Ako si Kim Samsoon
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| Ako si Kim Samsoon | |
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 My Name is Kim Sam Soon |
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| Also known as | Kim Sam Soon |
| Format | Romantic comedy |
| Created by | Kim Do Woo |
| Developed by | Denoy Navarro-Punio |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[1] Khryss Adalia†[2] Louie Ignacio[2] |
| Starring | Regine Velasquez Mark Anthony Fernandez Nadine Samonte Hayden Kho, Jr. Eugene Domingo. |
| Opening theme | "Maybe It's You" by Regine Velasquez |
| Composer(s) | Bobby Velasco and Agatha Obar |
| Country of origin |  Philippines South Korea |
| Language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 75 episodes |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Location(s) | Metro Manila Tagaytay City |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | June 30, 2008 – October 10, 2008 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita |
| Followed by | Lalola |
| Related shows | My Lovely Sam Soon |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Ako si Kim Samsoon or simply Kim Samsoon (International title) is a romantic comedy Philippine drama that is airing on GMA Network, a remake of a popular and award-winning Korean drama that originally aired on MBC TV on Summer 2005. The series is part of the network's 58th Anniversary celebration.[3]
Reprising the title role, dubbed as the Korean Bridget Jones, previously played by Kim Sun Ah is Regine Velasquez, the series begins airing on June 30, 2008 replacing Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita.[4] This series ended on October 10, 2008. This show marked the last television directing of Khryss Adalia who died due to colon cancer on October 13, 2008 after the finale week.[2]
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[edit] Overview
[edit] Origin
Originally, it aired as My Lovely Sam Soon in South Korea. The series was a major hit in South Korea since its premiere and 50.5% of Korean households tuned in to the finale, with a viewership rate of over 40%.[5]
Some critics believe its huge success was due to the show focused in the life of single chubby middle-aged woman, played by Kim Sun Ah. The physical appearance and stereotype that the female character highlighted (in the sense of mid aged and overweight) portrayed in the drama increased dramatically the popularity particularly in mid aged South Korean women.[6]
[edit] In the Philippines
GMA Network aired My Name is Kim Sam Soon in the Philippines dubbed in Tagalog from February 13, 2006 and lasted 13 weeks. It was broadcast back-to-back with Jewel in the Palace on GMA Telebabad.
The series was well received by audience. To date, My Name is Kim Sam Soon is one of the five koreanovelas in the Philippines to reach the 40% boundary along with All About Eve, Jewel in the Palace, Stairway to Heaven and Full House (with the highest rating koreanovela with 50%).[7]
[edit] Sypnosis
The story begins with Samsoon dealing with two devastating news— her fiancé stood her up at their wedding, and their family’s bakery was gutted by a fire. Samsoon (Velasquez) then decides to apply as a pastry chef in a five-star restaurant where she crosses paths with the rich and arrogant Cyrus (Fernandez) in a very unusual spot—the male comfort room where he gives her a piece of advice about love and men. Not long after, Cyrus will discover Samsoon’s outstanding talent in baking and hires her to work in his restaurant.
Cyrus has his share of problems too. His domineering mother insists that he marries soon. To be free of his mother’s consistent prodding, Cyrus offers Samsoon a love contract—in which she must act as his girlfriend in exchange for a huge amount of money. He offers Samsoon the contract because he knows he will never fall for a girl like her. Although hesitant and furious about Cyrus’s overconfidence, Samsoon takes the opportunity to pay her family’s debts.
Are they both brave enough to face the consequences of the love contract? Will their plan still work even if their former paramours — Hannah (Samonte) and Harvey (Ramos) — re-enters the picture? Can a gorgeous guy like Cyrus fall for a plump, boisterous girl like Samsoon?
[edit] Cast and characters
[edit] Main Cast
- Regine Velasquez as Kim Samsoon Buot
- Mark Anthony Fernandezas Cyrus Ruiz
- Nadine Samonte as Hannah
- Hayden Kho, Jr. as Dr. Henry
[edit] Extended Cast
- Tessie Tomas as Mrs. Sonia Buot
- Jennica Garcia as Eliza Buot
- Wendell Ramos as Harvey de Guzman
- Eugene Domingo as Chef Dina
- Carmi Martin as Mrs. Roccio Ruiz
- Cheska Eugenio as Amber Ruiz
- John Lapus as Marcus
- Sheena Halili as Cynthia
- Pauleen Luna as Cherry
- Mart Escudero as Kokoy
- Jezreel Cahilig (a.k.a Jezreel Veradio) as Arthur
- Maureen Larazabal as herself
- Marcus Madrigal as Dodong
[edit] Soundtrack
Just like the dubbed version that aired on GMA Network of the original series, the remake uses the song "Maybe It's You" composed by renowned composer Agatha Obar. The song was originally sung by Jolina Magdangal for the dubbed version; for the remake, Regine Velasquez covered the song.
The remake also uses Velasquez's song "Ikaw" for the piano scenes, the original used "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".
The theme song, Maybe It's You, of the show was arranged by Bobby Velasco.
[edit] Reception
The remake was given rave reviews when the first two episodes were shown to the press in a special screening, praising the deliberate "over-acting" of the cast, especially Regine Velasquez, in pattern of the acting in the original series.[8] Viewers found the series very entertaining, capturing the atmosphere of the original series. It gained a respectable 33.8% on its pilot episode; good enough to take the third spot in the overall race, against another Korean drama remake My Girl with 22.6%.[9] The musical scenes of Sheena Halili, Eugene Domingo and Marky Lopez also received good criticisms like those lip-sync, dance showdowns of the two receptionists and dance performances. The fantasization of Samsoon also gave humor to the audience. Jennica Garcia's acts was also praised especially on the last part on which the whole staff and crew clapped for her.
Director Dominic Zapata pointed out that if Velasquez turned down the title role, the network would hire Sunshine Dizon for the role.[10]
In the middle of the taping, Khryss Adalia, who later died on October 13 after the last episode week of this show, had to leave due to his complications of colon cancer. Director Louie Ignacio took over Adalia's place.[2]
At that time of Adalia's death, the finale episode of Kim Samsoon garnered 38.2 percent in the ratings and topped first placing Dyesebel, which got 37.9 percent, to second and beat ABS CBN's Iisa Pa Lamang with 23.9 percent.[11]
[edit] TV Ratings
The following ratings are within the Mega Manila area only.
| Week | Date | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008-06-30 to 2008-07-04 | 33.8% (3rd) | 31.5% (3rd) | 32.6% (2nd) | 33.5% (3rd) | 35.5% (4th) |
| 2 | 2008-07-07 to 2008-07-11 | 25.7% (4th) | 33.5% (3rd) | 31.3% (3rd) | 30.2% (3rd) | 29.6% (3rd) |
| 3 | 2008-07-14 to 2008-07-18 | 27.7% (4th) | 28.7% (4th) | 29.1% (4th) | 29.3% (4th) | 28.6% (4th) |
| 4 | 2008-07-21 to 2008-07-25 | 28.6% (3rd) | 28.3% (4th) | 29.4% (3rd) | 26.4% (4th) | 31.6% (3rd) |
| 5 | 2008-07-28 to 2008-08-01 | 31.9% (3rd) | 30.1% (3rd) | 28.4% (4th) | 30.2% (4th) | 27.3% (4th) |
| 6 | 2008-08-04 to 2008-08-08 | 29.8% (4th) | 30.3% (3rd) | 30.3% (3rd) | 28.0% (3rd) | 28.4% (3rd) |
| 7 | 2008-08-11 to 2008-08-15 | 24.9% (6th) | 28.9% (3rd) | 27.7% (4th) | 25.7% (5th) | 29.3% (3rd) |
| 8 | 2008-08-18 to 2008-08-22 | 26.9% (4th) | 30.0% (4th) | 27.2% (4th) | 31.6% (3rd) | 31.1% (2nd) |
| 9 | 2008-08-25 to 2008-08-29 | 25.6% (7th) | 27.0% (5th) | 27.1% (5th) | 31.2% (3rd) | 31.4% (3rd) |
| 10 | 2008-09-01 to 2008-09-05 | 28.6% (5th) | 31.1% (4th) | 31.8% (4th) | 32.2% (3rd) | 34.6% (3rd) |
| 11 | 2008-09-08 to 2008-09-12 | 25.0% (4th) | 33.7% (3rd) | 30.5% (4th) | 34.6% (3rd) | 34.5% (3rd) |
| 12 | 2008-09-15 to 2008-09-19 | 34.8% (3rd) | 34.7% (3rd) | 34.8% (3rd) | 32.7% (4th) | 34.8% (3rd) |
| 13 | 2008-09-22 to 2008-09-26 | 29.4% (3rd) | 30.5% (4th) | 33.1% (3rd) | 33.0% (4th) | 34.6% (2nd) |
| 14 | 2008-09-29 to 2008-10-03 | 34.8% (3rd) | 35.3% (2nd) | 34.8% (3rd) | 32.9% (3rd) | 34.1% (3rd) |
| 15 | 2008-10-06 to 2008-10-10 | 36.6% (2nd) | 35.3% (2nd) | 35.8% (3rd) | 36.7% (2nd) | 38.2% (1st) |
| Average: | 30.98% (3rd) | |||||
Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines
[edit] See also
- List of characters in Ako si Kim Samsoon
- List of programs previously aired by GMA Network
- My Lovely Sam Soon
[edit] References
- ^ Insidente ng pagge-gatecrash, nauwi sa ‘patayan’ sa text journal.com.ph
- ^ a b c d Director Khryss Adalia succumbs to colon cancer
- ^ "Ako si Kim Samsoon" airs pilot episode on June 30 pep.ph
- ^ Fil-Am director, dadalhin si Echo sa Hollywood journal.com.ph
- ^ My Lovely Sam-Soon was the most watched K-Drama of 2005 english.chosun.com
- ^ According to a research, 73% of Korean women believe that they are fat times.hankooki.com
- ^ Primetime TV ruled by Koreanovelas manilastandardtoday.com
- ^ Regine ‘overacting’ sa bagong telenovela journal.com.ph
- ^ TV Ratings (June 30): "Ako Si Kim Samsoon" takes a big bite in the ratings game pep.ph
- ^ Pagbubuyangyang ni Krista, may basbas ng director-bf journal.com.ph
- ^ TV Ratings (Oct. 10-13) Ako Si Kim Samsoon and La Lola closed and opened at No. 1
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