but now im one of them..I just found this drama by curiousity when i saw that they film some scene in my country the Philippines and now im started to loved it. ??

Osas Mar 07 2020 12:59 pm Can someone tell me the name of the song they use in the ending of the episodes

Lu Mar 07 2020 7:32 am JBR is a disappointment in this role. Acting same in all her characters, was much better in “love temperature”. She’s not a lead actress!

@michaelaplz Feb 28 2020 2:00 pm Y’all.... I watch this at work. I’m a Home Health Aide and the woman I care for is from SK so she watches Korean Channels here and there... I’ve found a love for Korean Dramas I never knew existed lol. This show is probably my favorite one so far.

Mariem Feb 23 2020 5:55 am i really like park hae jin ....but tbh this drama....the phasing is confusing!!!anyways Still i will finish this bec of phj

Angelica M. Boco Feb 16 2020 8:39 am I can't wait for the next episodes... Am strating to love Park Hae-jin ❤❤❤

Leomin Feb 15 2020 2:31 pm ????good drama

Ajik Feb 15 2020 9:51 am ..i luv this drama very much.. Park hae jin very handsome and luv his character.. Jo bo ah very beautiful

Kariya Feb 14 2020 11:55 am Remind me of starwars 3rd trilogy. Kylo ren and rey. Others too. Its a great drama for me.

Yuna Feb 14 2020 9:39 am Oh my. That kiss scene at ep 12 . Just wow.

gizibe Feb 14 2020 5:07 am OH NO! hysterical FL .... fak

Hii Feb 13 2020 9:40 am The storyline might get cliche, but however it is i love the leads. And the story is getting interesting and improving by each episodes. I know a lot of ppl find this story is not that good, thats why it is under rated, but for me, as long as the pairs have the great chemistry, okay for me to watch! Would recommend but if it suit your taste

Nebi Feb 09 2020 10:33 am Park Haejin is getting more handsome each time I see him and I just love his acting a lot..... Am expecting great chemistry between the leads. It will be great if there are some love triangles.

Anita Feb 09 2020 9:36 am The chemistry is great i love both lead actors they are great for each other!!!!Cannot wait for further episodes!!!

Hehe Feb 09 2020 5:40 am This drama was superb so farrr!!! Really love their dialog and their character as well. Can't wait for the next episodes!!!!!

rita Feb 08 2020 2:11 pm i love it soo much......its my happy pill...the lead are doing well and the chemistry is there

Mariem Feb 07 2020 8:56 pm tbh the phasing of story is confusing ahh but i live for park hae jin

dididi Feb 07 2020 8:14 am no but I am the only one who doesnt understand the lead male personality? lmaooo

but the drama is dope I'm enjoying it either way

Lynnn Feb 06 2020 8:37 am Im hooked ❤?❤?❤?

Eko Agus Feb 06 2020 6:02 am Hello guys. For your information, that first OST of this drama entitled Take Me Now by Luna f(x)

Muriel Feb 02 2020 10:24 pm I love it Sound track who are the singers

Ronica Feb 02 2020 9:57 am If the ending of this show is going to be the same scene as the first few minutes of the first episode i will cry! Hoping there to be a happy ending with the main leads alive and not dead in a forest fire.

martha francis Feb 02 2020 2:52 am guys dont hesitate watch it......the first 30min of the first episode is abit slow and needs you to concentrate but after that u will be hooked amazing chemistry between the lead pair looking forward to 3rd episode

Lovedance Feb 01 2020 12:36 pm Hi, anybody know who is the singer for this drama ost? The song on ep4 towards the end.

Ann K. Insillio Jan 31 2020 11:45 pm Park hae -Jin,and Jo bo-ah,sparks fly on the first episodes,glad to see them both in a drama.The story seems solid,looking forward to watching all the episodes.This has the makings of a hit!

Ann Insillio Jan 31 2020 11:41 pm Park jar-Jim,I have a feeling this drama is going to be a HIT.

79.32 FM Jan 29 2020 9:57 pm Yuhuuuuu! Hae Jin oppaa >.<

PHJ fan Jan 26 2020 11:07 am I'ts been so long since I last saw Park Hae Jin. I miss him so much huhuhu. I am desperately waiting for four men but the filming was stopped and cancelled because of many issues. I am so devastated that it did not air because Man to man was so long ago. After he confirmed for this drama I was really really happy because I can watch him again,. Now, the premier is near and 'm so excited and happpyyyy!!!! Hae jin oppa bogoshipda!! Saranghae hwaiting!!!

carmel Jan 23 2020 11:49 pm yeppeuda!!!! so excited for park hae jin!!!! lots of love!!!! fighting

кells Jan 22 2020 10:53 pm Who is the ost singer ?

Kika Jan 20 2020 11:32 am Oh my god! The teaser looks promising, both lead are talented

Nadia Jan 20 2020 7:41 am I can't wait anymore both lead my fav

Mevrouwpinda Jan 14 2020 11:59 am So this drama tittle has changed. From secret to forest tbh Wait so long for this drama finally it will be aired soon

Greta Jan 12 2020 1:46 am Finally a teaser was released already I'm so excited for this??I miss Sunbae so much????

Neea Jan 10 2020 11:44 pm Park Hae Jin, yes yes, can't wait!!

Inne espiritu Jan 10 2020 7:52 pm Will it be shown in Netflix?Phj is my fave korean actor

Nobodyxx Jan 09 2020 5:26 pm Whhhaaaaaaat?!! This drama will release on January then still no teaser?!! I think this will be postponed lol park hae jinn imissu still waiting for season 2 of cheese in the trap

Limon Jan 09 2020 7:28 am At last , at long long last it will air. Finally the wait got an end, 20 more days.

Jojo Jan 09 2020 12:18 am There’s a new that this drama will start releasing on January 29 KBS2

WHERE WHY Jan 01 2020 5:43 am it’s already 2020 come on now where is this series, what happened

adybro87 Dec 07 2019 8:31 am not this year 2019..next year 2020

Jsoo Dec 02 2019 1:55 am when this drama will come to us? anybody have info?

Jenny Dec 01 2019 7:40 pm Show comes out December 31st for those who ask when it will happen

MevrouwPinda Nov 30 2019 6:19 am So this drama will never be air ? I wonder why

Angry Nov 09 2019 9:00 pm I am so annoyed for Hae Jin oppa! Two times in a role???

Jinjoo Oct 27 2019 4:46 pm what's taking this drama to be released? it's halfway almost 2019 over already? i miss park hae jin so much!

vanbiak Oct 09 2019 6:31 pm Its been the second half of 2019 and the drama still haven't come out yet. This is starting to make me think that this drama is never going to never come out.

Jini Jul 27 2019 11:13 pm How I miss this oops! ? Please come back soon!

Minji Jiu Jul 11 2019 3:17 am Will be watching this for lovely Bo Ah. Can't wait❤

Rose May 24 2019 12:06 am I am eagerly looking forward to this drama! Or anything with Park Hae Jin in it! ;)

Kpop lover Apr 29 2019 7:24 am I love Park Hae Jin Since Man to Man..his actions scenes in that drama is really awesome?✊?..He is so danm Handsome..Saaranghe oppa..n also i love Jo bo ah she is really great actress n beautiful so..i can't wait to see my favorite actor ..Come back n rock.i think this drama is his biggest hit in his career..i m waiting this drama..❤?

drr Apr 13 2019 10:29 pm I Wait PHJ in Four Men and i am very disappointed....but i see again he in new drama and with JBA I am very excited soo when start this drama....i hope this drama dropped same Four MEN..PLEASE

Minoo Apr 10 2019 1:55 pm The court ruled in favour of Park Hae Jin and all we have to do now is to wait for Secret to air! YEY!

sf Mar 30 2019 1:49 am Wonderful team. They are two persons whom I love.

Candice Mar 28 2019 8:47 pm Jo Bo Ah is lovely. I will be rooting for her.

Shilla Mar 19 2019 1:43 pm Park Hae Jin fighting! I'm sure you will do a wonderful job!

Liezel pilapil Mar 09 2019 4:34 pm Fighting park haejin best of the best ❤❤❤

Liezel pilapil Mar 09 2019 4:30 pm Fighting???

Shahrzad Feb 23 2019 2:34 pm I am very excited to hear about this new project of our lovable dearest Park Hae Jin! Eagerly waiting for this new drama ♥️♥️♥️ Fighting Oppa ❤

İlknur Feb 23 2019 1:29 pm Fighting sunbae ?????

Manda Feb 22 2019 4:41 pm I have been waiting for you oppa! I hope your new drama would do great!

Jane Noble Feb 21 2019 7:50 pm Looking forward to this. I hope everything goes well❤

Minoo Feb 21 2019 3:29 pm I have been waiting for so long! Kang San Hyeok! Come soon!

Sani Feb 21 2019 2:04 pm Hae Jin oppa! Fighting!

Hani Feb 19 2019 8:40 pm I love Park Hae Jin ?

sf Feb 18 2019 1:01 pm I like Park Hae Jin, I like Jo Bo Ah. Now it remains for them to like each other and to have good chemistry on the screen.

Nona Feb 16 2019 11:40 pm Idk why ppl don’t like JBA is acting, but I’m rooting for her ♥️♥️♥️

tt Feb 16 2019 10:12 pm Yeay Aku cinta km Hae Jin Oppa

Leha Feb 15 2019 9:09 pm oh.. look like "Code Blue" drama at Japan..

windy Feb 15 2019 8:00 pm I hope this drama is not receiving another conflict like what happen to Cheese in the trap and Four men. I don't want to mess another park haejin works

Julietta Feb 15 2019 11:38 am why don't pair up Park Hae Jin with Choi Yoon Young or Yang Jin Sung... :)

Ginger Crunch Feb 14 2019 10:05 pm Good on him. Glad he has a drama this year after that 4 men fiasco last year. Why Jo Bo Ah? Can they offer it to someone else. Please let her rest and give the female lead to someone/anyone else?

Yeri Feb 14 2019 9:30 pm Finally he accepted a new drama. Good thing about his agency is they announce way ahead of time.. BUT that cliche plot and charcter description...

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Forest (Korean Drama)

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

119 Rescue Team

Miryeong Hospital

Red Line Investments

Taeseong Group

Others

Trailers

Episode Ratings

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