My Korean Jagiya (transl. my Korean honey / Korean: 한국인 자기야; RR: Hangugin Jagiya) is a Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Heart Evangelista and Alexander Lee in the title role. It premiered on August 21, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing I Heart Davao. The series concluded on January 12, 2018 with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by The One That Got Away in its timeslot.
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 Title card | |
| Original title | 한국인 자기야 |
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| Created by | Jonathan Cruz |
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| Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
| Creative director | Roy C. Iglesias |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Janno Gibbs |
| Opening theme | "My Jagiya" by Janno Gibbs and Denise Barbacena |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages |
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| No. of episodes | 105 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 26–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | August 21, 2017 – January 12, 2018 |
Premise
editGia often teased that she is next in her family to become an old maid, is a Korean drama fan with determination to meet her long-time crush and former Korean superstar Kim Jun-ho, who has since stepped out of the limelight. When her school offers her a scholarship training in Seoul, she grabs the opportunity to try and find Jun-ho, but ends up coming home disappointed. Back in Manila, she helps a drunk Korean guy beaten by gangsters which turned out to be Jun-ho.[2]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Heart Evangelista[3] as Guadalupe Immaculada "Gia" Asuncion-Kim
- Alexander Lee[3] as Kim Jun-ho
- Supporting cast
- Janice de Belen[3] as Adelaida "Aida" Asuncion
- Ricky Davao[3] as Joselito "Josie" Asuncion
- Iya Villania[3] as Kennedy Santos
- Edgar Allan Guzman[4] as Ryan Patrick Maalba
- Valeen Montenegro[3] as Cindy / Cinnamon
- Frances Makil-Ignacio[5] as Caridad "Carrie" Washington
- Myke Solomon[5] as Kerwin
- Jinri Park[5] as Lee Kyung-ha / Hannah Lee
- Divine Aucina[5] as Clarissa Asuncion
- Khaine Hernandez[3] as Paolo "Pao" Kim
- Recurring cast
- Shelly Hipolito as Scarlet Asuncion
- Gileth Sandico as Pebbles Asuncion-Santos
- Don Martin as Rocky Santos
- Raymart Santiago[3] as Dodong "Dong" / "Doods" Garcia
- Guest cast
- Kim Jung-wook[5] as Kim Ji-hu
- Oh Min-lee (Michelle Oh)[5] as Kim Yea-jin
- Lee Hae-ri[5] as Choi
- Kim Sun-hi as Jun-ho's interviewer
- Dasuri Choi as a film actress
- Rob Sy as Gia's workmate
- Liezel Lopez as Nadine
- Erlinda Villalobos as Dora Asuncion
- Boboy Garovillo as Ernesto Garcia
- Dexter Doria as Ludivina Garcia
- Mickey Ferriols as Carmela “Mel” Tuazon
- Andy Ryu[3] as Lee Gong-woo
- Jaclyn Jose as Charlotte "Chiclet" TIborcia
- Cheska Iñigo as Amanda de Gracia
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced in June 2017.[6] The series was the first Philippine television drama series produced by GMA Network to be filmed in Seoul, South Korea.[7]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of My Korean Jagiya earned a 6.6% rating.[8] While the final episode scored an 8.5% rating.[9]
References
edit- ^ "My Korean Jagiya (Full Episodes) | Super Stream - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "My Korean Jagiya". GMA Network. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Andy Ryu joins the cast of My Korean Jagiya". GMA Network. November 23, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Ilaya, Felix (January 8, 2018). "My Korean Jagiya cast, todo suporta sa MMFF win ni Edgar Allan Guzman". GMA Network. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "My Korean Jagiya is all set to charm its way into viewers' hearts". GMA Network. August 15, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Alcarez, Owen (June 23, 2017). "Look: Heart Evangelista, nagsimula nang mag-taping para sa My Korean Jagiya". GMA Network. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "My Korean Jagiya Revealed". GMA Network.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (September 24, 2017). "AGB Nielsen Ratings: Heart Evangelista's My Korean Jagiya starts strong but..." PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ "NUTAM's 15 Most-Watched GMA Network Drama Finales TV Ratings". LionhearTV. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
