You Are The BestThe drama 'You Are The Best' transfers the message of consolation, hope and healing to those of us suffering from this competitive society. This is a humanistic drama that makes us realize that happiness cannot be felt just from materialistic or external values but from simple but truthful love, and a society that is full of people who share.
DirectorYun Seong-sik
WriterJeong Yu-gyeong
Episode 1
Mar 9, 2013
Lee Soon Shin is a college graduate with no luck in getting jobs. A part time gig as a waitress for a star-studded event allows her to cross paths with Shin Joon Ho, a klutzy entertainment agency CEO.
Episode 2
Mar 10, 2013
Lee Soon Shin believes her luck is finally turning around when she gets offered an acting contract with an agency, but she soon finds she may have gotten in over her head.
Episode 3
Mar 16, 2013
Lee Soon Shin finds herself down on her luck. The man she gave a large sum of money to does not seem to be who he says he is. Her family is happy for her but Soon Shin may not be able to hide for long.
Episode 4
Mar 17, 2013
Soon Shin's father discovers the secret she's been hiding. Joon Ho takes another look at Soon Shin to seriously consider her potential.
Episode 5
Mar 23, 2013
Lee Soon Shin's family experiences a great tragedy and must work hard to overcome their loss.
Episode 6
Mar 24, 2013
Joon Ho offers Soon Shin an acting contract, but Soon Shin thinks that he is a swindler.
Episode 7
Mar 30, 2013
Lee Soon Shin finally grabs her chance at becoming a star and gets the makeover of her life. Lee Chang Hoon's past is slowly revealed.
Episode 8
Mar 31, 2013
A witness to Chang Hoon's murder comes forward, but agrees to stay silent. Jeong Ae discovers more about her late husband's life before they were married.
Episode 9
Apr 6, 2013
Lee Soon Shin's starts training to become a star, while her mom continues to dig into her husbands past.
Episode 10
Apr 7, 2013
Lee Soon Shin begins her acting classes and discovers that she might have some potential. Yoo Shin clarifies her relationship with Chan Woo.
Episode 11
Apr 13, 2013
Lee Soon Shin's sisters confront Shin Joon Ho about her acting career. Bok Man starts putting together the pieces of Song Mi Ryung's past.
Episode 12
Apr 14, 2013
Yi Jung tries to get in the way of Soon Shin's acting career, but Joon Ho takes her side instead of his sister's. Jeong Ae is wraught with emotions as she tries to come to term's with her late husband's relationship with Mi Ryung.
Episode 13
Apr 20, 2013
Jeong Ah, completely frustrated with her family's lack of respect for her, packs a bag and takes off. After yet another chance encounter, Jin Wook the baker rents a room from Soon Shin's family.
Episode 14
Apr 21, 2013
Mi Ryung finds out about the wager between Joon Ho and Yeon Ah, and decides to help Soon Shin become an actress no matter what, but Soon Shin's mother is still very much against it.
Episode 15
Apr 27, 2013
Jeong Ah meets Mi Ryung under different circumstances than she thought she would. Mi Ryung discovers Soon Shin's relation to Chang Hoon.
Episode 16
Apr 28, 2013
Mi Ryung, to everyone's confusion, decides to stop teaching Soon Shin. A reporter starts digging into Mi Ryung's past after her manager lets a secret slip.
Episode 17
May 4, 2013
Soon Shin begins her transformation into a star under Joon Ho's strict supervision.
Episode 18
May 5, 2013
When Joon Ho becomes more aggressive in making Soon Shin a star, Yeon Ah starts worrying she'll lose the bet. Rumors begin to swirl around Soon Shin's relationship with Joon Ho.
Episode 19
May 11, 2013
Jeong Ae finds out the truth about Hye Shin's marriage. Soon Shin contemplates quitting acting, but Joon Ho won't let her go so easily.
Episode 20
May 12, 2013
Soon Shin is led to believe Joon Ho has been using her for his own gain. The rumor about Soon Shin and Joon Ho grows out of control until Soon Shin is pushed to her limits.
Episode 21
May 18, 2013
Joon Ho continues avoiding Yeon Ah, while Soon Shin attempts to avoid him. Mi Ryung is confronted by Reporter Park Yoon Shik about the daughter she secretly had many years ago.
Episode 22
May 19, 2013
More members of Soon Shin's family are finding out the truth about her past. Mi Ryung finds it hard to handle the stress surrounding her life, which ends in a trip to the emergency room.
Episode 23
May 25, 2013
Jeong Ae finally reveals everything she's been holding in to Mak Rye, but begs her to keep things quiet. Mi Ryung unknowingly decides to make Jeong Ae's worst nightmare come true.
Episode 24
May 26, 2013
To everyone's surprise, Mi Ryung wants to make a public confession before Reporter Park spreads any more rumors, but Soon Shin's family is strongly against letting her find out the truth.
Episode 25
Jun 1, 2013
As Mi Ryung continues on her path to turn Soon Shin's and her family's lives upsidedown, her mother turns to Joon Ho for help.
Episode 26
Jun 2, 2013
The devastating news is revealed, despite everyone's best efforts, and Soon Shin's family begins falling apart. Yeon Ah, Mi Ryung's prodogy, feels betrayed by the news and isn't sure how to react.
Episode 27
Jun 8, 2013
In the aftermath of Mi Ryung's press conference, the public is abuzz about Soon Shin. Joon Ho tries to protect Soon Shin from the chaos and invasive attention.
Episode 28
Jun 9, 2013
Mi Ryung schemes a way to get Lee Soon Shin involved with acting again. Jeong Ae and the rest of the family deal with the news. Shin Joon Ho gets jealous of Soon Shin's growing relationship with...
Episode 29
Jun 15, 2013
Jeong Ae tells Lee Soon Shin to go to Mi Ryung and continue acting. Soon Shin goes on a trip with fellow co-workers.
Episode 30
Jun 16, 2013
Lee Soon Shin is torn between her two mothers while Joon Ho refuses to leave her alone and follows her on a camping trip.
Episode 31
Jun 22, 2013
Lee Soon Shin goes to Mi Ryung to start acting again. She gets suprise visit from her grandmother and foster mother. Chan Woo's mom finds out he and Yoo Shin want to get married.
Episode 32
Jun 23, 2013
Despite Jeong Ae insisting Soon Shin continues to learn from Mi Ryung, Soon Shin keeps her emotional distrance. Chan Woo and Yoo Shin work at getting their family's approval.
Episode 33
Jun 29, 2013
Lee Soon Shin finds out yet another secret Mi Ryung was hiding. She decides to go live with her birth mother. Yoo Shin tries to get Gil Ja's approval once again. Soon Shin goes to an audition.
Episode 34
Jun 30, 2013
After failing her first audition, Soon Shin tries singing for a change. Yoo Shin continues to persuade Chan Woo's mother. Soon Shin goes to another audition, with a singing role this time and confronts Yeon Ah.
Episode 35
Jul 6, 2013
Soon Shin and Joon Ho go see a fortune teller to find out if Soon Shin passed the audition. Upon hearing the good news, both mothers throw a congratulating party for Soon Shin.
Episode 36
Jul 7, 2013
Jeong Ae goes to Mi Ryung's house where Soon Shin's party is being held. Gil Ja makes Yoo Shin sign a marriage contract. Soon Shin goes on her first shooting.
Episode 37
Jul 13, 2013
Reporter Park Yoon Shik vows to continue digging into Soon Shin and Mi Ryung's life no matter how much Joon Ho tries to stop him. Yeon Ah attemps to sabotage Soon Shin to get in Joon Ho's good graces.
Episode 38
Jul 14, 2013
After filming, Soon Shin and Joon Ho stay behind on the island, missing their ride back. Yeon Ah continues to threaten Soon Shin. Joon Ho decides to confess to Soon Shin but Yeon Ah calls him out instead.
Episode 39
Jul 20, 2013
A scandal breaks out between Joon Ho and Yeon Ah. Soon Shin begins to have doubts. Woo Joo's dad appears. Yoo Shin and Chan Woo prepare for their wedding.
Episode 40
Jul 21, 2013
Lee Soon Shin finally confesses her feelings to Joon Ho. Yoo Shin and Chan Woo get married. Soon Shin slowly begins to understand her mother, Kyung Sook. Soo Jung confronts her husband, Director Shin and Mi Ryung at a commercial shoot.
Episode 41
Jul 27, 2013
Joon Ho's mom, Soo Jung becomes devastated after seeing her husband and Mi Ryung at the shoot. Soon Shin is congratulated for her actress debut as the first episode of her drama is broadcasted. The secret of Soon Shin's father is yet to be unveiled.
Episode 42
Jul 28, 2013
Yeon Ah's jealousy for Joon Ho intensifies. Yoo Shin continues to try her best to please her mother-in-law. Hye Shin's ex-husband, Jae Sung, shows up again to cause more trouble. Mi Ryung worries the family secret might leak out...
Episode 43
Aug 3, 2013
Yeon Ah black mails Mi Kyung with her knowledge of Soon Shin's father. Soon Shin and Joon Ho try to keep their relationship under wraps under growing scrutiny.
Episode 44
Aug 4, 2013
Soon Shin hears what Mi Ryung has to say about her father, and Joon Ho and Soon Shins relationship is threatened.
Episode 45
Aug 10, 2013
Joon Ho breaks up with Soon Shin. Hye Shin's daughter, Woo Joo, finds out her dad had been lying to her mom and family. Soon Shin discovers what really happened to her father.
Episode 46
Aug 11, 2013
Soon Shin finds out the truth about her father's death. Gil Ja decides to leave home and spend some time alone. Jeong Ae discovers the person behind Chang Hoon's accident.
Episode 47
Aug 17, 2013
The culprit of Chang Hoons death is revealed. Soon Shins family is in an outrage when they discover the truth. Yoo Shin and Chan Woos family go on a trip together. Soon Shin returns to filming. Jeong Ae warns Mi Ryung to stay away from her family.
Episode 48
Aug 18, 2013
Jeong Ae tells Mi Ryung to stay away from her family. The media finds out about the details of Chang Hoon's death. Pressured by the situation, Mi Ryung decides to get away.
Episode 49
Aug 24, 2013
The news about Chang Hoon's death spreads like wildfire. Mi Ryung escapes to the countryside. Woo Joo says goodbye to her father, Jae Young. Soon Shin confronts her mother.
Episode 50
Aug 25, 2013
"Mi Ryung moves out of the house to start a new life. Yoo Shin finds out she's pregnant. Soon Shin acts on stage for a play. A family dinner takes place at Soon Shin's house."
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@YourOnlyOne
**_Not a Romantic Comedy but a Family Relationship Drama_** _First of all, this series does not qualify as a RomCom (Romantic Comedy) it is a Drama about family relationships. Yes, there are comedy scenes here and there but those scenes were not even 2% of the 1-hour 50 episodes. With that clear, let's begin with the review._ Review proper: **1. The story.** At first it appeared that this is a story about Lee Soon Shin (played by IU) and Shin Joon Ho (played by Jo Jung Suk), the poster, synopsis, and first few episodes were about them. However, as we enter deeper in the series, it became clear that the series was not about them but about the family relationships. Shin Joon Ho, and in particular Lee Soon Shin, were only used as an anchor to be able to tell the amazing stories of each of the "supporting characters". While this was good overall, without watching the last few episodes, the stories were all over the place. There were too many stories told it was no longer possible to identify which stories qualified as "main" and which were "side" stories. All 50 episodes should be watched completely to fully appreciate this series. A series about family relationships. The bond that we share with each other. The ups and downs we go through. The love that still triumphs over resentment and hate. "You Are The Best" is about "YOU" (yes, YOU the reader) being the best because you fight despite all the trials and tribulations that comes in our lives. I'm giving it an 8 out of 10 stars. **2. Acting/cast.** The cast were perfect. The acting they gave to the show were natural, it was as if watching the life of a neighbour or our own. There were no unrealistic acting common in other drama series which is a distraction when watching. Special mention is Kim Hwan Hee for her superb acting, it is rare to see a young kid with that kind of talent in acting. Another special mention is Lee Seul Bi, she should have been given a more active role and more dialogues as she is capable to give the proper emotions and expressions need for her line. All of them combined, it's 9.5 out of 10 stars. **3. Music.** It is not easy to grade this one because the emotion-filled drama is far more memorable and powerful. The music were mainly used to be the scene. Meaning, when the music is removed, the scene will not stand on its own. The impact wouldn't be there. The emotion reaction would have been lacking. It would have been better if the scenes with the music can stand on its own--without the music background--because this would've allowed the music to pull out a far more powerful emotional response. I'm giving this 7 out of 10 stars. **Conclusion:** Overall, I'm giving the series 8 out of 10 stars. It was a great show and it was very moving. The multiple main stories are relatable and memorable, especially its focus on family relationships instead of a romcom or romance between two love birds. While having multiple main stories was good, it diminished the focus and impact of the main story between the two main characters. It was also slow at first and took ten to twenty episodes to reach the meat of the main plot. Regardless, the acting given by all the actors and actresses were so good and natural that overall it is worth watching again.
