Powerful Opponents

Powerful Opponents (2008)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance

Cha Young Jin is the first female to ever work as a bodyguard in the Presidential resident, Chungwadae. Young Jin and Yoo Gwang Pil work as bodyguards assigned to watch over the president's son, Kang Soo Ho. They are assigned to guard Soo Ho for 15 months.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday at 21:55 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E16Episode 16Jun 3, 2008
S01E15Episode 15Jun 2, 2008
S01E14Episode 14May 27, 2008
S01E13Episode 13May 26, 2008
S01E12Episode 12May 20, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Powerful Opponents premiere?

Powerful Opponents premiered July 16, 2008.

Who directed the pilot episode of Powerful Opponents?

The pilot episode of Powerful Opponents was directed by Kim Jin-man.

Who are the main characters in Powerful Opponents?

The main characters in Powerful Opponents are lawyers Kang Suk-ho and Han Min-gook, played by Choi Soo-jong and Jang Dong-gun, respectively.

Where does Powerful Opponents take place?

Powerful Opponents takes place in Seoul, South Korea.

What is the storyline of Powerful Opponents?

Powerful Opponents follows lawyers Kang Suk-ho and Han Min-gook in their quest for justice while navigating the legal system in South Korea.

Who is the rival of Kang Suk-ho in Powerful Opponents?

The rival of Kang Suk-ho in Powerful Opponents is Oh Jae-dong, played by Lee Deok-hwa.

Who plays the character Cha Yeon-hee in Powerful Opponents?

Cha Yeon-hee is played by Lee Ha-na in Powerful Opponents.

Who wrote the screenplay for Powerful Opponents?

The screenplay for Powerful Opponents was written by Park Jae-beom.

Is Powerful Opponents based on a true story?

Powerful Opponents is not based on a true story.

What is the genre of Powerful Opponents?

Powerful Opponents is a legal drama.

Is Powerful Opponents available on streaming platforms?

It's uncertain if Powerful Opponents is available on any streaming platforms at the moment.

What is the theme song of Powerful Opponents?

The theme song of Powerful Opponents is "Toward the Sun" by Kim Yeon-woo.

Who are the producers of Powerful Opponents?

The producers of Powerful Opponents are Yoon Jae-won and Park Sung-eun.

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Also known as

  • Rivals (United States)
  • Kangcheok deul (Korea, Republic of)
  • 강적들 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Formidable Rivals (United Kingdom)

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