Padam Padam (TV series)

Padam Padam
Promotional poster
Also known asPadam Padam... The Music of Their Hearts
Hangul
빠담빠담... 그와 그녀의 심장박동소리
Literal meaningPadam Padam... The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats
Revised RomanizationPpadamppadam... Geuwa Geunyeoui Simjangbakdongsori
GenreRomance
Fantasy
Crime
Written byNoh Hee-kyung
Directed byKim Kyu-tae
StarringJung Woo-sung
Han Ji-min
Kim Bum
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producersYoo Jung-joon
Lee Young-jun
Lee Jung-hee
Ahn Hyeong-jo
ProducerCho Joon-hyeong
Production locationKorea
Production companiesMI Inc.
Master Works Media
Original release
NetworkJTBC
Release5 December 2011 (2011-12-05) –
7 February 2012 (2012-02-07)

Padam Padam[1] (Korean: 빠담빠담... 그와 그녀의 심장박동소리) is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jung Woo-sung, Han Ji-min, and Kim Bum.[2] The romance / fantasy series was written by Noh Hee-kyung, and the title is a reference to a 1951 French song by Edith Piaf, an onomatopoeia expressing the sound of a heartbeat.[3][4] It was one of the inaugural dramas on newly launched cable channel JTBC, and aired from December 5, 2011 to February 7, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:45 (KST) for 20 episodes.[5][6][7][8][9]

Synopsis

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A convict named Yang Kang-chil (Jung Woo-sung) serves 16 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. His innocent nature is protected by his best friend and "guardian angel" Gook-soo (Kim Bum). Prior to his release he experiences a near-death event and only survives thanks to a miracle. Gook-soo explains that Kang-chil will have three near-death miracles and he will only survive them if he learns from the experience.

After his release, Kang-chil becomes a carpenter and falls in love with Jang Ji-na (Han Ji-min), a veterinarian described as a "selfish woman". Despite her selfishness, Ji-na is irrevocably drawn to Kang-chil and falls deeply in love with him. However, things take a turn for the worse when it is revealed that Ji-na's uncle was the victim in Kang-chil's murder case, and Ji-na is the daughter of a police inspector who participated in his arrest and who, driven by the thirst for revenge, he goes after Kang-chil again when he knows that he has been freed. On the other hand, Ji-na's mother had always been convinced of Kang-chil's innocence and for years had gone to visit him in prison, and she had even contacted a lawyer, but he dies upon returning from a visit to prison and this causes the family to blame Kang-chil for said death as well. In order to prove his innocence, Kang-chil desperately seeks evidence that will bring the real murderer, Park Chan-gul (Jun-seong Kim), to justice and also save his relationship with Ji-na.

Cast

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Ratings

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Average TV viewership ratings (nationwide)
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[22]
1 December 5, 2011 1.601%
2 December 6, 2011 1.515%
3 December 12, 2011 1.613%
4 December 13, 2011 1.496%
5 December 19, 2011 2.151%
6 December 20, 2011 1.802%
7 December 26, 2011 2.073%
8 December 27, 2011 2.186%
9 January 2, 2012 1.782%
10 January 3, 2012 1.480%
11 January 9, 2012 1.480%
12 January 10, 2012 1.420%
13 January 16, 2012 1.825%
14 January 17, 2012 1.544%
15 January 23, 2012 1.295%
16 January 24, 2012 1.452%
17 January 30, 2012 1.402%
18 January 31, 2012 1.898%
19 February 6, 2012 1.601%
20 February 7, 2012 1.878%
Average 1.675%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

References

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  1. ^ "Padam Padam". JTBC Worldwide. JTBC Content Hub. Archived from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Sunwoo, Carla (January 10, 2013). "JTBC drama to hit airwaves in Japan". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Lee, Jin-ho (November 30, 2011). "Noh Hee Kyung Says, "I had little interest in Jung Woo Sung."". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  4. ^ Kang, Hye-ran (August 30, 2011). "The heart-pounding thrill of the race". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ Oh, Jean (December 1, 2011). "Dramas on way with four new channels". The Korea Herald. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  6. ^ Sung, So-young (December 1, 2011). "TV enters new era with launch of four networks". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ Lee, Sun-min; Choi, Min-woo (December 9, 2011). "JTBC leads new channels in first weekend". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ Lee, Sun-min (December 29, 2011). "2011 Top 10 stories: JTBC shows lead the pack". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (February 8, 2012). "Padam Padam's Cast and Crew Watch Final Episode Together". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  10. ^ Hong, Lucia (August 9, 2011). "Jung Woo-sung to play male lead in new mini-series". 10Asia. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  11. ^ Lee, Jin-ho (November 30, 2011). "Jung Woo Sung On Padam Padam and his Break-Up". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  12. ^ Oh, Jean (December 1, 2011). "Jung Woo-sung opens up about first Korean drama after scandal". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  13. ^ Kim, Hyo-eun (December 14, 2011). "Actor Jung trades dashing for dirty". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  14. ^ Kim, Ji-yeon (October 5, 2011). "Jung Woo Sung and Han Ji Min are Lovey-Dovey on Set". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  15. ^ Lee, Jin-ho (November 30, 2011). "Han Ji Min Likes Her Co-star Jung Woo Sung". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  16. ^ Hong, Lucia (August 10, 2011). "Kim Beom to star in new TV series with Jung Woo-sung". 10Asia. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  17. ^ Hong, Lucia (November 30, 2011). "Kim Beom watched foreign films to prep for TV series role". 10Asia. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  18. ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (December 5, 2011). "Kim Bum Toughens Up for Padam Padam". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  19. ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (December 28, 2011). "Kim Bum Attempts to Emulate Jung Woo Sung". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  20. ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (February 9, 2012). "Interview: Kim Bum's Three Keywords: Sincerity, Acting, Challenge". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  21. ^ Joo, Kyung-don (February 13, 2012). "Kim Bum's diet gives him arthritis". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved February 18, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  22. ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
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