Overview
“Cheese in the Trap” is a 2018 South Korean romantic comedy-drama television series based on the webtoon of the same name by Soonkki. It tells the story of a poor but intelligent college student who falls in love with her wealthy and popular senior. The series premiered on tvN on January 4, 2018, and aired every Thursday and Friday at 21:30 KST for 16 episodes.
Cast
- Park Hae-jin as Yoo Jung
- Kim Go-eun as Hong Seol
- Seo Kang-joon as Baek In-ho
- Lee Sung-kyung as Baek In-ha
Plot
Hong Seol is a poor but intelligent college student who has always had to work hard to make ends meet. She is kind-hearted and caring, but she is also very independent and strong-willed. Yoo Jung is a wealthy and popular senior who is everything that Seol is not. He is handsome, charming, and intelligent, and he seems to have it all.
Seol and Jung first meet in a library, and they quickly become friends. However, their friendship is put to the test when Jung begins to date Seol’s best friend, In-ha. Seol is heartbroken, but she tries to move on. However, she soon finds herself falling for Jung, and she must decide whether to pursue her feelings or let him go.
Reception
“Cheese in the Trap” was a critical and commercial success. It received high ratings and was praised for its well-written story, strong performances, and beautiful cinematography. The series also won several awards, including the “Top Excellence Award, Actor” for Park Hae-jin at the 11th Korea Drama Awards.
Watch Online
If you’re looking for a way to watch “Cheese in the Trap” online, there are a few different options available. You can watch it on the official tvN website, or you can watch it on a streaming service such as Viki, DramaFever, or Netflix.
Here are some additional details about the series:
- It is based on the webtoon of the same name by Soonkki.
- It was directed by Lee Yoon-jung and written by Kim Nam-hee and Go Myung-hwan.
- It premiered on tvN on January 4, 2018, and aired every Thursday and Friday at 21:30 KST for 16 episodes.
- It stars Park Hae-jin, Kim Go-eun, Seo Kang-joon, and Lee Sung-kyung.
- It received high ratings and was praised for its well-written story, strong performances, and beautiful cinematography.
- It won several awards, including the “Top Excellence Award, Actor” for Park Hae-jin at the 11th Korea Drama Awards.
Table 1: Cast and Characters
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Park Hae-jin | Yoo Jung |
| Kim Go-eun | Hong Seol |
| Seo Kang-joon | Baek In-ho |
| Lee Sung-kyung | Baek In-ha |
Table 2: Production Crew
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Lee Yoon-jung |
| Writer | Kim Nam-hee and Go Myung-hwan |
Table 3: Broadcast Information
| Network | Premiere Date | Time Slot |
|---|---|---|
| tvN | January 4, 2018 | Thursdays and Fridays at 21:30 KST |
Table 4: Awards
| Award | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Korea Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Park Hae-jin |
