Baker King is a Philippine drama television series based on South Korean series King of Baking, Kim Takgu (also known the Philippines as The Baker King) starring Mark Neumann, Shaira Mae, Akihiro Blanco, and Inah Estrada. The series premiered on TV5 on 18 May 2015. It is the first Korean drama adaptation to air on TV5. This is also TV5's first dramaserye since Beki Boxer ended its run July 2014 aside from Wattpad Presents which features a new story every week. Plot Takgu is the illegitimate son of Johnny Lee, president of Lee Han Seong Bread Factory. Because of this, the Lee family does not accept him. After his mother is kidnapped, Takgu leaves the Lee home and spends his teenage years looking for her while living on the streets and surviving though odd jobs. He ends up at the famous Lucky Bakeshop where he will unexpectedly face off against his half-brother, Michael. But in addition to learning how to become the best baker in the Philippines, Takgu will learn about life and love. Cast Main cast Mark Neumann as Takgu San Miguel Akihiro Blanco as Michael Lee Inah Estrada as Eunice Bustillo Shaira Mae as Sunshine R. Gatchalian Supporting cast Lee family Boots Anson-Roa as Lee Hye Yeong Jackie Lou Blanco as Irene Lee Yul Servo as Manager Henry Raymond Bagatsing as President Johnny Lee Malak So Shdifat as Celine Lee Nicole Estrada as Aliyah "Ally" Lee The bakery Joonee Gamboa as Master Javier Robles Allan Paule as Rey Gatchalian Anna Feleo as Peeta Gatchalian Ian De Leon as Victor Mon Confiado as Nando Sergio Garcia as Tiny Adolph Reyes as Bimbo Other characters Diana Zubiri as Sonia San Miguel Via Antonio as Candice Vangie Labalan as Vising Patricia Ysmael as Monet Antoinette Garcia as Chinggay Special participation Nourish Icon Lapuz as young Takgu Laurence Yuan Carrido as young Michael John Manalo as teenage Michael Kryshee Grengia as young Ally Jim Pebangco as Gardo Nanding Josef as Roger Jade Lopez as Lara Sheng Belmonte as Ruby Luke Jickain as James Jacob Benedicto as Alex Menggie Cobarrubias as Attorney Mendoza Karla Pambid as Aling Dolor Noel Urbano as Mang Cesar Franchesca Salcedo as young Celine Overview Origin King of Baking, Kim Takgu is a Korean drama series broadcast on KBS2 in 2010 starring Yoon Shi-yoon, Joo Won, Eugene and Lee Young-ah. It was declared a "national drama" after garnering high