South Korea High Kick sits in the top 4% of South Korea seriess on this catalog — ranked #50 of 1,397 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
거침없이 하이킥
High Kick! was a popular South Korean situation comedy revolving around the life of the Lee family, taking place in Seoul at the same time as the broadcast. The title of the show "High Kick!" has several implications, one of which is the oft-depicted high kicks of Yoon-ho, one of the main characters. The show aired in South Korea from Monday to Friday in sitcom format. Due to its popularity, the show filmed more episodes than were initially planned. Many of the characters starred in commercials and advertisements in Korea. The show's popularity also led to High Kick Through the Roof, which aired in 2009-2010, and High Kick 3: The Counterattack of the Short Leg, which aired in 2011-2012.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #50 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (96th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.6 points above the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Drama productions specifically: #34 of 868 (top 4%).
Also On MBC
Other series that aired on MBC.
Other Titles From Chorokbaem Media
Drama + Comedy in South Korea
214 South Korea titles in our catalog blend the Drama and Comedy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding High Kick itself).
The 2005–2007 South Korea Window
Among 122 South Korea seriess we catalog from this window, High Kick places #4 — near the top of its class.
The 2000s South Korea Landscape
2006 was the decade’s peak output year for South Korea — 46 titles released, including High Kick. Bars below show how the 2000s stacked up year by year (321 total).
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 45 other South Korea seriess in 2006.
The 262nd South Korea title from South Korea we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1955).
Our South Korea catalog contains 1,397 titles in total (466 seriess).
Audience Engagement
10 audience reviews — more than 7% of South Korea seriess in our index.
Popularity (88th percentile) outruns review volume (7th) — a trending, discussed title among South Korea seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Korean |
| Production Companies | Chorokbaem Media |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 167 |
| Release Date | November 6, 2006 |
| Official Site | www.imbc.com |
Questions Answered
Who created High Kick?
High Kick was created by Kim Byeong-wook, Kim Chang-dong, Kim Young-ki.
When did High Kick end?
High Kick finished its run with its final episode airing on November 30, 2007.
How highly rated is High Kick?
Among South Korea Asian seriess in this catalog, High Kick ranks #50 of 1397 — in the top 4%.
Where did High Kick air?
High Kick aired on MBC, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.