The City Hall

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Drama: The City Hall
Revised romanization: City Hall
Hangul: 시티홀 / 씨티홀
Director: Shin Woo-Cheol
Writer: Kim Eun-Sook
Network: SBS
Episodes: 20
Release Date: April 29 - July 2, 2009
Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

Shin Mi-rae (Kim Sun-A) is a low-ranking official who's been making coffee for her superiors for the last seven years. Her life takes a turn when she wins a local beauty pageant and later becomes the mayor. Coincidentally her name literally means "the new future" (shin = new & mi-ra = future). Along the way, she catches the eye and captures the heart of the charismatic politician Jo Kuk (Cha Seung-Won), a man with a mysterious and painful past and ambitions to one day be South Korea's president.

Cast



Kim Sun-A	Cha Seung-Won	Chu Sang Mi	Lee Hyeong-Cheol	Yoon Se-Ah
Shin Mi-Rae	Jo Kuk	Min Ju-Hwa	Lee Jeong-Do	Go Go-Hae



Lee Jun-Hyuk	Jung Soo-Young	Park Joo-Ah	Choi Il-Hwa	Cha Hwa-Yeon
Ha Su-In	Jung Boo-Mi	Yoo Kwon-Ja	Big Brother	Jo Yong-Hee



Kim Jin-Sang	Choi Sang-Hun	Yum Dong-Hun	Park Tae-Kyung	Kwon Da-Hyun
Jo-Rang	So Yu-Han	Mayor Ko Bu-Sil	Bu Jeong-Han	Bong Sun-Hwa



Kang Joo-Hyung	Yang Jae-Seong	Kim Dong-Gyun	Shin Jung-Keun	Choi Dae-Sung
Mang Hae-Ra	Kang Tae-Gong	Park Ah-Cheom	Director Ji	"Eraser"



Kim Ah-Rang	Kim Neul-Mae	Moon Hee-Seo
"Run Honey"	"Rooftop Cat"	"Jessica Alba "

Additional Cast Members:

Chae Geon - Jo Kuk (young)
Kim Gun - Yang
Kang Hyun-Joong
Min Joon-Hyun - reporter Lee Jik-Pil
Kim Jin-Ho - Park Jin-Kab
Ryoo Sung-Hyun - Director Byun of Construction and Transportation Bureau
Park Sung-Kyun - National Election Commission worker
Kang Sung-Hoon - reporter
Nam Hyun-Joo
Kim Han-Jun
Jung Myung-Joon
Seo Dong-Suk
Bong Eun-Sun

Comments

Fullday Nov 28 2025 10:20 pm The rating here has its reason and I’m happy. I have watched this twice for so long but havent gotten a chance to rewatch. But it always on the top of my rewatch list whenever I want to find something good and funny, inspiring to watch. I love the witty dialogues and the whole show so much from writing to directing bc and acting and music, it’s just perfect. Gonna rewatch it.

Ann Aug 25 2023 10:02 am I watched this for like 6 times already but i planned on watching it again, i really love this drama, i became a fan of cha seung won because of this drama?will watch it again

Kdrama Addict Oct 14 2022 9:24 pm I am fan of Kim Sun A, so this drama one my list and KSA never upset me with her role. Hilarious but serious at some point. I'm totally buy her character as role model for politics, and this role reflect the real situation. And of course, I rewatch uncountably ?.

vima limbu Apr 14 2022 3:43 pm one of the best romcom dramas out there. even after all these years i wanted to watch it again and watching it right now. and m a big fan of cha seung won he is so handsome

kdramafunfan Jan 16 2022 1:17 am epi 15 very disappointing expected much more i was skipping almost entire epis so by this epi it was no use to continue the plot was too predictable and boring so dumped it sorry fans

kdramafunfan Dec 29 2021 8:21 pm just started liked the 1st 2 epi very funny but then the next 4 epis got boring cz the plot got lost or the writer didnt make good connections so am about to dump this drama but ill wait a few more epis to see if it bounces back am at epi 6

Kdrama May 20 2021 2:35 am I'm pretty late with this because I just became fan of kim sunah after woman of dignity, honestly this is the only drama of Kim Eun sook that I would give positive review

Ann Apr 19 2021 10:32 pm Please PD Shin and Writer Kim please make another drama for Cha Seung Won and Kim Sun Ah. I really love watching city hall for the nth time already. Please...

Annabelle Aug 19 2020 10:18 pm Watched for the 12th time. I really really love this kdrama. I love their acting. I love how CSW cry and the sound as he cries, all the crying, touching scenes i really love it. They have perfect chemistty with KSA. Please make another drama for them. There are a lot of touching scenes in this drama worth watching, very touching. Looking forward to watch another beautiful and touching love story from CSW and KSA. Please writer Kim and PD Shin please.

Chingu Jul 25 2020 5:46 am The best romcom drama from Kim Eun Sok. I hope a lot of people watching this. I've been rewatching it few times already (almost every year). This drama has it all.

Annabelle Jun 13 2020 3:07 am My # 1 kdrama. I really enjoyed watching 6 timea already. Writer Kim and PD Shin please make another drama for CSW and KSA again. I love how CSW act like when he cries, i love the scene when he ask permission to kiss KSA in the car. I love the scene whenKSA delivers the chicken to the guest house where CSW was waiting and beg KAA to celebrate with her.the scene in the stairs after the merting with BB, the scene in the rain, so many beautiful touching scenes. Many to mention. I really love this drama and really love the sound tracks. Want to see another drama with CSW and KSA again with writer Kim and PD Shin???

Starry Aug 27 2019 6:08 pm Kim Sun Ah at her best.... Though she's always on top. This drama made me her fan, irrevocably.

The story was awesome, the characters were all brilliant and hilarious, the chemistry between Kim Sun Ah and Cha Seung Won cannot be replicated..... Watchable and rewatchable!!!

Unpopular opinion: this is writer Kim EunSook's best drama.

Bbibbi Mar 01 2019 4:13 am Still one of the best dramas ever!! Kim Sun Ah has perfect comedic timing, Cha Seung Won nailed his "sophisticated Seoulite falling for a country bumpkin" role, the supporting cast all add to the story and are not objects on display, the soundtrack.... Everything is beautiful!! Highly recommended!! 19/10

Will our couple ever reunite in another drama?? I hope so!!!

Kuigiza Oct 26 2018 9:49 am One of the first dramas I fell irreversibly in love with!! The chemistry between KSA and CSW can melt the Sun!! Watch it if you haven't, and thank me after. Amazing drama!

sexymina Apr 09 2018 11:27 am one of my favorites. Ü i love the story. Cha Seung Won is ♥ .

Rni Aug 23 2017 9:45 pm Just love this drama.... I've watched it again and agin.. Hope Cha Seung Won and Kim Sun A will be reunite in a drama again.. ???

Briana joy Jun 16 2017 7:59 pm Woooow..just wow,,highly recommended! 10/10 ...how they love each other...that deep kind of love is what i'm looking for in kdramas. Not a popular one but it really gives me a different kind of feeling evertime i watch it. No more explainations but their love has its own way to understand each other... Can anyone suggest something like this? A drama that has a mature and deep kind of love.i want to watch it again nd again!!!

zhovta May 26 2017 1:30 am this drama has the best couple ever. 10/10 the politics is meh. 4/10 with a really good soundtrack.

appreciate May 13 2017 9:29 am watch.

dido Dec 27 2016 12:35 am what a great love story..i got carried away..they're both lovable, jo guk & shin mi-rae..touching, funny, with a soul..love it..great casts, writer and director..they had some cute and romatic scenes not featured in divorce lawyers of korea and in be strong geum-soon..perfect chemistry!! <3 <3 <3

feelontee Oct 09 2016 1:47 pm OMG, what a pity I ignored this so long, it's a complete mixture of politics, romance,drama and comedy, I never laughed in all of shows and movies I watched but I cried of laughter, cried of the drama and the dirty politics and reality was shown in this although because it was a show, some are what fantasy but it can really happen. this makes me like the characters of this, they've done well esp. the male lead and all of them actually. I'm giving 10/10 for this

Semperlei Sep 25 2016 3:01 am What a beautiful romantic kdrama!!! Fell in love again to CSW!!! this drama made me laugh so hard and cry at the same time!!! Hats off to the great acting of the two leads...you will just fell in love with them

Johnny Ancich Aug 15 2016 9:34 pm Charming series. The Yoga fart scene was the best!!!!!!!!

Cha Seung-Won surprised me with his acting as I had only seen him up to now in the Athena series where he was the ultra bad guy.

Didn't realize how gorgeous Kim Sun-A is until this series.

Nisa Apr 16 2015 1:12 am I was actually watching 'The Greatest Love' when i stumbled upon reviews on 'City Hall'... Due to claims that CSW shared more chemistry KSA i decided to check it out... And ended up abandoning 'TGL' altogether. After City Hall i cant see the either CSW or KSA with anyone else, thats how good they were together. Those who hasnt seen this drama has missed out on some of the best acting, scripts and all that one would want in a drama. Hope that the 2 leads will collaborate again someday soon

Olivia Dec 02 2014 10:09 pm this drama happens to be one of my favorites. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from it at first. I heard good reviews and recommendations, but I was still skeptical about it. After watching it, however, I fell in love with it. Cha Seung Won's character is witty and charming, so is Kim SuhNa's. They both surprisingly make the perfect pair. Their enthralling chemistry they shared made me feel many deep emotions. Since I watched this drama, I doubt the level of perfect chemistry other dramas could have compared to this ones. In the end, there is an intention behind their pairing. I would watch this again if I had time. Each time you watch it, you fall in love with Cha Seung Won even more.. <3

gasenadi Aug 26 2014 6:21 pm Sorry, but I can't seem to find Boo Mi's husband anywhere in the credits. He was a consistent presence, certainly more than some of the actors listed. And he was funny!

KSA fan Aug 14 2014 8:42 am Wow City Hall is so entertaining. Cried a bucket here with KSA and CSW. Such a good chemistry they have. And the sound tracks love them too. . City Hall is my favorite among KSA dramas. .

Lily May 26 2014 2:15 am I've just finished watching this drama. I really love it, so romantic. I adore the chemistry between KSA and CSW, the best so far for me. Cha Seung Won is really handsome here loooooove him, the proposal scene is so beautiful as well. Bravo the casts,bravo KES for the heartwarming love story as always.

arlyn May 04 2014 2:07 am love this series, love the story great chemistry of the lead pair great story of struggle, love, fighting for what we believe in that is right and will benefit the people, being firm on a decision love the KISS... a real one, must watch for those hopeless romantic out there highly recommended

lyn May 04 2014 1:55 am Love the whole story, love the chemistry of the lead actors, at first I thought I will not like it, but as I watch the series, I have come to love it. the struggle, being firm on what is right and doing good deeds for the sake of the people, fighting for what is right even if there is only one who believes in you. love story, superb, how they show cased the love of the lead pair, makes awe.... and the kiss... not just a smack but a real one.... and makes me watch this series again... recommended especially to those hopeless romantic out there

gdr Mar 11 2014 5:27 pm ahhhhhh..this drama is so refreshing..it's been a long time since i laughed that much!!....in my opinion this drama is so daebak!..love it and recommend it!!

SLdramalover Jan 08 2014 5:30 am This is still one of my most favorite Kdramas along The Master's Sun and Thank You. After more than 4 years, this still left me breathless. A must see!

herbmom Oct 03 2013 3:11 pm I loved this drama! It was funny, sweet, romantic, sexy and satisfying. Kim Sun-Ah is amazing and wonderful. Cha Swung Won is great. They both exude charisma and their chemistry is compelling. Includes the best proposal ever! Excellent supporting cast, good story. Even a happy ending! City Hall is everything you want in a drama. Don't miss it!

Samantha Aug 17 2013 8:25 pm This is my favorite Korean Drama.♥

~It's definitely a must watch especially if you are looking for a mature and full of significance plot. ~The script was so well written that you wouldn't want to miss a single line of it. The main actors ~Kim Sun Ah and Cha Seung Won showed their brilliant professionalism when they were acting. Cha Seung Won has got to be my favorite leading man of Kim Sun Ah. ~This drama has the best OST's that made every scene more lovable and heartfelt.

I can say that this is perfection (almost) at it's best :)

Two thumbs up!!! I'll never get tired of re-watching it ☆☆☆☆

clyne May 09 2013 7:44 am A political tale which had me thinking about the true nature of democracy combined with a good romance. Excellent cast. Special praise to the guys who play the three idiot managers.

alee Apr 21 2013 11:05 am My sister told me about how great this show was. Maybe because I had such high expectations, this show was O.K., just O.K. I thought the character development of the two Leads was lacking and I did not think there was that much chemistry between them ... maybe because I just don't care for Cha Seung-won; he is way too cool = a Korean Paul Newman. Also, Kim S-A overacted in many places. If you want to see Great Chemistry between Kim Sun-A and her Male Lead ... check out "Night After Night" (with Lee Dong-geon) or "My Name is Kim Sam-soon" (with Hyun Bin).

Sa.Ho Mar 27 2013 7:03 am This drama may not look very interesting but it's super funny . Cha seung won and kim sun ah couple is awesome .

c_u_t_e 13 Feb 16 2013 7:05 pm this drama is like a all-flavored food...like a complete meal...100% cool drama....perfect chemistry with the lead roles...

its a must watch drama...fighting!!!

naima Jan 01 2013 8:03 am one of the best korean dramas. it's addicting, i coudn't skip any sentence, the script is good, i loved the fight against the established ways of politicians, and she win!!! the chmestry between the two main leads is good ans growing up trouhgh the episodes, i even wanted more episodes, this surely one of my top ten best dramas

Zoe Dec 11 2012 5:22 am This was a lot funnier than I expected; this is definitely worth watching and is timeless so it's okay to watch even in 2012.

steph Jul 14 2012 4:28 am i love this drama! sooo amazing! indeed a must see drama! i love you cha seung-won!

Lina Jul 06 2012 2:05 pm amazingly romantic ♥

behnaz Feb 25 2012 12:08 pm mrs Gasenady I absolutely agree with you. and suggest you watch my name is kim sam-soon drama. this drama is very beautiful too.

Gasenadi Feb 20 2012 3:31 pm One of my top ten favorites. The absolute BEST partner for showcasing Sim Sun-ah's talents - a MAN, not a boy; an experienced actor, not mere eye-candy. Besides the comedy and the exquisite soundtrack, this drama touches contemporary issues like food sovereignty, political corruption, environmentalism, the electoral process, etc. Enjoy!

LoonyLizard Sep 24 2011 7:02 pm I'll agree that it's good, and there's no doubt that Sun-a-shi and Seung-won-shi have remarkable chemistry; what else would we expect from two such highly charismatic, sexy cast members? I did find myself a little irritated by Mi-Rae at first, but I blame that on the writers for not showing us more vulnerable moments with her character. I think had this small oversight been corrected, then the first 7 episodes wouldn't have felt like they dragged so much. It's only when she begins her fight against the establishment that the story really picks up and we see both Mi-rae and Jo-kuk grow and develop.

I must say, I thought Greatest Love, Night After Night, and My Lovely Sam-soon all had more consistent scripts, although The City Hall had the one of the most satisfying endings.

I'm still looking forward to the day when I can see a drama or a movie starring Kim Sun-a, Choi Gang-hee, Gong Hyo-jin, and Yoon Eun-hye as sisters. That would be what we in the States call a perfect storm of beauty & talent.

inat Jul 31 2011 12:17 am Great drama! KSA grabs your attention in the beginning cause her character is so funny and the underdog I'm cheering for. But as the story goes on it's CSW's character that grabs your heart and leaves you speechless while anticipating and wanting more! The story, the characters, the actors, everything is simply superb!

tae Jul 13 2011 2:49 am I've watched dramas since I was a baby thanks to my mother. City Hall remains one of the best-scripted, well-acted, most-addicting dramas to come out of dramaland in years. Kim Sun-ah and Cha Seung-won are flawless here.

sulyn Nov 26 2009 6:24 am This is the best drama ever. Suna and CSW sizzle on the screen. Suna's performance is just awesome. A must see drama.

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