Sharp (2003)
A Korean coming-of-age drama following teenager Lee Ok-rim through first love, friendship, and the bittersweet complexities of growing up.
Sharp - Series Information
- Original Title: 성장드라마 반올림#
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2007
- Type: TV Series
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 165
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- Networks: KBS2
- Alternative Titles: Rounding Off 1 (US)
- Production Countries: South Korea
Sharp - Plot
Lee Ok Rim is 15 years old. She likes imaging and has bright personality. She is very frank about her feelings. She also knows that she is pretty and uses that. At home she is the second child who is placed between an older sister who studies well and a twin younger brother. Ok-Rim has a boyfriend Yoo Ah In who is studying painting in high school. Ok Rim also has a long time male friend named Jangwook. Between Yu Ah In and Jangwook she is not sure about her feelings. Jangwook is stubborn, shy, but cool. Since moving next door to Ok Rim, they have become best friends and knows all of her secrets. Like boys around his age, Jang-Wook likes soccer and gets into mischief. He is also warm and becasue of that Jangwook is popular among his peers. Yoo Ah In is a sophomore in high school studying painting and Ok-Rim's boyfriend. He makes jokes and is sociable, but does not talk about what is really on his mind. Ah In started paining late, but with intelligence and persistence he has won the several contests. Ah In is mature and smarter than his girl friend Ok-Rim, so he controls their relationship. But, there is rival Jangwook and Ah In tries his best to hold onto Ok Rim's affections.
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Sharp - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Go Ara as Lee Ok-rim
- Seo Ju-hyeong as Jang Wook
- Yoo Ah-in as Yoo Ah-in
- Lee Eun-sung as Seo Jung-min
- Kim Jung-min as Park Se-ri
- Kim Si-hoo as Lee Soon-shin
- Oh Yeon-seo as Lee Ye-rim
- Kang Seok-woo as Lee Sang-heum
- Kwak Ji-min as Kang Dong-hee
- Kim Ha-kyoon as Kim Jung-sik
Writers
- Kim Kyeong-hee
Sharp - FAQs
What is Sharp about?
Sharp is a Korean coming-of-age drama centered on 15-year-old Lee Ok-rim, a bright and frank teenager caught between her boyfriend Yoo Ah-in and her longtime best friend Jangwook. The series explores first love, friendship, family dynamics, and the emotional turbulence of adolescence.
Who are the main actors in Sharp?
Sharp features Go Ara as Lee Ok-rim, Seo Ju-hyeong as Jang Wook, and Yoo Ah-in as Yoo Ah-in. The supporting cast includes Lee Eun-sung, Kim Jung-min, Kim Si-hoo, Oh Yeon-seo, Kang Seok-woo, Kwak Ji-min, and Kim Ha-kyoon.
How many seasons and episodes does Sharp have?
Sharp ran for 3 seasons and a total of 165 episodes. Season 1 comprised 64 episodes, Season 2 had 50 episodes, and Season 3 consisted of 51 episodes. The series aired on KBS2 from 2003 to 2007.
Is Sharp a notable early role for Yoo Ah-in?
Yes. Sharp is widely recognized as one of Yoo Ah-in's earliest significant television roles, appearing under his real name in the series. He later became one of South Korea's most acclaimed actors, earning major awards for films and dramas such as Veteran and Chicago Typewriter.
Is Sharp based on a true story?
No, Sharp is not based on a true story. It is an original coming-of-age drama written for Korean television, exploring fictional teenage characters navigating first love, friendship, and family life during their formative years in South Korea.
Where can you watch Sharp online?
You can explore streaming and viewing options for Sharp on JustWatch, which aggregates availability across multiple platforms in your region. Availability may vary depending on your country and the services you subscribe to.
What language is Sharp in?
Sharp is entirely in Korean. It is a South Korean television production that originally aired on the KBS2 network. Viewers watching outside South Korea may require subtitles, which are available on various streaming and fan-subtitle platforms.
Is Sharp cancelled or still ongoing?
Sharp is listed as a returning series and is marked as in production. However, the most recent season aired in 2007. The series ran from 2003 to 2007 across three seasons, and no new episodes have been confirmed or released since that time.
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