Love Letter is a 2003 South Korean television series starring Jo Hyun-jae, Soo Ae and Ji Jin-hee. It aired on MBC from February 10 to April 1, 2003, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. This drama revolves around Lee Woo-jin's conflict between priesthood and his love for childhood friend Eun-ha.

Overview

Act 1 - Growing up

As a young orphan, Lee Woo-jin (Andrew) received horrible treatment while growing up under his aunt. When his uncle (a priest) comes back from Italy, he decides to raise him. Eun-ha, another orphan, is brought to the cathedral as well. Although initially antagonistic towards Woo-jin, the two become inseparable friends. At the end of high school, when Eun-ha is about to confess her feelings for Andrew, Andrew tells her of his dreams to become a priest.

Act 2 - College

Andrew and Eun-ha leave the cathedral to attend college. Andrew meets Jung Woo-jin, and the two become close friends. Jung Woo-jin falls in love with Eun-ha, but she rebuffs his attentions. The love triangle causes hurt and pain for all 3 friends. It is brought to a climax when Andrew writes Eun-ha a love letter, but Jung Woo-jin destroys it without Eun-ha having read it.

Act 3 - Finale

Andrew returns from the seminary but has not taken his final vows of priesthood. Eun-ha develops a heart condition, and before her final operation, makes Andrew promise to fulfill his dreams of becoming a priest. After the operation Eun-ha slips into a coma. Jung Woo-jin is finally able to escape the love triangle, and Andrew takes his vows to become a priest. Eun-ha then awakens from her coma, and Andrew agrees to take care of her.

Cast and characters

Main characters

Supporting characters

International broadcast

It also aired on KBFD-TV in Hawaii in March 2003. GMA 7, a leading Philippine TV network, aired Love Letter in March 2004. It also aired on antv in Indonesia in April 2004.