Korean TV Drama, Secret Garden

'Secret Garden' may seem like a typical Cinderella story of love between a wealthy, intelligent and charming mogul, Kim Ju-won (played by Hyun Bin), and a poor stunt woman, Gil Ra-im (played by Ha Ji-won). However, a twist, the accidental switching of souls between the main characters, and unexpected episodes subsequently save the drama from slipping into banality. In fact, the viewers may feel content to learn the reversed psychology of men and women vicariously through the drama.

The drama's success, as evident in the highest viewership of the hour and the number of fans of all ages, is attributed to the perfect combination of witty lines, distinctive characters, and outstanding acting by Hyun Bin and Ha Ji-won. Moreover, thanks to the drama's success, several film locations like Maiim Vision Village (Kim Ju-won's house in the drama), Seaes Hotel & Resort, and Resom Spa Castle have been transforming into popular tourist sites. 

Drama Information 
Producer : Oh Se-kang
Directors : Shin Woo-chul, Kwon Hyeok-chan
Screenplay : Kim Eun-sook
Airing period : Nov. 13, 2010 - Jan. 16, 2011
Production company : Hwa & Dam Pictures
Actors: Hyun Bin, Ha Ji-won, Yoon Sang-hyun, Kim Sa-rang 

Synopsis
Kim Ju-won (Hyun Bin) initially comes across Gil Ra-im (Ha Ji-won) while trying to resolve a scandal caused by his cousin, Oska (Yoon Sang-hyun). The accidental encounter lingers in Ju-won's head, and eventually urges him to approach Ra-im by auditioning at her action school. Frequenting Ra-im's work and home, Ju-won continuously shows his affection for her. Then, one day in Jeju-do Island, Ju-won and Ra-im end up at a bed & breakfast where they are each offered a bottle of liquor by the owner. They drink their liquor at the same hour, and wake up the next day to find that their souls have been switched! Ju-won is now Ra-im and Ra-im Ju-won. Although discombobulated at first, they gain deeper understanding of each other as time passes, and Ra-im gradually opens up to Ju-won.

Characters
Gil Ra-im played by Ha Ji-won
Ra-im is a high-spirited and dignified stunt woman. Her dream of becoming a top stunt woman does not stop her from performing the stunts that leave bruises all over her body. She is the type of woman who prefers leather jackets to dresses, drinking soju (Korean liquor) to sipping on wine, and eating grilled pork to fine-dining. However, Ra-im's life takes a new turn when she meets Ju-won.

Kim Ju-won played by Hyun Bin
Ju-won is a top graduate of a prestigious university in the U.S. and the head of the industry-leading LOEL Department Store. On top of that, he has good looks and sound judgement. As perfect as he may be, Ju-won cannot stop thinking about Ra-im, who is far from his ideal type, after their first accidental encounter. Soon, his sound judgement collapses as he succumbs to her charm. 

Oska played by Yoon Sang-hyun
Oska is a popular Hallyu star in China and Japan. One day, his one true love, Seul, shows up as Ju-won's potential bride after being gone for a long time. Feeling betrayed, Oska conspires a cowardly revenge against Seul and Ju-won by deliberately approaching Ju-won's love interest, Ra-im.

Yoon Seul played by Kim Sa-rang
Seul is a CF director with intelligence and beauty. While working with Ju-won on a commercial production, she runs into Oska, her first love and heart breaker. As their past haunts her, Seul plans to get back at him.