2026-06-07
Memories of the Classic Drama ‘Jealousy’: A Plastic Surgeon’s Recollections.
A nostalgic look back at the 1992 hit Korean drama ‘Jealousy’ starring Choi Jin-sil and Choi Soo-jong, through the eyes of a plastic surgeon.
Memories of the Classic Drama ‘Jealousy’: A Plastic Surgeon’s Recollections.
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Back in my middle and high school days... the early 90s...
Ah, this is giving away my age.
At that time, the popularity of Choi Jin-sil and Choi Soo-jong was incredible... Especially Choi Jin-sil, she was almost peerless. By today’s standards, it would be like combining the popularity of Seolhyun, Suzy, and Hyeri all at once.
Choi Soo-jong was popular in ‘Sons and Daughters’ as well, but his popularity really peaked starting with ‘Jealousy’... Nowadays, he is known as a specialist in historical dramas... ‘Emperor Wang Gun’, ‘Dae Jo-yeong’, ‘Emperor of the Sea’...
I remember Choi Soo-jong’s car was a Hyundai Scoupe, and it had a car phone back in the days when mobile phones didn’t exist... The Scoupe was Hyundai’s first sports car.
It looked something like this.
As for the story, Choi Jin-sil played Ha-kyung, and Choi Soo-jong played Young-ho... Lee Eung-kyung also appeared, and the plot involved Choi Soo-jong being caught in a push-and-pull dynamic between Choi Jin-sil and Lee Eung-kyung before eventually ending up with Choi Jin-sil... There were many parodies of it at the time.
I heard a rumor somewhere that it was a direct copy of a drama called ‘Tokyo Love Story’, but some say it was and others say it wasn’t...
There were also rumors about whether the song ‘Jealousy’ was plagiarized or not...
I’ll leave that for you to judge.
Anyway... it’s a drama I’d love to see again. They even showed bloopers at the end...
I remember the final ending where Choi Jin-sil and Choi Soo-jong were hugging each other while the camera angle spun around and around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODc36jFLVao
Finally, I’m attaching the song as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the male and female leads in the drama 'Jealousy'?
The actors were Choi Jin-sil and Choi Soo-jong. At the time of its broadcast in the early 1990s, both actors enjoyed immense popularity, and along with actress Lee Eung-kyung, they formed a love triangle story in the drama, receiving great love from viewers.
What car model did Choi Soo-jong drive in the drama?
It was the Scoupe model, Hyundai Motor's first sports car. Even though mobile phones were not yet widespread at the time, the car had a car phone, which is remembered for attracting a lot of attention.
What plagiarism controversy was associated with the drama 'Jealousy'?
There were allegations of story plagiarism, claiming it directly copied the Japanese drama 'Tokyo Love Story'. Additionally, there were rumors that the drama's theme song 'Jealousy' sung by Yoo Seung-beom was also plagiarized, but the exact truth is left to the viewer's judgment.
What is the most famous ending scene of the drama 'Jealousy'?
It's the scene where Choi Jin-sil and Choi Soo-jong embrace each other while the camera angle spins around. This final ending scene became a big topic at the time, and bloopers were also aired at the very end of the broadcast, leaving a deep impression on viewers.