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K-drama ‘Secret Garden’ ends successful run

For thousands of Filipino K-drama fans, this week will be bittersweet as one of their favorite dramas, "Secret Garden", ends its Philippine run on GMA7.

"Secret Garden" is a one-of-a-kind fantasy-romance that has sparked the interest of many viewers with its endearing characters including Owen, Jaime, Oska, and Sophie.

As reported by Yahoo! Philippines OMG!, "Secret Garden" (Hyperlink: http://ph.omg.yahoo.com/blogs/okpop/secret-garden-soon-air-local-tv-20110404-045824-679.html) tells the love story of an unlikely couple composed of Jaime Gil (played by Ha Ji Won), a simple stuntwoman, and Owen Kim (played by Hyun Bin), a rich mall heir. The unique proposition of this fantasy romance lies in the heated courtship of the couple, which becomes more interesting when body-switches occur between them throughout the drama. This well-written melodrama offers a balance of romance, comedy, and drama making it one of the most unforgettable K-dramas of recent years. "Secret Garden" takes the "star-crossed lovers" and 'destiny' themes to new heights. The unpredictable story progression reveals a well-thought out plot that brings the viewer back to the drama's beginnings.

During its Korean run in 2010, "Secret Garden" was a ratings blockbuster averaging and finishing number 1 throughout South Korea. The drama also won several acting awards and popularity awards. In the Philippines, the drama inspired thousands of viewers even in its late evening timeslot. The local "Secret Garden" Facebook fanpage (Hyperlink: https://www.facebook.com/gmasecretgarden) has more than 125,000 fans. With the drama ending, I am sure many "Secret Garden" fans will miss the drama and its characters.

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