Road No. 1

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Drama: Road No. 1
Revised romanization: Rodeu Neombeowon
Hangul: 로드넘버원
Director: Lee Jang-Soo, Kim Jin-Min
Writer: Han Ji-Hoon
Network: MBC
Episodes: 20
Release Date: June 23 - August 26, 2010
Runtime: Wed. & Thursday 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

"Road Number One" covers the story of soldier Jang-woo Lee (So Ji-Sub) during the Korean War and his love life, loyalties, and the sacrifices that he must make ...

Notes

Budget is expected to cost 13 billion Won ($11.4 million USD).
Scree writer Han Ji-Hun has worked on the screenplay for "Road No. 1" for three years.
Filming began January 11th, 2010 in Hoengseong, Gangwon-do.
"Road No. 1" takes over MBC's Wed. & Thurs. 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Running, Goo" and followed by "Mischievous Kiss" on September 1, 2010.

Cast



So Ji-Sub	Kim Ha-Neul	Yoon Kye-Sang	Son Chang-Min	Choi Min-Soo
Lee Jang-Woo	Kim Su-Yeon	Shin Tae-Ho	Oh Jong-Ki	Lieutenant



Kim Jin-Woo	Nam Bo-Ra	Julian Kang	Han Ye-Ri	Jin Sun-Kyu
Su-Yeon's brother	Kim Su-Hee	Baker	Jo In-Sook	Ko Man-Yong



Lee Kwan-Hoon	Kim Dong-Gon	Kim Jung-Woon	Park Kwan-Sik	Han Kuk-Jin
Kwon Jin-Cheol	Kim Deok-Sil	Kim Byung-Goo	Kim Bok-Soo	Kim Sang-Kuk



Cha Hyeon-Woo	Min Bok-Gi	Oh Dae-Hwan	Shin Dam-Soo	Kim Dong-Hyeon
Ma Chang-Kil	Park Dal-Moon	Park Moon-Ho	Lee Keun-Bae	Jang Doo-Sik



Lee Jin-Sung	Park Byeong-Eun	No Young-Hak	Song Jae-Hee	Kim Gun
Jo In-Kye	Han Young-Min	Heo Chan-Sik	Yang Kang-Tae	Lee Joo-Hwan



Jo Wan-Ki	Kim Soo-Hwan
Park Hong-Ki	Woo Bum-Jin

Additional Cast Members:

Noh Hyung-Ok - Young-Soo
Kim You-Jung - Su-Yeon (young)
Shin Hyeon-Jun - Jo Sang-Wi (commissioned North Korean officer)
Jang Min-Ho - Jang-Woo (old)
Choi Bul-Am - Tae-Ho (old)
Jung So-Young - Yoo Myung-Joo
Kim Yeo-Jin - wife of solider in squad 2
Oh Man-Seok - North Korean solider
Lee Chun-Hee - soldier
Jung Kyoung-Ho - man who picks up garbage to sell
Moon Chae-Won - female solider taking care of old Jang-Woo
Hwang Bo-Ra - girl from Jong-Ki's hometown
Jung Seung-Won - trumpeter
Joo Sung-Hwan - North Korean officer
Yoo Jung-Ho - Byun Dae-Young (platoon 1)

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Comments

Park Min Oct 03 2023 1:08 pm The more I watch war themed dramas the more I'm convinced that this genre is best fit in a movie format instead of a drama. It's still a decent drama but consistency is rarer than winning the lottery especially with how they decided to end it. That time-skip ending was objectively and undeniably bad! What's even worse was how they tried to justify the time skip. Even if the writer was suborn and wanted to force a time skip ending, there were definitely many other ways to better layout the necessary elements to execute it in a meaningful and impactful way instead of creating a mockery.

Michele Sep 08 2022 5:11 pm One of the best K Dramas I've ever watched. I don't like war stuff, but this was superb. Every episode is engaging and the ending will make you cry. This is a must watch.

Win Oct 26 2021 3:04 am This drama is so tense and full of tears each episode! Such a great drama that everyone should watch. The plot, characters, storyline, music, and the acting of all actors were so realistic and full of emotion. Everyone who see So Ji-sub cries in this drama will also cry. What a great actor and performance, he makes the audience feels what it's like to live during a war through his acting! It's so sad and heartbreaking every time he and his lover had to part ways though. Seriously, you won't regret watching this, the best drama ever! Definitely 10/10!

Gonohom Sep 11 2020 11:39 am This drama had a great plot,storyline.It show me that the war cannot solve nothing but left us sorrow,if you really love someone you will come find the love one even war,ahhhh so great i really learn something from this drama

Zoe Mar 28 2020 1:11 pm The best Korean drama I've ever watched. Better than IRS DOTS or any other famous shows. The actors and actress put in tremendous effort. It's sad this drama isn't credited the recognition it deserves. It made me know the Korean war much better, feel for the warriors and feel the pain war brought. Really an excellent show. Hope many will come to know and love it.

Birkan Jan 13 2020 1:40 pm Best K-Drama i have ever watched but the saddest one. I was crying while watching every single episode. The ending is so sad too. 60 years without his lover, and alone. Brotherhood between Tae Ho and Jang Woo. Soul of the 2nd company. But i wish that Su Yeon is still alive and see each other 60 years... But they see each other in heaven.

Kwan Aug 25 2019 5:11 pm This is my favorite Kdrama. I've watched it five times, and cry buckets every time. I liked it so much that I purchased the DVD. I think the entire cast was superb--fell in love with all of them. In fact I've sought out many of them to watch in other dramas. So Ji Sub and Kim Ha Neul are my favorite male/female paring, great chemistry. I absolutely loved the scene where Ha Neul gave Ji Sub a bath, so touching. Their love endured through a lifetime, and most of all a cruel war. I'll never tire of watching this drama.

Nikita Oct 04 2018 8:26 am I just finished watching the last episode of road number one. The storyline of this drama is very heartbreaking. Well done and good job to all who work hard to prepare this drama especially their so ji sub, yoon kye sang and kim ha neul. although it has been over 8 years I still hope that if the author gives a bit picture of the captain lee jang woo life story during his 60 year loss and leftenan shin tae ho life after he lost his leg during the bombing of the bridge..i still hope that there a special episod about their story..

ava Feb 27 2018 9:02 pm One of the best KDrama all the actors are very good good specially the lead actor So Ji Sub you can feel the pain, struggle, sacrifices and grief of being in a war by the expression of his face...I was swept away by So Ji Sub acting. It is so realistic this clearly portrays what is WAR all about and the negative impact to all soldiers and civilians who experienced this kind of conflict. The wound etched in their hearts forever.

Jogjakarta Dec 17 2017 5:05 am I love the ending reunion Between tae ho & jang woo.

Nice drama

Dewi Oct 20 2017 9:25 am I love everything about this drama, the casts, the plot, the osts. Everything felt so real. And the message delivered meant to show that war leads nothing but sorrow. So, let's make peace anywhere we are now. Cant see the reason why it got a low rating in the year it's published. And SJS as LJW was astonishing in every episode. I dont why i just found this drama... Thank you to the scriptwriter, director,crew members, and actors/actresses for making such a beautiful drama. I wish i have somebody to help me translating one of the ost entitled Same Heart by Baek Ji Young. ??

Bennington Jun 04 2017 10:44 am I finished watching, "Road No. 1," this morning. Previously "Band of Brothers," had been my favorite wartime TV series--but not anymore! "RNO," beats it out by a hair--mainly because these soldiers fought their war in their own country. This K-drama series covered everything from subscription; to battle strategy; to becoming brothers on the battlefield; to PTSD, and shell shock; horrific wounds; and POWs! The Korean War tore families, villages, and a whole country apart. The two adversarial Lieutenants were played brilliantly by So Ji-Sub and Yoon Kye-Sang--the obstinate sergeant was admirably played by Son Chang-Min (he is good at obstinate, as he was also that way in "The Horse Doctor"). The romantic chemistry between So Ji-Sub and Kim Ha-Neul couldn't have been better. If you decide to watch this, expect to cry buckets--the story is SO REAL. I give this drama 10 Stars!

Amnaaaaaa Feb 19 2017 11:46 am I dont know how i didnot discover this drama before .... this is really good drama and it has new vibe to it and the actors are excellent

Hermine Voltaire Dec 09 2016 6:41 pm Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful story. For any girl outhere, we all want that love. And guys maybe. I just keep going back watching it. That kiss in episode 4. My goodness.... oh my my....

simmi Sep 21 2016 4:12 pm well this particular drama it seemz has engrave din my heart,so no wonder here i m again only after few months!!....i 've to admit that this drama's narrative is simply larger then life for me!!....War as theme is undoubtly the most poignant and thought provoking ingredient for a movie or a book....from the times of Leo tolstoy's 'War and Peace' or timeless 'Gone with the Wind'....for me this drama belongs to that stature.......dramawise speaking itz one of the most memorable performance by all the leads,specially So ji sub and Kim ha neul....biggies of korean cinema world....but the third actor Yoon kye sang was the delighyful discovery for me!!.....now story!!.....oh my gosh!!.....such a beautiful beautiful story that make you believe in whole belief system,only when it has the strength of love.....for me it's my secret epic love story with which i would definitely grow old!!.....commercially this drama did not do well,because of our short attention span.....fast life...and korean and international obsession of rom/coms....which also has itz valid reasons.....but once you are able to understand the beautiful difference between drama and cinema,u will definitely seek something like this creation!!......itz a magnificent experience to watch the plot/story of three powerful characters....their individual journey....their destinies intertwined.....and much more!!....so itz a 20hr movie and unforgettable experience!!.....the only and only nemesis prove for this drama is lengthy war scenes....fastforward them and proceed with main narrative!!.....GO watch it guys!!.....becuase drama simply made me feel immensely fortunate!!.....if we can survive russian novel whynot korean drama.....hehehe.....enjoy....:)

zerah Jan 25 2016 12:28 pm in fact excellent kdrama, excellent actors, excellent crew! i am disappointed this drama wasn't appreciated in South Korea! :(

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!

zerah Jan 24 2016 11:41 am wonderful kdrama! congrats!

simmi Jan 04 2016 9:10 am wow!!....what a great drama it was!!.....i m totally mesmerised with all the aspects of this briliant creation....with a powerfull star cast,even great story line....which is the star highlight of this drama!!....superb acting!!....infact at sumpoint i completly forgot that it is piece of fiction....well what else to say.....i m an INDIAN fan....of KOREAN cinema....this drama is going to b in my memory forever.....plz watch anyone....who wants to witness what ....love hope and faith means....love from INDIA....:)

novel Nov 28 2015 3:33 pm This can also get into american markets ....nowdays I'm not watching rom-com except so ji sub dramas they are so sad...sorry I love u, Cain and abel, road no 1, masters sun.For me no lyk sjs in Korea he is silence killer tearsss.I'm in episode 1 I have left others to finish this first

khem Nov 17 2015 2:48 am I had the sad ending. So Ji should have returned after 5 of 6 years to his wife and his boy. :(

parla Nov 13 2015 2:45 am in korea, funny & comedic story just for fun is important not the other ones. im sorry for them for this rating reality in life is more important than funny things in comedic film...

shin Nov 01 2015 3:55 pm this a very good drama...it's so rare to find such a powerful story and great cast in the same show...love So ji sub like forever hhhhhhh

Beth Oct 16 2015 5:09 pm Its so realistic... This kdrama is almost like the band of brothers... Very invigorating.

Low rating in korea... Its a shame they should know their history and how they were freed...

Emkay Apr 20 2015 10:22 am So Ji-won is one of the best actors in Korea. He shows strength and sensitivity in his roles. Awesome looks!

nadiah ghafar Dec 31 2014 6:22 am Just finished watching this drama. The storyline and the casts were so amazing.I don't get why it gained low rating in Korea, but it's ok.The rating doesn't determine the quality.Overall,I give 5 stars for Road No 1!^^

Joyce Yagoda Nov 19 2014 6:01 pm My father and two of his brothers helped to liberate Germany. Three of his brothers were sent of Korea to fight in the war. One brother, Albert was captured along 2 two other soldiers by the North and they were tied up in an old barn. The soldiers left and they know they were going to die there. My uncle said he prayed consistently for spiritual intervention. They were there for a couple of days. He suddenly freed his hands, he untied the others and hopped into the back of an old moving farm truck. They ended up in the south. He lost toes from frostbite, died in his 80s in the USA and not lost in North Korea. He loved to tell that story. All 6 of my grandmother's boys survived both wars.

cvang010 Nov 04 2014 10:46 am this was a brilliant drama that is widely underrated. the story make you cry a river of tears, my emotion flowed with the whole drama. i recommend this drama to everyone 10/10 rating!

brodiie Oct 08 2014 1:06 am I really like this drama,all the actors did a great job.What an underrated drama just because it didn't do well in the ratings.It deserves recognition but hey at least for me this is one of the best drama.I hope So ji sub and Ha neul will work again in the future,they had great chemistry.

AJ Jul 02 2014 3:10 pm Graphic, heartbreaking, and often brilliant. Ji Sub is magnificent and the cast strong in a story about the complexities, horror, and emotions of war where obsession can be transformed, people can become unexpectedly evil, love and honor will triumph but often at great cost. This series is as good as Band of Brothers and other great Western war series and films.

CICI Feb 21 2014 3:57 pm I started watching Road Number 1 about a week ago and I am amazed how incredibly exciting this Kdrama is. There are so many good & interesting actors & actresses that I'd probably have to name everyone here. What I really like about this along with an excellent story and action scenes, is the balance of showing the feelings and interactions of many characters instead of just focusing on one or two leads which seems the norm & IMO at least one of them looks like they scored a lead role to improve their acting skills while being supported by experienced, highly talented actors...and it becomes drudgery (for me) to fully enjoy. Not here! So Ji Sub & Yoon Kye Sang are equally mesmerizing. Kim Ha Neul couldn't be any better, Song Chang Min is one of my favorites.. and the list could go on and on. So many characters have had me crying for them and wanting them to make it.. If you enjoy very well done, top quality historical dramas, I highly recommend watching Road Number 1.

saraSJS Jan 09 2014 6:39 am Watching this drama I don't get why it couldn't achieve high ratings. Artistically and technically, this is one of the greatest K-dramas I've ever seen. The story line is appealing and characterization is great along with superb acting from all actors. SJS is my bias and I enjoy watching his every single work. But this drama is really worth watching even if you're not a fan of either actors.

lotie Oct 06 2013 4:52 pm I can't understand why this series didn't not fare well off on ratings. It was artistically done and all the actors executed an excellent acting skills. Especially So Ji Sub he showed intense emotion that I actually felt his pain of yearning and struggling. I do love war films if it is based on true story because there is so much to learn.

Mike Jakober Sep 30 2013 3:22 am Finished watching this last night. This is probably the best drama/action show i have ever watch in my life. The acting and story on top notch as well as the cinematography. its a shame this show didn't do so well but in 2010 their were so many amazing shows from South Korea to contend with.

Azumi the "Chang Kil" character was the man who committed suicide in the woods with the bum leg, after leaving Pyongyang.

Azumi Sep 25 2013 2:46 am In episode 16 who was the "chang gil " character , lee jang woo was referring to?

Kanokkul Tig Apr 22 2013 11:11 am I watched Road No. 1 four times. I think is a great drama. Everyone did a great job on this! Every time I watched. It makes me sad. It is a lot better than I expecting. Great job guys! LOL

Salamanca Jr Feb 01 2013 10:19 pm LOL, yeah, it's an EPIC fail from MBC. You know, average rating of this drama is only 6.6%.

LAPM Jan 07 2013 2:20 pm OUTSTANDING! BRILLIANT! EPIC!

I think I have raved and raved to MBC about the series, that I am sure someone up there in their telly echelon has probably seen enough of me and all my gushing. (LOL) The BEST finds are those that you absolutely stumble across inadvertently. As a viewer, the script (original/adapted screenplays all inclusive), the direction, the cinematography, and the casting are first loves that production has to master before I commit. As is, I am also a long time foregin film collector, watcher, and when it comes doused with history, that's a major positive in my opinion. Before RN1, my viewing knowledge of KDramas was pretty cursory, having seen Chuno and the seasonals. While those were good, RN1 was a tour de force above and beyond the medium it was delivered. RN1 watches like an awarding winning HBO series (in leadgue of John Adams and Band of Brothers).

The subject matter - the Korean War - has been documented and its story has been told time over by Americans to Americans. RN1 offers a tale from Korea about the same subject matter, and the impact resonates - seriously reverbates volumes of history from inside out. Although war is never an easy task to undertake, how the writer chose to move with the tale was stellar. The camaraderie, the espirit de corp (most times if they're not being disciplined or at each other's throats) is so very true of the military. The four primary officers characterizations - So, Yoon, Choi, and Han - were so damn accurate, so spot on that I sat back, with my eyes smartening. Left me thinking, how awesome is it that I am not alone in my past and present opinions of the same populace. LOL! I was especially taken by Mr. Choi's character as CAPT.

The first watch is always the haste to see it all and RN1 is this extraordinary sensory high without the horrific bottoms (as I have heard). The second watch is kin to a 2d read for details and a leisure jaunt through chapters and as mammoth as the production is, I did it. Yoon was an outstanding 2d leading man. He had me from the moment he stepped in to the story under the tree. If he wasn't pining or chasing after HNK, I was willing and wishing him someone worthy of his "Shin" persona. While they (So and Yoon) went toe-to-toe in performance, Yoon's Shin most probably had most female viewers scheming a happier ending for him. If I had any recommendation for writes, I would bank on Yoon, cast him again in a military setting, and give something kin to Officer and a Gentleman. With a worthy leading lady. NO to giggling bumpkins characters.

Again, thank you, MBC. If I had any real downer about the series, I would re-score the entire series beginning to end. There are times when background music is so discordant with the feel of the film. Additionally having watched and now own RN1 and Jewel in the Palace, these now set my standards for KDramas. All around, exemplary writing, direction, casting, and cinematography.

zamen Jul 05 2012 11:07 pm I am watching this drama. I could even sleep 2h a night cos of this drama. SJS is an excellent actor, his acting skill is the best. Wish u all the best so ji sub oppa.

Ki Aug 03 2011 6:23 am Just a heads up for any fans of this series and they may happen to visit South Korea. While attending the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, I stumbled across an area where they filmed part of the series "Road No. 1" as well as the movies "Taegukgi" and "Low Life". The area is adjacent to the "Korea Manhwa Museum" (aka Bucheon Visual Culture Complex - Gyeonggi-do Bucheon-si Wonmi-gu Sang-dong 529-2). Its an area with replica bulidings from the early 20th century and worthwhile to check out. Here's a picture of the hospital you should recognize from "Road No. 1" (I only watched a few episodes of the drama series and did recognize the hospital).

Road No. 1 Hospital in Bucheon

avocado May 18 2011 9:46 pm I've finished this drama last night..different from other people, i try to watch this drama because of Yoon Kye Sang..I love with his acting and his eyes whoaa....I know that this gonna be sad because YKS is second lead and he won't get the girl. But after I watched it, I thing that I love his role in here. Shin Tae Woo is a man of honour, respectable person, soft and kind, not being blinded by love...and i love to see him not being a villain and let the girl go because he respect his superior and friend...ohhhh how sweet.. I think Shin Tae Woo is a better person than Jang Woo who has been portrait in most of episode live his life just for a woman (what??? don't you have any other purpose in this life) so i think his character is a bit cheesy....(sorry..just my opinion)...Plus i love man in uniform...so love watched YKS in military look..not a clean shave as usual (omo ...i think he is HOT).... I am happy nowadays because YKS plays in a bright drama..still become a second lead but also with nicer character than the first lead. You should try Best Love from MBC....

Kwangil Chung Feb 24 2011 3:54 am @ Roan, Moon Chae Won I believe is the actress that plays the nurse of the old Jang Woo in 2010. The character of Dr. Yoon, who wore a red coat on her date with Shin Tae Ho in Episode 18, there seems to be no listing of her character's name anywhere. They even list the cast of bit characters but Dr. Yoon appeared from Episode 17 to 19. She was a significant character. But thanks Roan for trying, appreciate it.

roan Feb 12 2011 10:02 am Kwangil, Thanks for the info, kinda what I thought. Tried to post a link for you but I guess they do not allow links. Do an image search for Moon Chae Won. Think this is the person you are looking for.

Kwangil Chung Feb 08 2011 3:34 am @ Roan, I think its implied that Jang Woo was a North Korean POW for those years. There are cases of ROK soldiers who were POWs who escaped in the 90s. Also, does anyone know the name of the actress that played Dr. Yoon between Episodes 17 and 19? The one Shin Tae Ho became friends with? Would appreciate the name of the actress.

masih Jan 29 2011 3:53 am hi. Me how I download this free series I'm beautiful?

Which site?

thanks.

roan Jan 28 2011 5:33 pm I just finished it watching it on Hulu.com I thought it was outstandings. I am born and bred American and was inspired by the acting, the story line, etc. I do have a couple of questions. I know the story is about fictious characters. But were all these battles really fought? Also does anybody know where Jang Woo was at for 60 years? Are we suppose to just guess? I thought maybe he was captured by the Chinese since he was on the wrong side of the bridge when it exploded. Not explaining the 60 year absense was the only down side of the movie. My father in law fought in the war and I am going to pass it on to him.

Kwangil Chung Jan 14 2011 3:02 pm I have had absolutely no interest in K-dramas at all, as a Korean American, I have been quite ambivalent to my parents culture. But when I watched Road Number 1, my heart was so moved. This is a monumental achievement. The directing, acting, they way it was photographed, the lighting, and the allegories and archtypes of each characters, the friendships formed, it was wonderful. I was moved to tears. Truly this series captures the psychology and emotion of the Korean experience. The characters remind me of my relatives and grandparents. I am sadden that this series was not received well in Korea. But I have recommended it to my friends here in the states and all that watched it have been very impressed with this series. To the producers, directors, actors and crew, you have done a monumental achievement capturing the spirit of the Korean People. That through the tragedy and ravages of war, the love and hope allows one to survive these bitter experiences. That love is truly a refuge from the atrocities of humanity. I think MBC should try to have this series aired here in the States. Be it on HBO or the History Channel. This truly tells a wonderful story.

non sibi Nov 20 2010 6:30 pm I just finished watching 'Road #1' on the internet. It is a war epic drama to commemorate the 60th year of Korean War (1950-53). I think actress HNK played her role very well here and also those actors. It is a great story. Well done! Feel sad that Korea is divided into 2 countries, they speak exact same language. War only leads to trouble, sorrow, and sadness. So, make peace please...

Flywithme Nov 09 2010 12:18 pm Cathy, I really want to write something to you. It's very important for me and Id like everyone to see it. What I'm going to write for you, IS really ment for you and will continue in that direction whoever and whatever arguments awaits me. Along with that I will be willing to fight against any alike comments and bring you and all those down on earth, and also under earth.

Ok I'm gona say it now. Ready? Ok here it goes.

STFU!

USAHulu Oct 04 2010 1:34 pm what happen to the show??

non sibi Aug 31 2010 12:07 pm copas (copy paste) from http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/09/201_72225.html - .. “Kiss” is heading down tough roads, for it will have to catch up with the two dramas without any support from its predecessor “Road No. 1,” which is struggling with only 5 percent of the ratings.. Ooo, Road No.1 - what was wrong?

USAHulu Aug 17 2010 6:19 am I can only watch it on Hulu, but I am hook on this show. Hope to see it to the end. Just have to keep up with the subs, but that is okay I think if it was in english it would lose some of it appeal.

kylie Jun 26 2010 6:41 pm I enjoyed the drama so far, it is a lot better than I was expecting. So Ji Sub's doing alright, I like him as an actor. I love Kim Ha Neul's acting. She's a versatile actress and she is great in her movies like 'Too Beautiful to Lie', 'Ghost' etc. Her performance in her previous drama 'On Air' is superb. Yoon Kye Sang has improved a lot in his acting. The veterans are doing well too. oh, and i love the ost.

RamenLover Jun 25 2010 1:15 am Watched the first two episodes of "Road No. 1" here in Korea, broadcast live on MBC without the benefit of English subtitles (my Korean is rudimentary so I certainly didn't understand all of the dialogue). With that said "Road No. 1" looks like a fine drama, with good production values all around and recognizeable faces.

The story centers around the romance between So Ji-Sub & Kim Ha-Neul during the onset of the Korean war. They have been childhood sweethearts, with So Ji-Sub joining the Korean army to put Kim Ha-Neul through medical school. Kim Ha-Neul seems to have fostered a romance with military guy Yun Gye-Sang in So Ji-Sub's absense (believing So Ji-Sub died in the military). Prior to the day of their wedding So Ji-Sub appears as does the onset of the Korean War. Kim Ha-Neul's brother is also a communist which throws a wrench in military guy Yun Gye-Sang's affection for Kim Ha-Neul. All through this So Ji-Sub is watching over Kim Ha-Neul and even tries to persuade Kim Ha-Neul to runaway with him when the North Koreans are fast approaching. But with Kim Ha-Neul's sister and brother still in town she decides to stay ...

Surprisingly the best performance given so far is Choi Min-Su as the rugged squad leader. Kim Ha-Neul and Yun Gye-Sang also give respectable performances. So Ji-Sub though has been disappointing, having to portray a shell shocked love struck soldier and, because of this, is always plastered with a perpetual "oh shit I just saw a ghost" kind of dumb-found expression. The story itself moves along swiftly & very engaging.

Besides the minor quibble with So Ji-Sub's lackluster performance so far, I can't wait to watch the rest of "Road No. 1". The story is compelling, production value is top notch, and most of the high quality cast delivers.

P.S. this is only my second Korean drama that I have watched (the first being the absolutely crack like drama "Brilliant Legacy") ...

farah Jun 14 2010 12:44 am i just watch the trailer and realize the drama is well made and very fantastic war shoot and both Ji sub an Ha neul have great chemistry together can't wait to watch Road No. 1 and So ji sub, play in this genre drama

dany May 17 2010 7:43 am He he .. Without Jisub this drama haven't been shoot . The team wanted him and were going to abandon the project if he would reject .. Jisub said that it's a challenge for him this role and he'll do a war drama now when he's still young :)) JSA and Jisub Soompi chingus support him in this new project and wish to have a succes . Kim Ha Neul is ok , for me isn't a great actress but she work hard and will be ok .. I laugh when i heard that she is playing now with Jisub ... She was acting along with SSH in Ice rain and Kwon Sang Woo in My tutor friend .. both close friends to Jisub :))) Let's support this drama .

Juliana May 10 2010 6:07 pm Well..personally i think Kim Ha Neul does possess ability to play this role well. On Air was a good play as well as in 90days, she did tremendously well. Nevertheless, her performance in Road No.1 are yet to be judge. Haha, and yes, i love Yun Gye Sang....

Korean Gurl Maddie ♥ May 09 2010 4:26 pm OMG OMG. I freakin' LOVE So Ji Sub (: I'm all for him. His acting is so perfect and admirable. And Yun Gye Sang... ♥ I'm Speechless (: I don't really know about the girl Kim Ha Neul. HOPEFULLY, she's a great actress. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. And any hating on SJS && YGS, I will STAB you.. ;)

@cathy May 09 2010 8:40 am You comment by bashing the drama even before its aired, not to mention you say non-Koreans, and then you add that dramas are realistic. First, its unjust to comment on a show when you have not even seen it. Second, you do not represent all non-Koreans, everyone has their own personal preference. Third, dramas are not realistic. There may be instances in a drama where it "could" happen in your life, but the probably your life will turn out like a drama is less then 99%.

bol Jan 28 2010 7:32 am Yay! is it true that Shin hyun joon will make a special cameo appearance?

cathy Jan 21 2010 12:44 pm SJS is so bad luck , HNK will not do well in this drama , get better actress please . I watched her in on air , and i dislike her acting i wonder if HHJ in Jumong doing better in this drama . This drama is likely valuable one, it needs solid casts as in Jejoongwon . For me as nonKorean , i like meaningful , realistic dramas , dramas with suffering for first love , never grow up, abandonned childs , tragic accidents are not for us , nonKoreans .

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