Thorn Flower

Jeon Se-mi (Jang Shin-young) was once a pure and innocent girl. But that all changes when she is betrayed by her lover, loses her family, and raped. Her traumatic past pushes her on a path of vengeance against the people who wronged her and made her life into shambles.

Directed by —, Thorn Flower leans on a strong ensemble — Jang Shin-young, Kang Kyung-joon, Seo Do-young — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.