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Cinderella Game
Promotional poster
Hangul
신데렐라 게임
Revised RomanizationSinderella ge-im
McCune–ReischauerSinderella keim
Genre
Written byOh Sang-hee
Directed byLee Hyun-kyung
Starring
Music byChoi In-hee[2]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes15
Production
Executive producers
  • Park Ki-ho (CP)
  • Choi Hyun-min
  • Joo Hyung-jin[2]
Producers
  • Kim Kyu-hyun
  • Seok Shin-ho
  • Im Ji-hyeon
  • Kim Nam-hee
  • Ahn Hyeong-jo[2]
Running time30 minutes[2]
Production companies
  • Miracle K Story
  • Jidam Media
Original release
NetworkKBS2
ReleaseDecember 2, 2024 (2024-12-02) –
present

Cinderella Game (Korean: 신데렐라 게임) is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Na Young-hee, Han Groo, Choi Sang, Ji Soo-won, Kim Hye-ok, Choi Jong-hwan, Park Ri-won, and Kwon Do-hyung. It is about a woman who was raised by her enemy and realizes the meaning of revenge and grows up. It premiered on KBS2 on December 2, 2024, and airs every Monday to Friday at 19:50 (KST).

Synopsis

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Cinderella Game tells the story of Goo Ha-na, a woman who suddenly becomes the heiress of a family from an orphanage like Cinderella one day, who realizes that everything was planned by her enemy and becomes the incarnation of revenge.

Cast and characters

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Main

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The president of Hyesung Group, who is respected by many people for her warm and humane appearance, but is actually a cold-blooded person who doesn't shed a single drop of blood when stabbed. She has been leading the group while harboring the pain and wounds of losing her daughter 20 years ago, decides to use Ha-na, a low-level employee of Hyesung Tour.
A passionate virgin head of the family full of vitality and responsibility. She is reborn as an incarnation of revenge after learning that she was used as a fake daughter in the role of an icon of sacrifice.
The president of Hyesung Tour, a subsidiary of Hyesung Group, who has raised the company to second place in the industry despite his young age and is trusted by people.
  • Ji Soo-won as Choi Myung-ji[3]
An ambitious woman who gaslights her daughter Se-young to get what she wants.
Jin-goo's mother and the Chairman Yeo-jin's housekeeper.
Yeo-jin's husband.
The head of the Hyesung Tour product planning team under Hyesung Group, who opened her eyes to power and desire from an early age due to her mother's gaslighting.
  • Kwon Do-hyung as Goo Ji-seok[4]
    • Gu Hyun as young Ji-seok[6]
The general manager of Hyesung Group who is full of coldness and revenge. He is Ha-na's younger brother.

Supporting

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People around Yeo-jin

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  • Lee So-yoon as Yoon Yoo-jin[7]
    • Lee So-yoon as young Yoo-jin / Lee Doo-na[6]
Yeo-jin's daughter.

People around Ha-na

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  • Park Chang-hoon as Goo Ji-chang[8]
Ha-na's younger brother.
Ha-na's younger sister.
  • Kim Gun-woo as Lee Eun-chong[10][7]
Doo-na's son, who is being take care by her aunt, Ha-na.

Others

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  • Baek Seo-bin as Seok-gi[11]
Ha-na's ex-boyfriend who broke up with her due to marriage issues and then approaches her again.
A wealthy and poisonous wife who loves her son Seok-gi dearly.

Production

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Development

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Cinderella Game is written by Oh Sang-hee, who previously wrote Gracious Revenge (2019–2020) and directed by Lee Hyun-kyung, who previously directed Nothing Uncovered (2024). It is produced by Miracle K Story and Jidam Media.[13]

Casting

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Na Young-hee, Ji Soo-won, Kim Hye-ok, and Choi Jong-hwan had confirmed their appearances in the series on October 30, 2024.[3] On the same day, actress Han Groo is reported to appear as the lead as reported by Joy News 24.[14] The next day, Han, Choi Sang, Park Ri-won, and Kwon Do-hyung had been confirmed to appear as the main characters.[4]

Release

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Cinderella Game was scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on December 2, 2024, and would air every Monday to Friday at 19:50 (KST).[15]

Viewership

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Cinderella Game : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
EpisodesEpisode number
12345678910111213141516171819202122232425
1–25117813061100109912181285129411601267136112691319137513911371TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
26–50TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
51–75TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
76–100TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[16]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[16]
Nationwide Seoul
1 December 2, 2024 7.5% (4th) 6.5% (3rd)
2 December 3, 2024 8.1% (3rd) 6.8% (4th)
3 December 4, 2024 7.1% (4th) 6.0% (4th)
4 December 5, 2024 6.7% (5th) 5.8% (5th)
5 December 6, 2024 7.4% (4th) 6.1% (3rd)
6 December 9, 2024 8.1% (4th) 6.4% (4th)
7 December 10, 2024 7.9% (4th) 6.4% (4th)
8 December 11, 2024 7.3% (4th) 6.0% (4th)
9 December 12, 2024 7.9% (2nd) 6.1% (2nd)
10 December 13, 2024 7.9% (4th) 6.1% (5th)
11 December 16, 2024 7.8% (4th) 6.0% (4th)
12 December 17, 2024 8.5% (2nd) 6.9% (3rd)
13 December 18, 2024 8.7% (3rd) 7.4% (3rd)
14 December 19, 2024 8.5% (2nd) 7.1% (3rd)
15 December 20, 2024 8.6% (3rd) 7.2% (4th)
Average — —
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Kang, Seo-jeong (November 26, 2024). 오상희 작가 "'신데렐라 게임', 단순 막장극? NO" [Writer Oh Sang-hee: "Cinderella Game, Simple Soap Opera? NO"] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved November 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c d KBS WORLD TV (December 9, 2024). A Small Lie [Cinderella Game : EP.1] | KBS WORLD TV 241209. Retrieved December 9, 2024 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ a b c d e Son, Bong-seok (October 30, 2024). '신데렐라 게임' 나영희-지수원-김혜옥-최종환 출연 확정 [Cinderella Game Na Young-hee, Ji Soo-won, Kim Hye-ok, Choi Jong-hwan confirmed to appear] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved December 5, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b c d e Kang, Seo-jeong (October 31, 2024). 한그루·최상·박리원·권도형, '신데렐라 게임' 출연 확정[공식] [Han Groo, Choi Sang, Park Ri-won, Kwon Do-hyung confirmed to appear in Cinderella Game [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (December 6, 2024). '두 번 입양' 한그루, 예상치 못한 비보 (신데렐라 게임) ['Twice Adopted' Han Groo, Unexpected Sad News (Cinderella Game)] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved December 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b c d e Kim, Myeong-mi (November 28, 2024). '신데렐라 게임' 아역 총출동, 한그루→권도형과 소름 돋는 싱크로율 [Cinderella Game Child Actors All Out, Han Groo → Kwon Do Hyung and Goosebump-inducing Synchronization] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b 등장인물 (신데렐라 게임) [Characters (Cinderella Game)]. Korean Broadcasting System (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Ahn, Byeong-gil (November 25, 2024). 박창훈, 한그루 동생 됐다···'신데렐라 게임' 출연 [Park Chang-hoon becomes Han Groo's younger brother···appears in Cinderella Game] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved November 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Kang, Da-yoon (November 28, 2024). '미스코리아 善' 김지성, '신데렐라 게임' 출연 확정 [공식] ['Miss Korea Good' Kim Ji-sung confirmed to appear in Cinderella Game [Official]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (December 9, 2024). '최상과 결혼' 박리원, 전 남친 권도형과 재회 (신데렐라 게임) ['Married to the Best' Park Ri-won, reunited with ex-boyfriend Kwon Do-hyung (Cinderella Game)] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved December 9, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Son, Bong-seok (November 28, 2024). 배우 백서빈, ‘신데렐라 게임’ 캐스팅 [Actor Baek Seo-bin cast in Cinderella Game] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Kang, Da-yoon (November 29, 2024). '재벌집 막내아들' 김현, 새 일일 '신데렐라 게임' 캐스팅 [Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family Kim Hyun Cast in New Daily Cinderella Game] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved November 29, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Kim, Myeong-mi (November 26, 2024). 굴곡진 인생 한그루, 나영희 향해 복수의 칼날 겨눈다(신데렐라 게임) [A twisted life, Han Groo aims his sword of revenge at Na Young-hee (Cinderella Game)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 6, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Kim, Yang-su (October 30, 2024). '쌍둥이맘' 한그루, '신데렐라 게임' 캐스팅...'스캔들' 후속 ['Twin Mom' Han Groo, Cast in Cinderella Game... Follow-up to Scandal]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  15. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (November 8, 2024). '신데렐라 게임' 열연 가득 대본리딩 [Cinderella Game script reading full of passionate performances] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved November 8, 2024 – via Naver.
  16. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
    • "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
    • "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
    • "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
    • "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
    • "Ep. 13". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
    • "Ep. 14". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
    • "Ep. 15". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
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