Name: Shine or Be Mad
Genre: Historical, Romantic Comedy, Costume & Period
Released: 2015-01-19
Rating: 9.3
Cast: Jang Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo, Lee Ha Nee, Im Joo Hwan, Ryu Seung Soo

Jang Hyuk is the stage name of Jung Yong Joon, a popular South Korean actor who is known for his eccentric roles and his raucous laugh. Born on December 20, 1976, he made his acting debut in the 1997 television drama “Models.” He then appeared in the music video for the debut single for popular boy band g.o.d in 1999 and also released his own rap album in 2000 under the name TJ Project. After being cast in his first leading role in 2001, Jang Hyuk has won many acting accolades for his film and television work. Some of his most popular roles include “Please Teach Me English” (2003), “Slave Hunters/Chuno” (2010), “Midas” (2011), “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “IRIS 2” (2013), “Fated to Love You (aka You Are My Destiny)” (2014), “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), “The Merchant: Gaekju 2015” (2015), “Beautiful Mind” (2016) and “Voice” (2017). Jang Hyuk married longtime girlfriend Kim Yeo Jin in 2008, and they have three children. More recently, he has since gone on to star in drama series “Bad Papa” (2018) and has also featured in hit variety and reality shows, including “Urban Cops” (2019).

Jang Hyuk

King Gwangjong

Oh Yeon Seo

Shin Yool

Lee Ha Nee, also known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress and accomplished classical musician. Born on March 2, 1983, Honey Lee’s father was a high-ranking official in the National Intelligence Service and her mother, a Ph.D. in Korean music history, is a professor at Ewha Women’s University and holds the distinction as Human Cultural Asset No. 23 in Korea because of her many musical accomplishments. Lee Ha Nee, like her mother and older sister, is a professional gayageum player (a traditional Korean stringed instrument) and was named a gayageum prodigy by the prestigious musical foundation Kumho Art Center. She has released four CDs and performed in 25 countries worldwide, including Carnegie Hall in New York. Lee Ha Nee graduated from the prestigious Seoul National University (with honors) with both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Lee Ha Nee competed in the 2006 Miss Korea pageant as Miss Seoul and won, going on to represent South Korea in the Miss Universe 2007 pageant and placing 3rd runner-up. She began her entertainment career as a co-host of the industry-focused show “Real Time TV Entertainment.” She made her acting debut in the 2008 musical theater production “Polaroid” and has acted in many films and television dramas since, including “Partner” (2009), “Pasta” (2010), “Immortal Classic” (2012), “Shark” (2013), “Modern Farmer” (2014), “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015) and “Please Come Back, Mister” (2016), as well as the 2016 film “Sori: Voice From the Heart.” In 2015, Honey Lee also became host of the beauty and fitness show “Get It Beauty.”

Lee Ha Nee

Queen Daemok

Im Joo Hwan is a South Korean actor. Born on May 18, 1982, he first joined a theater group while he was still a senior in high school and gained a lot of experience and exposure to the theater scene in Seoul. After graduating, he began his career as a model while enrolled in college and graduate school. Im Joo Hwan made his acting debut in the 2004 television drama “Magic” and went on to star in many other popular films and television dramas, most notably “The Snow Queen” (2006), “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), “Tamra, The Island” (2009), “Ugly Alert” (2013), “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), “Oh My Ghostess” (2015) and “Uncontrollably Fond” (2016).

Im Joo Hwan

Wang Uk

Ryu Seung Soo is a South Korean actor. Born on August 12, 1971, he made his acting debut in the 1997 film “Trio” and has had a prolific career in supporting roles in both films and television dramas. Some of his recent roles include “Empire of Gold” (2013), “Wonderful Days” (2014), “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015) and “My Beautiful Bride” (2015). He also served as a cast member of the reality series “Law of the Jungle in Yap Islands” (2015) and “Real Men” (2016). Ryu Seung Soo published a memoir titled “Don’t Be an Actor Like Me” in 2009.

Ryu Seung Soo

Jung Jong

Heo Jung-min is a South Korean actor and musician who was born on November 11, 1982. He made his entertainment industry debut as a founding member of band MC the Max in 2000. However, he soon left the band and later pursued a career in acting, joining the cast of “My Love, Patzzi” in 2002, going on to make his movie debut in 2005 with the film “Mr. Socrates.” He has since gone on to perform in a wide range of drama series titles including “Marriage, Not Dating” (2014) and historical drama “100 Days My Prince” (2018).

Heo Jung Min

Kang Ki Young is a South Korean actor. Born on October 14, 1983, he made his acting debut in the 2014 television drama “King of High School.” He has since appeared in the popular dramas “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), “Oh My Ghostess” (2015), “Come Back Mister” (2016), Bring It On, Ghost” (2016), “W” (2016), “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (2016-2017) and “Tunnel” (2017).

Kang Ki Young

Wang Poong

Jung Woo Shik is a South Korean actor. He was born on October 21, 1984 and made his acting debut in 2013. Since then, he has appeared in a handful of films and television dramas, including “The King of Jokgu” (2014), “Diary of a Night Watchman” (2014), “Shine or Be Mad” (2015), and “Missing Noir M” (2015).

Jung Woo Shik

Na In Woo is a South Korean actor. Born on September 17, 1994, he made a breakthrough in 2015, his first year of acting. He received notice for his roles in the film “Twenty” and the television dramas “Mom and “Shine and Go Crazy.” He was then cast in his first leading role in the 2016 web drama “Spark.”

Na In Woo

Nam Kyung Eup is a South Korean actor who was born on March 12, 1958 and studied at Dongguk University. He made his acting debut in the stage play “The Prince of Hamin” in 1976. He has since gone on to appear in scores of hit movies and drama series titles, including the film “Over My Dead Body” in 2012 and the more recent drama series titles “Crash Landing on You” (2019-2020) and “A Good Supper” (2021).

Nam Kyung Eup

Shin Seung Hwan is a South Korean actor. He was born in Busan, South Korea, on December 12, 1978, and made his acting debut in 2001. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “Damo” (2003), “Giant” (2010), “Immortal Classic” (2012), “Shine or Be Mad” (2015), and “The Golden Holiday” (2020).

Shin Seung Hwan

Gil Bok

Ahn Kil Kang is a South Korean actor who has enjoyed a prolific career in supporting roles in both films and television. Born on August 24, 1966, he made his acting debut in the 1997 film “Trio.” He won the Golden Acting Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2009 MBC Drama Awards for his role in the television drama “The Great Queen Seon Deok.” He also has appeared in the recent dramas “Cheese in the Trap” (2016), “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (2016-2017), “Mystery Queen” (2017) and “Bad Thief, Good Thief” (2017).

Ahn Kil Kang

Kang Myung

Lee Deok Hwa is a South Korean actor and singer who was born on May 8, 1952, in Seoul, South Korea. He studied at Dongguk University, receiving a BA degree in Theater and Film. He first made a name for himself when he was selected as a new actor by the TBC broadcasting network. He has since appeared in dozens of hit movie and TV drama titles, and also launched a pop career in the early 1990s. He currently serves as the chairman of the Korean Film Actors’ Association and appeared on the reality TV show “I’m a Trot Singer” (2020).

Lee Deok Hwa

Wang Shik Ryum

Ahn Suk Hwan is an award-winning South Korean actor. He was born on November 1, 1959 in Paju, South Korea, and made his acting debut in 1986. Starting out in the theater, he took his first film and television roles in the mid-90s and has been active in both film, television, and the theater, ever since. His works include, “My Girl” (2005), “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), “Rooftop Prince” (2012), “Bridal Mask” (2012), “Scandal” (2013), “Falling for Innocence” (2015), and “Clean with Passion for Now” (2018).

Ahn Suk Hwan

Kim Jong Sik

Cho Jae Ryong

Choi Gwi Hwa is a South Korean actor who has mainly worked as a supporting actor in many popular films. Born on March 3, 1978, he made his acting debut in a minor role in the 2009 film “Why Did You Come to My House?” He has since appeared in many popular films and then crossed over to television dramas with the popular drama “Incomplete Life” in 2014. He also has appeared in “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015) and “My Golden Life” (2017-2018).

Choi Gwi Hwa

Jin Seo Yeon is a South Korean actress who was born on January 18, 1983. She studied Broadcasting and Entertainment at Dongduk Women’s University. She made her acting debut in the 2007-2008 drama series “Medical Gibang Cinema,” following up with her big-screen bow in the 2008 movie “Romantic Island.” More recently, she has appeared in the film “Believer” (2018), as well as hit drama titles such as “Eve’s Love” (2015) and “Tell Me What You Saw” (2020).

Jin Seo Yeon

Kim Byung Ok is a South Korean actor. He was born on October 11, 1960 and made his acting debut in theater, twenty years before taking his first film role in 2000. Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “God’s Quiz” (2010), “Cold Eyes” (2013), “Triangle” (2014), “Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People” (2017), “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” (2018), and “Legal High” (2019).

Kim Byung Ok

Song Young Jae is a South Korean actor who was born in North Jeolla Province, South Korea, in 1965. He made his debut as an actor in 1984 and initially focused on stage play-related work. In the 1990s and 2000s, he transitioned into film and drama work. He starred in the 2013 series “Blue Tower,” as well as the 2015 hit drama “Reply 1988.” In 2023, he appeared in the drama title “Oh! Youngsimi.”

Song Young Jae

Kim Sun Young

Kim Kwang Sik

Kim Roe Ha is a South Korean actor. Born on November 15, 1965, he began his acting career in short films starting in 1994. He has since appeared in many films, television dramas and theatrical productions. Some of his recent works include the television dramas “Inspiring Generation” (2014) and “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), as well as the film “Proof of Innocence” (2016). Kim Roe Ha married actress Park Yoon Kyung in 2006.

Kim Roe Ha

Na Hye Jin

Wang Soe, a prince of Goryeo, is the fourth son of King Taejo. He is called a cursed prince as it's been foretold that he will make the kingdom of Goryeo covered in blood. His brother was killed when he was eight years old, so he was sent to Mount Geumgang so that he could grow away from the turmoil at the palace. Shin Yule is the last princess of Balhae. She was born with the prediction that she would become the light of another kingdom. She was almost killed due to that prediction, but she has become a business magnate with her skills and brilliance. Wang Soe meets Shin Yule and learns the meaning of free will through her. He turns into a true leader through the only woman he loves.

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