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Name: The President (Korea)
Genre: International

1969
1 Season

The President is a highly acclaimed Korean political drama series available on KBS Internet Co., Ltd. The show revolves around the Korean presidential palace and the life of the fictional President Cha Ji-heon, who is played by actor Choi Soo-jong. The series was originally aired in 2010, and since then, it has become one of the most popular political dramas in Korea.

The President's story is set in a semi-fictional world where Korea is facing political and economic crises, and the country's citizens are demoralized and discontented with the government's performance. In this backdrop, the show depicts the personal and political life of President Cha Ji-heon who is tasked with dealing with the challenging situation.

As the story unfolds, President Cha Ji-heon faces several roadblocks in his attempts to bring back order to Korea. He has to confront internal power struggles, personal dilemmas, international relations complications, and much more. The show mainly focuses on how he navigates through these obstacles using his intellect, experience, and leadership skills.

Each episode of The President leaves its viewers with some thought-provoking questions about their society and their leaders. The show's well-written narrative and realistic portrayal of daily life in the presidential palace make it a memorable and relatable experience. It also showcases the role of the media in shaping public opinion, and how behind-the-scenes political machinations play a part in shaping the country's future.

What sets The President apart from other political dramas is its ability to delve into the emotions and psychology of the leaders and the people around them. The show realistically portrays the stress and strain of being a President who has to balance between personal and political lives, all while trying to manage the larger picture of his country's future.

Not only is the drama well-written and professionally produced, but it also boasts a stellar cast which perfectly captures the nuances of their respective roles. Choi Soo-jong's portrayal of President Cha Ji-heon is especially commendable, as he brings out the charismatic and decisive traits of the character.

The President has been praised for its realistic and in-depth portrayal of the South Korean political landscape. It skilfully weaves in current events into the storyline and explores the complex web of relationships between politicians, bureaucrats, and media personnel. The show explores the themes of power, greed, morality, and the repercussions of individual actions on the greater good.

The show is not just an excellent drama, but it's also a window into the social, economic, and political challenges that contemporary Korea faces. Though set in a fictional environment, the show closely follows the current events and ground realities of Korea. The President is also a testament to the strength and resilience of Korean democracy and its institutions, despite the challenges posed by political and economic crises.

In conclusion, despite the absence of new episodes, The President remains a must-watch political drama for anyone who wants to understand the ins and outs of the Korean political system, the challenges facing the system, and the strengths and resilience of the people behind it all. It is a well-written, well-acted, and well-produced series, which will leave viewers with a deeper understanding of the complexities of political life in Korea.

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Seasons

20. E 20

August 16, 2011

It ain’t over till it’s over. Despite all the difficulties, Il Joon’s approval rating increases gradually. However, Il Joon is isolated with the sudden death of Chairman Jo and his supporters’ vacancy. Finally, the final battle comes; will Il Joon achieve his dreams?

19. E 19

August 16, 2011

Reporter Hong who asked money from Il Joon with his paternity test records decides to contact So Hee instead. In the process, he also learns that Min Ki’s mother died due to the gas explosion. On the other hand, Il Joon decides to participate in a political talk show due to the shortages in human resources and funds. However, things are not getting any better.

18. E 18

August 16, 2011

Eul Sub who is elected as a head of National Emergency Council tries to revoke Il Joon’s qualification as a candidate. On the contrary, old members decide to support Il Joon and the Future Party is about to dismantle. Il Joon comes out of hospital and decides to go through a Motion of Confidence. Min Ki tells In Young that he will leave Il Joon right after the election.

17. E 17

August 16, 2011

After the special report of Il Joon’s slush fund from Daeil Group, Eul Sub and other elder statesmen pressure Il Joon to resign. However, the assault takes place on the day of prosecution spreading out conspiracy and sympathy. Chi Soo decides to resign while Il Joon’s approval rating is slightly increasing.

16. E 16

August 16, 2011

Kim Kyung Mo is missing in the middle of Prime minister-designate appointment. Despite a media chaos and So Hee’s pressure, Il Joon is not willing to change his opinion. He also tells her that he will disapprove her intention from now on. So Hee fails to control her emotions and tells Il Joon that she knows the relationship between him and Min Ki. Meanwhile, In Young happens to overhear their conversation…

15. E 15

August 16, 2011

So Hee makes an arrangement of her father’s early release with First Lady. She also pressures Il Joon to cancel the agreement with Kyung mo while supporting the president’s borther-in-law to be Prime minister-designate. On the other hand, Il Joon’s campaign experiences another crisis due to Sung Min’s physical assault scandal. Even worse, there is an allegation that So Hee tries to suppress this conflict, which results in a sharp drop in Il Joon’s approval ratings.

14. E 14

August 16, 2011

Finally, Il Joon becomes the winner in the election held in Choongbook province and starts to chase Kyung Mo aggressively. Kyung Mo who is threatened by Il Joon’s performance decides to meet the president to ask for his help. On the other hand, Lee Chi Soo struggles with financial difficulties to run the campaign and So Hee hands him over the secret fund account. In Young opens So Hee’s secret vault and finds the hidden file about Min Ki.

13. E 13

August 16, 2011

Now, the election is more than halfway through and Il Joon decides to visit Hak Soo, one of senior members of the Future Party. However, Hak Soo is not interested what Il Joon has to offer and the negative strategy does not work as well. Il Joon decides to visit the bar owned by Hak Soo as his last resort since it is evident that he will lose the candidate unification unless he turns things around.

12. E 12

August 16, 2011

As a result of Il Joon’s genuine persuasion, In Young’s mother apologizes and confesses her misrepresentation. Throughout her confession, Il Joon successfully reconciles with Hee Joo and negotiates the terms of candidate unification. However, his approval rating fails to recover and “Green Growth Plus” election pledge is deprived by Kyung Mo. Il Joon who seeks for a breakthrough shares Min Ki with a secret about the death of Il Do.

11. E 11

August 16, 2011

In Young’s mother who received a lump sum of money from Eul Sub reveals the secret that In Young was born out of wedlock between her and Il Joon. Min Ki is devastated to find out this information and decides to break up with In Young. On the other hand, Il Joon is heavily defeated in the election due to “Zipper Gate”. Furious So Hee hires someone to abduct In Young’s mother and Min Ki tries to rescue her.

10. E 10

August 16, 2011

Il Joon secures his second runner up including the election held in Kyungnam province. Kim Kyung Mo finds out that Park Eul Sub’s adultery scandal was a frame-up from Il Joon’s campaign. As a consequence, Shin Hee Joo decides to withdraw her agreement of candidate unification. On the other hand, So Hee forces In Young to break up with Min Ki. However, In Young and Min Ki cannot stop loving each other and end up spending a night together.

9. E 9

August 16, 2011

Kim Kyung Mo’s barrage towards Daeil Group gets more serious and Il Joon decides to dig up the illegal political funding scandal of Kyung Mo. Despite the efforts of the president who tries to reconcile both parties, the situation does not get any better. As a result, Il Joon decides to expedite the investigation of his father-in-law allowing him to distant from Daeil Group.

8. E 8

August 16, 2011

The joint conference among candidates of the Future Party finishes with Il Joon’s “clean sweep”. The deliberative opinion poll shows that Il Joon becomes the second runner up. However, Kyung Mo learns that Il Joon’s key election pledges are made through the network hacking of “Blue House”. He decides to reveal the Daeil Group’s scandal as a form of retaliation.

7. E 7

August 16, 2011

So Hee secures the top secret project of Heavy Ion Accelerator through First Lady. Kim Kyung Mo tries to announce his key election pledges on a political talk show based on the classified information that he retrieved from the president. On the other hand, the advisers of Il Joon’s campaign try to strengthen their political power with Sang Ryul.

6. E 6

August 16, 2011

Ko Sang Ryul’s fails to arrest Il Joon on a charge of bribery. Next day, Il Joon announces his pledge about universal health care in press conference. Sang Ryul who intended to side with Kyung Mo and his constitutional amendment decides to support Il Joon instead. In fact, universal health care was the election pledge made by Sang Ryul when he was a novice. Il Joon also successfully reconciles with So Hee. Meanwhile, Min Ki and In Young start to have deep feelings for each other.

5. E 5

August 16, 2011

The rumor about Il Joon’s bribery spread like wildfire. Unlike other advisers, In Young consistently supports Il Joon. When Min Ki asks her about the reason, she tells him a little story. Her father was a formal attaché of Il Joon, but he ended up taking his own life due to her mother’s involvement in a bribery scheme. On the other hand, Il Joon is under the onslaught of the opposing party about an open primary.

4. E 4

August 16, 2011

So Hee is furious with Il Joon who directly accused his son of wrongdoing. However, she manages to attend the luncheon meeting held in “Blue House”. Unexpectedly, she learns from First Lady that the president favors Kim Kyung Mo. As a result, Il Joon meets Ko Sang Ryul who asks him to arrange the meeting with Chairman Jo. Eventually, So Hee decides to ask for financial assistance from Jo Sang Jin. Meanwhile, Jang In Young heads to a charnel house in order to commemorate her father’s death.

3. E 3

August 16, 2011

Il Joon agrees to have an up close and personal interview from Min Ki. Despite other family members’ reluctance, So Hee is happy to cooperate. On the other hand, Il Joon becomes the third runner up after Park Eul Sub’s fall caused by the scandal. Jang Sung Min decides to expose Kim Kyung Mo over his corruption scandal against Il Joon’s wish. Il Joon believes that Kim Kyung Mo is innocent and decides to attend Kim Kyung Mo’s publication ceremony.

2. E 2

August 16, 2011

Jang Il Joon confesses that Min Ki was his son. Min Ki is confused, yet he is still suspicious about his mother’s death. He decides to join the election campaign while Il Joon is invited for dinner at his in-laws. On the other hand, Il Joon learns the corruption about Kim Kyung Mo, the candidate from the Future Party, and decides to expose this information.

1. E 1

August 16, 2011

The presidential election is about to begin in a month, Jang Il Joon, the candidate from the New Wave Party, faces the investigation for slush funds. He believes his wife So Hee is somehow involved and decides to makes a public statement. However, he ends up getting shot by a sniper. Three months ago, Yoo Min Ki, a document producer, loses her mother due to a gas explosion accident. Jang Il Joon hires him for the election campaign documentary.

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