Episodes : 26 ep
Storyline
The story begins when Joon-Sang, the son of an eminent musician, moves to Chooncheon, a rural city in South Korea. As an extraordinarily talented student, Joon-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, as well as conflict with his mother, Joon-Sang believes that no one truly loves him.One day on the ride to school, Joon-Sang's classmate Yoo-Jin interrupts him on the bus. Joon-Sang soon falls in love with Yoo-Jin, who opens herself to him with an innocent heart. Their love, however, is cut short after Joon-Sang is involved in a serious auto-accident and, due to brain damage, is unable to recall his past life.
Joon-Sang's mother, desiring Joon-Sang's love and respect, has Joon-Sang brainwashed by a psychologist, so that Joon-Sang will not remember his painful childhood, as an illegitimate child. As a result, Joon-Sang's memories prior to the accident are erased. Joon-Sang's mother decides to move to the United States with Joon-Sang, where he can start a new life under the identity of Lee Min-Hyeong. His friends and teachers are told that Joon-Sang is dead.
Ten years later, Min-Hyeong 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 and Yoo-Jin sees him on the street, prompting her to put off her engagement to childhood friend Sang-Hyeok. Little does she know that Min-Hyeong is dating her friend and sometime rival Che-Rin. The story's plot intensifies when Yoo-Jin begins work at the firm where Min-Hyeong is employed, and tries to find out if he is her lost lover Joon-Sang.
Soundtrack
Main article:
- 처음부터 지금까지 Cheoeumbuteo Jigeumkkaji (From the Beginning to End) - performed by Hazami(류)
- "My Memory" - performed by Hazami
- 처음 Cheoeum (First Time)
- 그대만이 Geudaeman'i (Only You) - performed by Ryu
- 처음부터 지금까지 Cheoeumbuteo Jigeumkkaji (From the Beginning to End) - instrumental version
- "My Memory" - piano and violin version
- 보낼 수 없는 사랑 Ponael Su Eobsneun Sarang (The Love I Cannot 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
- "Love Hurts" - Yiruma (Ep 1)
- "When The Love Falls" - Yiruma (Ep 2)
SoundTrack Link
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.
Anime
An anime adaptation of Winter Sonata premiered on Japan's SKY PerfecTV! on October 17, 2009, consisting of 26 episodes. The program featured 23 members of the original Korean cast voicing the characters and was broadcast with Japanese subtitles.
Trailer
