Seoul 1945(2006)

Seoul 1945 is a 2006 South Korean television series that unfolds in the turbulent months following Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The drama centers on a love triangle between Suk-kyung, an accomplished pianist and daughter of a pro-Japanese politician; Hae-kyung, a spirited servant; and Woon-hyuk, an ambitious young man whose dreams of becoming a lawyer are derailed by his political convictions. Set against the ideological chaos of a newly independent nation, the series explores class conflict, romance, and the personal costs of Korea's fractured transition to freedom. Starring Ryu Soo-young, Han Eun-jeong, and So Yoo-jin, Seoul 1945 aired on KBS1 for 71 episodes throughout 2006, capturing a pivotal moment in Korean history through intimate human drama.