The Thorn Birds
Series Overview
The Thorn Birds is a 2011 South Korean television series where one woman forsakes her love and family for her ambition while another woman embraces with love all that the former had left behind. Fates of a bit part actress Seo Jung-eun and a film producer Han Yoo-kyung who chose success are intertwined and resolved gradually as their mutual stories progress. The "thorn birds" of the title refers to Jung-eun's character, who only brings out her best at the cost of great pain. A thornbird is a mythical bird who searches for a thorn tree from the day it is born. When it finds it, the bird impales itself upon the sharpest thorn, and rises above the agony to sing the most beautiful song ever heard.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 20 Episodes
60 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Wed, Mar 2, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 20: “Episode 20”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Thorn Birds | 가시나무새 [Trailer]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-01
Cast & Creators
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Han Hye-jin
Seo Jung-eun
Kim Min-joung
Han Yoo Kyung
Joo Sang-wook
Lee YoungJo
Kim So-hyun
Seo Jung Eun (young)
Cha Hwa-yeon
Yoon Myung-ja/Lee Ae-rin
Seo Do-young
Choi Kang-woo
Kim Ha-eun
Yang Mi-ryun
Kim Dong-young
Park Han-Soo (young)
Song Ok-suk
Kim Kye-soon
Kim Soo-hyeon
Han-byul
Lee Won-jae
Yoon Hak-goo
Lee Tae-ri
Yeong Jo [Young]
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Jong-chang
Lee Seon-hee
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Jong-chang
Director
Lee Seon-hee
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thorn Birds
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What is The Thorn Birds about?
The Thorn Birds is a 2011 South Korean television series where one woman forsakes her love and family for her ambition while another woman embraces with love all that the former had left behind. Fates of a bit part actress Seo Jung-eun and a film producer Han Yoo-kyung who chose success are intertwined and resolved gradually as their mutual stories progress. The "thorn birds" of the title refers to Jung-eun's character, who only brings out her best at the cost of great pain. A thornbird is a mythical bird who searches for a thorn tree from the day it is born. When it finds it, the bird impales itself upon the sharpest thorn, and rises above the agony to sing the most beautiful song ever heard.
How many seasons does The Thorn Birds have?
The Thorn Birds comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Thorn Birds?
Key cast members in The Thorn Birds include Han Hye-jin, Kim Min-joung, Joo Sang-wook, Kim So-hyun, Cha Hwa-yeon.
Who created or directed The Thorn Birds?
The Thorn Birds was developed and directed by Kim Jong-chang.