“Autumn in My Heart” has garnered many tears from viewers in South Korea and other Asian countries. Besides being one of the top-rated dramas in the history of Korean television, “Autumn in My Heart” also served as a launching pad for Song Hye Kyo’s career.
Song Hye Kyo considered “Autumn in My Heart” as her turning point. She said, “I was at a crossroads where I wondered if I could become a traditional actor. Through ‘Autumn in My Heart,’ I was recognized as an actor who can also do traditional dramas.”
With “Autumn in My Heart,” which recorded a 42.3% viewership rating, Song Hye Kyo rose to the ranks of a top star. She also achieved a viewership rating of 40.2% with “Full House.”
“Autumn in My Heart” aired its first episode on September 18, 2000, telling the sad love story of the love triangle between Joon Suh (Song Seung Hun), Eun Suh (Song Hye Kyo), and Han Tae Suk (Won Bin).
At the end of the drama, Song Hye Kyo’s character passes away due to illness. At the time of its broadcast, “Autumn in My Heart” became one of the hit dramas in Korea, and its soundtrack was also loved by the audience.
Source: nate
