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Drama: No Limit (English title) / Heading to Bare Ground (literal title)
Revised romanization: Maen Ddange Heding
Hangul: 맨 땅에 헤딩 / 맨땅에 헤딩
Director: Park Sung-Soo
Assistant Director: Jung Dae-Yoon
Writer: Kim Sol-Ji, Kim Ye-Ri
Network: MBC
Episodes: 18
Release Date: September 9 - November 2009
Runtime: Wed. & Thurs. 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

"No Limit" revolves around Cha Bong-Kun (U-Know Yunho) who dreams of playing football for the premier league in England, while he plays in a Korean minor league. While pursuing his deam, Cha Bong-Kun narrowly escapes death three times and also falls for soccer agent Kang Hae-Bin (Go Ara).

Notes

"Heading to Bare Ground" will air after the conclusion of "Possessed" starting in October.
Actor Kim Rae-Won, initially picked to play main character Bong-kun Cha, dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with his military enlistment date. His character will now be performed by U-Know Yunho from pop group TVXQ.
Due to lower than expected ratings, "No Limit" was shortened from its original 20 episodes to 18 episodes.

Cast



U-Know Yunho	Go Ara	Lee Sang-Yoon	Lee Yoon-Ji
Cha Bong-Kun	Kang Hae-Bin	Jang Seung-Woo	Oh Yeon-Yi



Kim Jae-Seung	Youn Yuh-Jung	Bang Joon-Seo	Park Sun-Cheon	Lim Chae-Mu
Lee Dong-Ho	Ae-Ja	Byeol-Yi	Lee Soon-Ok	Kang Sung-Il



Lee Il-Hwa	Park Chul-Min	Kim Hye-Ok	Kang Shin-Il	Lee Seung-Shin
Maeg Geum-Hee	Hong Sang-Man	Yeon-Yi's mom	Lee Choong-Ryeol	Han Myung-Kil



Lee Jae-Yoon	Hong Jong-Hyun	Choi Min	Kim Kwang-Min	Ricky Kim
Shin Poong-Chul	Hong Kyung-Rae	Jo Byung-Ki	Yoon Jae-Young	Maksim

Additional Cast Members:

Yum Dong-Hyun - Keun-Choon
Seung Hyo-Bin - Mi-Kyung
Han Eun-Seo - Da-Eun
Jung Chan-Woo - Cha Bong-Kun (young)
Lee Hye-In
Oh Jung-Taek

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Nomar Nov 20 2022 7:13 am I found this drama after watching Miss Hammurabi and became a fan of Go Ara. The plot and the acting here was light and simple (unlike Hammurabi), lots of silly antics and situations, but Go Ara is so impossibly beautiful and adorable at this young age, it's really difficult to stop watching. I had never heard of U-know before, and unfortunately, it looks like his career never really blossomed after this, but he looks like he had potential here.

Park Min Nov 12 2022 7:03 pm Below average drama. Nothing stands out and it doesn't do anything good. Weak performance from the four leads, weak climax and everything ends abruptly for the last episode without putting much thoughts in anything. Especially the antagonist, nothing happen to him not even a slap on the wrist.

yanne yanne Aug 02 2022 1:38 am “He’s broken and bruised but still has time to be in a relationship; That’s what youth is.”

- Ajumma Ae Ja

I truly enjoyed this drama. It made me nostalgic because it came out in 2009 and I was a kid. Regardless, I will keep this drama close to my heart because it reminds me of why I don’t watch the Kdramas that come out now (2015- present).

Everyone has their preferences, and I do too. And I prefer 2000s Kdramas. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, or maybe the the vast differences between Kdramas then and now.

Moving on, I’ve read many reviews of this drama, and some say U-Know couldn’t act, Ara and Uknow didn’t have chemistry, it was boring, blah blah blah. But I think the chemistry was great, because both leads genuinely acted as though they wanted the best for each other; as though they were the characters and not just acting. U-Know’s acting improved the more the show went on, and I particularly liked his look when he cut his hair and his style became a lot more refined. Another thing, some would probably say the first actor that was slated to portray Bong Kun was the better match. But I beg to differ. U-Know’s youthfulness and experience being on a “team” is what really brought the character Bong Kun to life. From immature and temperamental to carefree and responsible is something I’m not necessarily sure the other actor could have accomplished. I can only picture U-Know.

- - Spoilers***

But my most favorite part in the drama is when both leads enter a singing contest and Hae-Bin’s performance wins over Bong-Kun’s suspiciously good/well-timed choreography and flawless showmanship.

But there are things I must note:

- Maxim is from UK (but he sounds like an American)? - Second Male Lead is evil, and I’m glad he got what he deserved last episode (yet I sorta had a bleeding heart towards him because the actor who portrays him is so good at acting with his eyes) But all the manipulation and evilness all 16-episodes is something I couldn’t excuse. He also reaffirms to me why Lawyers can’t be trusted. - Dong ho was so arrogant and insecure but he won me over in the last couple episodes - I’m sad that the show got cancelled, and it couldn’t continue on for two more episodes. Because I loved the characters too much, and somehow I feel cheated. But the ending was good. I’m happy with it. I just wished to see a lot more in the last episode than I got. But what I got was absolutely okay and satisfying. - I’m glad that the FL didn’t start off hating the ML. I think that’s what made me root for the couple. Very nice romance. Not forced, but real and natural like something in real life. - And I knew Ajumma Ae Ja looked familiar. Subconsciously I thought “She’s the grandma from that one critically acclaimed movie (Minari) who won an Academy Award.” Maybe it was her distinct voice or familiar face expressions. - Yeon Yi was a cool female friend. Despite my hang ups about her when it came to her hostility towards Hae Bin, and when she’d let Dong Ho act so hostile towards Bong Kun, she had a really friendly nature. - Someone else noted that the fashion was on par. It really was! I’m not sure whose outfits I liked more! But all the characters wore ‘em well. Kudos to the stylist(s).

Yet, most importantly, please give this drama a chance. If not for the plot, then be it for U-Know’s smile, or Ara’s hilarious off-key singing, Byeol-yi’s illustrations, Maxim’s attempt to communicate with others (a language barrier), Yeon yi’s food, actor Sang yoon’s expressive eyes, Hong Sang-min’s tough love (but silently rooting for the underdog), or maybe to be reminded that life is hard but you can’t give in to those around you who tell you you’re something you’re absolutely not. Also, never give up on what you love. If you must break from it temporarily, never get too comfortable. No Limit!

yannie Jul 28 2022 1:22 am “He’s broken and bruised but still has time to be in a relationship; That’s what youth is.”

- Ajumma Ae Ja

I truly enjoyed this drama. It made me nostalgic because it came out in 2009 and I was a kid. Regardless, I will keep this drama close to my heart because it reminds me of why I don’t watch the Kdramas that come out now (2015- present).

Everyone has their preferences, and I do too. And I prefer 2000s Kdramas. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, or maybe the the vast differences between Kdramas then and now.

Moving on, I’ve read many reviews of this drama, and some say U-Know couldn’t act, Ara and Uknow didn’t have chemistry, it was boring, blah blah blah. But I think the chemistry was great, because both leads genuinely acted as though they wanted the best for each other; as though they were the characters and not just acting. U-Know’s acting improved the more the show went on, and I particularly liked his look when he cut his hair and his style became a lot more refined. Another thing, some would probably say the first actor that was slated to portray Bong Kun was the better match. But I beg to differ. U-Know’s youthfulness and experience being on a “team” is what really brought the character Bong Kun to life. From immature and temperamental to carefree and responsible is something I’m not necessarily sure the other actor could have accomplished. I can only picture U-Know.

- - Spoilers***

But my most favorite part in the drama is when both leads enter a singing contest and Hae-Bin’s performance wins over Bong-Kun’s suspiciously good/well-timed choreography and flawless showmanship.

But there are things I must note:

- Maxim is from UK (but he sounds like an American)? - Second Male Lead is evil, and I’m glad he got what he deserved last episode (yet I sorta had a bleeding heart towards him because the actor who portrays him is so good at acting with his eyes) But all the manipulation and evilness all 16-episodes is something I couldn’t excuse. He also reaffirms to me why Lawyers can’t be trusted. - Dong ho was so arrogant and insecure but he won me over in the last couple episodes - I’m sad that the show got cancelled, and it couldn’t continue on for two more episodes. Because I loved the characters too much, and somehow I feel cheated. But the ending was good. I’m happy with it. I just wished to see a lot more in the last episode than I got. But what I got was absolutely okay and satisfying. - I’m glad that the FL didn’t start off hating the ML. I think that’s what made me root for the couple. Very nice romance. Not forced, but real and natural like something in real life. - AND I knew Ajumma Ae Ja looked familiar. Subconsciously I thought “She’s the grandma from that one critically acclaimed movie (Minari) who won an Academy Award.” Maybe it was her distinct voice or familiar face expressions. - Yeon Yi was a cool female friend. Despite my hang ups about her when it came to her hostility towards Hae Bin, and when she’d let Dong Ho act so hostile towards Bong Kun, she had a really friendly nature. - Someone else noted that the fashion was on par. It really was! I’m not sure whose outfits I liked more! But all the characters wore ‘em well. Kudos to the stylist(s).

Yet, most importantly, please give this drama a chance. If not for the plot, then be it for U-Know’s smile, or Ara’s hilarious off-key singing, Byeol-yi’s illustrations, Maxim’s attempt to communicate with others (a language barrier), Yeon yi’s food, actor Sang yoon’s expressive eyes, Hong Sang-min’s tough love (but silently rooting for the underdog), or maybe to be reminded that life is hard but you can’t give in to those around you who tell you you’re something you’re absolutely not. Also, never give up on what you love. If you must break from it temporarily, never get too comfortable. No Limit!

Shinshin Feb 07 2018 2:03 pm I love this kdrama....but seriously i also didn't notice Lee Sang Yoon here omg omg! I watched it when i was in senior high school. Hehe

Nana Feb 25 2017 10:16 pm LOVE this drama! U-know first time you did good! You look good with Go Ara. You both are cute and chemistry together on screen. Hope to see you both act together in the future. Fighting!!!(International Fan :D)

ipeh Sep 27 2015 7:44 am why i didnt notice lee sang yoon in here? T___T i just realized when read his filmography. i watched this, 5 year ago, so i dont remember there's lee sang yoon, but i like yunho and go ara in here :)

Rc137 Jul 23 2015 2:27 am (Edit): Why wasn't getting good ratings?

Rc137 Jul 20 2015 6:28 pm I like this drama (mainly because of the 2 leads). Anyone know why it was getting good ratings?

Rina Feb 19 2014 4:33 am Like to see Lee Sang Yoon's acting!!! He is very handsome!!! Good Luck oppa!!! I got your back!!!

ars Aug 02 2013 12:24 pm snsd bring me here "motion"

Ary Jan 31 2013 1:35 pm really nice drama, i adore yunho the most!

febry Jul 17 2010 9:19 pm go yunho .. go yunho .. go yunho .. go go go go go go go !!!

wOenGoE Jul 01 2010 12:46 am quh ska bngets sma drma ini soal'a sru bngets n' ngegemezin..... smga za drma ni bsa d'pter lgi d'indosiar, biar sru drma'a jgn d'ptus" n' d'pter smp slse d'akhr epsd.a kandth sru bngets toeh......

go..go..go cha bong-kun,,,,

                                                                       I LuPh  cha bong-kun

Deliand Jun 05 2010 7:13 am This is a funny korean drama,,i love u-know act,like his vocalgroup TVXQ !! I'll wait 4 d'next drama's. . . When u came 2 indonesia with others TVXQ's personel??

dedex Jun 01 2010 11:06 pm DRAMA NYA BIKIN GEMES,N DEK DEKAN....AKU BENCI DENGAN PEMAIN SEUNG SANG-YUN.. DIA MENYEBAL KAN....

Snsdfan May 25 2010 5:04 am I already seen this drama, and why sometimes i feel ko ara just like snsd jessica jung and lee yun-ji like snsd tiffany, is korean artist have similar face? Or i must have been crazy lol In first time, i think they were snsd member lol, but after seeing this article, i just know that they weren't. Thinks it's better if them (maybe). However, i still like this drama. Anyway, Sorry for bad comment.

michelle Jul 23 2009 8:14 pm i think Rae-won Kim couldn't do it anymore and that Yunho from DBSK will be substituting instead?

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