Is Mr. Sunshine Based on true story?

Sunshine,” which recently wrapped up its 24 episodes with high ratings both on local television and on Netflix. Since this is historical fiction, some of the characters and stories are made up, and some are based on historical fact.

What is the story of Mr. Sunshine?

Mr. Sunshine centers on a young boy who is born into slavery but after a traumatic event escapes to the United States during the 1871 Shinmiyangyo (U.S. expedition to Korea). He returns to Joseon later as a United States Marine Corps officer. He meets and falls in love with an aristocrat’s daughter.

Who is Joseph Mr. Sunshine?

Before he became an actor, Jason was a missionary in South Korea, much like his character Joseph W. Stenson in Mr. Sunshine.

How old is Ae Shin Mr. Sunshine?

29-year-old
Challenged by a role as a sturdy female protagonist in her first K-drama, Kim said she felt thrilled by portraying Go Ae-shin, the 29-year-old woman who hails from an aristocratic family but on the flip side she is also an independent fighter.

Why did joseon change to Korea?

China’s hegemony over Korea ended with its defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War. The Joseon Kingdom was renamed “The Korean Empire,” but in fact, it had fallen under Japanese control; with Korean Emperor Gojong eventually being forced to abdicate his throne.

How old is Kim Tae Ri?

32 years (April 24, 1990)Kim Tae-ri / Age

Is Mr. Sunshine popular in Korea?

Sunshine is a South Korean television series written by Kim Eun Sook. It is recorded as the 6th highest rating drama for cable television history with its final episode reaching 18.129% and netting an average rating of 12.955%, which is the second highest average rating ever recorded for cable television.

Is Eugene Choi a real character?

The series is a fictional story of two star-crossed lovers – Eugene Choi, a former Joseon slave who returns to Joseon as a United States Marine Corps officer, and Ae-shin Go, an aristocrat’s daughter played by Tae-ri Kim.