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Snowdrop 2021

“The blooming of radiant first love.”

★ 8.5/10 · 317 votes TV-14 DramaWar & Politics 1 seasons · 16 eps Ended
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Created by Yoo Hyun-mi

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What is Snowdrop?

Snowdrop is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2021. The show is set in Seoul in 1987 and revolves around a female university student.

Type
TV series
Year
2021
Status
Ended
Episodes
16
Runtime
86 minutes
First aired
Dec 18, 2021
Last aired
Jan 30, 2022
Original language
KO
Origin
KR
Networks
JTBC
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama #War & Politics 🏆 Critically Acclaimed
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Overview

Snowdrop is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2021. The show is set in Seoul in 1987 and revolves around a female university student. This student treats a male university student who is injured and bleeding after jumping into a women's university dormitory, despite the danger of his situation. The story that unfolds is an enduring love story.

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Should you watch it?

“A university student hides a bleeding man who enters her women's dormitory in 1987 Seoul.”

#historical#romantic#political#dramatic
Reasons to watch
  • features a star-studded cast
  • set against the 1987 democracy movement
Keep in mind
  • contains intense political themes
  • the plot involves dangerous situations

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas set against the backdrop of political upheaval.

The series is rated TV-14 and contains themes of war and politics.

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Cast

Jung Hae-in Lim Soo-ho
JISOO Eun Yoeng-ro
Yoo In-na Kang Cheong-ya
Jang Seung-jo Lee Kang-moo
Yoon Se-a Pi Seung-hee
Kim Hye-yoon Kye Boon-ok
Jung Yoo-jin Jang Han-na
Huh Joon-ho Eun Chang-soo
Park Sung-woong Nam Tae-il
Kim Min-gue Joo Gyuk-chan
Choi Hee-jin Yoon Seol-hee
Kim Jong-soo Kim Man-dong
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When was Snowdrop released?

The series aired from December 18, 2021, to January 30, 2022.

How many episodes are in the series?

The series consists of 16 episodes.

Who are the lead actors?

The series stars Jung Hae-in, Jisoo, Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Yoon Se-ah, Kim Hye-yoon, and Jung Yoo-jin.

What is the setting of the show?

The story is set in Seoul during the year 1987.

What is the premise?

A female student treats a bleeding man who enters her university dormitory during a dangerous time.

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