TV series

Pinocchio

Name: Pinocchio
Released: 2014
Cast: Park Shin-hye, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Yu-bi, Jin Kyung

2014–2015· 1 season· 65 min episodesTV-14★ 8.2Ended

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Synopsis

In-ha and Ha-myeong become reporters for different reasons: one aspires to follow in her mother's footsteps and the other seeks to do honest news.

Themes

journalism revenge romance bromance tragic past news report hidden identity double identity cohabitation wrongfully accused new media

Episodes

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E1 PinocchioNext upNov 12, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
Gi Ha-myeong's family is shattered by an unethical reporter's story falsely implicating his father, but he takes on a new identity as Choe Dal-po.
Guest stars: Yum Dong-hun (Task Leader Mun Deok-su), Jang Kwang (Headmaster), Choi Jong-hoon (Factory worker), Woo Hyeon (Homeroom teacher), Ahn Sun-young (Broadcasting writer), Kim Young-jun (Neighbor with Pinocchio syndrome), Nam Jung-hee (Firefighter's mother)
E2 The Ugly DucklingNov 13, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
Dal-po keeps up the façade as the school's worst student but when he gets a perfect score on the quiz rumors run wild and he sets out to prove himself.
Guest stars: Chang Hang-jun (Director), Woo Hyeon (Homeroom teacher), Ahn Sun-young (Broadcasting writer), Kim Young-jun (Neighbor with Pinocchio syndrome), Jung Woong-in (Min Jun-guk), Chang Hang-jun (Movie director)
E3 The Snow QueenNov 19, 2014 · 58 min
Synopsis
After struggling for three years to become a reporter, In-ha informs Dal-po that she finally got an interview -- at MSC, where her mother works.
Guest stars: Woo Hyeon (Homeroom teacher), Lee Bo-young (Hye-seong (Voice navigation)), Kim Sun-young (Elder woman on the bench)
E4 Romeo and JulietNov 20, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
In-ha's father asks Dal-po a delicate question. Dal-po and In-ha both decide to apply for a spot at YGN. Dal-po's father has a surprise for him.
E5 The King Has Donkey EarsNov 26, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
Unable to find his brother, Dal-po learns that he's been chosen by YGN. In-ha keeps hiccuping, but he tells her he meant what he said during the debate.
E6 Two Years' VacationNov 27, 2014 · 58 min
Synopsis
The rookies get sent out to cover their assigned districts and brace themselves for a long night. Dal-po sees In-ha coming out of MSC with Seo Beom-jo.
E7 The Frog in the WellDec 3, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
Dal-po and Yun Yu-rae feel certain they have an exclusive -- but so do In-ha and Beom-jo. Upon probing further, Dal-po makes a disquieting discovery.
Guest stars: Kim Min-young (Song Yeong-ju)
E8 One Lucky DayDec 4, 2014 · 58 min
Synopsis
Dal-po is reluctant to divulge his real name or what he does to Gi jae-myeong. He notes how much they look alike but can't shake off a bad feeling.
Guest stars: Ri Min (Drunk driver)
E9 The Pied PiperDec 10, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
Dal-po sees his family making the news again in a different way and begs In-ha not to talk to Jae-myeong. In-ha gets the awful truth about her mother.
E10 The Boy Who Cried WolfDec 11, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
Stupefied by her mother's adamant insistence that she did nothing wrong, In-ha presses her to take responsibility of her misconduct at the lecture.
E11 A Midsummer Night's DreamDec 17, 2014 · 59 min
Synopsis
Dal-po reveals his story to Jae-myeong as Ha-myeong, but he's taken aback by his brother's request and learns the full extent of what Song Cha-ok did.
E12 The Magic FluteDec 18, 2014 · 58 min
Synopsis
Jae-myeong's revelation catches Song Cha-ok off guard during the interview. Ha-myeong resolves to resume his life by reclaiming his real identity.
Guest stars: Yoon Sang-hyun (Lawyer Cha Kwan-u), Park Gil-su (Bus Company Owner Jo Jang-u)
E13 The Gift of the MagiDec 24, 2014 · 58 min
Synopsis
Ha-myeong takes on Song Cha-ok. Beom-jo makes up his mind over In-ha but gets indignant when Ha-myeong pursues a story that hits too close to home.
E14 Hansel and GretelDec 25, 2014 · 55 min
Synopsis
To Ha-myeong's disbelief, In-ha takes Beom-jo's side and causes a mishap when he tries to piece together evidence for the department store story.
E15 Don QuixoteJan 1, 2015 · 57 min
Synopsis
Seeing Song Cha-ok's misleading story on An Chan-su, Ha-myeong vows to protect his friend. But Jae-myeong worries this will dredge up bad memories.
E16 The Emperor's New ClothesJan 7, 2015 · 57 min
Synopsis
Recalling how Song Cha-ok jeered at the new evidence, Ha-myeong fears that the waste-disposal plant fire story will get buried in the news cycle.
E17 The Scarlet LetterJan 8, 2015 · 59 min
Synopsis
Appalled by their mothers' actions, In-ha and Beom-jo confront them respectively about the truth. Song Cha-ok criticizes In-ha for being so foolish.
E18 The Red ShoesJan 14, 2015 · 59 min
Synopsis
Choosing to forgo the text messages, Ha-myeong relies on an informant who comes forward against Park Ro-sa, but YGN and MSC come under attack.
Guest stars: No Tae-yeob (Attacker)
E19 The North Wind and the SunJan 14, 2015 · 59 min
Synopsis
As Ha-myeong's story exposes Song Cha-ok's role in manipulating the media and her ties to Park Ro-sa, Beom-jo makes a stunning statement to the police.
Guest stars: Lee Joon (FAMA)
E20 Peter PanJan 15, 2015 · 58 min
Synopsis
Park Ro-sa goes to the police on behalf of Beom-jo but loses her control when Ha-myeong asks how she feels about the media reporting on her son.
Guest stars: Kangnam (University student in a blue jacket), Oh Seung-ah (MSC news reporter interviewee), Dowoo (MSC news reporter interviewee)