Inspiring Generation (Korean: 감격시대; Hanja: 感激時代; RR: Gamgyeoksidae) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kim Hyun-joong, Im Soo-hyang and Jin Se-yeon.[1][2] It aired on KBS2 from January 15 to April 3, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes.[3]

Based on the manhwa by Bang Hak-gi (published daily by Sports Seoul from June 1985 to June 1988), the drama series had a budget of US$14 million and its story depicts the loves, friendships and patriotism of young Korean independence fighters in 1930s Shanghai.[4]

Plot

A story of violence, love and friendship that travels between Korea, China and Japan in the 1930s.

Shin Jung-tae (Kim Hyun-joong) loses his father at the age of 15 when a Japanese soldier shoots him during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai in the 1930s. But instead of finding justice, Jung-tae is accused of his own father’s death. Jung-tae finds justice only by using his fists in the back alleys of Shanghai, growing up to become the best fighter on the continent.

Cast

Main characters

Supporting characters

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Released on January 29, 2014 (2014-01-29)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Destiny" (운명)Im Jae-bum4:04
2."Destiny" (Inst.) 4:04
Total length:8:08

Part 2

Released on February 12, 2014 (2014-02-12)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Bruise" (멍)Kim Gun-mo3:57
2."Bruise" (Inst.) 3:57
Total length:7:14

Part 3

Released on February 14, 2014 (2014-02-14)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Good day to die" (죽기좋은날)J2M3:40
2."The Road"Rhosy3:31
Total length:7:01

Part 4

Released on March 13, 2014 (2014-03-13)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Like a flame" (불꽇처럼)I. D.3:34
2."Like a flame" (Inst.) 3:34
Total length:6:58

Part 5

Released on March 20, 2014 (2014-03-20)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."The Light" (빚)Na Yoon Kwon4:22
2."The Light" (Inst.) 4:22
Total length:8:44

Part 6

Released on March 27, 2014 (2014-03-27)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Until that day, Goodbye" (그날까지안녕)Zia4:08
2."Until that day, Goodbye" (Inst.) 4:08
Total length:8:16

Part 7

Released on April 2, 2014 (2014-04-02)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."When today passes" (오늘이지나면)Kim Hyun-joong4:06
2."When today passes" (Inst.) 4:06
Total length:8:12

Ratings

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[14] AGB Nielsen[15]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 15 January 2014 7.9% 9.2% 7.8% 7.7%
2 16 January 2014 7.8% 9.2% 7.7% 7.7%
3 22 January 2014 8.9% 9.2% 9.6% 10.3%
4 23 January 2014 8.9% 8.3% 7.9% 8.4%
5 29 January 2014 7.7% 8.6% 7.0% 7.9%
6 30 January 2014 7.9% 8.7% 8.3% 8.8%
7 5 February 2014 7.0% 7.2% 8.4% 8.6%
8 6 February 2014 7.4% 9.3% 8.9% 9.4%
9 12 February 2014 8.8% 9.4% 10.0% 10.7%
10 13 February 2014 9.9% 11.6% 11.4% 12.8%
11 19 February 2014 8.8% 9.1% 10.3% 10.8%
12 20 February 2014 8.2% 9.8% 9.8% 10.2%
13 26 February 2014 8.7% 9.3% 9.3% 9.7%
14 27 February 2014 8.9% 10.3% 9.7% 10.1%
15 5 March 2014 10.0% 10.9% 12.0% 12.7%
16 6 March 2014 10.3% 11.6% 12.5% 13.3%
17 12 March 2014 10.7% 12.2% 12.2% 13.2%
18 13 March 2014 10.0% 11.4% 12.6% 13.2%
19 19 March 2014 9.2% 10.2% 11.0% 11.1%
20 20 March 2014 10.8% 12.4% 12.1% 12.8%
21 26 March 2014 10.0% 11.4% 11.6% 12.3%
22 27 March 2014 10.3% 10.9% 12.3% 13.6%
23 2 April 2014 9.8% 10.4% 11.1% 11.5%
24 3 April 2014 10.7% 11.6% 12.3% 13.5%
Average 9.0% 10.0% 10.2% 10.8%

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2014 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Kim Hyun-joong Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Im Soo-hyang Nominated
Best New Actor Yoon Hyun-min Nominated
Best Young Actor Kwak Dong-yeon Won

International broadcast

While it aired in Korea, the drama was simultaneously available online (with subtitles in several languages) on Singapore-based video streaming website Viki.[16]

It aired in Japan on cable channel DATV beginning August 9, 2014.[17][18]

In aired in Indonesia on cable channel RTV beginning August 16, 2014.

In Thailand aired on PPTV HD beginning March 20, 2015.[19]

References

  1. ^ Oh, Jean (3 December 2013). "Kim Hyun-joong's pretty boy days over? Hallyu star to play tough fighter in new gangster drama". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  2. ^ Jung, Yeawon (2 December 2013). "The Age of Feeling Showcase Gathers Kim Hyun Joong, Jin Se Yeon and More". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  3. ^ "Inspiring Generation, Overcoming Hallyu Drama's Limit". KBS Global. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
  4. ^ Chung, Ah-young (10 January 2014). "Epic dramas to rule small screen in 2014". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  5. ^ Park, Jin-yong (5 July 2013). "Kim Hyun Joong confirmed for KBS 2TV Grateful Generation". Korea Star Daily via Yahoo!. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
  6. ^ Park, Ji-ryun (9 April 2014). "Interview: Kim Hyun Joong Plans on Enlisting in the Army Next Year". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
  7. ^ Park, Ji-ryun (12 April 2014). "Interview: Kim Hyun Joong Talks About Facing Drama Competition with Kim Soo Hyun". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 17 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
  8. ^ Park, Ji-ryun (19 April 2014). "Interview: Kim Hyun Joong Says No More to Uniforms and Flower Boy Roles". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
  9. ^ Park, Ji-ryun (19 April 2014). "Interview: Kim Hyun Joong Talks Love, Relationships and Marriage". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
  10. ^ "Kim Hyun-joong Sheds Nice Guy Image in Latest Gangster Drama". The Chosun Ilbo. 26 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-26.
  11. ^ Lee, Sun-min (8 August 2013). "Iris 2 star takes lead role in new drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-08-09.
  12. ^ Kwon, Soo-bin (26 November 2013). "Jin Se Yeon to Become Kim Hyun Joong's Sweetheart in The Age of Feeling". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  13. ^ Jung, Ji-won (2 December 2013). "Kim Jae Wook to Act as Kim Hyun Joong's Rival in The Age of Feeling". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  14. ^ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
  15. ^ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2013-12-26. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
  16. ^ Parker, Stephanie (13 January 2014). "5 Reasons to Watch Inspiring Generation on Viki". Viki Blog. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  17. ^ "感激時代～闘神の誕生 － Datv". Archived from the original on 2014-05-05. Retrieved 2014-05-05.
  18. ^ Jin, Eun-soo (2 June 2014). "Kim Hyun-joong meets fans in Japan". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-06-08.
  19. ^ "Inspiring Generation ยอดนักสู้สามแผ่นดิน". dara.truelife (in Thai). 2015-03-19. Archived from the original on 2016-09-25. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspiring_Generation
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