TV series
Sandglass
1995, Korean, on SBS. Created by Kim Jong-hak & Song Ji-na.
Sandglass is a South Korean television series considered one of the most significant and highest-rated Korean dramas in history. Written by Song Ji-na and directed by Kim Jong-hak, it aired on SBS in 1995 in 24 episodes. A depiction of the tragic relationship among three friends affected by the political and civilian oppression of 1970s and 1980s Korea, the series mixed politics, melodrama, action, and great acting. It recorded a peak rating of 64.5%, the third highest of all time, and launched its leading trio of Choi Min-soo, Go Hyun-jung, and Park Sang-won into stardom. Its reenactment of the Gwangju Massacre remains one of the most realistic, devastatingly powerful, and unforgettable moments in Korean TV history.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1995
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Sandglass
Sandglass isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E24: Episode 24
Aired 16 February 1995
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kim Jong-hakCreator
- Song Ji-naCreator
- Choi Min-sooPark Tae-soo · 24 ep
- Go Hyun-jungYoon Hye-rin · 24 ep
- Park Sang-wonKang Woo-suk · 24 ep
- Lee Jung-jaeBaek Jae-hee · 24 ep
- Park Keun-hyongPresident Yoon · 24 ep
- Kim Jong-gyeolLawyer Min · 24 ep
- Nam Seong-hoonJang Do-shik · 24 ep
- Lee Seung-yunReporter Shin · 24 ep
- Kim Young-aeTae-soo's mother · 24 ep
- Lee Hee-doPark Sung-beom · 24 ep
- Jeong Seong-moLee Jong-do · 24 ep
- Kim Jeong-hyeonCast · 24 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 1995
- Last aired
- 16 February 1995
- Network
- SBS
- Original title
- 모래시계
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Sandglass
Tyler Perry's Ruthless
TV · 2020 · 8.4/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tree with Deep Roots
TV · 2011 · 7.3/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cupertino
TV · 2026 · 6.0/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Reunited Worlds
TV · 2017 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
One Tree Hill
TV · 2003 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ambitions
TV · 2019 · 7.3/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Julia
TV · 2022 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bloody Heart
TV · 2022 · 6.5/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Curtain Call
TV · 2022 · 5.9/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Youth of May
TV · 2021 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sandglass: quick answers
Is Sandglass worth watching?
Sandglass doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Sandglass are there?
Sandglass has 1 season and 24 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Sandglass finished?
Yes. Sandglass ended in 1995, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Sandglass on?
Sandglass isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
Sandglass parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sandglass yet.
What shows are like Sandglass?
If you liked Sandglass, try Tyler Perry's Ruthless, Tree with Deep Roots, Cupertino.
Who created Sandglass?
Sandglass was created by Kim Jong-hak and Song Ji-na and stars Choi Min-soo, Go Hyun-jung, Park Sang-won.