Pinocchio is a romantic mystery K-drama that follows a young reporter with a unique condition—she can’t lie without hiccupping. Along with a boy who hides his true identity, they enter the world of news reporting, searching for truth and justice. The drama shows how the media affects people’s lives and how truth can heal pain.
Title: Pinocchio
- Country: K-Drama
- Language: Hindi Dubbed
- Episodes: 20
- Duration: Around 58 min. each
- Genre: Romance, Mystery, Drama
- Aired On: Nov 12, 2014 – Jan 15, 2015
- Director: Jo Soo-won
Main Roles
- Lee Jong-suk as Choi Dal-po / Ki Ha-myung
A smart young man living under a fake name to hide a painful past caused by false news reports. - Park Shin-hye as Choi In-ha
A rookie reporter with “Pinocchio syndrome”—she can’t lie without hiccupping. She’s brave and honest.
Support Roles
- Kim Young-kwang as Seo Bum-jo – A rich young man who becomes a reporter out of love.
- Lee Yoo-bi as Yoon Yoo-rae – A cheerful reporter who supports her team.
- Dal-po’s family, other reporters, and villains add depth to the story.
Choi Dal-po hides his identity after his family is destroyed by a news report full of lies. He grows up with In-ha, a girl who has a condition that forces her to always tell the truth. Both of them become reporters for different reasons Dal-po to fight fake news, and In-ha to prove herself despite her condition.
As they uncover the truth behind old and new cases, they face challenges in their work, family, and relationship. Together, they chase justice and learn the importance of truth, even when it’s painful.
- Unique Concept: A girl who can’t lie makes every situation interesting.
- Strong Message: Talks about how media can help or hurt people.
- Touching Romance: The couple’s journey from childhood to love is sweet and emotional.
- Mystery & Drama: Each episode reveals secrets and keeps you guessing.
- Great Acting: Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye give heartfelt and powerful performances.
Pinocchio ends with justice, healing, and hope. The truth finally comes out about the painful events from the past. Dal-po and In-ha stay together, both stronger and wiser, ready to report with honesty and heart.
