Cruel Romance

Cruel Romance (2015)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Romance

Adapted from a Republican-era novel called "The Fate of Jinxiu", Cruel Romance tells the story of Rong Jinxiu (Chen Qiao En), a country girl who travels to Shanghai in order to discover why her entire family was killed. Along the way, she meets triad leader Zuo Zhen (Huang Xiao Ming), and after a series of accidents and misunderstandings, the two fall in love. Also vying for Jinxiu's attention is businessman Xiang Yingdong, a businessman and close friend of Zuo Zhen. Ever protective of his woman, however, Zuo Zhen refuses to let other men even come close to Jinxiu – which ultimately pays off when a villainous Japanese man tries to finish off Jinxiu and her remaining family members.

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 19:30 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E40Episode 40Mar 26, 2015
S01E39Episode 39Mar 26, 2015
S01E38Episode 38Mar 25, 2015
S01E37Episode 37Mar 25, 2015
S01E36Episode 36Mar 24, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Cruel Romance premiere?

The TV show Cruel Romance premiered on October 15, 2015.

Cruel Romance rating?

It received a rating of 10/10 based on 255 user reviews.

Cruel Romance writers?

The writers for Cruel Romance are listed as Kim Mi-young, Oh Kil-nam and Hong Mi-young.

Cruel Romance synopsis?

Cruel Romance is a story about a woman who gets involved in a cruel relationship with a manipulative man.

Cruel Romance character list?

The main characters in Cruel Romance are Jang Hyun-seo, Park Yoon-ho, Han Bo-ra, Kim Mi-so and Gil Ro-na.

Cruel Romance genre?

Cruel Romance is a melodrama and romantic thriller.

Cruel Romance plot summary?

A woman begins a relationship with an abusive man who manipulates and controls her.

Cruel Romance filming locations?

Filming locations for Cruel Romance included Seoul and Gyeonggi Province in South Korea.

Cruel Romance OST list?

The OST for Cruel Romance includes the songs 'Nothing Matters' and 'You're My Destiny'.

Cruel Romance episode guide?

Cruel Romance consists of 16 episodes which aired weekly from October 15 to December 24, 2015.

Cruel Romance cast list?

The cast members for Cruel Romance are Yoo In-young, Jang Hyuk, Park Ye-jin, Yoon Park and Son Tae-young.

Cruel Romance ratings?

Cruel Romance received viewership ratings between 3.8 and 7.2% during its run.

Cruel Romance webtoon?

Cruel Romance was adapted into a popular webtoon series from 2016 to 2018.

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