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Comprehensive chronicle of Kim Eun-sook's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Kim Eun-sook's journey to global stardom
Kim Eun-sook's fantasy romance 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' premiered on tvN in December 2016, quickly becoming a megahit with record ratings and cementing her status as a top writer. The 16-episode drama, starring Kim Go-eun, topped charts and solidified her reputation, contributing to her ongoing recognition and opportunities in the industry. The series demonstrated her versatility and ability to create enduring, popular narratives, reinforcing her position as a leading screenwriter.
In 2016, Kim Eun-sook's 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,' a modern Korean folklore adaptation, was a major hit for tvN, cementing her reputation as a top-tier screenwriter and ensuring her continued demand in the TV industry.
Kim Eun-sook gained significant acclaim for writing the hit drama 'Descendants of the Sun,' starring Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki, which remains one of her most notable works, along with 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'.
Kim Eun-sook, writer of the hit series 'Descendants of the Sun' starring Song Hye-kyo, reunited with the actress for 'The Glory' following their earlier success.
Kim Eun-sook's drama 'Guardian' broke records with a 20.5% final episode rating, surpassing 'Reply 1988' and cementing her reputation as a highly successful screenwriter.
On 2016-02-24, Kim Eun-sook's KBS drama 'Descendants of the Sun' premiered at 10 p.m., becoming the first South Korean show to premiere simultaneously in South Korea and China, showcasing her talent in creating a highly successful and internationally popular drama.
"Descendants of the Sun," written by Kim Eun-sook, achieved a season-high 23.4% nationwide viewership, solidifying her star screenwriter status and outperforming rival shows in its time slot.
The final episode of Kim Eun-sook's 'Descendants of the Sun' achieved a 38.8% peak rating, cementing her status as a top drama writer and setting a new standard for K-dramas.
Kim Eun-sook anticipates shedding tears as 'Descendants of the Sun' concludes its run.
KBS is positively discussing a potential sequel to 'Descendants of the Sun' with original writer Kim Eun-sook, though no final decisions have been made.
Kim Eun-sook spent five years persistently pursuing Gong Yoo for 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,' valuing his acting highly, and was thrilled when he quickly accepted.
At the 'Goblin' press conference, Kim Eun-sook highlighted the drama's ambitious scale, praised her collaboration with director Lee Eung-bok, and expressed awe at the teaser's battle scenes, reinforcing her industry influence.
"Kim Eun-sook's fantasy drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' topped the CPI this week, highlighting her success in the genre through innovative storytelling and high production quality."
The sixth episode of Kim Eun-sook's 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' set a record 12.9% viewership, cementing her status as a star writer and marking a notable achievement for a cable show.
Kim Eun-sook's hit drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' ('Goblin') solidified her reputation for surreal love stories and featured her first collaboration with actress Kim Go-eun.
"Kim Eun-sook's highly anticipated drama 'Goblin' premieres on tvN at 8 p.m., running for 16 episodes following her success with 'Descendants of the Sun.'"
Kim Eun-sook wrote 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', which aired over this period and became a megahit, cementing her position as one of Korea's most successful drama writers and contributing to her ongoing recognition and opportunities.
Kim Eun-sook wrote 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', a highly successful fantasy romance that demonstrated her versatility and ability to create enduring narratives, reinforcing her position as a top writer.
Kim Eun-sook's rom-com 'Genie, Make a Wish' premiered on Netflix on October 3, 2025, and quickly achieved success with 8 million weekly views and a top spot on Netflix's non-English chart, reinforcing her reputation as a top screenwriter.
Kim Eun-sook's upcoming romantic comedy 'Genie, Make a Wish' is highly anticipated due to her history of hit shows.
Kim Eun-sook's Netflix series 'Genie, Make a Wish' premiered, quickly gaining viewership and chart success, reinforcing her role in popular romantic fantasy content.
Kim Eun-sook's 'Genie, Make a Wish' garnered 8 million weekly views and topped Netflix's non-English chart, showcasing immediate success and strong audience appeal.
Kim Eun-sook returns to rom-coms with 'All Shall Come True', starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, set to premiere in 2025. The hitmaker’s new project follows her dark revenge drama 'The Glory'.
Kim Eun-sook's new rom-com series 'All Shall Come True,' starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, marks her return to the genre after 'The Glory.'
Kim Eun-sook's highly anticipated drama 'Mr. Sunshine' premiered on tvN on July 7, 2024, adding to her string of hit series. The 9 p.m. slot showcased her signature storytelling in this latest project.
Kim Eun-sook's new drama 'Mr. Sunshine' premieres on tvN at 9 p.m.
Netflix released Kim Eun-sook's hit series 'The Glory' in December 2022, reuniting her with 'Descendants of the Sun' star Song Hye-kyo. The revenge thriller quickly became a global sensation, topping charts and reinforcing Kim's status as a top K-drama writer, with the second half concluding in March 2023 after achieving significant viewership success. It marked her successful transition to the streaming platform, expanding her global audience and leading to continued collaborations with Netflix for future projects.
Netflix announced Kim Eun-sook's new series 'The Glory,' reuniting her with Song Hye-kyo and marking her return to TV since 2020.
Kim Eun-sook's revenge thriller 'The Glory' began airing on Netflix, marking her successful transition to the platform and becoming one of the most-watched Korean dramas, expanding her global audience and leading to continued collaborations.
Kim Eun-sook's highly anticipated Netflix series 'The Glory', featuring a star-studded cast, solidified her status as a top screenwriter and strengthened her partnership with the platform.
Kim Eun-sook's K-drama 'The Glory' achieved global success, ranking No. 5 on Netflix shortly after its first-half release.
The highly anticipated second half of Kim Eun-sook's hit drama 'The Glory' is set to release, reinforcing her prominence in the K-drama industry.
Kim Eun-sook's Netflix series 'The Glory' concluded its run after achieving significant viewership success, cementing her reputation for compelling international streaming content and strengthening her partnership with Netflix.
"The Glory," Kim Eun-sook's new Netflix drama starring Song Hye-kyo, follows a woman's quest for revenge after enduring school violence, marking her TV return since 2020 and her first project with director Ahn Gil-ho.
The finale of Kim Eun-sook's 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' broke records on 2021-01-21 with a 20.5% viewership, dethroning 'Reply 1988' and cementing the writer's elite status.
Kim Eun-sook's drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' set a new cable TV record with a 20.5% finale viewership, surpassing 'Reply 1988' and cementing her status as a leading drama writer.
Kim Eun-sook's 2020 fantasy drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch', starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Go-eun, underperformed critically despite her track record of hits. Though met with mixed reviews, it set the stage for her successful comeback with 'The Glory', marking a return to her signature style. The series concluded in June 2020 with an 8.1% viewership rating.
Kim Eun-sook's new fantasy romance drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch,' starring Lee Min-ho, will film in late 2019 and air in early 2020.
Shooting for Kim Eun-sook's fantasy series 'The King: Eternal Monarch,' starring Lee Min-ho, will begin in late 2019 and is set to premiere in early 2020, showcasing her continued prominence in Korean drama.
Kim Eun-sook's 2020 fantasy romance drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch', starring Lee Min-ho, preceded 'The Glory' and received mixed reviews, highlighting her storytelling skills and reinforcing her standing in the Korean drama industry before her successful return to her signature style.
Kim Eun-sook's upcoming surreal romance drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch', set to premiere in early 2020, follows her previous hits like 'Descendants of the Sun' and 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'.
Kim Eun-sook's highly anticipated historical fantasy romance drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch' is set to premiere on SBS, marking her influential return to television.
The first episode of Kim Eun-sook's drama 'The King: Eternal Monarch' premiered on SBS and Netflix on April 17, 2020.
The second episode of 'The King: Eternal Monarch' aired on SBS.
Kim Eun-sook's upcoming drama 'The King: Permanent Monarch,' starring Kim Go-eun in a dual role, will feature surreal romance and air in early next year.
The final episode of 'The King: Eternal Monarch' ended with an 8.1% viewership rating.
Kim Eun-sook's period drama 'Mr. Sunshine' was a hit, earning praise and strong ratings while cementing her status as a top screenwriter. The premiere, featuring her signature star power and historical storytelling, debuted at No. 3 on the weekly TV chart.
Kim Eun-sook wrote the period drama 'Mr. Sunshine,' another critical and commercial success.
"Kim Eun-sook's latest drama 'Mr. Sunshine' premiered successfully, debuting at No. 3 on the weekly TV chart with strong ratings, continuing her trend of high-profile historical narratives."
Kim Eun-sook's hit drama 'Goblin' ended with a record-breaking 20.5% finale, capping its dominance in TV ratings and popularity charts. The success solidifies Kim's reputation as a top-tier screenwriter.
Kim Eun-sook's new drama 'Goblin' premieres on tvN, continuing her hit-making streak with emotional entertainment during a political scandal.
"Kim Eun-sook's 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' led this week's TV popularity chart (CPI)."
"Kim Eun-sook's drama 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' topped the Content Power Index due to its strong script and viewer engagement, cementing her status as a leading screenwriter."
"Kim Eun-sook's 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' concluded its 16-episode run with a record-breaking 20.5% finale viewership, making it a historic cable TV success."
KBS is developing a sequel or spin-off to 'Descendants of the Sun', with writer Kim Eun-sook returning to recapture the original's success. Further details on the project’s direction are still under discussion.
KBS plans to produce a sequel or inspired project of 'Descendants of the Sun,' possibly written by Kim Eun-sook, though details remain unclear.
In 2014, Kim Eun-sook overhauled the script for 'Descendants of the Sun', transforming it from a human drama into a romantic fantasy. The drama, written by her and released in 2016, became a major hit and cultural phenomenon, boosting her international recognition, commercial success, and legacy, while increasing industry demand.
Kim Eun-sook's script review for 'Descendants of the Sun' shifted the series from a human drama to a romantic fantasy.
Kim Eun-sook wrote 'Descendants of the Sun', a major hit that achieved widespread popularity, enhanced her legacy, and increased industry demand for her work.
Kim Eun-sook wrote 'Descendants of the Sun', a massively popular series that became a cultural phenomenon, boosting her international recognition and commercial success.
Song Joong-ki landed the script for 'Descendants of the Sun' by Kim Eun-sook in May 2015 while finishing his military service, setting the stage for his post-discharge comeback. The offer underscored Kim Eun-sook's prominence in shaping hit dramas.
Song Joong-ki received Kim Eun-sook's script while in the military, enabling him to prepare for his role post-discharge and further solidifying her status as a top writer.
In 2013, Kim Eun-sook wrote the drama 'The Heirs' (also known as 'Heirs'), collaborating with Lee Min-ho. The series contributed to her successful track record, solidified her status as a writer of high-viewership romantic dramas, expanded her fanbase, and enhanced her critical acclaim.
In 2013, Kim Eun-sook wrote the TV series 'The Heirs' (also known as 'Heirs'), collaborating with Lee Min-ho and adding to her string of successful productions, reinforcing her influence in Korean romantic series.
Kim Eun-sook wrote the TV series 'Heirs', adding to her streak of mega-hit productions, solidifying her status as a leading writer, and expanding her fanbase and critical acclaim.
In 2010, Kim Eun-sook wrote the TV series 'Secret Garden', an early megahit that established her reputation as a leading screenwriter and contributed to her ongoing success in the Korean television industry.
Kim Eun-sook wrote the TV series 'Secret Garden', which became one of her early megahits, establishing her reputation as a leading screenwriter and contributing to her continued prominence.
Kim Eun-sook wrote the TV series 'Secret Garden', an early major hit that established her as a star writer, built her portfolio, and paved the way for future successes.