Smile Again
Series Overview
Raised in America by his mentally handicapped mother Anna, Dong Hae dreams of traveling to Korea to propose to the woman he loves.. After qualifying for a speed skating competition, he smuggles his mother to Korea with him, but his undying devotion to her soon begins causing him problems. Finally reconnecting with his lost love Saewa, Dong Hae finds his affections divided when things don’t work out as he planned in this award-winning daily drama.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 159 Episodes
35 min per episode
2010 – 2011
Premiered: Mon, Oct 4, 2010
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 159: “Episode 159”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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[Drama Trailer] Smile Again (웃어라 동해야)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-29
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mo Wan-il, Kim Myung-wook
Department Leadership Roster
Mo Wan-il
Director
Kim Myung-wook
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Smile Again about?
Raised in America by his mentally handicapped mother Anna, Dong Hae dreams of traveling to Korea to propose to the woman he loves.. After qualifying for a speed skating competition, he smuggles his mother to Korea with him, but his undying devotion to her soon begins causing him problems. Finally reconnecting with his lost love Saewa, Dong Hae finds his affections divided when things don’t work out as he planned in this award-winning daily drama.
How many seasons does Smile Again have?
Smile Again comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Smile Again?
Key cast members in Smile Again include Ji Chang-wook, Do Ji-won, Park Jung-ah, Oh Ji-eun, Lee Jang-woo.
Who created or directed Smile Again?
Smile Again was developed and directed by Mo Wan-il, Kim Myung-wook.