South Korea Synopsis
제빵왕 김탁구
It tells the story of how a determined young baker overcomes many trials towards his goal of becoming the best baker in Korea. This story takes place in the 1970s to 1990s, starting after his conception and finishing when he reaches his mid-20s.
Also On KBS2
Other series that aired on KBS2.
Other Titles From Samhwa Networks
The 2009–2011 South Korea Window
Among 137 South Korea seriess we catalog from this window, King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo places #13 — near the top of its class.
The 2010s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in South Korea, 719 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo premiered alongside 53 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 53 other South Korea seriess in 2010.
The 400th 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 (55th percentile) outruns review volume (7th) — a trending, discussed title among South Korea seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #219 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (84th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.0 points above the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Drama productions specifically: #161 of 868 (top 19%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Korean |
| Production Companies | Samhwa Networks |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 30 |
| Release Date | June 9, 2010 |
| Official Site | www.kbs.co.kr |
Questions Answered
When did King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo end?
King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo finished its run with its final episode airing on September 16, 2010.
Where did King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo air?
King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo aired on KBS2, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.