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Ako si Kim Samsoon
Also known as
Kim Sam Soon
A.S.K.S.S.
Format
Romantic comedy
Created by
Kim Do Woo
Developed by
Denoy Navarro-Punio
Directed by
Dominic Zapata
Khryss Adalia
Starring
Regine Velasquez
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Nadine Samonte
Hayden Kho, Jr.
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
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 – present
Chronology
Preceded by
Gilda Olvidado’s Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita
Related shows
My Lovely Sam Soon
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
Ako si Kim Samsoon, also known as I’m Kim Samsoon in English, 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.
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.
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Overview
Origin
Main article: My Name is Kim Sam Soon
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%.
Some critics believe its huge success was due to the show focused in the life of single chubby middle-aged woman. 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.
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 broadcasted back-to-back with Jewel in the Palace on GMA Telebabad.
The series was well recieved by audience. To date, My Name is Kim Sam Soon is one of the four koreanovelas in the Philippines to reach the 40% boundary along with Jewel in the Palace, Stairway to Heaven and Full House (with the highest rating koreanovela with 50%).
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?
Cast and characters
Main article: List of characters in Ako si Kim Samsoon
- Regine Velasquez as Kim Samsoon Buot
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Cyrus Ruiz
- Nadine Samonte as Hannah
- Hayden Kho, Jr. as Dr. Henry
- Tessie Tomas as Mrs. Sonia Buot
- Jennica Garcia as Eliza Buot
- Carmi Martin as Mrs. Ruiz
- Cheska Eugenio as Amber Ruiz
- John Lapus as Marcus
- Wendell Ramos as Harvey de Guzman
- Pauleen Luna as Cherry
- Eugene Domingo as Chef Dina
- Mart Escudero as Kokoy
- Sheena Halili as Cynthia
Reception
The remake was given rave reviews when the first two episodes were shown to the press in a special screening, praising the delibertely “over-acting” of the cast, especially Regine Velasquez, in pattern of the acting in the original series.
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%.
Director Dominic Zapata pointed out that if Velasquez turned down the title role, the network would hire Rufa Mae Quinto for the role.
See also
- List of characters in Ako si Kim Samsoon
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- My Lovely Sam Soon
References
- ^ Insidente ng pagge-gatecrash, nauwi sa ‘patayan’ sa text journal.com.ph
- ^ “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
External links
- My Name is Kim Sam Soon on DramaWiki
- My Name is Kim Sam Soon on HanCinema
GMA Telebabad
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