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Glory Hotel - A Plastic Surgeon’s Recommended Drama (Real Photos from Mr. Sunshine)
A plastic surgeon shares real historical photos of the Sontag Hotel, the inspiration for Glory Hotel in the drama Mr. Sunshine, along with thoughts on actress Kim Tae-ri.
Glory Hotel - A Plastic Surgeon’s Recommended Drama (Real Photos from Mr. Sunshine)
2018. 10. 8. 16:27
Glory Hotel - Referencing ‘Mr. Sunshine’ as a drama recommended by a plastic surgeon.
While browsing the internet, I happened to come across real photos of the Glory Hotel.
It was known as the #Sontag Hotel.
The interior is said to have looked like this.
It was called the Sontag Guest House.
Antoinette Sontag was a German of French descent who was fluent in English, German, French, and Russian, and also spoke Korean well.
At a time when there were no hotels specifically for foreigners, this was almost the first of its kind.
Regrettably, it no longer exists today.
Source: Encyclopedia of Korean Culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the real-life model of the Glory Hotel in the drama 'Mr. Sunshine'?
Yes, the real-life model is the Sontag Hotel. It was also known as Sontag Bingwan and holds historical significance as one of the first hotels built exclusively for foreigners at the time.
What was the nationality of Sontag, who operated the Sontag Hotel?
She was a German of French origin. She was known to be fluent in various languages, including English, German, French, and Russian, and also spoke Korean very fluently.
Does the Sontag Hotel still exist today?
No, it does not exist today. It was one of the first hotels built at a time when there were no hotels exclusively for foreigners, but unfortunately, its appearance cannot be found now.
What is a plastic surgeon's opinion on actress Kim Tae-ri's appearance?
Yes, the plastic surgeon who wrote the article positively describes actress Kim Tae-ri as a very natural beauty.