[Fuji TV] Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo starring "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition" to be exclusively streamed on FOD! Distribution starts May 6th (Wed/Holiday) at 0:00
Fuji TV's video streaming service FOD announced that it will exclusively offer "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition," a re-edited version of the Korean drama "Winter Sonata," for unlimited viewing starting May 6th. This enduring love story, starring Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo, has been 4K remastered and re-edited into a two-hour movie, aiming to deeply move both existing fans and new viewers.
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Title: [Fuji TV] Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo starring "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition" to be exclusively streamed on FOD! Distribution starts May 6th (Wed/Holiday) at 0:00
Fuji TV's video streaming service FOD has decided to exclusively offer the "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition," a re-edited version of the masterpiece Korean drama "Winter Sonata," for unlimited viewing starting May 6th (Wednesday/Holiday) at 0:00.
"Winter Sonata," an eternal love story that first aired in Korea in 2002 and was broadcast on NHK terrestrial television in Japan in 2004, captivated the entire nation with the poignant and beautiful love story woven by its stars, Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. The mere mention of "Winter Sonata" could stir hearts, becoming a major social phenomenon. The theme song "From the Beginning Until Now," which everyone hummed, and the eternal promises exchanged in the snowy landscapes—"Winter Sonata," the pioneer of the Hallyu boom in Japan, continues to live in the hearts of many fans, with its story, music, and countless memorable scenes remaining as vivid as ever, even more than 20 years after its broadcast.
The "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition," now exclusively available on FOD, is a bold re-edit of the 20-episode, approximately 1400-minute continuous drama "Winter Sonata" into a two-hour movie, meticulously 4K remastered. The accompanying music has also been re-edited for an even richer sound. This special edition, crafted exclusively for Japanese viewers, extracts "only the pure love" of Chun-sang (Bae Yong-joon) and Yu-jin (Choi Ji-woo), truly deserving to be called the "ultimate Winter Sonata."
Chun-sang and Yu-jin meet in high school, becoming first loves deeply drawn to each other. However, Chun-sang tragically loses his life in a sudden accident. Ten years later, a man resembling the deceased Chun-sang, named Min-hyung, appears before Yu-jin, who runs an interior design company. This encounter causes her frozen heart, where time had stopped, to begin moving again.
The "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition" meticulously extracts "only the pure love" of Chun-sang and Yu-jin from the grand narrative of the continuous drama series. By stringing together famous scenes, this film version achieves a unique sense of speed and immersion, allowing viewers to fully experience the heightened emotions without interruption. The thrill of first love, the pain of separation, and the shock of reunion—the intense feelings of two people drawn to each other despite being toyed with by fate are richly depicted.
For those who have already watched the drama, it will rekindle the emotions of that time and evoke the classic's profound impact anew. For first-time viewers of "Winter Sonata," this film offers a chance to experience the core of an eternal love story without being overwhelmed by its original 1400-minute length. Please enjoy this entirely new emotion, transcending nostalgia, exclusively on FOD.
[Story]
Chun-sang (Bae Yong-joon) and Yu-jin (Choi Ji-woo) were each other's first loves in high school. However, Chun-sang tragically dies in an unforeseen accident. Ten years later, a man exactly resembling Chun-sang, named Min-hyung (Bae Yong-joon in a dual role), suddenly appears before Yu-jin, who now manages an interior design company. Yu-jin is unsettled—but her frozen "heart," which had suppressed her deceased first love and stopped moving, begins to stir from that moment.
◇ Movie Overview
■ Title: "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition"
■ Distribution: Exclusive unlimited streaming on FOD from May 6th (Wed/Holiday) at 0:00
■ Cast: Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo, Park Yong-ha, Park Sol-mi, etc.
■ Staff: Director: Yoon Seok-ho
Music: Lee Ji-soo
■ URL: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/919w
◇ FOD Overview
FOD (https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/) is Fuji TV's official video and e-book distribution service. The "FOD Premium Standard Course," priced at 1,320 yen (tax included) per month, offers unlimited viewing of over 100,000 dramas and movies and unlimited reading of over 200 magazines. You can also enjoy over 700,000 e-books. Additionally, "FOD Friday" offers a special discount to watch movies at TOHO Cinemas for 1,200 yen (tax included) every Friday.
Details on the "FOD F1™︎ Plan" for watching Formula 1® can be found here:
https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/f1/register
Title: [Fuji TV] Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo starring "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition" to be exclusively streamed on FOD! Distribution starts May 6th (Wed/Holiday) at 0:00
Fuji TV's video streaming service FOD has decided to exclusively offer the "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition," a re-edited version of the masterpiece Korean drama "Winter Sonata," for unlimited viewing starting May 6th (Wednesday/Holiday) at 0:00.
"Winter Sonata," an eternal love story that first aired in Korea in 2002 and was broadcast on NHK terrestrial television in Japan in 2004, captivated the entire nation with the poignant and beautiful love story woven by its stars, Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo. The mere mention of "Winter Sonata" could stir hearts, becoming a major social phenomenon. The theme song "From the Beginning Until Now," which everyone hummed, and the eternal promises exchanged in the snowy landscapes—"Winter Sonata," the pioneer of the Hallyu boom in Japan, continues to live in the hearts of many fans, with its story, music, and countless memorable scenes remaining as vivid as ever, even more than 20 years after its broadcast.
The "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition," now exclusively available on FOD, is a bold re-edit of the 20-episode, approximately 1400-minute continuous drama "Winter Sonata" into a two-hour movie, meticulously 4K remastered. The accompanying music has also been re-edited for an even richer sound. This special edition, crafted exclusively for Japanese viewers, extracts "only the pure love" of Chun-sang (Bae Yong-joon) and Yu-jin (Choi Ji-woo), truly deserving to be called the "ultimate Winter Sonata."
Chun-sang and Yu-jin meet in high school, becoming first loves deeply drawn to each other. However, Chun-sang tragically loses his life in a sudden accident. Ten years later, a man resembling the deceased Chun-sang, named Min-hyung, appears before Yu-jin, who runs an interior design company. This encounter causes her frozen heart, where time had stopped, to begin moving again.
The "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition" meticulously extracts "only the pure love" of Chun-sang and Yu-jin from the grand narrative of the continuous drama series. By stringing together famous scenes, this film version achieves a unique sense of speed and immersion, allowing viewers to fully experience the heightened emotions without interruption. The thrill of first love, the pain of separation, and the shock of reunion—the intense feelings of two people drawn to each other despite being toyed with by fate are richly depicted.
For those who have already watched the drama, it will rekindle the emotions of that time and evoke the classic's profound impact anew. For first-time viewers of "Winter Sonata," this film offers a chance to experience the core of an eternal love story without being overwhelmed by its original 1400-minute length. Please enjoy this entirely new emotion, transcending nostalgia, exclusively on FOD.
[Story]
Chun-sang (Bae Yong-joon) and Yu-jin (Choi Ji-woo) were each other's first loves in high school. However, Chun-sang tragically dies in an unforeseen accident. Ten years later, a man exactly resembling Chun-sang, named Min-hyung (Bae Yong-joon in a dual role), suddenly appears before Yu-jin, who now manages an interior design company. Yu-jin is unsettled—but her frozen "heart," which had suppressed her deceased first love and stopped moving, begins to stir from that moment.
◇ Movie Overview
■ Title: "Winter Sonata Japanese Special Edition"
■ Distribution: Exclusive unlimited streaming on FOD from May 6th (Wed/Holiday) at 0:00
■ Cast: Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo, Park Yong-ha, Park Sol-mi, etc.
■ Staff: Director: Yoon Seok-ho
Music: Lee Ji-soo
■ URL: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/919w
◇ FOD Overview
FOD (https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/) is Fuji TV's official video and e-book distribution service. The "FOD Premium Standard Course," priced at 1,320 yen (tax included) per month, offers unlimited viewing of over 100,000 dramas and movies and unlimited reading of over 200 magazines. You can also enjoy over 700,000 e-books. Additionally, "FOD Friday" offers a special discount to watch movies at TOHO Cinemas for 1,200 yen (tax included) every Friday.
Details on the "FOD F1™︎ Plan" for watching Formula 1® can be found here:
https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/f1/register