"Five Fingers(2012)": A Symphony of Revenge and Forgiveness

Korean Drama "Five Fingers" 

If you're looking for a movie starring Korean actor Joo Ji-hoon, here's one that's lesser known to international fans. Look no further than "Five Fingers," a 2012 Korean drama that will leave you breathless. In this post, we'll talk about the show's pros and cons and an editor's honest review.


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Plot Summary

"Five Fingers" tells the story of two brothers, Yoo Ji-ho and Yoo In-ha, who are both pianists. The two brothers were half-brothers with different mothers, but they got along well. However their lives take a dark turn when their father, a famous pianist, dies in a tragic accident. Ji-ho, who is the older brother, becomes the successor to his father's musical legacy. In-ha becomes consumed by jealousy and revenge, setting out to destroy his brother's life and musical career. Along the way, the brothers meet Hong Da-mi, a woman who becomes the love interest of both brothers.


Main Cast

The main cast of "Five Fingers" includes:

  • Joo Ji-hoon as Yoo In-ha
  • Ji Chang-wook as Yoo Ji-ho
  • Chae Si-ra as Chae Yeong-rang
  • Jin Se-yeon as Hong Da-mi

Ju Ji-hoon, the male protagonist of this drama, was making his first comeback after the drug-taking incident. Meanwhile, the female lead in this drama was originally Ham Eun-jung of the girl group T-ara, but she got off due to a controversy over bullying a member of her team.


Ratings and reviews

"Five Fingers" is an early work by writer Kim Soon-ok, the godfather of the unconventional soap drama. The drama wasn't a huge hit, with ratings hovering in the low teens. Below are reviews of the drama in Korea when it aired.

  • The plot is full of twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the very end. This is a signature feature of writer Kim's work.
  • However, unlike writer Kim's previous films, the Korean audience found it less interesting. Rather, it was criticized for its lack of clarity.
  • The OST received good reviews in that this drama deals with musical instruments.Many people were impressed by how the music was incorporated into the story.
  • The acting is superb, with Joo Ji-hoon, Ji Chang-wook and Chae Si-ra delivering powerful performances that will make you feel all sorts of emotions. Chae Si-ra's performance of anger in the second half of the drama was particularly well-received.



Interesting Facts

Here are some interesting facts about "Five Fingers":

  • There was a major conflict between the broadcasting station and the agency regarding the female lead's departure.
  • The plot of this drama is very similar to Kim's follow-up, "Jang Bo-Ri Is Here".
  • Since the drama is about music, several musicians were consulted when writing the script.
  • The drama stars Jung Joon-ha, the star of the popular Korean entertainment program "Infinite Challenge," in a supporting role.




In conclusion, "Five Fingers" is a drama with a gripping plot, beautiful music, and excellent acting. If you're a fan of Writer Kim's work, this is definitely worth a look.