"Swallow the Sun," coming in the wake of the recently ended "City Hall," features an all-star cast, comparable to the star-filled series "On Air."

"Swallow the Sun" started in South Korea in early July and the show's action and romance have attracted a strong following of viewers.

There is high expectation for this particular series because producer/director Yoo Chul-yong and writer Choi Wan-gyu produced one of South Korea's all-time drama hits — "All In" with Lee Byung-hun, Song Hye-gyo and Ji Sung.

Ji Sung is also in this series, in the main male role, alongside singer-turned-actress Sung Yuri, Lee Wan, Jung Kwang-yul ("King and I") and Yoo Oh-sung ("Friends").

Some portions of "All In" were filmed in Las Vegas and "Swallow the Sun" is following suit. Other parts were filmed on Jeju Island, with scenes in Johannesburg, South Africa.

"Swallow the Sun" is about three young people trying to make Jeju City a world-class destination comparable to Las Vegas, similar to a plot from "All In." With so many similarities, many fans have nicknamed the series "All In 2."

The new series features Ji Sung as Kim Jung-woo, an orphan who desires to succeed. His father, Kim Il-hwan, was a criminal and his mother, Mi Yeon, a native of Jeju Island.

By chance, Jung Woo saves a rich businessman Jang Min-ho (played by Jung Kwang-yul), only to end up the fall guy for the businessman's son, Jang Tae Hyuk (played by Lee Wan), and Jung Woo goes to prison vowing revenge.

A love triangle ensues between Lee Su-hyun (played by Sung Yuri), Jung Woo and Tae Hyuk.

Several staff on the "Swallow the Sun" team were diagnosed with HlN1 virus when they returned from Las Vegas in early July, which resulted in quarantine time and postponement of press conferences, and the series start date was pushed back to July 9.

Jeju is a volcanic island at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. One of the main industries is tourism, much like Hawai'i. Many South Koreans go to Jeju Island for their honeymoons and for the fresh seafood. Women free divers, known on Jeju as haenyuh, dive for abalone and other marine products. Jeju Island is also the home of PGA champion Yang Young-eun, who defeated Tiger Woods this month in the last major of the year.

"Swallow the Sun" is on the SBS network and is slated for 24 episodes. Next week, KBFD will start airing the series on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

THIS WEEK'S K-DRAMA SYNOPSES

'BRILLIANT LEGACY'

Episodes 23 and 24

Tonight at 7:45 p.m.: Hwan and Eun-sung rush to the hospital when they hear Grandma collapsed. Hwan and the family find out that Grandma has Alzheimer's disease and feel betrayed that Grandma never confided in them. Eun-sung wants to stay by Grandma's bedside but Jung and her mom kick her out.

Tomorrow at 7:45 p.m.: Seung-mi rushes to the hospital when she hears Grandma has regained consciousness, but can't go in when she sees Eun-sung and Hwan together. Eun-sung decides to take legal action against Sung-hee for insurance fraud. Eun-sung tells Jun-sae she can't work for the cruise ship.

'DARE TO LOVE'

Episodes 25 and 26

Sunday at 6:45 p.m.: Gum-ran and Soon-shin's mother can't agree on the wedding venue. Poong-ran is getting very suspicious of Yong-ha and his new assistant. Sul-ran's trainer, Mr. Jang, leaves. Things keep on getting twisted between Gum-ran's mom and Soon-shin's mom. So Gum-ran's mom goes to see a psychic.

Sunday at 7:45 p.m.: Poong-ran doubts Yong-ha's feelings for her. Meanwhile, Sae-dol becomes angrier by the minute over Poong-ran's infidelity. Sul-ran misses Mr. Jang and tries to find what she wants in life. Gum-ran finally convinces her mother-in-law to let her have the venue of her choice. Denny's song comes out on the radio for the first time.

'PRINCESS JAMYUNG'

Episodes 38 and 39 (last episode)

Monday at 7:45 p.m.: Hodong rallies his scared army to attack Nakrang. In the meantime, Jamyung and Lahee are fighting in the Jamyunggo temple. Lahee succeeds and tears Jamyunggo. Jamyung is critically wounded by Lahee's poisoned pin.

Tuesday at 7:45 p.m.: King Choi Li falls to Hodong's sword. King Daemushin gives Lahee to her people. Jamyung escapes with Cha Chasung and Michu, and works with Wang Hol to win Nakrang back. Hodong goes in search of Jamyung and finally finds her in Cha Chasung's theater.

'SWALLOW THE SUN'

Behind-the-scenes special and Episode 1

Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.: "Making of Swallow the Sun," starring Ji Sung ("All In," "Conditions of Love"), Sung Yuri ("Eternal Love") and Lee Hwan. Go behind the scenes as "Swallow the Sun" goes to Africa and Las Vegas to shoot this epic drama.

Thursday at 7:45 p.m.: Jung Woo is an orphan born to an escapee and a diver who helped him. Abandoned at birth, he lives recklessly and ends up in Africa. In Africa, Jung Woo and his gang are being chased by the insurgent army. A gunfight ensues, but Jung Woo gets hold of the diamond. In Las Vegas, Su-hyun finds Tae Hyuk in the audience at the circus.