Winter Sonata (겨울연가 a.k.a. Winter Ballad or Winter Love Story) was the second part of the KBS TV drama series Endless Love. This installment was produced in March 2002 in South Korea. It was broadcast on Japan's NHK and has been a major part of the Korean Wave both there and throughout Asia. Known as 冬のソナタ in Japanese and 冬日戀歌 in Chinese.
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The story begins when Jun-sang, who is the son of an eminent musician, moves to Chuncheon, a rural city in South Korea. As an extraordinarily talented student, Jun-sang is welcomed by his fellow students as well as teachers, but remains a quiet, introverted young man. As a result of his belief that his father is dead and serious conflicts with his mother, Jun-sang believes that no one truly loves him.
On one fortuitous day on the ride to school, Jun-sang's classmate Yu-jin interrupts him on the bus. Jun-sang soon falls in love with Yu-jin, who opens herself to him with an innocent heart. Their love, however, is cut short after Jun-sang is involved in a serious auto-accident and, due to brain damage, is unable to recall his past life.
Jun-sang's mother, desiring Jun-sang's love and respect, has Jun-sang brainwashed by a psychologist, so that Jun-sang will not remember his painful memories of growing up as an illegitimate child. As a result, Jun-sang's memories prior to the accident are erased. Jun-sang's mother decides to move to the United States with Jun-sang, where he can start a new life under the identity of Yi Min-hyung. As such, both his friends and teachers are told that Jun-sang is dead.
Ten years later, Jun-sang is an award-winning architect in the United States. He does not remember anything about his life in Korea. He is completely different, an open-minded person who cares about other people, including his mother. He returns to Korea (for some strange reason wearing pink lipstick) and Yu-jin sees him on the street, prompting her to put off her engagement to childhood friend Sang-hyuk. Little does she know that Min-hyung is dating her friend and sometime rival Chelin. The story's plot intensifies when Yu-jin begins work at the firm where Min-hyung is employed, and tries to find out if he is her lost lover Jun-sang.
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The names used in the Philippines are in parentheses.
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- 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 지금까 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
- 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)
- 제비꽃 Jebikkoch (Violet) - performed by Ryu
- 그대만이 Geudaeman'i (Only You) - piano version
- 처음 Cheoeum (First Time) - piano version
- 제비꽃 Jebikkoch (Violet) - instrumental
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