Girls' Generation 1979 () is a South Korean television series based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Kim Yong-hee. The drama slated for eight episodes with 1970s Daegu as the backdrop. It premiered on KBS2 on September 11, 2017, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).
Synopsis Lee Jung-hee is the second daughter of a family who owns a lingerie factory. She leads a group of teenage girls who have chaotic adventures together. She meets Bae Dong-moon through a group date, and Dong-moon immediately falls for her. However, Jung-hee has a crush on Son Jin, a cute looking senior student of a boys school, and begins to follow him around to attract his attention.
One day, Park Hye-joo, a transfer student from Seoul, joins their class and becomes the center of attention, creating jealousy and friction among the heroine and her friends. Despite Jung-hee's attention, Son Jin is attracted to Hye-joo. However, Hye-joo has no romantic feelings for Son Jin, as she is interested in Joo Young-choon, an ex-gangster now turned local handyman.
This is the story of their growing friendship, as the heroine and the new girl start to bond despite their initial rivalry.
There is also a darker side to the story, with a mystery surrounding an increasing number of sexual assaults in the city. And at the local toy factory, female workers begin disappearing one by one.
Cast Main Bona as Lee Jung-hee A girl who is a late bloomer that has a crush on a senior boy from a neighbourhood school. Chae Seo-jin as Park Hye-joo A girl who transferred from Seoul with her father. She is a smart, mature, kindhearted, and pretty girl who is the neighbour of Lee Jung-hee, that happens to be in the same class as her in school. She immediately gets the attention of the neighbourhood boys. Seo Young-joo as Bae Dong-moon A typical nerd who is head over heels for Lee Jung-hee, and does his best to win her heart. Lee Jong-hyun as Joo Young-choon A former gangster who turns out to be a kindhearted and a reliable handyman in the neighbourhood. He is a hard worker who does multiple jobs in a local pharmacy. He also works as a carpenter, mover and a technician — all to look after his young sister. Yeo Hoe-hyun as Son Jin A popular, cute and handsome guy in town who is the dream guy for many girls at that time. He is the only son of a high-ranking police officer. Despite being the centre of attention of many girls, he has an unrequited crush on Park Hye-joo. Min Do-hee as Shim Ae-sook A bully who is rebellious in school, and has family problems.
Supporting Jung-hee's family Kwon Hae-hyo as Jung-hee's father Kim Sun-young as Jung-hee's mother Park Ha-na as Hong Do-hwa, Jung-hee's aunt Jo Byeong-kyu as Lee Bong-soo, Jung-hee's brother
Junghyeon Girls' High School In Gyo-jin as Oh Man-sang, Maths teacher Kim Jae-hwa as drill instructor Baek Eun-kyung as Jun Hyun-hee Bang Su-jin as Kim Eon-joo Seo Ye-seul as Soh Eun-ja Kim Su-hyeon as Kim Ki-ryeo Lee Bom as Park Gwi-ja Jo Mi-nyeo as Han Ma-eun
Others Ahn Bo-hyun as Young-choon's friend Jo Duk-hyun as Hye-joo's father Han Geu-rim as Unni #3 Jo Ah-in as Joo Aeng-cho, Young-choon's sister Lee Chae-kyung as Son Jin's mother
Production The first script reading meeting of the cast was held on August 18, 2017, at KBS Annex Building in Yeouido, Seoul.
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Ratings In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
Original broadcast dateAverage audience shareTNmSAGB NielsenNationwideSeoulNationwideSeoul1September 11, 2017 4.7% 5.2% 4.3% 4.8% 2September 12, 2017 4.8% 5.3% 3September 18, 2017 4.8% 5.3% 4.1% 4.6% 4September 19, 2017 5.0% 4.1% 4.9% 5September 25, 2017 5.0% 5.2% 4.2% 4.4% 6September 26, 2017 5.4% 4.7% 4.8% 7October 2, 2017 4.5% 4.8% 4.4% 4.7% 8October 3, 2017 Average
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result 2017 31st KBS Drama Awards Best Actor in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama Yeo Hoe-hyun Seo Young-joo Best Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama Bona Best New Actress Best Supporting Actor In Gyo-jin Best Supporting Actress Kim Sun-young
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