Directed by Lee Yoon Jung, “Coffee Prince” follows the story of Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye), a young woman who disguises herself as a man to keep her job.

After her father passed away during her teen years, Eun Chan became the breadwinner of her family. From delivering milk, sewing eyes onto plush toys and running a taekwondo studio, she struggles to keep herself and her household afloat. When the owner of the taekwondo studio disappears without a trace, Eun Chan must find another job.

During her search for employment, Eun Chan is mistaken for a man by Choi Han Kyul (Gong Yoo), the son of one of Korea’s most successful food companies, who is tasked by his grandmother to manage a run-down coffee shop.

After multiple renovations to the building, Han Kyul renames the shop “Coffee Prince.” Believing that Eun Chan is a man, Han Kyul allows her to work at the coffee shop as one of the main brewers. Driven by the need for work, Eun Chan accepts the job and disguises herself as a man to keep the job.

To make matters more complicated, Han Kyul feels an attraction to Eun Chan and is sent on a roller coaster of confusion and sexual ambiguity.

When Eun Chan’s deception is discovered, however, she must keep the trust with her co-workers and Han Kyul, all while trying to keep her job.

“Coffee Prince” is a quirky, comedic Korean drama that alludes to Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night,” which is about a twin sister who disguises herself as a man so that she can work for a duke. The drama is full of hilarity and shines light on the subject of family and romance.  First released in 2007, the drama remains a Korean drama classic.

“Coffee Prince” is recommended for teens 15 years and older due to adult situations and suggestive themes.