Snowdrop (2021)
A sweeping South Korean romantic thriller set against the turbulent political landscape of 1987 Seoul, where forbidden love collides with espionage and revolution.
Snowdrop - Series Information
- Original Title: 설강화
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Created by: Yoo Hyun-mi
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, War, Politics
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 86 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 16
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: Korean
- First Air Date: December 18, 2021 (United States - TV-14), December 18, 2021 (India - U/A 13+), December 18, 2021 (Australia - MA15+), December 18, 2021 (Brazil - 14), December 18, 2021 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: JTBC
- Alternative Titles: 雪降花 (HK), 雪滴花 (CN), Кокиче (BG), گل برفی (IR), Seolganghwa (KR), Snowdrop (US)
- Production Companies: Drama House, JTBC Studios
- Production Countries: South Korea
Snowdrop - Plot
In 1987, bloodied man Soo-ho jumps into a women's university dormitory in Seoul. Yeong-ro, a female student who fell in love with him at a group blind date, tends to his wounds as the dormitory is ensnared in intense surveillance. As Soo-ho's secrets unravel, he must eventually face the conflict between his heart to Yeong-ro and responsibility to his comrades, as well as to his sibling who awaits him in his home country. What will be of their fate?
Snowdrop - Trailer
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The blooming of radiant first love.
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Snowdrop - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Yoo Hyun-mi
Main Cast
- Jung Hae-in
- JISOO
- Yoo In-na
- Jang Seung-jo
- Yoon Se-a
- Kim Hye-yoon
- Jung Yoo-jin
- Huh Joon-ho
- Park Sung-woong
- Kim Min-gue
Writers
- Yoo Hyun-mi
Executive Producers
- Park Jun-seo
Snowdrop - FAQs
Where can you stream Snowdrop online?
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Why was Snowdrop controversial in South Korea?
Snowdrop sparked intense controversy in South Korea before and during its broadcast. Critics and petitioners argued the show distorted historical facts about the 1987 pro-democracy movement by portraying a North Korean spy sympathetically. Over 300,000 people signed petitions demanding cancellation, though JTBC defended the series and continued airing it.
Is Snowdrop based on a true story?
Snowdrop is a fictional drama, not directly based on a true story. However, it is set against the real historical backdrop of South Korea's 1987 pro-democracy movement and presidential election, which lends the narrative a grounded political atmosphere despite its fictional romance and espionage plot.
Who are the main actors in Snowdrop?
Snowdrop stars Jung Hae-in as Lim Soo-ho and JISOO (of BLACKPINK) as Eun Yeong-ro in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Yoon Se-a, Kim Hye-yoon, Jung Yoo-jin, Huh Joon-ho, Park Sung-woong, and Kim Min-gue.
What is Snowdrop about?
Set in 1987 Seoul, Snowdrop follows a bloodied man named Soo-ho who takes refuge in a women's university dormitory, where student Yeong-ro nurses him back to health. Their forbidden romance unfolds against a backdrop of political surveillance, espionage, and the turbulent struggle for democracy in South Korea.
How many episodes does Snowdrop have?
Snowdrop consists of 16 episodes across a single season. Each episode runs approximately 86 minutes on average, making the runtime closer to a cinematic experience than a typical television drama. The series aired on JTBC in South Korea from December 2021 to February 2022.
Did Snowdrop win any awards?
Despite its controversy, Snowdrop received recognition at several Korean entertainment awards. Jung Hae-in and JISOO were nominated at various ceremonies, and the series earned attention for its production design and cinematography. The show's high-profile cast and ambitious scope kept it in awards conversations throughout the 2022 season.
What is the content rating for Snowdrop?
Snowdrop carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. In South Korea it was rated 15+, in Australia MA15+, and in Brazil 14. The series contains scenes of violence, political tension, and mature romantic themes.
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