Inspiring Generation

Inspiring Generation is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Kim Hyun-joong, Im Soo-hyang and Jin Se-yeon. It aired on KBS2 from January 15 to April 3, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Based on the manhwa by Bang Hak-gi (published daily by Sports Seoul from June 1985 to June 1988), the drama series had a budget of US$14 million and its story depicts the loves, friendships and patriotism of young Korean independence fighters in 1930s Shanghai.

Takes over the KBS2 Wed. & Thu. 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Bel Ami" and will be followed by "Golden Cross" April, 2014. Based on the comic series "Inspiring Generation" by Bang Hak-Ki (published by daily newspaper Sports Seoul from June, 1985 to June, 1988) First script reading took place October, 2013 at KBS Annex Building in Seoul. "Inspiring Generation" was originally scheduled to air beginning in November, 2013, but due to the extensive overseas filming, the series has been postponed to January, 2013. Actress Kim So-Eun was originally cast to play Kim Ok-Ryeon, but dropped out due to filming delays and scheduling conflicts. In her place, Jin Se-Yeon plays Kim Ok-Ryeon. Screenwriter was changed from ep.1-10 (Chae Seung-Dae) to ep.11-24 (Park Kye-Ok). Actor Kim Jae-Wook who plays Kim Soo-Ok dropped out of the drama series. His last appearance is in episode 8.