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COLLECTION · Series · 2022

Red Balloon

빨간풍선

Two school friends test the boundaries of their friendship when secrets, jealousy, and desire start to come between them.

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* 4.7 (15)DramaFamilySouth Korea
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Directors
Jin Hyung-wook
Countries
South Korea
Studios
TV Chosun · Chorokbaem Media · HIGROUND
Runtime
77 min/ep
Release
17/12/2022
Score
4.7 / 10 (15)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
20 episodes · 2022
The Vacation House
Episode 1. The Vacation House
2022-12-17 · 82 min

Eun-kang is Ba-da's lifelong friend of 20 years. She helps Ba-da, a jewellery designer, by doing odd jobs for her. When Eun-kang's boyfriend, Tae-ki, whom she had been taking care of for four years, passes the civil servant exam, Ba-da…

The Breakup
Episode 2. The Breakup
2022-12-18 · 81 min

Eun-kang goes swimming in the pool after becoming frustrated from an argument with Tae-ki, and Cha-won watches her from a distance. Meanwhile, Ba-da and Cha-won go through a rough patch due to Cha-won's parents. Later, Eun-kang dresses up…

Eun-kang Gets Closer To Cha-won
Episode 3. Eun-kang Gets Closer To Cha-won
2022-12-24 · 84 min

Eun-kang and Cha-won ignore Ba-da's calls and spend time together. A falling apart between Cha-won and Ba-da begins due to Cha-won's mother, which Ba-da can't take any longer. Meanwhile, Eun-san and Nam-chul have dinner together after…

Eun-kang Doesn’t Let Go
Episode 4. Eun-kang Doesn’t Let Go
2022-12-25 · 82 min

Eun-kang and Tae-ki's relationship becomes worse after Tae-ki meets her parents. Although Eun-kang desperately tries to hold on to Tae-ki, it's no use. Tae-ki even goes to see Ba-da and Cha-won and tells them about the breakup. Meanwhile,…

Nam-chul Fights Back
Episode 5. Nam-chul Fights Back
2022-12-31 · 81 min

Eun-kang's family goes after Tae-ki for revenge after learning their wedding got canceled. Nam-chul lets out all the sorrow and pain he has been holding at Mul-sang, and Eun-san worries more about Nam-chul as she learns more about his…

Nam-chul’s Demand
Episode 6. Nam-chul’s Demand
2023-01-01 · 75 min

Nam-chul's sudden demand causes a stir among the family members. Ba-da finds out that Gong-ju and Eun-kang met separately, so she asks Eun-kang what she said about her to Gong-ju. Eun-kang decides to show up at Tae-ki's wedding in a white…

The Ginkgo Leaf
Episode 7. The Ginkgo Leaf
2023-01-07 · 75 min

Eun-kang and Cha-won spend time together at the beach in Sokcho. When Cha-won returns home from Seocho, he gets into a big fight with Ba-da about his mother-in-law. Meanwhile, Nam-chul and Eun-san become more affectionate and develop…

Eun-kang’s Secret Plan
Episode 8. Eun-kang’s Secret Plan
2023-01-08 · 78 min

Cha-won becomes confused when he learns about Ba-da's secret, and to make matters worse, the police visit his house. Later, Ba-da goes on a short getaway with her mom and runs into an old friend. However, a strange atmosphere flows…

Ba-da’s Confession
Episode 9. Ba-da’s Confession
2023-01-14 · 75 min

While Ba-da spends time with her mother on a short vacation, Eun-kang and Cha-won have a wonderful time at the amusement park. However, that night, Cha-won learns Ba-da met Ki-han during her trip. Meanwhile, Nam-chul goes to see Eun-san,…

Crossing The Line
Episode 10. Crossing The Line
2023-01-15 · 76 min

Cha-won asks Eun-kang about Ba-da and Ki-han's relationship after seeing them together. Meanwhile, Jeon-hee records Ba-da's shocking remarks and calls Ba-da and Cha-won together for them to listen to it. Mul-sang, who has now confirmed…

Eun-kang’s Handkerchief
Episode 11. Eun-kang’s Handkerchief
2023-01-28 · 72 min

In the end, Eun-kang and Cha-won cross the line. The next day, Ba-da finds Eun-kang's handkerchief in Cha-won's jacket pocket, and Cha-won avoids sleeping with Ba-da. Meanwhile, Mul-sang keeps pushing Nam-chul to end things with Eun-san…

Geum Ah’s Wrath
Episode 12. Geum Ah’s Wrath
2023-01-29 · 68 min

After learning about Nam Chul's affair from Eun San directly, Geum Ah charges into their studio apartment and unleashes her rage. Eun San can't accept breaking up with Nam Chul and tells him to divorce his wife. Meanwhile, Ba Da gets…

Mul Sang’s Wrath
Episode 13. Mul Sang’s Wrath
2023-02-04 · 74 min

Everyone learns about Nam Chul's affair, and Mul Sang's house turns into a battlefield. Eun Kang forcefully tells Nam Chul to end it with Eun San. Meanwhile, Kwon Tae Ki runs into Ba Da and shows her a shocking video of Eun Kang. Later,…

Ba Da Finds Eun Kang’s Letter
Episode 14. Ba Da Finds Eun Kang’s Letter
2023-02-05 · 76 min

Ba Da's business gets hit with an unexpected wave and sways out of control. Ba Da becomes on edge and lashes out at Cha Won with harsh words. Meanwhile, Jeon Hee wakes up after fainting from seeing Cha Won and Eun Kang kissing and tells…

Ba Da Rages At Eun Kang And Cha Won
Episode 15. Ba Da Rages At Eun Kang And Cha Won
2023-02-11 · 74 min

Ba Da slaps Eun Kang and Cha Won at a cafe and rages at them after finding out about their relationship. Later, Ba Da hands Cha Won divorce papers, and Mul Sang, who knows about the ordeal, flips his household upside down in anger.…

Mul Sang Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
Episode 16. Mul Sang Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
2023-02-12 · 66 min

Eun Kang becomes annoyed and agitated as she watches Cha Won look desperately for Ba Da. Mul Sang takes matters into his own hands to keep Eun Kang away from Cha Won. Meanwhile, Eun San's family goes crazy after learning Eun San is Nam…

Cha Won Hesistates
Episode 17. Cha Won Hesistates
2023-02-18 · 78 min

Cha Won hesitates as Eun Kang holds on to him, saying they shouldn't end things. Jeon Hee shows up at Mul Sang's house and causes a commotion in her anger. Dae Bong has a hard time and blames himself for everything after learning the…

Eun Kang’s Big Break
Episode 18. Eun Kang’s Big Break
2023-02-19 · 73 min

Eun Kang receives good news. As she celebrates with Cha Won, Eun Kang runs into Ba Da. Jeon Hee visits Cha Won and tries to persuade him to get back together with Ba Da. Meanwhile, Nam Chul tells Geum Ah not to take it too far but…

He’s Still My Man
Episode 19. He’s Still My Man
2023-02-25 · 73 min

Eun San plans to leave for volunteer work overseas, while Nam Chul and Geum Ah opt for divorce. Mul Sang finds out Geum Ah has been meeting with Dae Geun again and orders Dae Bong to teach him a lesson after calling Dae Geun out to a…

Eun Kang’s First Day As A Teacher
Episode 20. Eun Kang’s First Day As A Teacher
2023-02-26 · 79 min

Nam Chul and Eun San reunite and shed tears of joy together. Mul Sang household is on the verge of losing their fortune in a scam. Cha Won meets with Tae Ki and asks about Eun Kang's past, and Ba Da takes Cha Won's family to Eun Kang's…

Cast by season
Seo Ji-hye
Seo Ji-hye
Cho Eun-gang
Lee Sung-jae
Lee Sung-jae
Ji Nam-cheol
Hong Soo-hyun
Hong Soo-hyun
Han Ba-da
Lee Sang-woo
Lee Sang-woo
Ko Cha-won
Jung Yoo-min
Jung Yoo-min
Jo Eun-san
Yoon Mi-ra
Yoon Mi-ra
Na Gong-ju
Yun Ju-sang
Yun Ju-sang
Ko Mul-sang
Lee Bo-hee
Lee Bo-hee
Yang Ban-sook
Jung Bo-seok
Jung Bo-seok
Cho Dae-bong
Kim Hye-sun
Kim Hye-sun
Ko Geum-a
Choi Dae-chul
Choi Dae-chul
Cho Dae-geun
Seol Jung-hwan
Seol Jung-hwan
Kwon Tae-gi
Yoon Ji-sook
Yoon Ji-sook
Lee Ji-ok
Lee Sang sook
Lee Sang sook
Yeo Jeon-hui
Oh Eun-seo
Oh Eun-seo
Go Mi-pung
Jo Yeon-ho
Jo Yeon-ho
Ji-un
Go Na-Hee
Go Na-Hee
Ji-cheon
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ParkMin
★ 5.0 / 10
The drama kept teasing us endlessly to what might have happened in Italy but it never revealed it. Sure, you can make some obvious assumptions but that's not as satisfying especially with the constant teasing. Makjang shows are designed to push your buttons through what's obvious from the observer perspective and this drama does exactly that but also eases the pain by making every character to have an unadjust trait or 10, including all of the leads. By doing this, it also makes it easier for the viewers to go softer on some of the wrong doings. You end up watching it to see how the car crash will end. In this case, a lot of fast and big changes happened in the last 40 minutes despite the drama having all the time in the world to approach its resolution more gracefully. Although it the drama was somewhat alright, but the harsh shift in the last 4 episodes made it really bad and unbearable. The main confrontation of the involved parties in the cafe was an example of that. The writer just wanted to amp it up as high as possible to squeeze the last dribbles of broadcast ratings. One thing I didn't like is how the drama forced every character to be connected to one another, it pushed the improbability of interconnected stories a bit too hard that it became ridiculous even for a makjang drama. If I had to pick one thing that irked me the most, it's how Da Ba's mother react differently between her daughter and Eun Gang on the suspicions of potential infidelity despite her daughter is the one doing it 10 folds harder in front of her face. A true bruh moment right there. Looking into the writer's previous projects, she's consistently decent except for a few outliers and this drama was part of these outliers.
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