Coffee Prince

Go Eun-chan is a tomboyish young woman who struggles to make ends meet. She pretends to be a man to get a job at a coffee shop that only hires handsome male employees, managed by Choi Han-kyul. As their professional relationship blossoms, Han-kyul finds himself attracted to Eun-chan, despite believing she is a man. Their complicated situation intensifies as their feelings grow, leading to humorous and heartwarming moments.

Coffee Prince was a massive hit in South Korea and internationally, praised for its unique premise, strong character development, and the chemistry between its leads. It is considered a landmark drama in the Hallyu wave for its progressive themes regarding gender and sexuality at the time. The drama received widespread critical acclaim and strong viewership ratings.

• Praised for its innovative plot that challenged gender norms.

• Lauded for the exceptional chemistry and performances of Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun-hye.

• Celebrated for its blend of humor, romance, and touching emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the drama's charm, its progressive storyline for its time, and the memorable lead couple. Many viewers found the series to be a refreshing and enjoyable watch that remains a favorite even years after its release.

Won numerous awards at the MBC Drama Awards, including Top Excellence Award (Actor) for Gong Yoo and Top Excellence Award (Actress) for Yoon Eun-hye. Also received awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

Actress Yoon Eun-hye actually cut her hair short for the role of Go Eun-chan, a decision that reportedly took a lot of convincing and was a significant commitment to embodying the character's tomboyish image.