Coffee Prince
Coffee Prince is a 2007 Korean drama series that offer viewers an intricate blend of romance, societal challenges, and self-identity exploration. The story centers on Go Eun Chan, a tomboyish young woman often mistaken for a boy, and Choi Han Kyul, the handsome owner of a coffee shop that exclusively hires attractive male employees.
Eun Chan, portrayed by Yoon Eun-Hye, is a resilient woman, grappling with societal expectations. With her boyish demeanor and a family to support, she takes on a job at Han Kyul’s coffee shop. To get the job, she keeps her true gender a secret. Han Kyul, played by Gong Yoo, is under familial pressure to marry traditionally. He’s instantly intrigued by Eun Chan, thinking she’s male. Their blossoming relationship, built on this mistaken identity, forms the drama’s core.