Make a Wish (2014)
A Korean family drama where four women's lives collide over corporate corruption, blended family bonds, and one widow's relentless fight for justice.
Make a Wish - Series Information
Make a Wish - Plot
This drama is about entangled lives of four women, a stepmother, and daughter of a small diner and another stepmother and daughter of a nation-wide food service company, CE Group. These four women's lives start to be entangled with a suspicious hit-and-run of a man who then is blamed for embezzlement enrages of CE Group while he in a coma from the accident. Without any money or connections, the man's widow goes on a crusade to prove her husband's innocence and many obstacles and hardships are encountered along her arduous journey. A suspenseful plot and a story about stepmothers and daughters bring up the rear to present a heartwarming drama to viewers.
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Make a Wish - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yoo Ho-rin
- Song Yu-jeong
- Yeon Jun-Suk
- Oh Ji-eun
- Ki Tae-young
- Kim Mi-kyeong
- Cha Hwa-yeon
- Kim Yeong-ok
Make a Wish - FAQs
What is Make a Wish about?
Make a Wish centers on four women — two stepmothers and two daughters from very different worlds — whose lives become intertwined after a suspicious hit-and-run. The accident triggers a corporate embezzlement scandal, and the victim's widow launches a determined crusade to clear her husband's name against powerful odds.
Is Make a Wish based on a true story?
Make a Wish is an original fictional drama, not based on a specific true story. Its narrative draws on familiar Korean melodrama themes — corporate corruption, blended family tensions, and personal injustice — crafting an emotionally resonant story that feels grounded in real human experience without being tied to actual events.
Where can you watch Make a Wish?
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Who are the main actors in Make a Wish?
The series stars Yoo Ho-rin as Song Yi-Hyun, Song Yu-jeong as Han Da-Won, Yeon Jun-Suk as Song Seok-Hyun, Oh Ji-eun as Han So-Won, and Ki Tae-young as Kang Jin-Hee. Kim Mi-kyeong, Cha Hwa-yeon, and Kim Yeong-ok round out the principal ensemble cast.
How many episodes does Make a Wish have?
Make a Wish ran for a single season comprising 93 episodes, which is characteristic of long-form Korean daily dramas aired on major broadcast networks. This extended format allows the series to develop its multiple storylines and character relationships in considerable depth over its run.
What network aired Make a Wish in South Korea?
Make a Wish aired on MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation), one of South Korea's three major terrestrial television networks. MBC is well known for producing popular Korean dramas and variety programs, and has been a home to many beloved melodramas in the daily drama format.
What themes does Make a Wish explore?
At its heart, Make a Wish explores blended family dynamics, corporate greed, and the resilience of ordinary people facing injustice. The drama weaves together stepmother-daughter relationships with a suspenseful corruption storyline, balancing emotional warmth with tension to deliver a story about loyalty, sacrifice, and the pursuit of truth.
What are some shows similar to Make a Wish?
Fans of Make a Wish may enjoy other family-centered dramas like Brothers and Sisters, Parenthood, or Road to Avonlea for their emotionally rich ensemble storytelling. For suspense layered with family drama, Tyler Perry's The Oval and Tell Me Lies offer compelling viewing, while Curtain Call and Inside Man provide Korean drama alternatives.
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