Sandglass(1995)

Sandglass is a landmark South Korean drama series that aired on SBS in 1995 across 24 episodes. The story follows three friends whose bond fractures under the weight of political oppression during the turbulent 1970s and 1980s. Written by Song Ji-na and directed by Kim Jong-hak, the series weaves together politics, melodrama, and action with powerful performances from leads Choi Min-soo, Go Hyun-jung, and Park Sang-won. Sandglass became a cultural phenomenon, reaching a peak rating of 64.5% and establishing its three stars as major talents. The drama's unflinching depiction of the Gwangju Massacre stands as one of Korean television's most visceral and haunting sequences, cementing the series as one of the most significant works in Korean drama history.