100 episodes of secrets, schemes, and scandal—Koreana will have you yelling at your screen.
Season 1 • Episode 100
LatestKoreana or Jenna is a Filipino drama television series produced by GMA Network. It stars Kris Bernal, Saab Magalona, Steven Silva and Rocco Nacino. This series is directed by Gil Tejada, Jr. and premiered October 11, 2010 on GMA Haponalo block. The show also broadcast internationally through GMA Pinoy TV and premiered three days later, October 14, 2010, from the original airdate. The show concluded on February 25, 2011, comprising a total of one hundred episodes. On May 29, 2013 GMA Life TV airs its English-dubbed version worldwide.
Acting
Kris Bernal's dual role juggling is genuinely impressive.
Writing
Classic Pinoy teleserye plotting: twists for days, logic optional.
Production
GMA's 2010 afternoon slot energy: budget-conscious but committed.
Creator
Dode Cruz
Kris Bernal
Jennifer "Jenny" Jung / Jenna Bartolome Jung
Rocco Nacino
Benjamin "Benjo" Bautista Jr.
Eddie Garcia
Chang Hee Jung
Eula Valdez
Violeta Jung / Violeta Salcedo
Angelu de Leon
Nerissa Jung
Lotlot De Leon
Josefina Bartolome
Sylvia Sanchez
Sandra Rosales
Joyce Ching
Amy Shin
Marco Morales
Phillip Jung
Ryza Cenon
Darlene Roces
Sarah Lahbati
Tamara Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Koreana rode the 2010 K-wave in the Philippines, blending Korean cultural fascination with classic Pinoy family drama tropes.
Saab Magalona, playing villain Ivy, is daughter of late Filipino rock legend Francis Magalona—her casting brought extra media buzz.
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