The Queen's Classroom (2013 TV series)

The Queen's Classroom
Promotional poster for The Queen's Classroom
Also known as
  • Queen of the Classroom
  • Class of the Queen
  • Queen's Class
Genre
Based on Joō no Kyōshitsu
by Kazuhiko Yukawa
Written by
  • Kim Won-seok
  • Kim Eun-hee
Directed by Lee Dong-yoon
Starring
Composer(s) Ji Pyeong-kwon
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 16
Production
Executive producer(s) Kim Jin-min
Producer(s)
  • Jeon Seung-hoon
  • Park In-seon
Cinematography
  • Kim Man-tae
  • Kim Hwa-young
Editor(s) Im Gyeong-rae
Production company(s) MBC
IOK Media
Distributor MBC
Release
Original network MBC
Original release June 12 (2013-06-12) – August 1, 2013 (2013-08-01)
Chronology
Related shows Joō no Kyōshitsu
External links
Website

The Queen's Classroom (Hangul: 여왕의 교실; RR: Yeowangui Kyosil) is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Go Hyun-jung.[1][2][3][4][5] A remake of the popular Japanese drama of the same title (女王の教室, Joō no Kyōshitsu) that aired on NTV in 2005, it depicts a teacher whose rigid perfectionism and unique teaching methods conflicts with her young sixth grade students over the period of one school year.[6][7][8]

It aired on MBC from June 12 to August 1, 2013 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.[9][10]

Cast

Faculty at Sandeul Elementary School

Parents' Association

Ratings

In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[11] AGB Nielsen[12]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 June 12, 2013 6.7% 7.5% 6.6% 7.6%
2 June 13, 2013 8.2% 9.2% 7.8% 9.2%
3 June 19, 2013 9.3% 10.9% 7.9%
4 June 20, 2013 8.3% 10.3%
5 June 26, 2013 7.9% 10.2% 7.0% 8.2%
6 June 27, 2013 7.5% 9.1% 8.2% 9.6%
7 July 3, 2013 8.3% 9.9% 9.0% 10.1%
8 July 4, 2013 9.4% 11.2% 9.5% 10.9%
9 July 10, 2013 7.1% 8.7% 7.5% 8.4%
10 July 11, 2013 8.3% 10.1% 8.9% 10.7%
11 July 17, 2013 7.1% 8.7% 7.5% 8.9%
12 July 18, 2013 8.5% 10.1% 8.6% 9.3%
13 July 24, 2013 7.5% 9.7% 7.2% 7.9%
14 July 25, 2013 7.6% 9.3% 7.3% 8.0%
15 July 31, 2013 8.1% 9.7% 8.0% 8.9%
16 August 1, 2013 8.8% 10.2% 8.2% 9.2%
Average8.0%9.7%7.9%9.1%

Original soundtrack

Album information Track listing
The Queen's Classroom OST 1. Green Rain - SHINee

2. The 2nd Drawer - Sunny

3. Maybe Tomorrow - RYEOWOOK

4. I Will Be Yours - Inger Marie

5. Amor Mío - Lee Hyori & Park Ji Yong (Honey- G)

6. Queen's Sonatina - Ji Pyung-Kwon

7. Queen's Sonatina (Slow Version) - Ji Pyung-Kwon

8. The 2nd Drawer (Orchestra Version) - Ji Pyung-

Kwon

9. Slow Emotion - Kairos

10. Euphoria - Ji Pyung-Kwon

11. Bloomy Sunday - Yeom Seungjae

12. Queen's Eyes - Ji Pyung-Kwon

13. Classroom - Jeon Jonghyuk

14. Raindrop - Ji Pyung-Kwon

15. Stormy Passions - Ji Pyung-Kwon

16. Ineffabilis - Lee Yoonjung

17. Silhouette - Hong Dongpyo

18. The Classroom Fear - Kim Yeonjin

19. Wit Theme - Ji Pyung-Kwon

20. Amore mio - Ji Pyung-Kwon

21. Amore mio - Various artists

Chart Performance
Single Released Debut chart
position		 Artist
KOR[13]
OST Part 1: "The 2nd Drawer" June 13, 2013 107 Sunny (Girls' Generation)
OST Part 2: "Green Rain" June 28, 2013 44 SHINee
OST Part 3: "I Will Be Yours"[14] July 11, 2013 — Inger Marie
OST Part 4: "Maybe Tomorrow"[15] July 26, 2013 102 Ryeowook (Super Junior)

Green Rain

"Green Rain"
Single by Shinee
from the album The Queen's Classroom Original Soundtrack
B-side "Green Rain" (Instrumental)
Released June 28, 2013 (2013-06-28)
Format Digital download
Recorded SM Studios in Seoul in 2013
Genre K-pop, R&B
Length 3:43
Label SM Entertainment, KT Music
Songwriter(s) Kenzie
Producer(s) Lee Soo Man
Music video
"Green Rain" on YouTube

"Green Rain" is a pop-R&B song performed by the South Korean boy group Shinee. The song and its instrumental version were released as a double-sided digital single on June 28, 2013 under the record labels of S.M. Entertainment and KT Music. "Green Rain" was the second soundtrack for the MBC TV drama series The Queen's Classroom to be unveiled, preceded by "The 2nd Drawer" from labelmate Sunny. It was also used as the ending theme-song for the series.[16]

Production and release

The song is written, composed, directed and arranged by S.M. Entertainment's resident music producer, Kenzie. She also contributed the lyrics of the song.[17] While the TV drama series started airing on June 12, 2013, the song was released as a digital single only after the fourth episode aired in South Korea. It was made available for music download on June 28, 2013.

Music video

The music video for "Green Rain" was released on July 16, 2013.[18]

Track listing

Part 2 track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Green Rain" (초록비)KenzieKenzieShinee3:43
2."Green Rain" (Instrumental)—Kenzie—3:43
Total length:7:26

Chart performance

"Green Rain" was released as a digital single and debuted at the spot 49 of South Korea's Gaon Weekly Singles Chart.

Chart (2013) Peak
position
KOR Gaon Weekly singles [19] 44
KOR Gaon Download Singles chart [13] 33


Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2013
6th Korea Drama Awards
 Grand Prize (Daesang)Go Hyun-jungNominated
Best Young Actor/ActressKim Hyang-giNominated
Kim Sae-ronNominated
2nd APAN Star Awards
 Best Young ActorChun Bo-geunWon
Best Young ActressKim Hyang-giWon
MBC Drama Awards[20]
 Top Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesGo Hyun-jungNominated
Best Young Actor/ActressKim Hyang-gi
Kim Sae-ron
Seo Shin-ae
Chun Bo-geun
Lee Young-yoo		Won
2014
50th Baeksang Arts Awards
Most Popular Actress (TV)Go Hyun-jungNominated

References

  1. ↑ Ho, Stewart (January 10, 2013). "Go Hyun Jung May Join Japanese Remake, The Queen's Classroom". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Actress Go Hyun-jung casted in Queen's Classroom". The Korea Herald. April 12, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  3. ↑ Lee, Sun-min (April 13, 2013). "Go Hyun-jung to play role of teacher". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Ko Hyun-jung to star in new drama". The Korea Times. April 14, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  5. ↑ Kang, Jung-yeon (May 16, 2013). "Actress Ko Hyun-jung to Play Teacher in New Series". TenAsia. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  6. ↑ Kim, Gwang-kuk (June 11, 2013). "Will Ko Hyun-jung Become the True Queen of the Classroom?". TenAsia. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  7. ↑ Kim, Joy (June 5, 2013). "Ko Hyun-jung returns with charisma, The Queen's office". BNTNews. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Queen's Class: 4 Special Points to Catch". MBC Global Media. June 13, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2014.
  9. ↑ "A special teacher is coming". MBC Global Media. May 16, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  10. ↑ "4 posters of the Queen and her students are revealed". MBC Global Media. June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  11. ↑ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  12. ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  13. 1 2 "Gaon Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  14. ↑ "I Will Be Yours (from The Queen's Classroom) - Single by Inger Marie". iTunes. July 11, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Maybe Tomorrow (from The Queen's Classroom) - Single by Ryeowook". iTunes. July 26, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  16. ↑ "SHINee sings for 'The Queen's Classroom' OST with "Green Rain"". Allkpop. June 27, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  17. ↑ "여왕의 교실 OST `초록비`" (in Korean). Naver. June 28, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  18. ↑ SHINee 샤이니_Green Rain (From MBC Drama "여왕의 교실")_Music Video. YouTube. July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Gaon Weekly Singles Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  20. ↑ Lee, Cory (December 31, 2013). "Ha Ji-won Receives Top Honor at 2013 MBC Drama Awards". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
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