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2009
1 Season
6.7 (127)

Cinderella Man is a Korean drama series that aired in 2009 on MBC. The show stars Kwon Sang-woo as Oh Dae-san, Im Yoon-ah as Seo Yoo-jin, Han Eun-jung as Jang Se-jin, and Song Chang-ui as Lee Joon-hee. The show is a romantic-comedy that tells the story of Oh Dae-san, a poor working-class man who falls in love with Seo Yoo-jin, the wealthy daughter of a business tycoon. The show also follows the relationship between Jang Se-jin, a fashion designer who has a crush on Oh Dae-san, and Lee Joon-hee, the CEO of the company where Oh Dae-san works.

The show starts with Oh Dae-san, who is working as a mechanic to support his family, meets Seo Yoo-jin, who is driving a luxurious car. After a small accident, the two meet and start to develop feelings for each other. However, Seo Yoo-jin's father disapproves of their relationship, as he wants his daughter to marry a wealthy man. Despite this, Oh Dae-san continues to pursue her and vows to become successful to prove his worth to Seo Yoo-jin.

Jang Se-jin, who works as a fashion designer, develops a crush on Oh Dae-san after he saves her from getting hit by a car. However, she keeps her feelings hidden and decides to support his relationship with Seo Yoo-jin. Meanwhile, Lee Joon-hee, the CEO of the company where Oh Dae-san works, starts to develop feelings for Jang Se-jin, but their relationship faces obstacles due to their different social backgrounds.

Throughout the show, the characters face various challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of Seo Yoo-jin's father, who continues to try to keep them apart. Oh Dae-san works hard to overcome the social and financial barriers between him and Seo Yoo-jin, making a name for himself in the business world. As he starts to climb the corporate ladder, he faces challenges from his colleagues who try to put him down due to his humble background.

The show is an emotional rollercoaster, full of heartwarming moments and comedic scenes. The chemistry between the lead actors is excellent, and their performances bring the characters to life. The show also touches on themes of social class and the struggles that come with it. The characters face many challenges due to their different backgrounds, and the show highlights the importance of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

Overall, Cinderella Man is an excellent show for fans of romantic-comedies. It has a great cast, an engaging storyline, and plenty of heartfelt moments. The show is a must-watch for anyone looking for an inspiring story about overcoming societal barriers and achieving success through hard work and determination.

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Seasons

16. Episode 16

September 29, 2009

Se Un makes a wide range of promises to be with Dae San but finally decides to give him up. Dae San and Yeo Jin show affection while they are in Paris.

15. Episode 15

September 29, 2009

Dae San deeply angers Se Un but she decides to use underhanded ways to keep the relationship going on. Jae Min banishes Dae San but he desperately wants to return.

14. Episode 14

September 29, 2009

Dae San confesses to Yeo Jin some facts about his past after Jae Min makes a statement concerning Yeo Jin. Se Un overhears great news while listening in on Dae San.

13. Episode 13

September 29, 2009

Se Un faces questioning by Dae San about the competition’s location as Jae Min lets Yeo Jin know the lengths he is willing to go to for her. On a chance meeting, a helper of Joon Hee reveals information to Jae Min about the situation.

12. Episode 12

September 29, 2009

Jae Min still continues to feel resentful and causes trouble as the information about Dae San comes to light. A confession from Jae Min shows that there is no time limit to his feelings for Yeo Jin.

11. Episode 11

September 29, 2009

Questions about Dae San continue as he decides whether to go on with the plan. Jae Min and Dae San argue over Yeo Jin as she deduces more about Dae San and his life.

10. Episode 10

September 29, 2009

Carrying on his ruse, Dae San meets Yeo Jin as if it was the first time. There are some that doubt the existence of Lee Joon Hee but Joon Hee’s helper gives information to Dae San about when he is coming back.

9. Episode 9

September 29, 2009

Dae San destroys Yeo Jin’s important work and causes her great sadness. The lingering feelings of competition between the two causes Se Un to encourage Yeo Jin about continuing on.

8. Episode 8

September 29, 2009

As Jae Min and Yeo Jin get closer, Dae San makes an attempt to come between the relationship. There are serious questions concerning Dae San, and Yeo Jin begins to inquire about business matters.

7. Episode 7

September 29, 2009

Dae San tells Yeo Jin information about Jae Min that causes him to become increasingly upset. Someone accuses Se Un of copying her work but she strongly protests the idea.

6. Episode 6

September 29, 2009

After his grandfather falls ill, Lee Joon-hee must take the reigns of the family's fashion design company. However, he does not have an eye for fashion. Instead, he decided to hire Oh Dae-san. Oh Dae-san marches to his own drummer. This puts the fate of the company in jeopardy as the styles do not mesh.

5. Episode 5

September 29, 2009

Joonhee discovers that the world famous fashion designer, Lee bears an uncanny resemblance to himself. The two begin talking about their pasts, but fail to put two and two together. Joonhee wants nothing more than to be with a girl who works on his sales team. However, she is smitten with Lee.

4. Episode 4

September 29, 2009

Yeo Jin gets the job at Sopia Apparel, over the objections of the assistant, because of an old promise by Yeo Jin. Joon Hee pays the store's debt. Yeo Jin discovers that Joon Hee is acting as Dae San and confronts him. They all wind up at a fashion show.

3. Episode 3

September 29, 2009

Dae San offers Yeo Jin $5,000 to be his interpreter for one day. Yeo Jin and Dae San hide from Sopia's debt collector. Dae San receives three days to pay; he discovers his strong resemblance to Joon Hee. Yeo Jin sells her belongings to pay her mother's hospital bills.

2. Episode 2

September 29, 2009

Joon Hee finds himself in a nightclub brawl. The fight spreads onto the main dance floor. Before he is arrested, Park Seung Jae comes to his rescue. Joon Hee explains that other fashion designers are upset at his knockoff designs. However, he does not know which designer is responsible for his beating.

1. Episode 1

September 29, 2009

A well to do couple purchase a baby from a pauper family. The baby, a boy, grows up in a privileged home of a world famous fashion designer. Along the way, he meets an orphaned designer by the name of Joon Hee. An instant friendship forms.

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