Full House Take 2 is a 2012 South Korean television series that was jointly produced by Korean, Chinese and Japanese companies. It aired on Japan's TBS-cable affiliate TBS Channel 2, and South Korean cable channel SBS Plus. The term "sequel" is used loosely, since the series only shares the same premise as Won Soo-yeon's manhwa and the original 2004 hit Full House, but has a completely different set of characters and plot.
Six months pass. Under Hwang Beom-su's leadership, U Entertainment becomes a comfortable company to work for. Take Two does well. Tae Ik obeys Kang Hwi's last request.
As Kang Hwi lies in the hospital, LJ's machinations finally catch up to him to bring about his comeuppance. As a parting gift, Sae-lyung straightens out a five-year-old misunderstanding.
As the live broadcast of "We're Rivals" begins, Kang Hwi's eyesight finally gives out, and a friend steps up to help.
For appearing on "We're Rivals," Tae Ik makes an all-or-nothing deal with LJ - acquisition of Full House versus returning to work for U Entertainment.
After struggling to get Tae Ik to accept Go-dong as a new performance partner, Beom-su finds that their scheduled release date matches that of Kang Hwi's new solo album, but a TV exec disrupts both parties with a plan of his own.
At the fashion show in China, Tae Ik walks in on Man Ok and Kang Hwi right at the wrong moment. Presuming the worst, the rest of his day is salvaged by the kindness of a stranger.
Kang Hwi attends a family reunion of sorts and requires Man Ok's attention to recover, oblivious that it interferes with her scheduled rendezvous with Tae Ik.
Man Ok's sudden departure to be with Kang Hwi in China confounds Tae Ik, but time with her grandfather reveals some hidden connections.
The dojo becomes the gathering point for those hoping to free themselves of LJ's control.
When Kang Hwi discovers Tae Ik staying with Man Ok at her dojo, he invites himself to stay, too, but an ensuing argument touches upon the incident that drove these former best buds apart.
Grandpa returns and (like Man Ok and others before her) walks in at the most inopportune moment - but then so does Kang Hwi.
Needing Man Ok to secure Kang Hwi's compliance in order to get designer Hwa-ming's sponsorship, LJ pressures Man Ok to continue working for him. Tae Ik becomes a problematic house guest.
As Man Ok and Hwang Beom-su endeavor to persuade Tae Ik to return to Korea, LJ finds Kang Hwi strangely humbled and compliant towards any outcome.
Serendipitously, everybody ends up in Japan, where Man Ok receives a stolen kiss and proposal.
Tae Ik attends the scheduled press conference called for the release of his solo album but only to deliver a startling statement of his own that sets LJ reeling.
Hell-bent to get Tae Ik back, Sae-lyung releases photographs to the media proving that the Lee Tae Ik/Jang Man Ok engagement is a lie. Fan reaction turns violent.
Scheming Sae-lyung calls in her fashion designer friend to invest in U Entertainment under one condition - the restoration of Kang Hwi's reputation and star status.
Superstar Jin Sae-lyung returns, moving into Lee Tae Ik's home and discovering Won Kang Hwi. Jang Man Ok soon finds herself their servant.
Someone's been sitting in my sauna. Someone's been dipping into my skin cream. Someone's been drinking my orange juice. Tae Ik installs surveillance cameras, still not knowing of his goldilocks partner living in his basement.
LJ uses the radio station's false alarm incident to squelch the Tae Ik/Kang Hwi gay lovers rumors by spinning a new tale of Tae Ik secretly dating Man Ok.
As Man Ok beautifies Kang Hwi's hideout, unscrupulous people begin blackmailing the company for money. Tae Ik flouts LJ's orders to lay low, but as the dirt goes public, passionate fans get riled.
Shocked by LJ's press announcement, Kang Hwi enlists Man Ok's help to uncover the facts and clear his name. Tae Ik, also outraged, finds himself officially powerless to help.
Though handling Jay's attempt at blackmail smartly, LJ regroups after hearing Kang Hwi's medical test results and subsequently hangs the kid out to dry.
A circumstance and a K-pop rival set the stages for either blackmail, entrapment or Take One's downfall.
While on location, Man Ok has a run-in with the general manager and his fiancée when they talk smack behind Tae Ik's back and attack. Man Ok and Tea Ik end up abandoned in the woods together due to a cat.
Tae Ik solves the watch mystery but his actions make him look guilty of deliberately hiding it. Han Ga-ryeon reacts at discovering Man Ok's new occupation. Kang Hwi's vision fails him onstage.
Dressing up Take One for a charity concert and fan interview (where the boys spitefully get back at each other under the public gaze), panic follows when an expensive accessory goes missing.
To get Man Ok hired as Take One's new stylist, Kang Hwi disguises her as foreigner Abshela, who dresses Arabia, know little bit Korean, little bit English, lot about style.
After Man Ok finds herself in deep debt, Kang Hwi makes her an offer that could save her and her gym.
Using an unflattering photograph of Tae Ik brings a lawsuit against Man Ok's gymnasium. Renting out the dogo to pay for it brings even more trouble for Man Ok.
Following his man-on-man kiss, Kang Hwi needs to clean up his public image. Meanwhile, Tae IK needs a new stylist just as Man Ok considers a model for her fashion line. Dislocated shoulders ensue.
As Man Ok enjoys freedom from her grandfather, the boys of Take One become ever distant, with one enjoying freedom in China.
Full House Take 2 is a 2012 South Korean television series that was jointly produced by Korean, Chinese and Japanese companies. It aired on Japan's TBS-cable affiliate TBS Channel 2, and South Korean cable channel SBS Plus. The term "sequel" is used loosely, since the series only shares the same premise as Won Soo-yeon's manhwa and the original 2004 hit Full House, but has a completely different set of characters and plot.
as Jang Man-ok / Michelle Jang
as Lee Tae-ik
