Song Kang-ho is nicknamed Uncle Sam-shik
by lovepark
After an 18-year illustrious film career, Song Kang-ho (Cobweb) makes his television series debut in Disney+’s 1960s period drama Uncle Sam-shik. Set against the backdrop of post-war Korea — a time of political revolution and corruption — this upcoming drama tells the story of a legendary man whose name is spread far and wide: Uncle Sam-shik.
The teaser opens with a child asking who Uncle Sam-shik is as they receive two bundles of food at their front door. We then get a glimpse of the various characters that will populate this world as they each call out to Sam-shik. The list of faces includes Yoo Jae-myung (Song of the Bandits), Tiffany Young (Reborn Rich), Lee Kyu-hyung (Big Bet), Jin Ki-joo (My Perfect Stranger), Seo Hyun-woo (A Shop for Killers), and many more.
As someone asks what Uncle Sam-shik means, Byun Yo-han (Mr. Sunshine) explains its significance: even during the war, he fed his family three meals a day and wouldn’t starve them. In Korean, “samshik” means three meals a day, adding to the lore that Uncle Sam-shik isn’t just a name but a title.
Song Kang-ho then answers, as the titular Uncle Sam-shik, that everyone calls him that out of love and respect. He couldn’t be happier with his nickname, and in a dark room, he chuckles as the camera cuts away. Given the time period, I suspect our hero is being “interrogated,” but even in the face of danger, he laughs.
Like the teaser, the poster explains the origin of his nickname (i.e., he kept his family fed) and depicts Uncle Sam-shik in a similar vein. As if offering the audience some food, Song Kang-ho holds sweets in one hand and dried fish in the other while standing in what looks like a bakery. The tagline also reads, “If the belly is full, the heart will open.”
Written and directed by filmmaker Shin Yeon-shik (Cassiopeia), Disney+’s Uncle Sam-shik is slated for 16 episodes and will premiere May 15.
Via JTBC
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1 Kafiyah Bello
April 3, 2024 at 7:17 AM
OOOOOh this looks good!!!
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jillian
April 3, 2024 at 8:48 AM
I agree!!!
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2 jillian
April 3, 2024 at 8:36 AM
This one is added on my list! Such a great cast!
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3 Diana Hansen
April 3, 2024 at 9:27 AM
This might be the one that drives me to try D+. Sure hope I can watch it somehow cause you can't miss Song kang-ho in his drama comeback!
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4 redfox
April 3, 2024 at 9:48 AM
learned about this coming in november, hope I can see it
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5 zindigo
April 3, 2024 at 10:28 AM
We are being spoiled for choices with new k-drama releases in May!!
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6 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
April 3, 2024 at 2:03 PM
This has Chicago Typewriter vibes. Long listing it as I have to see how violent it is.
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7 welh
April 3, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Song Kang-ho is a big "get" for Disney content. In the past 10 years, he has done 13 movies and won 7 major acting awards. I have seen two of his movies, Parasite and Broker. I found him to be a quiet but commanding actor. I wonder how his character acting will translate to the small screen (this is his first television role.)
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8 Kanji
April 3, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Disney+ getting the big chungmuro names like Choi Minsik and now Song Kangho for their dramas. This looks so good.
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9 peiyeelai
April 3, 2024 at 11:33 PM
This is another drama I am going to watch from beginning to the end cause the storyline and the CAST scream QUALITY, not scatterbrain. It is indeed rare to watch historical dramas are set in the 1960's.
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🌸 Seeker 🌸
April 4, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Definitely seems like an unmissable drama.
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peiyeelai
April 4, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Yes indeed.
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10 kiara
April 5, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Dramaland continues to bring Chungmuro's best to the small screen. I never thought I'd ever see Song Kang-ho in a drama, so this is exciting! Byun Yo-han. ❤️
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