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In the summer of 2004 all Koreans, no matter their age or gender, were glued to their
television sets every weekend waiting to see what would happen next on Lovers in Paris. This TV
miniseries/drama successfully portrayed a modern Cinderella story, with Park Shin-yang and Kim Jeong-eun as
the lead characters.
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[Show Info]
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Website: http://tv.sbs.co.kr/paris/ (Korean)
Aired on SBS: June 12 ~ August 15, 2004
Director: Sin Woo-cheol (신우철) / Writers: Kim Eun-suk (김은숙), Gang Eeun-jeong (강은정)
Main Actors: Park Shin-yang, Kim Jeong-eun, Lee Dong-gun, Oh Ju-eun
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[Synopsis]
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As the chairman of GD Motors, Han Gi-ju (played by Park Shin-yang) is a divorced man
working in Paris. He takes Gang Tae-yeong (played by Kim Jeong-eun), who is working as a housekeeper at his
home, as his date to a business party. She is a poor international student who is chasing her father’s
dream of studying in Paris. Han Gi-ju’s nephew, Yun Su-hyeok (played by Lee Dong-gun) meets Tae-yeong by
chance, and falls for her.
Tae-yeong ends up returning to Seoul, and soon after, Gi-ju and Su-hyeok also
return to Seoul separately. Tae-yeong asks Gi-ju for a job and in time, the two fall in love. Gi-ju’s
father tries to force his son to marry Mun Yun-a (daughter of an influential politician), and she exhausts
every means to make this happen. As the family secret involving Gi-ju’s and Su-hyeok is disclosed, the
relationship between Tae-yeong and Gi-ju is in crisis.
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[Meet the Cast] |
Han Gi-ju - Click here for more on actor Park Shin-yang
He is the chairperson of GD Motors and is 31 years old. Raised as the head of a
major company, he believes that there isn’t anything that he can’t do. His sense of humor and
noble looks make him what every girl is looking for. However, being divorced once and now pressured by
his father to marry a woman he doesn’t love, Gi-ju is unsure about love. That is until Tae-young comes into
his life and charms him with the warmth of her heart and free spirit. At times, Gi-ju can be arrogant and
tends to do what he pleases, yet you can’t dislike him.
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Gang Tae-yeong -Click here for more on actress Kim Jeong-eun
At age 26, Gang Tae-yeong can’t bear injustice. Even though she gets into trouble
every time, she can’t stop herself from speaking out. Her tough exterior would lead others to believe that
she’s not that sensitive, but in fact, she has shed many tears. While economically she’s not that well
off, she’s always thankful for what she has. She is saucy and cute, and her charisma attracts both Gi-ju
and Su-hyeok at the same time.
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Yun Su-hyeok -Click here for information on Lee Dong-gun
Yun Su-hyeok is 26 years old and takes to his uncle, Han Gi-ju who takes better
care of Su-hyeok than Su-hyeok’s own mother does. It is after following his uncle to Paris that he ends up
meeting and falling for Tae-yeong. He rejects the wealth that he was born into, and actively pursues Tae-
young. Unfortunately, Tae-yeong’s heart belongs to Su-hyeok's uncle. Jealous, Su-hyoek makes things
difficult for Tae-yeong and Gi-ju.
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Mun Yun-a - Click here for more on actress Oh Ju-eun
At age 26, Mun Yun-a is the daughter of an influential politician. She is an
indiscreet young woman who believes that money can buy love. She looks upon loving Gi-ju as a job and is
determined to make him her husband. After learning that Gi-ju actually loves Tae-young, Yun-a tries
everything to split them up. She is also an old friend of Tae-yeong.
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[Filming Locations]
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Including the scenes shot in Paris, France, there were also many unforgettable scenes
filmed in Korea. Fans of the show will enjoy learning more about the many filming locations in Seoul.
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Namsan Fountain- Click here for more on Namsan
Located in front of Namsan Botanical Gardens, this is where Tae-yeong and Gi-ju
throw a coin into the fountain before getting engaged, and Tae-yeong says, “Let’s just love!” Those that
want to toss a coin in the fountain and wish for love can do it anytime with Namsan Fountain open 365 days a
year.
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Naksan Park - Click here for more on Naksan Park
Tae-yeong’s roof-top apartment looks over all of downtown Seoul and is located
just behind Naksan Park. The yellow paint will make it easy to spot. At Naksan Park, there is a bench where
Tae-yeong and Gi-ju used to sit and talk.
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Oakwood Premier COEX CENTER (Hotel) in Gangnam, Seoul
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The Oakwood Premier can be seen in the first and second episodes as Han Gi-ju’s home
in Paris. This lavish penthouse is on the 27th floor equipped with a private elevator. Gang Tae-yeong works
here as a housekeeper, keeping the spacious home clean. Her little notes on the bathtub and refrigerator
make her character seem even cuter. The coffee shop on the first floor of the hotel also became well known
after the hit TV miniseries, Winter Sonata, filmed some scenes here. Located in the heart of Seoul, this
hotel is always bustling with people, be sure to make a reservation in advance if you are thinking of staying
here.
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Grand Hyatt Seoul
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The romantic swimming pool scene, the kiss between Tae-yeon and Gi-ju in the lobby,
the sweet song Gi-ju sings for Tae-yeong at the bar, the college hockey party held at J.J. Mahoney's and the
unforgettable engagement ceremony at the grand ballroom were all filmed at the Grand Hyatt.
The Grand Hyatt Seoul hotel is located on Mt. Namsan, with panoramic views of Seoul and the Han River.
This five-star hotel boasts 602 rooms and a variety of facilities. The outdoor pool is turned into an ice
rink in the wintertime and becomes a popular location for dating.
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Location: 747-7 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-797-1234
Website: http://seoul.grand.hyatt.com/ (English)
How to get there: From Seoul subway line 6, get
off at Noksapyeong station and go out exit No. 1. From here it is a five-minute taxi ride to the hotel.
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Sangam CGV Multiplex Cinema
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The multiplex cinema CGV is the model of CSV where Gi-ju’s ex-wife Baek Seung
Kyeong works. With its 24 domestic branches, the multiplex cinema CGV is a joint stock company of Korea’
s CJ company, Hong Kong’s Golden Harvest, and Australia’s Village Roadsow. This is where Tae Yeong works
for a while, and has a pajama party and dates with Gi-ju. At the Golden Class here, you are served by staff
and can use a private lounge and bar. Just like the first class of a plane, there are only 30 seats at the
Golden Class. Located at World Cup Stadium in Sangam, you can also visit World Cup Park.
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Location: 1st floor of the World Cup Mall (at the
World Cup Stadium) 515-beonji, Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu Seoul
Tel: +82-2-2128-2002/+82-1544-1122 (Korean)
Website: www.cgv.co.kr (Korean)
How to get there: From Seoul subway line 6, get
off at the World Cup Stadium Station and go out exit No. 2 (stadium’s north entrance)
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Mokdong Ice Rink -Click here for
more information on Mokdong Ice Rink
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With a ground level and below ground ice rink, Mokdong Ice Rink was where Su-hyeok
and Gi-ju enjoyed playing ice hockey. This is also the place where Su-hyeok confessed his love for Tae-
yeong. The below ground ice rink is usually used for ice hockey, while the ground level rink is used for ice
skating.
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Itaewon Land, Jjimjilbang (Korean Sauna)– Click
here to read a related article!
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During Gi-ju’s first visit to a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna), he unknowingly makes a
comical mistake causing Su-hyeok and Tae-yeong to break into laughter. This five-story building contains
various types of saunas, including bul hanjeungmak (hot room), salt room, ice room, charcoal room and more.
In addition to the saunas, this facility also has a DVD theater, PC room, comic book room, health room, and
coffee shop, which make it a great place for relaxation and entertainment.
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Location: 732-20 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-749-5115/+82-2-749-0073 (English,
Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
Website:
http://www.itaewonland.co.kr (Korean, Japanese)
How to get there: From Seoul subway line 6, get
off at Itaewon Station and go out exit No. 3. Approximately 15-minute walk.
Fees: Daytime: 7,000 won
Nighttime:
10,000 won
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VOV Candy Shop (Cosmetics Store)
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For Tae-yeong, who worked overtime, Gi-ju buys out the shop. VOV is well known for
its popular and affordable line of cosmetics. Average prices run from 3,300 ~4,300 won for products.
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Location: 18-134 Euljiro 6 (yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2-2269-0767 (Korean)
Website: http://www.myvov.com (Korean, English, Chinese)
How to get there: At Dongdaemun Stadium Station,
go out exit No. 14. Go straight for about 100 meters. Store is located next to APM.
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