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Lights and Shadows

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2011EndedSouth Korea

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Lights and Shadows is a 2012 South Korean retro-drama series, starring Ahn Jae-wook, Nam Sang-mi, Lee Pil-mo and Son Dam-bi. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from November 28, 2011 to July 3, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 64 episodes. The series was originally planned for 50 …

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Cast

14 people — scroll sideways

Crew

Director
Lee Sang-yeob
Writer
Choi Wan-gyu

Episodes

Season 1 — 64 episodes · from 11/28/2011

Page 1 of 3 · Episodes 1–25

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Lights and Shadows Episode 1

S01E0111/28/2011

Ki-Tae is kicked out by his father for offering money obtained through fraud, and while pursuing Yang Taisung’s schemes, he forms a relationship with aspiring singer Jung-Hye.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 2

S01E0211/29/2011

Kietae meets Jeonghye again and plans the Bitnara show, while Soohyeok enters politics under Cheolhwan.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 3

S01E0312/05/2011

When it becomes known that Ki-Tae gave the Shinmindang a show invitation, he incurs Cheol-Hwan’s wrath, and gangsters drag Jung-Gu away.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 4

S01E0412/06/2011

Ki-tae accepts Sang-taek’s terms and continues the show, while Soo-hyuk helps with Cheol-hwan’s election campaign and angers his father.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 5

S01E0512/12/2011

Ki-Tae is arrested for election fraud, and Cheol-Hwan plans to destroy Ki-Tae’s family.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 6

S01E0612/13/2011

To find his kidnapped father, Ki-Tae asks Cheol-Hwan for help and starts pursuing the person behind the case.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 7

S01E0712/19/2011

After their father’s death, Ki Tae and his family fall into financial hardship. Ki Tai runs into Cha Young again, and Jung Hye nervously steps onto the stage.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 8

S01E0812/20/2011

Ki-Tae plans a nationwide tour to familiarize himself with show business, and Jung-Hye starts a new job at Soo-Hyuk’s suggestion.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 9

S01E0912/26/2011

The “Showdan” of Bitchulna arrives in Yeosu! Chae Young’s support boosts morale, and Ki Tae actively learns the theater troupe’s work.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 10

S01E1012/27/2011

When Sangtaek tries to take Chaeyoung and Sungwon away, Kitae fights desperately to stop him, while Chaeyoung refuses to back down.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 11

S01E1101/02/2012

Chae Young cries as she sees Ki Tae being beaten by Ko Sijang, and Cheol Hwan approaches Jeong Hye and promises to give her a chance.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 12

S01E1201/03/2012

Ki-Tae meets Taeseong again and grows suspicious of the relationship between Cheolhwan and Myeonggu.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 13

S01E1301/09/2012

Ki-Tae looks for Myeong-Gook’s office, while Cheol-Hwan orders Su-Hyuk to investigate Jeong-Hye. Jeong-Ku mentions the celebrity Song-Mi-Jin.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 14

S01E1401/10/2012

Through Chae-young’s performance, Ki-tae and Sang-taek get in touch with Mi-jin and give the song to Jung-hye, while Chae-young announces that she is leaving the theater troupe.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 15

S01E1501/16/2012

Ki-Tae learns that Cheol-Hwan is behind Sang-Tak’s contract with Mi-Jin and Gong-Yeon, and hears Su-Hyuk confess that he wants to protect Jung-Hye.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 16

S01E1601/17/2012

Ki-Tae refuses to give in to Tae-Su’s threats, and Soo-Hyuk reveals that Jung-Hye likes Ki-Tae.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 17

S01E1701/23/2012

Mijin confronts Kitae and Cheolhwan, while Cheolhwan vents his anger on Sangtaek and Myungkook. Myeonghee senses the relationship between Junghye and Kitae.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 18

S01E1801/24/2012

Ki-Tae is furious that Soo-Hyuk brought Jung-Hye to Gungjeongdong, and Chae-Yeong confesses her love to Ki-Tae.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 19

S01E1901/30/2012

Ki-Tae takes on Cheol-Hwan to protect Jung-Hye, and Cheol-Hwan orders Su-Hyuk to personally eliminate Ki-Tae.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 20

S01E2001/31/2012

Ki-Tae threatens Cheol-Hwan’s power by taking over the Han-Yang Club, while Sang-Tak tries to keep Ki-Tae in check by keeping Jung-Ku close.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 21

S01E2102/06/2012

While Ki-Tae is under pressure from Tae-Su and his gang, Chae-Yeong helps him weather the crisis. Chae-Yeong tries to make a secret deal with Cheol-Hwan.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 22

S01E2202/07/2012

Disappointed by Jungku’s betrayal, Ki-Tae gets back on his feet with the members’ support, while Sang-Tak blackmails Jungku.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 23

S01E2302/13/2012

Cheolhwan is furious about the relationship between Ki-tae and Jung-hye, and Ki-tae asks Tae-sung whether Cheolhwan and Myeong-guk had anything to do with his father’s death.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 24

S01E2402/14/2012

At the opening of the agency office, Cheolhwan gets into a war of nerves with Ki-Tae, while Kim Bu-jang points out his weaknesses and warns him.

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Lights and Shadows Episode 25

S01E2502/20/2012

Chulhwan meets with Kim Bu-jang, and Suhyuk is attacked by strangers. Tension builds between Jeong-hye and Chae-young.

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