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Ako si Kim Samsoon or simply Kim Samsoon (International title) 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.[3] 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.[4] This series ended on October 10, 2008. This show marked the last television directing of Khryss Adalia who died due to colon cancer on October 13, 2008 after the finale week.[2]
[edit] Overview[edit] OriginMain 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%.[5] Some critics believe its huge success was due to the show focused in the life of single chubby middle-aged woman, played by Kim Sun Ah. 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.[6] [edit] In the PhilippinesGMA Network aired My Name is Kim Sam Soon in the Philippines dubbed in Tagalog from February 13, 2006 and lasted 13 weeks. It was broadcast back-to-back with Jewel in the Palace on GMA Telebabad. The series was well received by audience. To date, My Name is Kim Sam Soon is one of the five koreanovelas in the Philippines to reach the 40% boundary along with All About Eve, Jewel in the Palace, Stairway to Heaven and Full House (with the highest rating koreanovela with 50%).[7] [edit] SypnosisThe 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? [edit] Cast and charactersMain article: List of characters in Ako si Kim Samsoon [edit] Main Cast
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[edit] SoundtrackJust like the dubbed version that aired on GMA Network of the original series, the remake uses the song "Maybe It's You" composed by renowned composer Agatha Obar. The song was originally sung by Jolina Magdangal for the dubbed version; for the remake, Regine Velasquez covered the song. The remake also uses Velasquez's song "Ikaw" for the piano scenes, the original used "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". The theme song, Maybe It's You, of the show was arranged by Bobby Velasco. [edit] ReceptionThe remake was given rave reviews when the first two episodes were shown to the press in a special screening, praising the deliberate "over-acting" of the cast, especially Regine Velasquez, in pattern of the acting in the original series.[8] 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%.[9] The musical scenes of Sheena Halili, Eugene Domingo and Marky Lopez also received good criticisms like those lip-sync, dance showdowns of the two receptionists and dance performances. The fantasization of Samsoon also gave humor to the audience. Jennica Garcia's acts was also praised especially on the last part on which the whole staff and crew clapped for her. Director Dominic Zapata pointed out that if Velasquez turned down the title role, the network would hire Sunshine Dizon for the role.[10] In the middle of the taping, Khryss Adalia, who later died on October 13 after the last episode week of this show, had to leave due to his complications of colon cancer. Director Louie Ignacio took over Adalia's place.[2] At that time of Adalia's death, the finale episode of Kim Samsoon garnered 38.2 percent in the ratings and topped first placing Dyesebel, which got 37.9 percent, to second and beat ABS CBN's Iisa Pa Lamang with 23.9 percent.[11] [edit] TV RatingsThe following ratings are within the Mega Manila area only.
Source: AGB Nielsen Philippines [edit] See also
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