Endless Love (2000 TV series)

Endless Love (2000 TV series)
Endless Love is the unofficial title for a set of four Korean drama series directed by Yoon Seok-ho, produced by KBS from 2000 to 2006.
Structure
It featured four parts, with each named after the seasons of the year. Each part of the series had its own plotlines, characters, and actors. The series was widely viewed in Asia and continued the Korean Wave that had gripped the region since the late 1990s and early 2000s. Later on, as the series progressed and was marketed outside of Korea, the moniker 'Endless Love' stuck and was used to identify all the series as one.
Endless Love series
The series was widely known in South Korea as director Yoon Seok-ho's pet project, dealing with four different seasons of love. In Korea, however, it is not totally put together as a series but is arranged as four separate shows. All the seasons run 20 episodes except for the first which ran only 16 as they were shown on KBS2, in more than 76 episodes. The show's endings not only have evolved with the times (tragedy used to be the trend, but now lighter, happier endings are preferred), but have kept with the theme, getting progressively more positive as 'spring' approaches. A few of the actors who portray the show's supporting characters return in different roles as the series progressed, such as Kim Hae-sook, but only Song Seung-heon played two different characters, both as leads for Autumn and Summer.
Here are the four parts of the 'series':
Autumn in My Heart
Winter Sonata
Summer Scent
Spring Waltz
Running similarities
Many elements of the 'formula' of Korean drama are evident in the shows, but are retained even more clearly in all four shows.
The shows mainly begin with a love that began at some point in the early childhood or teen years and continues on until adulthood, usually after a long separation. This is slightly bent in the 3rd series as the main character's first loves are not the main characters, but still goes by 'first love' involving the heart of the main male character's first girlfriend having been transplanted onto the main female lead.
The shows also seem to emphasize the scenery, making it into one of the main characters (the rice fields in Autumn, the lake in Winter, the tea garden in Summer and the island in Spring).
The show also follows a pattern of having a 'third-wheel', the second male lead; and the jealous girl, the second female lead. There was also a 3rd 'couple' in each show, mostly to provide comic relief from the otherwise dreary situations presented in each show (leading to 3 couples- the leads, the second leads and the 'funny' couple).
Also, all the characters in all the series have had the leads endure the disagreement of the parents of both leads. As for the soundtrack, main instrumental themes for all the series are known classics such as 'Romance' in Autumn, 'Moonlight Sonata' in Winter, 'Serenade' in Summer and 'Clementine' in Spring.
Broadcasting outside Korea
In the Philippines, Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart became a tearful and heart-touching drama. This drama received much positive feedback. Also the main actor and actress' of the first series garnered positive comments from people. Endless Love II: Winter Sonata and Endless Love III: Summer Scent also aired on GMA Network, while Endless Love IV: Spring Waltz aired on ABS-CBN as Spring Waltz (without the Endless Love title) and also came out with a DVD Boxset containing all episodes Tagalog Dubbed. Endless Love which was the first adaptation of the first series installment of the same title spanned a remake in 2010 after the original series aired 10 years back it marked the 60 years of GMA Network. The series featured Dingdong Dantes as Johnny and Marian Rivera as Jenny which also became a hit through its initial run.
In Indonesia, the serial was officially broadcast as Endless Love: Autumn in My Heart such:
Indosiar (2002)
Start aired: Monday, 1 July 2002
End aired: Wednesday, 7 August 2002
Monday and Tuesday at 18:00-19:00 WIB/19:00-20:00 WITA.
RCTI (2003-2004)
Live:
Start aired: Chinese New Year 2003
End aired: Sunday, 11 May 2003
Weekends at 15:00-16:00 WIB/16:00-17:00 WITA/17:00-18:00 WIT.
Rerun:
Start aired: Tuesday, 16 November 2004
End aired: Thursday, 23 December 2004
Weekdays at 18:00-19:00 WIB/19:00-20:00 WITA/20:00-21:00 WIT.
Deli TV Medan (2006)
Start aired: Monday, 1 May 2006
End aired: Wednesday, 9 June 2006
Weekdays at 20:00-21:00 WIB.
Dubbed (Audio): Korean.
Subtitle (Captions): Indonesian.
ANTV (2012)
Start aired: Monday, 29 October 2012
End aired: Friday, 7 December 2012
Weekdays at 20:30-21:30 WIB/21:30-22:30 WITA/22:30-23:30 WIT.
In Puerto Rico, Endless Love II: Winter Sonata and Endless Love IV: Spring Waltz run with Spanish dubbing, and the two are currently being broadcast at the same time. They have gained much popularity with their viewers.
Production and telecasting
Telecasting: KBS
Executive Producer: Kim, Jong Sik
Chief Producer: Moon, Bo Hyun
Producer: Lee, Jae Sang
Production: YOON'S COLOR
Director: Yoon Seok-ho
Distributor: YOON'S COLOR
Soundtracks
Korean soundtracks
Autumn Tale soundtrack
Also includes a compact disc for another Korean KBS show - Fireworks. The main title and "Reason" have the same melody and are the dominant themes of the show. "Romance", also known as "Forbidden Love" is the classic piece used for this soundtrack.
Main Title (Flute ver.)
Reason - Jung Il-young
Romance - Choi Tae-won
Gi do (Prayer) - Jung Il-won
Remember - Park Jung-won
Uhl Ma Na Nae Ga (Sincerely) - Yoon Chang-gun
Reason (Instrumental ver.)
Romance (Piano ver.) - Lee Hong-rae
Noon Mool (Tears) - Lee Hong-rae
Uhl Ma Na Nae Ga (Sincerely) (Guitar ver.) - Guitar by Ham Choon-ho
Ggoom suhk ae suh (In my dream) - Jung Il-young
Uhl Ma Na Nae Ga (Sincerely) (Piano ver.) - Piano by Yoo Jung-young
Gi Do (Prayer) (Piano ver.)
Autumn Tale: Episode 1
Romance (Instrumental) - Choi Tae Wan
Sadness - Jung Chul In
Crying - Jung Chul In
Ja Jun Guh (Instrumental) - Jung Chul In
Chun Nyun Dong Ahn - Jung Chul In
I Love You, I Miss You, I Need You - Jung Chul In
Epilogue (Instrumental) - Jung Chul In
Nuh Eh Ge Mood Go Ship Eun Doo Ga Ji - Kim Soo Jin
Bi Ae (Instrumental) - Jung Chul In
Seul Peun Ye Gam - Lim Ok Moon
Ja Yoo Rob Ge - Jung Chul In
Sad Song - Kim Sang Hee, Kang Sung Gon
Cafe Christman - Kim Yo Seb
Gyuh Ool Ae Sang - Song Ji Hyun
Sadness (Instrumental) - Jung Chul In
Winter Sonata soundtrack
Predominantly features Ryu (류) as the official performer for Winter Sonata.
처음부터 지금까지 Cheoeumbuteo Jigeumkkaji (From the Beginning Until Now) - performed by Ryu
"My Memory" - performed by Ryu
처음 Cheoeum (First Time)
그대만이 Geudaeman'i (Only You) - performed by Ryu
처음부터 지금까지 Cheoeumbuteo Jigeumkkaji (From the Beginning Until Now) - instrumental version
"My Memory" - piano and violin version
보낼 수 없는 사랑 Ponael Su Eobsneun Sarang (The Love I Can Not Send) - performed by Seon (선)
시작 Shijak (The Beginning)
그대만이 Geudaeman'i (Only You) - piano and violin version
"My Memory" - piano version
잊지마 Itjima (Don't Forget) - performed by Ryu
기억속으로 Gieoksog'euro (Inside the Memories)
연인 Yeon'in (Lover) - performed by Ryu
제비꽃 Jebikkoch (Violet) - performed by Ryu
그대만이 Geudaeman'i (Only You) - piano version
처음 Cheoeum (First Time) - piano version
제비꽃 Jebikkoch (Violet) - instrumental
In addition, "Moment" performed by Ryu and available on his album Ryu 2 (류 2집) is included on some bootleg versions of the Winter Sonata soundtrack.
Winter Sonata Classics
Chuh eum boo tuh ji geum gga ji - Oh Suk Joon, Yoo Hae Joon
Tears In Your Eyes - Park Jung Won
My Memory (Violin Version) - Park Jung Won
Ye gam - Ho, Lee
Ha yan yun in deul - Francis Lai
Ah jik do - Lee Ji Soo
Missing You (Violin Version) - Ho, Lee
Sparks - Moszkowski
Goodbye My Love - Ho, Lee
My Memory (Piano Version) - Park Jung Won
Bit ba raen gi uk - Lee Ji Soo
Love Is Blue - Ho, Lee
Missing You (Piano Version) - Ho, Lee
Byul - Ha Kwang Suk
Let's Dream, Once Again - Ho, Lee
Winter Sonata Orgel Sound Collection
My Memory
Shi jak
Ah jik do
Chuh eum boo tuh ji geum gga ji
Goodbye My Love
Bit ba raen gi uk
Love Is Blue
Byul
Chuh eum
Je bi ggot
Moment
Geu dae man ee
Gi uk sok eu ro
Bo nael soo uhb neun sarang
It ji ma
Summer Scent soundtrack
The main title and Bi Mil are interchangeably used in different airings of the show as the main theme.
Main Title (Serenade)
Bi mil - Jung In Ho
Missing U - Seo Jin Young
Uh jjuh myun - Seo Jin Young
Yuh reum hyang gi - Jung In Ho
Serenade (Inst.) (Guitar)
Second Romance - Seo Jin Young
Yuh reum hyang gi 2 (Inst.)
Doo bun jjae sarang - Seo Jin Young
Uh jjuh myun (Inst.) (Piano)
Serenade - Yoo Mi Sook
Bi mil (Inst.) (Piano)
Doo bun jjae sarang (Inst.) (Piano & Guitar)
Love - Seo Jin Young
Bi mil (Inst.) (Guitar)
Sarang han da myun - Jung In Ho & Seo Jin Young
Yuh woo bi (Inst.)
Love (Inst.) (Piano & Guitar)
Spring Waltz soundtrack
Teardrop Waltz
One Love - Loveholic
Childhood
Cannonball - Damien Rice
Clementine - Lee Ji Soo
Flower - U-na
Bom eh waltz
Nae in saeng eh bom nal - S Jin
A Sad Memory - Jang Se Yong
Ee jen sarang hal soo it suh yo - Yurisangja
Shadow Waltz - Jang Se Yong
Moo ji gae - Bada
Song Of Island - Lee Ji Soo
Soo ho chun sa - S Jin
Flashback
Ma eum eu ro boo reu neun no rae - Myung In Hee
Tears For Remembrance
Spring Waltz Classics
Spring Waltz - Yoon Jae Ha
A double-disc piano collection packaged exactly like the male lead character's first Korean special release album, also bearing that character's name.
CD 1
Bom eh waltz (Spring Waltz) (Piano Version) - Yiruma
Day Dream - Park Jong Hoon
Sunday Afternoon Waltz - Park Jong Hoon
Sum eh ee ya gi (Dreaming Island's Story) (Piano Version) - Yiruma
Il uh buh rin sum (Lost In Island) (Piano Version) - Yiruma
A Sad Motive - Park Jong Hoon
Broken Blossoms (Vivace) - Yiruma
To My Little Girl I (Clementine) - Yiruma
I Think You Love Me - Park Jong Hoon
Byul ee ji gi jun eh (Before The Star) - Yiruma
Sum eh ee ya gi" (Dreaming Island's Story) (Clarinet Solo by Hee Jeong Lucia Kye) - Yiruma
Ga eul eul dalm eun bom I (Autumn-Colored Spring I) (Guitar Solo By Minseok Kim) - Yiruma
Men's Tears (Cello By Huh Yun Jung) - Park Jong Hoon
Ga eul eul dalm eun bom II (Autumn-Colored Spring II) (Piano & Guitar Version) - Yiruma
Il uh buh rin sum (Lost In Island) (String Version) (Cello By Huh Yun Jung) - Yiruma
Silence - Park Jong Hoon
Nuh eh dwit mo seub - Park Jong Hoon
To My Little Girl II (Clementine) - Yiruma
Guten Morgen - Park Jong Hoon
Bom eh waltz (Spring Waltz) (String Version) (Clarinet By Hee Jeong Lucia Kye) - Yiruma
To My Little Girl III (Clementine) (Bonus Track) - Yiruma
Il uh buh rin sum (Lost In Island) (Free Version) (Bonus Track) - Yiruma
CD 2
Chopin, Nocturne in C # minor - Kim Jong Won
Schumann, Humoreske - Kim Jong Won
Chopin, Waltz in B minor - Kim Jong Won
Chopin, Prelude in E minor, Op. 28-4 - Kim Jong Won
Chopin, Etude in E major, op. 10-3 'Chanson de l'adieu' - Kim Jong Won
Tchaikovsky, 'Autumn Song' - Kim Jong Won
Chopin, Nocturne in E♭major, op. 9-2 - Kim Jong Won
Chopin, Etude in E♭minor, op. 10-6 - Kim Jong Won
Chopin, Prelude in D♭Major, op. 28-15 'Raindrop' - Kim Jong Won
Tchaikovsky, Nocturne in C# minor - Kim Jong Won
Love Poem
A maxi-single released with songs inspired by Spring Waltz.
Love Poem
Flying Petals
Nocturne For Clementine
Ggoom sok eh suh
Love Poem (Piano Solo)
Ggoom sok eh suh (Piano Solo)
Flying Petals (Piano Duet)
International releases
Winter Sonata Piano Classic Version (Japan)
Saisho kara ima made
My Memory
Yokan
Shiroi koibitotachi
Ima demo
Missing You
Sparks
Goodbye My Love
Love Is Blue
Hajimete
Anata dake ga
Moment
Koibito
Hajimari
Kioku no naka e
Wasurenai go
Sumire
Hanasenai koi
Let's Dream, Once Again
Winter Sonata overseas edition soundtrack
Includes the single 'Moment' by Ryu which while being a major theme in the show was not included in the original album but was only released with Ryu's album by the same name.
Chuh eum boo tuh ji geum gga ji (From the Beginning Til Now) - Ryu
My Memory - Ryu
It ji ma (Don’t Forget Me) - Ryu
Moment - Ryu
Geu dae man ee (For You) - Ryu
My Memory (Chinese Version)
Chuh eum boo tuh ji geum gga ji (From the Beginning Til Now) - (instrumental)
My Memory (Piano Ver.)
Chuh eum (First time)
My Memory (piano)
Let’s Dream Once Again
When Love Fails
Geu dae man ee (For You) – (piano)
Stepping On a Rainy Street
Geu dae man ee (For You) – (violin and piano)
Summer Scent overseas edition soundtrack
Contains all of the tracks of the original plus 'Neowi Hyangii' (Your Scent), an instrumental piece of 'YuhReum Hyanggi (Say Yes). 'YuhReum Hyanggi' was also retitled as 'Neowi Hyanggi'.
bi mil - Jung In Ho
uh jjuh myun - Seo Jin Young
doo bun jjae sarang - Seo Jin Young
nowi hyanggi (yuh reum hyang gi) - Jung In Ho
Love - Seo Jin Young
Second Romance - Seo Jin Young
sarang han da myun - Jung In Ho & Seo Jin Young
Serenade - Yoo Mi Sook
doo bun jjae sarang (Inst.) (Piano & Guitar)
bi mil (Inst.) (Guitar)
uh jjuh myun (Inst.) (Piano)
Main Title (Serenade)
Love (Inst.) (Piano & Guitar)
neowi hyanggi - (inst.)*
saranghanda myeon (inst.) (piano)*
yuh woo bi (Inst.)
yuh reum hyang gi 2 (Inst.)
bi mil (Inst.) (Piano)
Serenade (Inst.) (Guitar)
Filipino soundtracks
Endless Love: The Original Soundtrack
The first album to bear the name 'Endless Love' and be labeled 'original soundtrack' at once. While it contains a lot of musical cues for Autumn Tale, they were not used in the show but seemed to be similar in theme to those used in the Korean album. 'Paglisan', a soprano piece and the 'Endless Love Theme' were songs included here and used in the show. Both songs, along with all the music in the album were composed and arranged by the local Filipino composer Paulo Almaden. The Philippine version of the main title theme is not present in this album.
Endless Love Theme – Lara Morena
Reminiscing
Destiny
My Romance
Endless Love Orchestra
Lonely Waters
The Road Home
Autumn In My Heart
Autumn Scent
Cry
Keep this Love Alive – Joanne Gracella
Hiram – Anton Diva
In My Arms
Paglisan – Elaine Lee
Endless Love: The Album
Features remakes of all three songs from the Korean soundtrack (including the main theme) and songs inspired by Autumn Tale. The outer packaging (box) is white while the inner packaging (a booklet w/ photos which holds the CD) is blue, which is a reversal of the second album's colors. Both were released simultaneously.
Ikaw – Carmela Cuneta (remade from 'Reason' which was the main theme)
Alay Sa Yo - Carmela Cuneta
Pangako Sa Yo – Carmela Cuneta
Umibig Na – Anne Jomeo (remade from 'Ul Mana Nae Ga')
Habang Buhay – Anne Jomeo
The One – Anne Jomeo
Kahit Na – Raine (remade from 'gi do')
Pagbigyan Muli – Raine
Tala – Raine
Forever – Rayne
Endless Love II Winter Sonata: The Album
Features remakes of the main theme from the Korean soundtrack of Winter Sonata and male and female remakes of 'My Memory'.
The outer packaging (box) is blue while the inner packaging (a booklet w/ photos which holds the CD) is white, which is a reversal of the first album's colors. Both were released simultaneously.
Di Ko Na Kaya (Strings)
Di Ko Na Kaya – Carmela Cuneta (remade from chuh eum boo tuh ji geum gga ji and is the main theme)
Maghihintay Sa Yo - Carmela Cuneta
My Memory (of Him) – Denise Laurel (remade from 'My Memory')
My Memory (of Her) – Infuse (remade from 'My Memory')
Hardin – Infuse
Lumipad – Sari
Bakit – Sari
You Are – Sari
Di Ko Na Kaya (reprise)
Kung Kailan Wala Ka Na - Jolina Magdangal
Endless Love III Summer Scent: The Album
Features remakes of all the songs from the Korean soundtrack (including the main theme). The largest remake so far.
The outer packaging (box) is dark green, while the inner packaging (a booklet with photos which holds the CD) is mint green, a unique combination of colors unlike the first two albums.
Suko na ang Puso - Carmel Cuneta (remade from 'Second Romance', now the new theme)
Alay Ko - Carmel Cuneta (remade from 'Uh Juh Myun')
Tuwing Naaalala - Carmel Cuneta
Pagbabalik - Anne Jomeo (remade from 'Missing You')
Tanging Pangako - Anne Jomeo (remade from 'Doo Byun Jae Sarang')
I Know It Better Now - Anne Jomeo
Hindi Lalayo - Marlon Mercado (remade from 'Bi Mil', which was the original theme)
Summer Love - Marlon Mercado (remade from 'Yuh Reum Hyanggi')
Pinagtagpo - Marlon Mercado and Anne Jomeo (remade from 'Saranghanda Myun')
Suko Na Ang Puso (Instrumental)
Endless Love: The Official Karaoke Collection
A collection of all the songs from Autumn Tale and Winter Sonata including both main themes. The box is a black ridged case with gold embossed logo. This did not include songs from the third series Summer Scent.
Endless Love: The Remix
A collection of all the remade songs from Autumn Tale and Winter Sonata including both main themes. The box can house 4 discs but contains 2. Both sides of the box have different covers for both of the CDs contained.
Acoustic Remix Side,
contains all the remade songs, as well as two original Philippine songs from Autumn In My Heart.
Ikaw - Carmela Cuneta (remade from 'Reason')
Di Ko Na Kaya - Carmela Cuneta (remade from chuh eum boo tuh ji geum gga ji
My Memory (Of Her) - Infuse (remade from 'My Memory')
Kahit Na - Rayne (remade from 'gi do')
Tala - Rayne
Umibig Na - Carmela Cuneta (remade from 'ul ma na naega')
My Memory (Of Him) - Denise Laurel (remade from 'My Memory')
Paglisan - Elaine Lee
Club Remix Side
Ikaw (Blue Skies Mix)
Di Ko Na Kaya (Tribal Edit)
My Memory Of Her (Trumpet Breaks Mix)
Kahit Na (Manila House)
Tala (Dreamscape Mix)
Umibig Na (Slow Breaks Mix)
My Memory Of Him (Wakataw Mix)
Paglisan (Stealth Mix)
Bonus Track - Di Ko Na Kaya (Panocha Mix)
There is a theme song of Endless Love: Winter Sonata that is not part of the album with the same name. It is "Kung Kailan Wala Ka Na" which was sung by Jolina Magdangal and heard sometimes in ending credits.
See also
List of Korean television shows
Korean drama
Contemporary culture of South Korea
Yoon Seok-ho
References
External links
Spring Waltz Official Homepage (Korean)
Spring Waltz Official Overview (English)
Korean Broadcasting System television dramas
2000 South Korean television series debuts
2006 South Korean television series endings
Korean-language television shows