Monstar

Monstar
Promotional poster
GenreRomance
Music
Teen Drama
Written byJung Yoon-jung
Directed byKim Won-seok[1]
StarringYong Jun-hyung
Ha Yeon-soo
Kang Ha-neul
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producersKang Hee-jeong
Lee Chan-ho
ProducerYoon Hyeon-gi
Production locationKorea
CinematographyChoi Sang-muk
EditorJung Hyun-gyeong
Running time80 minutes on Fridays at 21:50 (KST)
Production companyCJ E&M
Original release
NetworkMnet
Release17 May (2013-05-17) –
2 August 2013 (2013-08-02)

Monstar (Korean몬스타; RRMonseuta) is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Yong Jun-hyung, Ha Yeon-soo, and Kang Ha-neul.[2][3] It aired on music channel Mnet (and simultaneously on tvN) from May 17 to August 2, 2013, every Friday at 21:50 for 12 episodes. The drama is about how a group of teenagers are healed through the power of music.[4]

Plot

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Seol-chan, a member of Korea's most popular K-pop boy band Men in Black (Korean맨인블랙; RRMaenin Beullaeg), is provoked into pushing one of his crazy fans, and when that goes viral, his reputation plummets. As damage control, his agency tells him to quietly attend school for a while. Meanwhile, Se-yi, a new transfer student from New Zealand, draws attention in the school for both her talent and oddness. Misunderstandings occur between Seol-chan, Se-yi, and their other classmates. But in the midst of all the chaos, these students find a common interest which connects them to each other: music. Every character has his or her own untold stories, which have had significant impact in their lives. But as they gather together to sing and play the music they love, they learn to soothe the pain inside them, and to open each of their souls.

Cast

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Main cast

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Color Bar members

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All For One members

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  • Moon Yong-suk as Ma Joon-hee
  • Kim Yoo-hyun as Ma Hyo-rin
  • Yoon Jong-hoon as Shin Jae-rok

Supporting cast

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Cameo appearances

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Production

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Casting

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Monstar 12 episodes music drama that tells the story of ordinary teenagers who are hurt and grow as they heal through music, was directed by Kim Won-seok. Kim joined hands with Korea's representative music channel Mnet. The fact that it is the first work that director Kim Won-seok did after transferring to CJ E&M made the expectations are high.[12]

On February 18, 2013, CJ E&M announced that The music drama 'Monstar' will be aired in early April. They also confirmed Yong Jun-hyung as the male lead.[12] On February 28, 2013, Kang Ha-neul was confirmed as second male lead.[13]

Interlude music

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The series features numerous song covers sung onscreen by the characters.

Episode Song Title Original Performer
01 Past Days (지난날) Ryu Jae-ha
After Time Passes (시간이 흐른 뒤엔) Postino
Libertango Astor Piazzolla
It's alcohol (술이야) Vibe
Don't Be Sad (슬퍼하지 말아요) Kim Hyun-sik
Mr. KARA
The Wind is Blowing (바람이 분다) Lee So-ra
02 If we are to speak (말하자면) Kim Sung-jae
After Time Passes (시간이 흐른 뒤엔) Postino
Symphony No. 25 in G minor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A nap (선잠) --
Trouble Maker Trouble Maker
River Flows in You Yiruma
A Nocturne (야상곡) Kim Yoon-ah
03 A nap (선잠) --
Atlantis Princess (아틀란티스 소녀) BoA
Like a Child (아이처럼) Kim Dong-ryool
Rainism Rain
Abracadabra Brown Eyed Girls
Replay (누난 너무 예뻐) SHINee
HeartBeat 2PM
Nobody Wonder Girls
A Nocturne (야상곡) Kim Yoon-ah
You were born to be love (당신은 사랑받기위해 태어난 사람) Lee Soo-young
04 Firefly (개똥벌레) Shin Hyung-won
Sweet Little Kitty (낭만고양이) Cherry Filter
Whale hunting (고래사냥) Song Chang-sik
Snail (달팽이) Panic
Goose dream (거위의꿈) Insooni
I'm Your Girl S.E.S
Ma Boy Sistar19
You Raise Me Up Secret Garden
Pachelbel's Canon --
05 Single Ladies Beyoncé
I'm The Best (내가제일잘나가) 2NE1
The moon is rising, let's go (달이 차오른다, 가자) Jang Kiha and the Faces
Sonata of Temptation Ivy
06 Like an Indian doll (인디언 인형처럼) Nami
A nap (선잠) --
I'm Sorry Beast
A marsh (늪) Jo Kwanwoo
I will love you (널 사랑하겠어) Dongmulwon
07 If I Leave (나가거든) Sumi Jo
Person, Love (사람, 사랑) Lena Park, Kim Bum-soo
Amazing Grace --
Don't Let me Cry (날 울리지마) Shin Seung-hun
08 You Wouldn't Answer My Calls (전활 받지 않는 너에게) 2AM
Your Meaning (너의 의미) Sanulrim
To You Who Hopes for My Despair (나의 절망을 바라는 당신에게) MoT
09 Departure (출발) 어떤날
Only The Words I Love You (사랑해 이말밖엔) Rich
Let's run (말 달리자) Crying Nut
When It Comes Tomorrow (내일이 찾아오면) Oh Jang-bak
10 First Love (첫사랑) Busker Busker
Is This Love (이게 사랑일까) Coffee Boy
If we are to speak (말하자면) Kim Sung-jae
10 Minutes Lee Hyori
My Song (나의노래) Moonlight Fairy Reversal Grandslam
11 Wind, Please Stop Blowing (바람아멈추어다오) Lee Ji-yeon
You loved your friend's girlfriend (친구의 친구를 사랑했네) Lee Seung-chul
Wind, From Where Are You Blowing (바람, 어디에서 부는지) Lucid Fall
Leaving (떠나가네) Kim Young-ho
Scattered Days (흩어진 나날들) Kang Soo-jee
12 Scattered Days (흩어진 나날들) Kang Soo-jee
One work two (일과 이분의 일) Two Two
Lefthander (왼손잡이) Panic
After Love Gone (사랑이지나가면) Lee Moon-sae
Youth era (청춘시대) Cho Yong-pil
Only That Is My World (그것만이내세상) Deulgukhwa
March (행진) Deulgukhwa
My Song (나의노래) Moonlight Fairy Reversal Grandslam

Original soundtrack

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Monstar : Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedAugust 9, 2013 (2013-08-09)
GenrePop, K-pop, soundtrack
LabelCJ E&M
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Past Days" (지난 날)Yong Jun-hyung of Beast, BTOB, Ha Yeon-soo3:07
2."After Time Passes" (시간이 흐른 뒤엔)Yong Jun-hyung of Beast & BTOB4:36
3."Atlantis Princess" (아틀란티스 소녀)Ha Yeon-soo, Kang Ha-neul, & Kim Cho-eun3:05
4."Snooze (I Will Be Your Love)" (선잠 (나 그대의 사랑이 되리))J Rabbit3:24
5."Don't Make Me Cry" (날 울리지마)Yong Jun-hyung, Ha Yeon-soo, Kang Ha-neul, Kang Eui-sik, Dahee, Kim Min-young, Park Kyu-sun3:09
6."To You Who Hopes for My Despair" (나의 절망을 바라는 당신에게)Kang Eui-sik3:16
7."First Love" (첫사랑)Yong Jun-hyung of Beast & BTOB3:33
8."Only That Is My World / March" (그것만이 내 세상 / 행진)Yong Jun-hyung, Ha Yeon-soo, Kang Ha-neul, Kang Eui-sik, Dahee, Kim Min-young, Park Kyu-sun3:25
9."Practice" (연습)Ha Yeon-soo3:26
10."Scattered Days" (흩어진 나날들)Park Hyo-shin3:51
11."Monstar"Various Artists0:50
12."Wandering Stars" (방황하는 별)Various Artists2:45
13."Night of the Seventeen Years" (열일곱 세이의 밤)Various Artists2:15
14."Doubting"Various Artists2:34
15."Shake Up"Various Artists2:10
16."Catch the Star"Various Artists1:50
17."Waltz of the Yearnin" (그리움의 왈츠)Various Artists1:34
18."17 to 1 of the Legends" (17대1의 전설)Various Artists1:05
19."Pit-a-Pat" (두근두근)Various Artists1:13

Ratings

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In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
AGB Nielsen
Nationwide
1 May 17, 2013 1.60%
2 May 24, 2013 2.60%
3 May 31, 2013 2.40%
4 June 7, 2013 2.80%
5 June 14, 2013 2.20%
6 June 21, 2013 2.80%
7 June 28, 2013 2.30%
8 July 5, 2013 3.10%
9 July 12, 2013 2.80%
10 July 19, 2013 2.50%
11 July 26, 2013 1.11%
12 August 2, 2013 0.80%
Average 2.25%
  • This drama airs 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).

International broadcast

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Recipient Result
2013 7th Mnet 20's Choice Awards 20's Booming Star - Male Yong Jun-hyung Nominated
20's Booming Star - Female Ha Yeon-soo Won
20's Hot Cover Music "Past Days" - Yong Jun-hyung Nominated
6th Korea Drama Awards Best New Actor Yong Jun-hyung Won
Best New Actress Ha Yeon-soo Nominated
Best Couple Award Yong Jun-hyung and Ha Yeon-soo Nominated
2nd APAN Star Awards Best New Actress Ha Yeon-soo Nominated
2014 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best Young Actress Ha Yeon-soo Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ Credited as Son Ji-hyun.

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