Ako si Kim Samsoon

2008 Philippine television series

Drama
Romantic comedy

Based onMy Lovely Sam Soon (2005)
by Kim Do WooDeveloped byDenoy Navarro-PunioDirected by

Dominic Zapata^[1]
Khryss Adalia
Louie Ignacio

StarringRegine VelasquezTheme music composer

Bobby Velasco
Agatha Obar

Opening theme"Maybe It's You" by Regine VelasquezCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes75ProductionExecutive producerEdlyn Tallada AbuelProduction locations

Metro Manila, Philippines
Tagaytay, Philippines

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time30–45 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseJune 30 (2008-06-30) –
October 10, 2008 (2008-10-10)

Ako si Kim Samsoon (International title: My Name is Kim Samsoon) is a 2008 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 South Korean television series My Lovely Sam Soon. Directed by Dominic Zapata, Khryss Adalia and Louie Ignacio, it stars Regine Velasquez in the title role. It premiered on June 30, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita. The series concluded on October 10, 2008 with a total of 75 episodes. It was replaced by LaLola in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Cast

Regine Velasquez

Wendell Ramos

Nadine Samonte (left)

Eugene Domingo

John Lapus

Lead cast

Regine Velasquez as Kim Samsoon Buot^[2]

Supporting cast

Mark Anthony Fernandez as Cyrus Ruiz
Wendell Ramos as Harvey De Guzman
Nadine Samonte as Hannah Villanueva
Tessie Tomas as Sonia Buot
Carmi Martin as Roció Ruiz
Eugene Domingo as Dina
John Lapus as Marcus
Sheena Halili as Cynthia
Marky Lopez as James
Cheska Eugenio as Amber Ruiz
Martin Escudero as Kokoy
Arci Muñoz as Dess
Pauleen Luna as Cherry Fuentebella
Dido dela Paz as Samuel Buot
Maureen Larrazabal as Mau Timbol
Jennica Garcia as Eliza Buot
Vangie Labalan as Brenda Timbol
Marcus Madrigal as Dodong
Kevin Santos as Aaron
Stef Prescott as Ivy
Princess Violago as Gigi
Jade Lopez as Vicky

Guest cast

Gene Padilla as Mau's husband
Toby Alejar as Enrico
Cheska Garcia as Nicole
Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Sandoval
Tiya Pusit as a doctor
Mely Tagasa as a judge
Madam Auring as Rocha
Lydia de Vega as Kim Samsoon's trainer

Background

My Lovely Sam Soon premiered in South Korea in 2005. The series was a major hit in South Korea and Asia. More than 50.5% of Korean households tuned in to watch the finale, with a viewership rate of over 40%.^[3]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Ako si Kim Samsoon earned a 33.8% rating.^[4] While the final episode scored a 38.2% rating.^[5]

References

^ "Insidente ng pagge-gatecrash, nauwi sa 'patayan' sa text". Journal.
^ "Ako Si Kim Samsoon: Korea's Best Now A Kapuso". The Philippine Star. July 2, 2008. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
^ "My Lovely Sam-Soon was the most watched K-Drama of 2005". Chosun. Archived from the original on May 26, 2008.
^ Santiago, Erwin (July 1, 2008). "TV Ratings (June 30): Ako Si Kim Samsoon takes a bite in the ratings game". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
^ Santiago, Erwin (October 14, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 10-13): Ako Si Kim Samsoon and La Lola closed and opened at No. 1". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.