
The series follows the story of a group of strangers who are all having a hard time processing a horrible experience from their past. Each of them is going about their normal lives when they are all strangely pulled to a light shop located at the end of a dubious alleyway. A cautious shopkeeper guards the light shop, which may contain the key to the strangers' pasts, present, and futures. (Source: Wikipedia) ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Shop of the Lamp" (조명가게) by Kang Full (강풀). Edit Translation
- English
- 한국어
- Arabic
- Українська
- Native Title: 조명가게
- Also Known As: Lighting Store , Shop of the Lamp , Lighting Shop , Lightshop Keeper , Jomyeonggage
- Director: Kim Hee Won
- Screenwriter: Kang Full
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural
Cast & Credits
- Ju Ji HoonJung Won YeongMain Role
- Park Bo YoungKwon Yeong JiMain Role
- Kim Seol HyunLee Ji YeongMain Role
- Bae Sung WooYang Seong SikMain Role
- Uhm Tae GooKim Hyeon MinMain Role
- Lee Jung EunJung Yu HuiMain Role
Reviews

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Kang Full’s Got No Chill.. Back to Back Masterpieces..
Light Shop flawlessly intertwines the supernatural with human emotions and explores the afterlife and the quest for redemption.. It offered a moving experience to say the truth.. Light Shop excels in showing us the thin veil between life and death.. Reality and the ethereal..What made me keep watching was the slow paced mood driven narrative.. The slow pace may not appeal to everyone like it did with me.. But you have to understand that it allows the story to unfold with emotional precision.. Which makes each revelation more impactful.. The visual depth in the drama is just outstanding..
Immersive Screenplay.. Visual feast of cinematography.. Good music and extradordinary performance from the cast drives Light Shop to be a work of art..
Ju Ji Hoon and Kim Seol Hyun's performance stood out for me.. KSH's character Lee Ji Yeong's death was an emotional one and the sheer pain of her final moments both physical and emotional tore through the narrative like a wound that refuses to heal.. I think its her story with Uhm Tae Goo that felt the most tragic and that wound never truly healed.. Even by the end..
I think in her last moments as a ghost she believed Hyun Min didn’t love her.. She seemed to expect him to choose to stay with her in the afterlife like Seon Hae did for Hye Won believing that is where they would be happiest.. But in the end Jiyoung chooses to haunt him forever and I guess you could say she becomes a vengeful spirit unable to let go.. Perhaps if she had known about the ring her story could have had a different ending… Maybe..
In Light Shop's finale while every character seems to find some closure.. Its clear that its not truly the end.. Their lives are now intertwined with the afterlife.. I guess they will have to face whatever comes next in their journey through life..
I would have loved to see JJH and Park Bo Young interact in the show.. Guess we just have to be content knowing they have met before ..
The cameo at the end by Jang Hui Su was a pleasant surprise .. But I would have loved to see Kim Bong Seok make an appearance as well.. And we get a look at Young tak from Timing.. So I guess they will create a larger universe in the coming years.. Hope they do it..
Overall this drama is a masterpiece or as close as it can get.. It tells a story that is as "MOVING" as it is entertaining.. It hooks you holds you and leaves you in awe.. Whether you are watching it for the story or the visuals or the acting.. Light Shop delivers on all fronts..
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mother daughter bond is beyond anything. cried like a baby
Light Shop is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant drama that offers a unique perspective on life, death, and the afterlife. Its compelling characters, intricate narrative, and stunning visuals create a captivating viewing experience that will stay with viewers long after the final credits roll. While its pacing and ambiguity might not appeal to all viewers, those who appreciate introspective and emotionally driven stories will find "Light Shop" to be a truly illuminating experience.The mother daughter relationship is a significant part of the drama, adding a layer of warmth and emotional depth to the supernatural elements.
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