Gold Mask[3] (Korean: 황금 가면) is a South Korean television series starring Cha Ye-ryun, Na Young-hee and Lee Hwi-hyang.[4] It is about a tragedy of three women, caused by greed and desire. The daily drama aired on KBS2 on May 23 to October 7, 2022, every weekday at 19:50 (KST) for 100 episodes.[5]
| Gold Mask | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 황금 가면 |
| Hanja | 黃金 假面 |
| Literal meaning | Golden Mask |
| Revised Romanization | Hwanggeum Gamyeon |
| Genre | |
| Created by | KBS Drama Division |
| Written by | Kim Min-joo[2] |
| Directed by | Eo Soo-sun[2] |
| Music by | Baek Eun-woo (Music manager) |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 100 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Hong Seok-gu (KBS) |
| Producers |
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| Running time | 40 minutes[3] |
| Production company | IWill Media[2] |
| Original release | |
| Network | KBS2 |
| Release | May 23 – October 7, 2022 |
Synopsis
editThe drama tells the story of finding the answer to life in a mad fight between three women due to a tragedy caused by false desires and greed.
Cast
editMain
edit- Cha Ye-ryun as Yoo Soo-Yeon[6]
- Grew up with ordinary parents, she falls in love with a man from a chaebol family and marries him. Her life seems to mirror that of Cinderella and she is envied by others, but her life isn't easy due to mistreatment from her in-laws.
- Na Young-hee as Cha Hwa-Young[7]
- She is full of greed and desire, and tries to keep her upper class life.
- Lee Hwi-hyang as Go Mi-Sook[7]
- She is a private moneylender and she owns a franchise restaurant chain. She is a good person.
- Lee Joong-moon as Hong Jin-woo[8]
- He is the son of Cha Hwa-Young, he is tricked by his mother into divorcing Soo-Yeon and into marrying Yoo-ra.
- Lee Hyun-jin as Kang Dong-ha[8]
- He is a director of a private investment company, he wants to avenge his father's death.
- Yeon Min-ji as Seo Yoo-ra[8]
- An evil and cunning designer who will become Soo-Yeon's arch-nemesis. She killed Soo-Yeon's father and will kill anyone who dares to stop her wicked plans.
Supporting
edit- Sunwoo Eun-sook as Kim Hye-kyung[9]
- Yoo Su-yeon's mother.
- Jung Min-joon as Hong Seo-jun[10]
- Yoo Su-yeon's son to Jin-woo.
- Gong Da-im as Hong Jin-ah[10]
- An aristocrat who secretly has a crush on Kang Dong-ha, She is also Cha Hwa-yeong's arrogant and violent daughter.
- Lee Joo-eun as Noh Young-ji[11]
- The cousin of Yoo Su-yeon. After a divorce from a violent husband she began living with her aunt, Kim Hye Kyung.
- Hwang Dong-joo as Ko Dae-cheol[12]
- Restaurant manager, but he has a remarkable history as a special forces soldier.
- Kim Ji-yoon as Lee Ji-eun[13]
- The butler in charge of the housekeeping of the SA group.
Production
editThe series is directed by Io Soo Sun, who has worked on series such as Angel's Revenge (2014) and Gracious Revenge (2019). It is written by Kim Min Joo, who wrote the series Sunny Again Tomorrow (2018) and I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019).[5] It is planned by KBS Drama Department and produced by IWill Media.[14]
Original soundtrack
editPart 1
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Confidently" (당당하게) |
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| Hong Jin-young | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Confidently" (당당하게; Inst.) |
| 4:15 | ||
| Total length: | 8:30 | ||||
Part 2
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Always Love With You" (어느새 그대가) | Lee Ki-hwan | Soo Sang-han | Floody | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Always Love With You" (어느새 그대가; Inst.) | Soo Sang-han | 3:24 | ||
| Total length: | 6:48 | ||||
Part 3
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Like Now" (이렇게 지금) | Baek Eun-woo |
| RUNY | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Like Now" (이렇게 지금; Inst.) |
| 3:58 | ||
| Total length: | 7:56 | ||||
Part 4
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Only One" (오직 한사람) | Neighbor's Bachelor | Neighbor's Bachelor | FeelTong | 4:25 |
| 2. | "Only One" (이오직 한사람; Inst.) | Neighbor's Bachelor | 4:25 | ||
| Total length: | 8:50 | ||||
Part 5
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Can't Stop Crying" (눈물이 멈추질 않아) | Park Kyung-don | Park Kyung-don | Lee Sul | 3:48 |
| 2. | "I Can't Stop Crying" (눈물이 멈추질 않아; Inst.) | Park Kyung-don | 3:48 | ||
| Total length: | 7:36 | ||||
Viewership
editGold Mask : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[16]
| Episodes | Episode number | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | ||
| 1–20 | 1.843 | 1.786 | 1.733 | 1.699 | 1.664 | 1.738 | 1.549 | 1.259 | 1.479 | 1.621 | 1.730 | 2.104 | 1.912 | 2.003 | 2.008 | 2.116 | 2.051 | 2.127 | 2.138 | 2.345 | |
| 21–40 | 2.214 | 2.192 | 2.143 | 2.470 | 2.057 | 2.347 | 2.482 | 2.208 | 2.303 | 2.236 | 2.513 | 2.534 | 2.348 | 2.472 | 2.164 | 2.441 | 2.591 | 2.394 | 2.353 | 2.127 | |
| 41–60 | 2.527 | 2.513 | 2.375 | 2.624 | 2.578 | 2.537 | 2.674 | 2.342 | 2.619 | 2.544 | 2.776 | 2.789 | 2.645 | 2.707 | 2.496 | 2.943 | 2.723 | 2.553 | 2.863 | 2.655 | |
| 61–80 | 2.864 | 2.744 | 2.524 | 2.578 | 2.658 | 2.661 | 2.738 | 2.612 | 2.461 | 2.466 | 2.700 | 2.922 | 2.596 | 2.805 | 2.671 | 2.998 | 2.763 | 2.611 | 2.603 | 1.235 | |
| 81–100 | 2.809 | 2.968 | 2.769 | 2.960 | 2.886 | 2.856 | 2.817 | 2.645 | 2.510 | 2.559 | 2.771 | 2.724 | 2.732 | 2.928 | 2.727 | 2.804 | 2.772 | 2.637 | 2.739 | 2.662 | |
| Average TV viewership ratings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ep. | Broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
| Nielsen Korea[16][17] | TNmS[18] | ||||
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | |||
| 1 | May 23, 2022 | 11.5% (3rd) | 10.0% (3rd) | 11.1% (3rd) | |
| 2 | May 24, 2022 | 11.3% (2nd) | 9.7% (2nd) | 11.7% (2nd) | |
| 3 | May 25, 2022 | 10.4% (2nd) | 9.2% (2nd) | 12.0% (2nd) | |
| 4 | May 26, 2022 | 10.1% (3rd) | 8.5% (3rd) | 10.9% (2nd) | |
| 5 | May 27, 2022 | 10.4% (3rd) | 8.8% (4th) | 11.1% (2nd) | |
| 6 | May 30, 2022 | 10.4% (3rd) | 8.8% (3rd) | 11.7% (2nd) | |
| 7 | May 31, 2022 | 9.7% (3rd) | 8.1% (3rd) | 10.9% (2nd) | |
| 8 | June 1, 2022 | 7.9% (4th) | 7.0% (4th) | N/A | |
| 9 | June 2, 2022 | 9.0% (3rd) | 7.4% (5th) | 9.9% (2nd) | |
| 10 | June 3, 2022 | 9.8% (3rd) | 8.2% (4th) | 10.6% (2nd) | |
| 11 | June 6, 2022 | 10.9% (2nd) | 9.5% (2nd) | 10.5% (2nd) | |
| 12 | June 7, 2022 | 12.6% (2nd) | 10.7% (2nd) | 12.1% (2nd) | |
| 13 | June 8, 2022 | 11.5% (3rd) | 10.3% (3rd) | 12.7% (2nd) | |
| 14 | June 9, 2022 | 12.0% (2nd) | 9.6% (3rd) | 11.9% (2nd) | |
| 15 | June 10, 2022 | 12.7% (2nd) | 11.9% (2nd) | 12.2% (2nd) | |
| 16 | June 13, 2022 | 12.9% (2nd) | 11.1% (2nd) | 13.3% (2nd) | |
| 17 | June 14, 2022 | 12.9% (2nd) | 10.8% (2nd) | 13.6% (2nd) | |
| 18 | June 15, 2022 | 13.0% (2nd) | 11.9% (2nd) | 14.1% (2nd) | |
| 19 | June 16, 2022 | 13.0% (2nd) | 11.5% (2nd) | 13.6% (2nd) | |
| 20 | June 17, 2022 | 14.3% (2nd) | 12.9% (2nd) | 13.9% (2nd) | |
| 21 | June 20, 2022 | 13.8% (2nd) | 12.4% (2nd) | 13.9% (2nd) | |
| 22 | June 21, 2022 | 13.5% (2nd) | 11.6% (2nd) | 13.9% (2nd) | |
| 23 | June 22, 2022 | 13.0% (2nd) | 11.4% (2nd) | 15.0% (2nd) | |
| 24 | June 23, 2022 | 15.0% (2nd) | 13.1% (2nd) | 14.9% (2nd) | |
| 25 | June 24, 2022 | 13.0% (2nd) | 11.0% (2nd) | 13.0% (2nd) | |
| 26 | June 27, 2022 | 14.7% (2nd) | 12.6% (2nd) | 15.1% (2nd) | |
| 27 | June 28, 2022 | 14.8% (2nd) | 12.5% (2nd) | 15.6% (2nd) | |
| 28 | June 29, 2022 | 14.1% (2nd) | 12.7% (2nd) | 15.0% (2nd) | |
| 29 | June 30, 2022 | 14.3% (2nd) | 12.7% (2nd) | 13.9% (2nd) | |
| 30 | July 1, 2022 | 13.8% (2nd) | 11.6% (2nd) | 13.8% (2nd) | |
| 31 | July 4, 2022 | 15.3% (2nd) | 12.8% (2nd) | 15.1% (2nd) | |
| 32 | July 5, 2022 | 15.4% (2nd) | 13.3% (2nd) | 16.1% (2nd) | |
| 33 | July 6, 2022 | 14.5% (2nd) | 12.0% (2nd) | 13.5% (2nd) | |
| 34 | July 7, 2022 | 15.3% (2nd) | 13.4% (2nd) | 15.7% (2nd) | |
| 35 | July 8, 2022 | 13.7% (2nd) | 11.3% (2nd) | N/A | |
| 36 | July 11, 2022 | 15.3% (2nd) | 12.9% (2nd) | 16.2% (2nd) | |
| 37 | July 12, 2022 | 15.7% (2nd) | 12.8% (2nd) | 16.3% (2nd) | |
| 38 | July 13, 2022 | 15.0% (2nd) | 12.3% (2nd) | 16.6% (2nd) | |
| 39 | July 14, 2022 | 14.6% (2nd) | 12.1% (2nd) | 14.5% (2nd) | |
| 40 | July 15, 2022 | 13.9% (2nd) | 11.7% (2nd) | 14.0% (2nd) | |
| 41 | July 18, 2022 | 15.8% (2nd) | 13.1% (2nd) | 17.1% (2nd) | |
| 42 | July 19, 2022 | 16.0% (2nd) | 13.9% (2nd) | 15.2% (2nd) | |
| 43 | July 20, 2022 | 14.5% (2nd) | 12.8% (2nd) | 14.8% (2nd) | |
| 44 | July 21, 2022 | 15.9% (2nd) | 13.5% (2nd) | 15.5% (2nd) | |
| 45 | July 22, 2022 | 15.5% (2nd) | 13.6% (2nd) | 15.1% (2nd) | |
| 46 | July 25, 2022 | 16.1% (2nd) | 13.9% (2nd) | 16.9% (2nd) | |
| 47 | July 26, 2022 | 16.0% (2nd) | 13.2% (2nd) | 16.0% (2nd) | |
| 48 | July 27, 2022 | 14.8% (2nd) | 12.5% (2nd) | 15.6% (2nd) | |
| 49 | July 28, 2022 | 16.2% (2nd) | 14.5% (2nd) | 15.5% (2nd) | |
| 50 | July 29, 2022 | 15.5% (2nd) | 13.2% (2nd) | 16.6% (2nd) | |
| 51 | August 1, 2022 | 16.4% (2nd) | 13.4% (2nd) | 16.9% (2nd) | |
| 52 | August 2, 2022 | 16.4% (2nd) | 13.7% (2nd) | 15.5% (2nd) | |
| 53 | August 3, 2022 | 15.5% (2nd) | 13.1% (2nd) | 14.9% (2nd) | |
| 54 | August 4, 2022 | 16.8% (2nd) | 14.6% (2nd) | 15.6% (2nd) | |
| 55 | August 5, 2022 | 15.3% (2nd) | 12.6% (2nd) | 16.2% (2nd) | |
| 56 | August 8, 2022 | 17.0% (2nd) | 14.7% (2nd) | 16.8% (2nd) | |
| 57 | August 9, 2022 | 16.1% (2nd) | 13.8% (2nd) | 17.6% (2nd) | |
| 58 | August 10, 2022 | 15.6% (2nd) | 13.1% (2nd) | N/A | |
| 59 | August 11, 2022 | 16.2% (2nd) | 13.3% (2nd) | ||
| 60 | August 12, 2022 | 16.0% (2nd) | 13.6% (2nd) | 15.3% (2nd) | |
| 61 | August 15, 2022 | 16.7% (2nd) | 14.0% (2nd) | 17.7% (2nd) | |
| 62 | August 16, 2022 | 16.6% (2nd) | 13.8% (2nd) | 17.8% (2nd) | |
| 63 | August 17, 2022 | 15.1% (2nd) | 12.3% (2nd) | 15.9% (2nd) | |
| 64 | August 18, 2022 | 15.5% (2nd) | 13.6% (2nd) | 17.2% (2nd) | |
| 65 | August 19, 2022 | 15.9% (2nd) | 13.5% (2nd) | 16.3% (2nd) | |
| 66 | August 22, 2022 | 15.8% (2nd) | 13.3% (2nd) | 15.8% (2nd) | |
| 67 | August 23, 2022 | 16.4% (2nd) | 13.4% (2nd) | 18.2% (2nd) | |
| 68 | August 24, 2022 | 16.0% (2nd) | 13.7% (2nd) | 14.9% (2nd) | |
| 69 | August 25, 2022 | 15.2% (2nd) | 12.3% (2nd) | 18.7% (2nd) | |
| 70 | August 26, 2022 | 15.2% (1st) | 13.1% (1st) | 16.3% (1st) | |
| 71 | August 29, 2022 | 16.4% (2nd) | 14.1% (2nd) | 15.5% (2nd) | |
| 72 | August 30, 2022 | 17.3% (2nd) | 14.4% (2nd) | 16.6% (2nd) | |
| 73 | August 31, 2022 | 15.7% (2nd) | 13.0% (2nd) | 15.5% (2nd) | |
| 74 | September 1, 2022 | 16.8% (2nd) | 14.5% (2nd) | 17.4% (2nd) | |
| 75 | September 2, 2022 | 16.1% (2nd) | 13.7% (2nd) | 16.9% (2nd) | |
| 76 | September 5, 2022 | 17.8% (1st) | 15.3% (1st) | 17.9% (1st) | |
| 77 | September 6, 2022 | 16.8% (2nd) | 14.5% (2nd) | 18.6% (2nd) | |
| 78 | September 7, 2022 | 16.1% (2nd) | 14.4% (2nd) | 16.4% (2nd) | |
| 79 | September 8, 2022 | 15.6% (2nd) | 14.1% (2nd) | 17.0% (2nd) | |
| 80 | September 9, 2022 | 7.2% (5th) | 5.9% (7th) | N/A | |
| 81 | September 12, 2022 | 15.5% (2nd) | 13.1% (2nd) | 17.8% (2nd) | |
| 82 | September 13, 2022 | 17.2% (2nd) | 15.1% (2nd) | 17.7% (2nd) | |
| 83 | September 14, 2022 | 16.2% (2nd) | 14.0% (2nd) | 16.8% (2nd) | |
| 84 | September 15, 2022 | 17.4% (2nd) | 15.4% (2nd) | 17.9% (2nd) | |
| 85 | September 16, 2022 | 16.4% (2nd) | 14.1% (2nd) | 16.8% (2nd) | |
| 86 | September 19, 2022 | 17.4% (2nd) | 14.7% (2nd) | 18.2% (2nd) | |
| 87 | September 20, 2022 | 16.7% (2nd) | 14.1% (2nd) | 18.6% (2nd) | |
| 88 | September 21, 2022 | 15.8% (2nd) | 14.0% (2nd) | 16.9% (2nd) | |
| 89 | September 22, 2022 | 15.3% (2nd) | 13.3% (2nd) | 15.2% (2nd) | |
| 90 | September 23, 2022 | 16.2% (2nd) | 14.5% (2nd) | 17.4% (2nd) | |
| 91 | September 26, 2022 | 16.8% (2nd) | 15.2% (2nd) | 17.9% (2nd) | |
| 92 | September 27, 2022 | 15.9% (2nd) | 13.6% (2nd) | 18.5% (2nd) | |
| 93 | September 28, 2022 | 16.0% (2nd) | 13.6% (2nd) | 17.7% (2nd) | |
| 94 | September 29, 2022 | 17.2% (2nd) | 14.8% (2nd) | 17.4% (2nd) | |
| 95 | September 30, 2022 | 15.8% (2nd) | 13.4% (2nd) | 17.4% (2nd) | |
| 96 | October 3, 2022 | 17.1% (1st) | 15.3% (1st) | 17.1% (1st) | |
| 97 | October 4, 2022 | 16.3% (1st) | 13.7% (1st) | 19.0% (1st) | |
| 98 | October 5, 2022 | 15.5% (1st) | 13.0% (1st) | 16.4% (1st) | |
| 99 | October 6, 2022 | 16.7% (1st) | 14.1% (1st) | 18.2% (1st) | |
| 100 | October 7, 2022 | 16.0% (1st) | 13.9% (1st) | 17.2% (1st) | |
| Average | 15.203% | 13.016% | 15.844%[A] | ||
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Note
edit- ^ This average ratings is calculated based on the published ratings, the exact average ratings is unknown due to multiple ratings not published.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Golden Mask (Korean Drama, 2022, 황금가면)". HanCinema. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ a b c "차예련-나영희-이휘향, KBS '황금 가면' 캐스팅" [Cha Ye-ryun, Na Young-hee, and Lee Hwi-hyang cast in KBS 'Golden Mask']. Korean Broadcasting System (in Korean). March 31, 2022. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Gold Mask". KBS World. Archived from the original on May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "차예련·나영희·이휘향, '황금 가면' 주연 확정…'사랑의 꽈배기' 후속". ChosunBiz (in Korean). March 30, 2022. Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ a b "Golden Mask (Korean Drama, 2022, 황금가면)". HanCinema. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ 박, 은해. "차예련, 재벌가 며느리 된다…'황금 가면' 출연 확정". Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ a b 양, 소영. "차예련 나영희 이휘향 '황금가면' 출연 확정". Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ a b c 고재완. "[공식] 이현진·연민지·이중문, KBS2 새 일일 '황금가면' 합류". Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Hong Se-young (April 12, 2022). "선우은숙 스타잇과 전속계약→'황금 가면' 출연확정 [공식]" [Exclusive contract with Sunwoo Eun-sook Steit → Confirmed to appear in 'Golden Mask' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim Hyun-silk (April 7, 2022). "공다임, KBS2 새 일일극 '황금 가면' 캐스팅" [Gong Da-im, cast in KBS2's new daily drama 'Golden Mask] (in Korean). E-Daily. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang Ah-reum (April 11, 2022). "[단독] '태종 이방원' 이주은, 새 일일극 '황금가면' 합류…차예련과 호흡" [[Exclusive] 'Taejong Lee Bang-won' Lee Joo-eun joins new daily drama 'Golden Mask'... Cha Ye-ryun and breathing] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Eun-hae (April 18, 2022). "황동주, 특전사 출신 이휘향 동생…'황금 가면" [Hwang Dong-ju, the younger brother of Lee Hwi-hyang, a former special forces soldier... 'Golden Mask'] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Han Hane-sun (May 19, 2022). "김지윤, '황금가면' 출연..나영희·차예련과 호흡" [Kim Ji-yoon to appear in 'Golden Mask'... Breathing with Na Young-hee and Cha Ye-ryun]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "이현진,'사랑의 꽈배기' 후속 '황금 가면' 주인공 캐스팅···차예련과 호흡". 문화뉴스 (in Korean). March 31, 2022. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Original Soundtrack:
- "황금 가면 OST Part 1" [Gold Mask OST Part 1]. Melon. Dreamus. Donuts Music. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- "황금 가면 OST Part 2" [Gold Mask OST Part 2]. Melon. Dreamus. Donuts Music. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- "황금 가면 OST Part 3" [Gold Mask OST Part 3]. Melon. Dreamus. Donuts Music. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- "황금 가면 OST Part 4" [Gold Mask OST Part 4]. Melon. Dreamus. Donuts Music. Archived from the original on September 15, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
- "황금 가면 OST Part 5" [Gold Mask OST Part 5]. Melon. Dreamus. Donuts Music. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ a b "Nielsen Korea (Nationwide)". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "황금 가면: 시청률" [Gold Mask: ratings]. Naver. Archived from the original on May 24, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "TNmS ratings for the current episode". Breaknews (in Korean). October 8, 2022. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
External links
edit- Official website (in Korean)
- Gold Mask at HanCinema
- Gold Mask on KBS World
