---
title: "Sandglass"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sandglass-1995"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 14527
imdb_id: "tt5742816"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 8.7
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sandglass (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sandglass-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sandglass is a television series first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by SBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 24 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A powerful tale of three friends caught in Korea’s turbulent 70s‑80s politics."

### Why Watch
- Historical significance
- Strong performances by the lead trio
- Blend of politics and melodrama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Intense political subject matter may feel heavy
- Melodramatic tone can be emotionally demanding
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature political themes and emotional drama, suited for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, melodramatic, action-packed, emotive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Kim Jong-hak, Song Ji-na
- **Networks / Studios**: SBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Choi Min-soo** as *Park Tae-soo*
- **Go Hyun-jung** as *Yoon Hye-rin*
- **Park Sang-won** as *Kang Woo-suk*
- **Lee Jung-jae** as *Baek Jae-hee*
- **Park Keun-hyong** as *President Yoon*
- **Kim Jong-gyeol** as *Lawyer Min*
- **Nam Seong-hoon** as *Jang Do-shik*
- **Lee Seung-yun** as *Reporter Shin*
- **Kim Young-ae** as *Tae-soo's mother*
- **Lee Hee-do** as *Park Sung-beom*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How many episodes does Sandglass have?
It consists of 24 episodes.

### Q: When was Sandglass originally broadcast?
The drama aired on SBS in 1995.

### Q: Who are the main actors in the series?
The leading trio are Choi Min‑soo, Go Hyun‑jung, and Park Sang‑won.

### Q: What genres does Sandglass combine?
It mixes politics, melodrama, and action.

### Q: How was Sandglass received by audiences?
It achieved a peak rating of 64.5%, the third highest in Korean drama history.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sandglass — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/14527)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*