Koreana (International title: Jenna / Korean: 한국 소녀; Hanja: 韓國 小女; RR: Hanguk Sonyeo; MR: Hanguk Sonyŏ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Kris Bernal in the title role. It premiered on October 11, 2010 on the network's Haponalo line up. The series concluded on February 25, 2011 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by My Lover, My Wife in its timeslot.
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| Genre | Drama |
| Developed by | Dode Cruz |
| Directed by | Gil Tejada Jr. |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Kris Bernal |
| Theme music composer | Bobby Velasco |
| Opening theme | "The Real Me" by Pop Girls |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
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| No. of episodes | 100 |
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| Executive producer | Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 19–30 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | October 11, 2010 – February 25, 2011 |
Cast and characters
Cast
Eula Valdez
Saab Magalona
Ryza Cenon
Eddie Garcia
- Lead cast
- Kris Bernal as Jennifer "Jenny" Jung / Jenna Bartolome Jung[2]
- Supporting cast
- Rocco Nacino as Benjamin "Benjo" Bautista Jr.[3]
- Eddie Garcia as Chang Hee Jung[4]
- Eula Valdez as Violeta Jung / Violeta Salcedo
- Angelu de Leon as Nerissa Jung
- Saab Magalona as Ivy Jung
- Steven Silva as Joshua Lee
- Lotlot de Leon as Josefina Bartolome
- Sylvia Sanchez as Sandra Rosales
- Joyce Ching as Amy Shin
- Luigi Revilla as Jess Romano
- Marco Morales as Phillip Jung
- Catherine Kiok Lay as Cathy
- Ryza Cenon as Darlene Roces
- Gladys Guevarra as Ada
- Irene Lee as Louise Min
- Julienne Rosalio as Bebeng
- Dennis Roque as Larry Go
- Sarah Lahbati as Tamara Lee
- Janna Victoria as Maribel "Bel" Torres
- Mike Lloren as Melchor
- Dex Quindoza as Wen
Production
Principal photography commenced in September 2010.[5]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Koreana earned a 5.9% rating.[6] While the final episode scored a 10.5% rating.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Koreana | Nominated | [8] |
| Best New Male TV Personality | Luigi Revilla | Nominated |
