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Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha ( Korean: ) is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Shin Min-a, Kim Seon-ho and Lee Sang-yi. It is a remake of 2004 South Korean film Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong. It aired on tvN from August 28 to October 17, 2021, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 ( KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix.

The series was a commercial hit and became one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history. It ranked first place during its entire run for eight weeks, and the last episode achieved 12.665% nationwide rating, with over 3.2 million views. It also became one of Netflix's most-watched non-English television shows, and one of its longest-running hits as it spent 16 weeks in global top ten rankings.

Yoon Hye-jin, an accomplished dentist from Seoul, goes to the idyllic seaside village of Gongjin on her late mother's birthday after her life goes awry. She spontaneously decides to open up a dental clinic, and gets to know jack-of-all-trades Hong Du-sik, also known as Chief Hong. The romantic drama depicts the growing romance between the two, as well as the lives of other Gongjin's residents.

Shin Min-a as Yoon Hye-jin, a perfectionist and pragmatic dentist who ends up moving from Seoul to Gongjin after her life goes awry.

Shim Hye-yeon as child Yoon Hye-jin

Oh Ye-joo as teenage Yoon Hye-jin

Kim Seon-ho as Hong Du-sik, Gongjin's handyman who is known as Chief Hong around the village. He is unemployed officially, but is always busy giving a helping hand to everyone. He is good at everything and appears to assist whatever random tasks his neighbors need help with.

Ki Eun-yoo as Jang Yi-jun, Young-guk and Hwa-jung's son.

Go Do-yeon as Choi Bo-ra, Geum-chul and Yun-kyung's daughter.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha's episode titles were written in official wallpaper of each episode in the drama official website.

The series, written by Shin Ha-eun, was her comeback after co-writing the 2019 drama The Crowned Clown. It was first announced on December 21, 2020, under the working title of Hong Ban-jang (). The series is a drama remake of the 2004 movie Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong starring Kim Joo-hyeok and Uhm Jung-hwa and written by Kang Seok-beom and Shin Jung-goo.

Casting was first announced on December 21, 2020, with Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a being offered the lead roles. On April 2, 2021, it was officially announced that Yoo Je-won will be directing the drama literally translated as Seaside Village Cha-Cha-Cha (갯마을 차차차). In the same time, Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a were confirmed as main leads, also Lee Sang-yi was being offered the role. The drama marked Director Yoo Je-won second collaboration with Shin Min-a after both worked on Tomorrow with You (2017).

The first script reading for the cast members took place on April 21, 2021. Filming was initially scheduled to commence on May 8 and primarily took place in Pohang. The drama was planned to wrapped up filming on October 6, 2021.

The series features numerous onscreen song covers performed by the characters. Lim Ha-young, the music director, was responsible for selecting all of the songs used. However writer Shin Ha-eun, director Yoo Je-won, actors and the crews also actively contributed ideas. Similar to the character Hong Du-sik from the original film, Kim Seon-ho had to sing and play guitar in the drama. In drama version, Du-sik covered "Old Love" from Lee Moon-sae, different song from the original film.

Other characters in the drama also performed at Gongjin Village's "Lighthouse Song Festival." The opening stage of the festival featured Gongjin's pride, Oh Yeon, performing his only hit song, "Exercising in the Moonlight." To create a realistic festival atmosphere, Jo Han-chul sang and played the guitar live. Interestingly, "Exercising in the Moonlight" is an old song composed by Lim back in the nineties. It was selected to achieve an authentic nineties sound and was apt as popular hit ranking second in the 1993 K-pop Top 10 Gayo, making it the most significant achievement of the nineties singer, Oh Yeon. According to the production team, the festival scene in the sixth episode was the most important but also the most challenging to film. It required a significant amount of time due to the involvement of a large number of people and the unpredictable weather during the rainy season. Additionally, the filming had to adhere to strict quarantine rules due to the COVID-19 situation.

This drama featured a fictional idol group called DOS, known for their hit song "Just a Feeling." The choreography for the song was created by Jo Young-seo and Kim Do-gyun, who are choreographers and dancers from a group called Dance of Soul (DOS). Jo and Kim gained recognition as choreographers for the popular television show, Mr. Trot. Jo mentioned that the original name for the idol group in the drama was "Choice," but writer Shin Ha-eun changed the name into DOS. Jo and Kim also revealed that their appearance in the drama was a spontaneous decision. When they created the choreography, they were invited to act as idols in the drama. Seong Tae, Baek Seung, Jo Young-seo, Kim Do-gyun and one more member from the dance team underwent a month of dance practice in order to portray the image of DOS perfectly. The dance was first performed at the "Lighthouse Song Festival," where Hye-jin and Du-sik acted as backup dancers for Oh Ju-ri, and later the idol group DOS surprised the audience with their performance at the festival.

The Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha soundtrack album, written by music director Lim Ha-young, comprises 11 songs (including singles) and 32 score pieces from the series. The album features vocal performances from artists such as Car, the Garden, Kassy, Cheeze, Choi Yu-ree, Kim Jae-hwan, Sandeul, Seungmin (Stray Kids), and Lee Sang-yi. In total, the compilation includes 43 tracks. In addition to the 8 previously released OST songs, the album includes "Just a Feeling" by the fictional idol group 'DOS' in the drama, which was highly requested by viewers. It also features two songs by "Oh Yoon," performed by actor Jo Han-chul as the superstar of 'Gongjin' in the drama, titled "Exercise at the Moonlit Night" and "End and Beginning." The album aims to fully capture the emotions of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and evoke the lingering feelings from the drama. It is expected to be a delightful surprise for fans who miss the songs.

On July 18, 2022, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha soundtrack album also released in LP version. It was ranked 9 in the Circle Chart Retail Album Chart on July 19, 2022, with 891 copies sold.

The original script of the series was published in two books, with each book covering eight episodes. The official release date was initially scheduled for early November 2021.

On November 30, 2021, the scheduled publication of the Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha Photo Essay was unfortunately canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, on October 17, 2022, it was finally confirmed that the photo essay would be published. The photo essay was released as a package of two books, with each book covering eight episodes. The publication of the photo essay took place in February 2023.

During its airing, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha achieved notable rankings and generated buzz according to various sources. In the Content Power Index (CPI) Content Power Index (CPI) powered by RACOI, the drama entered the Top 10 in the drama category, ranking 6th in the 4th week of August (from 23rd to 29th). It continued to perform well, reaching 3rd place in the drama category and 4th place in the overall category in the first and second weeks of September. In the third week of September, it claimed the 2nd spot in the drama category and 3rd place overall. For four consecutive weeks, from the 4th week of September to the 2nd week of October 2021, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha secured the 1st rank in the drama category. In the overall category, it attained the 2nd place in the 4th and 5th weeks of September, experienced a slight drop to 4th place in the 1st week of October, and then returned to the 2nd rank in the 2nd week of October.

According to the Good Data Corporation, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha consistently charted in the Top 10 in the TV Topicality Ranking in the drama division category from the 3rd week of August 2021 to the 2nd week of October 2021. It ranked 8th in the 3rd week of August, 3rd in the 4th week of August, 1st week, and 2nd week of September, and climbed to 2nd place in the 3rd week of September. The drama eventually secured the top spot in drama popularity in the 4th week of September and 1st week of October. The main leads, Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a, consistently ranked high during this period, with Kim Seon-ho taking the 1st place and Shin Min-a ranking 2nd in consecutive weeks from the 3rd week of August to the 4th week of September. In the 5th week of September, Kim Seon-ho ranked 2nd, and Shin Min-a ranked 3rd. In the 1st and 2nd weeks of October 2021, Kim Seon-ho regained the top spot, while Shin Min-a ranked 5th in the 1st week and returned to 3rd place in the 2nd week of October.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha made its mark entering Top 20 'FUNdex,' ranking 17th with a score of 83.13 out of 355 Korean dramas aired from 2018 to 2021. 'FUNdex' provides predictions on the fun factor and box office potential of content by integrating six data points: the number of household viewers, the number of viewers in the 2049 age group, topicality, performer topicality, clip views, and media attention. Good Data Corporation data and public data provided by RACOI were also used in this ranking.

On April 18, 2022, the result of The 2021 Big Data Utilization Hallyu Market Research was announced. The report was published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and The Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE). Topic of this report is about the public interest in the Korean Wave. It analyzed the current status of Korean Wave by collecting and analyzing voluntary global reactions that occur online in real-time. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, along with its leads, Kim Seonho and Shin Min-a were among the most searched keywords (prominent keywords) related to K-drama on the report.

The drama's popularity also had a direct impact on the brand reputation of its main leads. According to big data analysis by The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, in September 2021, Kim Seon-ho topped the drama actor brand reputation ranking, while Shin Min-a secured the third position. The analysis considered factors such as brand participation, media volume, traffic volume, and communication volume, measuring and indexing them with a brand reputation algorithm. Compared to the drama actor brand data in August 2021, their brand reputation increased by 21.00%.

In a year-end poll conducted by Gallup in South Korea, Kim Seon-ho was named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year, and Shin Min-a ranked second, further affirming their popularity.

The commercial success of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha had a significant impact on the commercial performance of its production house. Studio Dragon reported sales of ₩64.9 billion in the third quarter of 2021, marking a 27.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The proportion of sales also rose to 55.9%, an 8.1% increase from the previous year. GTist, the production company involved in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, was believed to have achieved a full profit in 2021, with a net profit of ₩2.1 billion. CJ ENM, the parent company of GTist, Studio Dragon, and tvN, recorded consolidated sales of ₩857.5 billion and an operating profit of ₩87.8 billion in the third quarter of 2021. This represented a 7.4% increase in sales and a 23.6% increase in operating profit compared to the same period in 2020. The growth in sales was attributed to the success of major dramas, including Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. TV advertisements and content sales also saw significant increases of 22.9% and 33.3%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020.

The popularity of the drama led to the emergence of the term "Gaetcha Craze." The properties showcased in the series experienced a surge in sales. The wine that Yoon Hye-jin gifted to Hong Du-sik in episode 5 received a sudden influx of orders and temporarily sold out. The bag worn by Yoon Hye-jin also sold out. In addition, there has been a significant increase in inquiries about other clothing, jewelry, and shoes worn by Shin Min-a. Yoon Hye-jin's fashion gained popularity due to a delightful combination of sophisticated style and her unique, lovely charm.

Kim Haeng-sook's poetry book, "Portrait of Echo," garnered renewed attention after one of its poems, "The Gatekeeper," was featured in the drama. Since its release in 2014, the book had never made it onto the bestseller list. However, thanks to its inclusion in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, the public rediscovered it after seven years. The book quickly climbed to the second spot on Kyobo Bookstore's bestseller list in the poetry section during the first week of October. It also entered the third spot on Yes24's bestseller list in the Korean poetry category by the second week of October. Additionally, the Korean translation of Henry David Thoreau's , which Hong Ban-jang read in episode 2 of the drama, reached the 11th spot on Yes24's bestseller list in the essay category by the second week of October. In analyzing the book sales growth rate for one week before and after the exposure of "Walden" and "Portrait of Echo" in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Yes24 reported significant sales growth rates of 369% and 3,257%, respectively.

Yes24 reported that the limited first editions (the writer's edition) of the unedited scriptbooks for Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 1 and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 2, which include autographs and messages from writer Shin Ha-eun, actors Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho, quickly rose to the top of the overall bestseller list within just one day of pre-sale. On the day of publication alone, over 9,000 copies were booked, showcasing their immense popularity. In terms of the age group purchasing the script book, individuals in their 20s (36.8%) and 30s (32.4%) held the largest share, followed by those in their 40s (18.7%) and teenagers (7.4%). The male-to-female ratio was approximately 1:9. According to an official from Aladin, the scriptbooks soared to the number one spot on Aladin's bestsellers list on October 16, 2021. The official stated, "While we have been selling scripts of popular dramas, it is rare for a drama script to top the bestseller list." This was reported by The Korea Herald.

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha received critical acclaim, primarily for its simplicity, acting, cinematography, setting, and vibe. The show was acknowledged by as one of "The Best International TV Shows of 2021," ranking sixth on the list. The story's simplicity and lighthearted nature has provided a refreshing escape amid the doom and gloom of the pandemic. On 21 December 2021 NME unveiled "The Best Kdrama of 2021", in which the series was ranked eighth. According to them, the show won viewers over with its upfront and straightforward approach in dealing with different dilemmas, without being overly preachy and tacky. Every episode is like a warm embrace from those once-strangers-turned-family, offering comfort and respite whether you're experiencing the highs or lows of every day. Graham Falk of The Scotsman also included the series on the list of "Best K-drama TV shows on Netflix: The 10 most highly rated Korean dramas on Netflix.

Jan Lee of The Straits Times gave the drama a rating of 4/5 stars, pointing out three reasons to tune in to Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha were idyllic setting, charming leads and colourful supporting characters. Pierce Conran from South China Morning Post gave the drama a rating of 3.5/5 stars and said that the hit romcom kept things simple and though it occasionally indulged in some hokey dramatics to strengthen its wafer-thin narrative, it was never in danger of alienating its committed audience, which was hooked to the last.

S. Poorvaja from The Hindu said, "Ultimately, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a good example of how K-dramas can get romance right, even as it attempts to provide more nuance and depth into the struggles of its lead characters. For everyone who has had their minds blown by Squid Game, this outing is a worthy representation of what else K-dramas excel at: slice-of-life goodness and wholesome romance of the best kind." Chad de Guzman from included the drama in the list of the 8 best Korean dramas on Netflix and stated, "'Best' doesn't always have to mean 'intense and thought-provoking'. Sometimes it can simply mean easy, enjoyable viewing."

Professor Mo Jong-rin, a professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies, praised the series as refreshing. Professor Mo suggest that, " Netflix, the provider, may not have intended it, but the and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha are logically connected. The community of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha serves as an alternative solution to the harsh reality portrayed in . I apologize to fans, but I genuinely hope that foreigners to remember Korea as a warm country that presents a community-based alternative to societal issues, rather than a country that simply criticizes reality in a provocative manner."

Joel Keller of Decider gave a mixed review, stating, "There's enough good things about Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, including the seashore scenery and the chemistry between the show's leads, to recommend it. However, there are moments when it moves so slowly that the momentum comes close to grinding to a halt."

One of the pop culture critics, Jung Deok-hyeon, from PD Journal, described Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha as "Soft Healing Drama". Meanwhile, Bang Yeon-joo, another pop culture critic from PD Journal, had a more mixed review. Bang pointed out some disappointing aspects, stating, "The portrayal of men and women in the drama followed typical stereotypes, despite attempting to showcase the contrasting personalities of Du-sik and Hye-jin in three dimensions. The episodes where the meddlesome Du-sik appeared to rescue Hye-jin whenever she faced a crisis were a clichéd setup that reduced Hye-jin to a 'damsel in distress' character." Additionally, Bang acknowledged that despite the drama's plain subject matter and genre, it achieved commercial success. This was attributed to the development of not only the romantic relationships in Gongjin, a seaside town, but also the endearing and affectionate characters of the townsfolk, which created a calming and enjoyable atmosphere.

Columnist Jung Deok-hyeon from Entermedia also expressed a similar sentiment, particularly regarding a scene involving a house trespasser that seemed to appear out of nowhere to further the relationship between Yoon Hye-jin and Hong Du-sik. Jung Deok-hyeon mentioned that this particular aspect of the drama felt like a weakness, as clichés that may have been more acceptable in the past are now harder to embrace due to changing sensibilities. Despite these perceived weaknesses, the viewer response was not bad, mainly because the fantasy depicted through the virtual setting of Gongjin in this drama was exceptionally compelling. This is especially notable within the context of a highly competitive reality, as depicted in the intense and gripping series "Squid Game."

There was also a noticeable increase in visitors to the various filming locations of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, which had a positive impact on Pohang tourism. The drama's setting quickly became an integral part of Pohang's tourism itinerary. It is reported that the local commercial district and the overall economy experienced a revival thanks to the popularity of the drama.

The drama's popularity also made a significant contribution to Yangju tourism. In the 12th episode of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, the Chang Ucchin Museum of Art was featured. It was established in 2014 by The Chang Ucchin Foundation in collaboration with the city of Yangju. According to Yangju City's official, the museum caught the attention of viewers with its distinct white structure and its harmonious integration with the surrounding natural environment. This led to an increase in people seeking information about the museum.

On November 24, 2021, the contents of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha were released through LG U+ XR platform U+DIVe. Studio Dragon utilized its premium intellectual property to present virtual reality (VR) contents in partnership with Korea Tourism Organization and LG U+. The project aimed to promote Korea's beautiful tourist destinations using drama content as a medium. All content was filmed in VR, capturing the unique emotions of various tourist spots in 3D 180-degree high-definition video to enhance the immersive experience. Lee Sang-yi reprised his role as Ji PD and became virtual guide for Gongjin VR tour.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea

Following its release on Netflix, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha became one of the platform's most-watched non-English television shows. According to FlixPatrol, a website providing global rankings for shows on Netflix, the series placed number 8 on its global chart. It remained on Netflix's most-watched non-English popular television show list for 16 weeks in global top ten rankings, and reached the top 10 charts in more than 20 countries.

It also remained on Netflix's Top 10 Chart for television shows for more than two months from its last episode.

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It's Okay to Not Be Okay ( Korean: ) is a 2020 South Korean television series written by Jo Yong, directed by Park Shin-woo, and starring Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji, Oh Jung-se and Park Gyu-young. The series follows Ko Moon-young, an antisocial children's book writer who moves to her hometown to pursue her love interest Moon Gang-tae, a psych ward caretaker, who has dedicated his life for taking care of his autistic older brother Moon Sang-tae. It aired on tvN from June 20 to August 9, 2020, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 ( KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.

According to Nielsen Korea, it recorded an average nationwide TV viewership rating of 5.4%. It was the most popular show of 2020 in the romance genre on Netflix in South Korea. Critical response were primarily positive; some commentators criticized the writing in the latter half of the series but praised the acting by the cast.

The New York Times named It's Okay to Not Be Okay one of "The Best International Shows of 2020". At the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards, it received eight nominations with two wins ( Best Supporting Actor - Television and Technical Award for costume design). It received a nomination at the 49th International Emmy Awards in the Best TV Movie or Miniseries categories.

Moon Gang-tae lives with his older brother Moon Sang-tae who is autistic. They frequently move from town to town ever since Sang-tae witnessed their mother's murder. Gang-Tae works as a caregiver in a psychiatric ward at every place they settle in. While working in a hospital, he meets a famous children's book writer, Ko Moon-young, who is rumored to have antisocial personality disorder.

Circumstances lead Gang-tae to work at the OK Psychiatric Hospital in the fictional Seongjin City, the same city where they all lived when they were young. Meanwhile, Moon-young forms a romantic obsession for Gang-tae after finding out that their pasts overlap. She follows him to Seongjin, where the trio (including Sang-tae) slowly begins to heal each other's emotional wounds. They unravel many secrets, seek comfort from each other and move forward in their lives.

Kim Soo-hyun, Seo Yea-ji and Oh Jung-se at a promotional interview.

An orphaned caregiver working at OK Psychiatric Hospital. While he is empathetic to everyone around him, he struggles with self-esteem as a result of his past experiences and avoids having close relationships with anyone other than his older brother.

A popular children's book author with antisocial personality disorder. She had a troubled childhood and a turbulent relationship with her parents. She develops a romantic obsession over Gang-tae after a coincidental encounter and often goes to extreme lengths to get his attention.

Moon Gang-tae's older brother, who is autistic. He is a fan of Moon-young, as well as an aspiring illustrator. He was the sole witness of his mother's murder, which resulted in his irrational fear of butterflies, as they reminded him of this traumatic experience. His fear develops into nightmares every spring, and forces Gang-tae to move towns with him in order to "run away from the butterflies".

A nurse and Gang-tae's co-worker at OK Psychiatric Hospital. She has an unrequited crush on Gang-tae, and is shown to be shy and easily jealous of others who are close with her romantic interests. She dislikes Moon-young, with whom she had a brief friendship in elementary school.

The CEO of SangsangESang Publishing Company, which publishes Moon-young's children's books.

The art director at SangsangESang Publishing Company who assists Sang-in.

The director of OK Psychiatric Hospital. Despite his use of unconventional methods, he genuinely cares about his patients and often succeeds at helping them get better.

A skilled chef at the hospital and Ju-ri's mother.

The head nurse of the hospital.

A nurse with three years of experience who is Ju-ri's co-worker and friend.

Seo Joon as Kwon Min-seok

A psychiatrist at the hospital.

A young and careless caregiver who often sleeps at work. He is the son of hospital director Oh Ji-wang.

Moon-young's father, who is a patient at the hospital. He suffers from dementia and is bedbound. He was an architect who designed the Ko's family house, which is nicknamed the "Cursed Castle" after his wife Do Hui-jae's disappearance.

A kind-hearted yet troubled Vietnam War veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.

A patient content with life who was originally admitted to the hospital for alcoholism. He is the boyfriend of Lee Ah-reum.

A shy patient who was admitted for anxiety after escaping from her abusive ex-husband. She is the girlfriend of Joo Jeong-tae.

Kang Ji-eun as Park Ok-ran

A mysterious fan of Hui-jae who torments Dae-hwan.

Joo In-young as Yoo Sun-hae
Ko Do-yeon as young Sun-hae (Ep. 13)

A patient with dissociative identity disorder that she developed as a coping mechanism because of the troubled relationship with her father.

Moon Gang-tae's best friend, who follows him and Sang-tae whenever they move.

Choi Hee-jin as Moon Sang-tae and Moon Gang-tae's mother

A single parent murdered over a decade ago under mysterious circumstances.

A best-selling novelist and Moon-young's mother. She was emotionally abusive to Moon-young and is a big part of the reason why she is the way she is. She disappeared under mysterious circumstances over a decade before Moon-young meets Gang-tae again.

A patient at the hospital diagnosed with mania, who is the son of an assemblyman.

A patient at the hospital diagnosed with psychotic depression, which she developed after losing her daughter to a car accident.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay was created by Studio Dragon, written by Jo Yong, directed by Park Shin-woo, and produced by Story TV and Gold Medalist. Jo Yong based the drama on her relationship with a man who had a personality disorder. She developed Moon Sang-tae's character by listening to the stories of people with autistic brothers and referred to the books recommended by the CEO of Bear Better, a social enterprise where people with developmental disabilities work. Fashion director Cho Sang-kyung managed costumes, while fashion designer Minju Kim designed some of Ko Moon-young's dresses.

In the second half of 2019, Kim Soo-hyun considered It's Okay to Not Be Okay to be his comeback drama following his obligatory military enlistment, and his casting was confirmed by his agency in February 2020. At the press conference for the drama he said that he joined the project after being drawn to its title and Moon Gang-tae's character. In the same month, Seo Yea-ji was confirmed to be cast as Ko Moon-young. In March 2020, veteran actor Oh Jung-se accepted the role of Moon Sang-tae; when asked about his character at the press conference, he commented that "autism isn't an illness, but something you're born with".

The filming was completed on July 31, 2020, without a wrap party out of concerns for the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming locations for the drama included Cafe Sanida in Wonju, Gangwon, which provided the background for the "cursed castle", completed with CGI effects, and Secret Blue Cafe in Goseong County, Gangwon, which was transformed into OK Psychiatric Hospital for the shooting using props. Outside locations included streets and beaches in Goseong, as well as locations in Yangju ( Gyeonggi) and Incheon. Some of the furniture used in the drama were antiques and 100 to 200 years old.

The five children's storybooks that appeared in the drama were written by Jo Yong and illustrated by concept artist Jamsan. They were published in Korean by Wisdom House in July and August 2020. According to the Kyobo Book Centre and YES 24, all five books were listed in the top 20 bestselling books of the month. Due to its popularity Kyobo Book Centre recorded a ninefold increase in the number of drama- and film-related books. In 2021, all five books were translated by Woo Jae-Hyung into Brazilian Portuguese and published by Intrínseca in March and May.

The series' script, also illustrated by Jamsan, was published in two books; each covers eight episodes.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay soundtrack album executively written by music director Nam Hye-seung was digitally released on August 9, 2021. It contains 16 songs (including singles) and 20 score pieces from the series. It features vocal performances from Janet Suhh, Heize, Sam Kim, Park Won, Lee Su-hyun, Kim Feel, Cheeze, Yongzoo and Elaine. Pre-orders for the physical version began on August 5, and was officially released on August 13. The physical version debuted at number fourteen on the weekly Gaon Album Chart for the week ending August 15, and peaked at number ten the following week.

According to the big data analytics firm Good Data Corporation, It's Okay to Not Be Okay was the most talked about drama online in South Korea for eight consecutive weeks. It became a hot topic on social media when Oh spent a day with an autistic fan. It also topped CJ E&M and AGB Nielsen Media Research's Content Power Index (CPI) report during its eight-week run with its highest CPI of 373.2 in the first week of August; it was the highest rated tvN drama of 2020 in CPI. Smart Media Rep (SMR), which distributes VoD (video on demand) clips of major broadcasters to online platforms like Naver and YouTube, reported the drama had over 110 million cumulative views as of December 10, 2020. An analysis performed by SMR found that the majority of viewers were in their 20s.

Studio Dragon recorded its highest quarterly performance in the second quarter of 2020 with sales of ₩141.4 billion, which was attributed to the growth of overseas sales of major dramas including It's Okay to Not Be Okay. CJ ENM, parent company of tvN, found that operating profits for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 17.9% when compared to the same period of 2019, due to an increase in digital-related sales as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the popularity of the drama, the outfits worn by Seo Yea-ji garnered attention and raised the profile of Korean fashion designers and brands of earrings, handbag and nightwear. When the soft toys, nightmare doll (Mang-tae) and dinosaur doll that were used in the drama were put on sale, the site quickly sold out.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay largely received positive critical feedback, primarily for its unique premise, visual storytelling, acting by the cast and importance given to mental health. Joan MacDonald of called it "the most visually appealing drama of 2020" and said, "Not only are the actors beautiful, but the drama's graphics, cinematography and costumes are also gorgeous." Contributors to Manila Bulletin considered it "unafraid to introduce fresh elements" with necessary clichés in a romantic K-drama, and praised Moon-young as a "headstrong" and "independent woman". However, when the series debuted, culture critic Chung Deok-hyun was concerned that Moon-young's "exaggerated words and actions" could decrease viewers' immersion in the drama. In the Filipino version of Cosmopolitan, Jacinda A. Lopez found that the "messages the drama was relaying are where the beauty truly lies". Rumaiysa M Rahman of Prothom Alo praised writing that "this drama makes people realise, societies should stop looking at those who seem different."

John Lui and Jan Lee of The Straits Times gave the drama a rating of 3.5/5 stars and said that Kim "pull[ed] off a sensitive portrayal of a young man whose life has been derailed by tragedy". The New York Times' Mike Hale called Seo's performance "mesmerizing" and made the drama work. S. Poorvaja of , praised Moon-Young as a character "excellently played by Seo Yea-ji", but criticized the writing, saying that "the show could have gone into more nuance - especially after the character was marketed as someone having Anti-Social Personality disorder". Poorvaja also said that the show's portrayal of a person with autism spectrum disorder was good, commenting that "Oh Jung-se's Moon Sang-tae is perhaps the show's biggest victory." Edmund Lee from South China Morning Post gave a rating of 3/5 stars, pointing out that the series would disappoint "detective fiction fans" because of the limited explanation of mystery surrounding the murder. Kim Jae-Ha of described the storyline as "vigorous" and said, "The series finale offers hope and a sense of peace. But it will also make even the most stoic viewers tear up."

The series was criticized on social media and the Korea Communications Standards Commission received over 50 formal complaints, largely for a scene in which Moon-young overtly stares and touches Gang-tae's body as he gets dressed. In another scene a male character, who suffers from manic depression and exhibitionism, reveals parts of his body, with his genitals being covered by a drawing of an elephant. Some viewers defended these scenes as ways of expressing the characters' personalities.

On August 26, 2020, the broadcast censorship body issued a legal sanction to the television series for sexually inappropriate scenes in episode three, judging it to be against the broadcast deliberation regulations. It cited Article 27, on duties of integrity, and Article 30, on gender equality. The subcommission gave the reasoning: "Even considering the fact that they were meant to exaggeratedly express a character's personality, (the scenes in question) show how insensitive the drama's producers are to gender equality in broadcasting content that may belittle a certain gender and hold the possibility to justify sexual harassment and molestation."

It's Okay to Not Be Okay was the most popular show of 2020 on Netflix in South Korea in its romance genre. It was the most popular Korean drama series on Netflix in Taiwan, and the "most enduring Korean drama" in Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, being in Netflix's top 10 list for more than 100 days. The series was also one of the most popular Korean dramas of 2020 on Netflix in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan and South Africa.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay aired on tvN, which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters ( KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS). The series logged 6.1% in viewership for its first episode on Saturday but dropped to 4.7% for the next one. The series maintained its ratings in 4-6% range throughout its run and received audience acclaim, with its final episode recording 7.4% in nationwide ratings, becoming the "highest viewership rating among tvN dramas" at that point of time.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.

In December 2023, it was announced that a Filipino adaptation of It's Okay to Not Be Okay will be produced and is set to premiere in 2024.

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Romance is a Bonus Book (2019) -  로맨스는 별책부록

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Romance Is a Bonus Book ( Korean: ) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young and Lee Jong-suk. It aired from January 26 to March 17, 2019 on tvN.

Cha Eun-ho is a successful author and a chief editor at a book publishing company. Kang Dan-i is a mother and former successful advertising copywriter. When Cha Eun-ho was a child, Kang Dan-i saved him from an accident and was injured. Kang Dan-i had Cha Eun-ho help her while she was recuperating in hospital and later on was in bedrest for one year. By helping her acquire books to read from the library, Cha Eun-ho himself became interested in writing. The two youngsters stayed close friends well into adulthood. However, their friendship was strained after Kang Dan-i started dating a selfish, inconsiderate man. Although he disapproved of her choice in a partner, and she too expressed doubt at times, Kang Dan-i stands by her decision to marry this man.

Now in the present, Cha Eun-ho enlists Kang Dan-i to help him find a housekeeper - but he has no idea Kang Dan-i is the one doing the work and taking payment. Her husband has cheated on her, and she is now divorced and unemployed, but he is also unaware of her living situation and the hardships she is facing as a divorced single mother with a large gap in work experience trying to re-enter the professional world. Eventually Kang Dan-i is no longer able to keep her secrets from him, and Cha Eun-ho lends her a helping hand. Their lives become even more intertwined when Kang Dan-i applies to be a temporary task support worker at his publishing company. Although Cha Eun-ho is initially worried about how she will perform, Kang Dan-i surprises him and other senior executives with her creativity and hard work.

The rest of the series is about the personal and professional challenges they face as they slowly start to realize their true feelings for each other and navigate this next stage of their lives.

A former advertising copywriter and a current unemployed divorcee who later joins the publishing company as a temporary task support team member.

A successful writer who is also the publishing company's youngest editor-in-chief. He is a long-time friend of Kang Dan-i and harbours romantic feelings for her.

The Lead Content Development Editor and trainer of the new recruits, including Kang Dan-i. She has long-standing feelings for Cha Eun-ho, her former trainer, but he does not reciprocate those feelings.

A freelance book designer the publishing company is looking to hire, who also happened to cross paths with Kang Dan-i and later develops feelings for her. He and Cha Eun-ho have a turbulent relationship related to the conspiracy behind famous author Kang Byeong-jun's retirement and their feelings for Kang Dan-i.

People at the publishing company

Kim Sun-young as Seo Young-ah the marketing team manager who is married to Bong Ji-hong.

Kang Ki-doong as Park Hoon, a talkative and eager-to-please new recruit on the marketing team.

Lee Kwan-hoon as Lee Seung-jin

Choi Seung-yoon as Bae Kwang-soo

Lee Ha-eun as Chae Song-ee

The first script reading was held on October 26, 2018 with the attendance of the cast and crew.

This series marks Lee Na-young's return to small screen after nine years

On January 21, 2019, a press conference was held to promote the series with the attendance of lead cast.

Lee Jong-suk finished filming his scenes for the series on February 27, 2019 due to his military service enlistment on March 8.
Romance Is a Bonus Book : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.

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Romance Is a Bonus Book ( Korean: ) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young and Lee Jong-suk. It aired from January 26 to March 17, 2019 on tvN. Cha Eun-ho is a successful author and a chief editor at a book publishing company.

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Shin Min-a

Lee Jung-eun

Cha Seung-won

Uhm Jung-hwa

Han Ji-min

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Our Blues ( Korean: ) is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Han Ji-min, and Kim Woo-bin. The series revolves around the sweet and bitter lives of people at the end, climax, or beginning of life, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island. It premiered on tvN on April 9, 2022, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 ( KST) with 20 episodes. It is available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions. It is also one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean cable television history.

Lee Byung-hun as Lee Dong-seok, a truck merchant who was born in Jeju.
Ryu Hae-jun as young Lee Dong-seok

Shin Min-a as Min Seon-ah, a single parent with a child who came to Jeju and works with Lee Dong-seok.
Kim Ah-song as young Min Seon-ah

Lee Jung-eun as Jeong Eun-hee, the owner of a fish store who has a bubbly charm.

Cha Seung-won as Choi Han-soo, who returns to his hometown of Jeju as a perfect urban man and Jeong Eun-hee's first love.

Uhm Jung-hwa as Go Mi-ran, Eun-hee's best friend from her high school days and her benefactor.
Yeon Shi-woo as young Go Mi-ran

Han Ji-min as Lee Young-ok, a first-year haenyeo.
Hong Jung-min as young Lee Young-ok

Jung Eun-Hye as Young-hee, Lee Young-ok's twin sister, who has Down Syndrome.

Kim Woo-bin as Park Jeong-joon, a captain with a direct and warm nature.

Roh Yoon-seo as Bang Young-joo, a high school student born in Jeju who wants to escape to Seoul. She became pregnant with Hyun's child.
Ahn Tae-rin as young Bang Young-joo

Park Ji-hwan as Jung In-kwon, who owns a food stall at a fish market in Jeju Island and Jung Hyun's father.
Park Sang-won as young Jung In-kwon

Choi Young-joon as Bang Ho-sik, an ice maker who sells ice at a fish market in Jeju Island and Bang Young-joo's father.

Jung Eun-hye as Lee Young-hui, Young-ok's elder twin sister who has Down syndrome.
Jin Hyo-jung as young Lee Young-hui

Lee So-byul as Byul, a woman who operates a coffee truck in the market. She is the sister of Dal-i, and since she is deaf, she communicates in sign language.

Kim Jung-hwan as Son Man-su, the sole surviving son of Hyun Chun-hee, Eun-gi's father.

Yang Hee-kyung as Ms. Jang, the operator of the orphanage where the two sisters Young-hui and Young-ok lived since childhood.

Park Soon-chun as A wide-eyed, loose-minded aunty who runs a small market in Purung Village.

Han Ji-hyun as Hyun Young-joo

Park Jeong-eon as school teacher

The series written by Noh Hee-kyung is her comeback after the 2018 drama . Our Blues, is a 20-episode drama written by Noh Hee-kyung, directed by Kim Gyu-tae and co-produced by Studio Dragon.

The show will be divided into episodes which will be parts of each character.

On April 20, 2021, it was reported that Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin were offered roles in the series and they were considering it positively. The cast lineup was confirmed on October 10, 2021. The drama represents Kim Woo-bin's return to television after a hiatus of 6 years, with his last TV series being Uncontrollably Fond in 2016.

Filming began in Jeju Island in October 2021 after finalizing complete cast. In an interview to Cine21 the director of the series revealed that the series depicts the lives of ordinary people in the Jeju oil field as the background. It has 14 main characters making 8 stories. 70% of the filming was done in Jeju Island.

On February 9, 2022, it was reported that Lee Byung-hun tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in self-quarantine. The filming for the series has been stopped since February 7. Later On February 21, 2022, actor Lee Byung-hun has posted a picture that he has recovered from COVID-19 symptoms.

On February 17, 2022, actress Han Ji-min posted a photo on SNS saying that her part had finished filming.

On March 27, 2022, actress Shin Min-a posted a photo on SNS saying that her part had finished filming.
Our Blues : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea

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Our Blues ( Korean: ) is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Han Ji-min, and Kim Woo-bin. The series revolves around the sweet and bitter lives of people at the end, climax, or beginning of life, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island.

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Yoo Yeon-seok

Jung Kyung-ho

Kim Dae-myung

Jeon Mi-do

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The first season aired on tvN every Thursday from March 12 to May 28, 2020. Each episode was released on Netflix in South Korea, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and English speaking countries after their television broadcast. By the conclusion of the first season, the series became the eleventh highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history. The second season premiered on June 17, 2021. According to Nielsen Korea based on the nationwide ratings, by recording 10% in viewership for the first episode of season 2, Hospital Playlist has set the record for the highest viewership ratings for the first episode of tvN's dramas.

The series follows five doctors in their 40s who have been best friends since they entered medical school in 1999. Lee Ik-jun ( Jo Jung-suk) is an assistant professor of general surgery specializing in liver transplants. He takes care of his young son as a single father after getting divorced from his adulterous wife. His cheerful charisma allows him to connect with many people, making him a popular figure among both patients and other doctors. Unapologetically good at anything he puts his mind too, Ahn Jeong-won ( Yoo Yeon-seok), an assistant professor of pediatric surgery, is generous and caring, endearing him to his patients. He is a devout Catholic and secretly plans to become a priest due to the pain caused by seeing his patients suffer. Kim Jun-wan ( Jung Kyung-ho) is an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery, who appears cold and professional. However, he hides a soft, kind temperament that rarely shows, only surfacing with his friends and certain patients. Yang Seok-hyeong ( Kim Dae-myung), an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, is an aloof and introverted doctor. Though he comes off as detached, he is willing to go the extra mile for the female patients under his watch. He is divorced and deeply cares for his mother. Chae Song-hwa ( Jeon Mi-do), the only female in the group of friends, is an associate professor of neurosurgery. She is considered perfect by her colleagues: she treats patients kindly, performs hundreds of successful surgeries, and has a great personality.

The story revolves around the group of friends as they embark on hospital adventures involving medicine, music, and relationships.

Shin Hyun-bin as Jang Gyeo-wool, third-year resident in general surgery.

Jung Moon-sung as Do Jae-hak, chief resident of cardiothoracic surgery.

Ahn Eun-jin as Choo Min-ha, second-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology.

Kim Jun-han as Ahn Chi-hong, third-year resident in neurosurgery.

Moon Tae-yoo as Yong Seok-min, chief resident of neurosurgery.

Ha Yoon-kyung as Heo Sun-bin, third-year resident in neurosurgery.

Choi Young-joon as Bong Gwang-hyun, assistant professor of emergency medicine.

Seo Jin-won as Min Gi-joon, professor of neurosurgery.

Kim Hye-in as Myung Eun-won, second-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology.

Choi Young-woo as Cheon Myung-tae, professor of cardiothoracic surgery.

Shin Do-hyun as Bae Joon-hee, fellow in emergency medicine.

Jeon Kwang-jin as Jong Se-hyuk, fellow in orthopedic surgery.

Lee Se-hee as Kang So-ye, one-year Fellow in emergency medicine

Woo Jung-won as Yeom Se-hee , Professor of Steinaryology

Lee Jong-won as Kim Geon

Lee Jung-won as Hwang Ji-woo , second-year surgeon

Kim Soo-jin as Song Soo-bin, surgical ward nurse.

Yoon Hye-ri as So Yi-hyun, cardiothoracic surgery medical assistant.

Yang Jo-ah as Hwang Jae-shin, neurosurgery medical assistant.

Lee Noh-ah as Lee Young-ha, surgical ward nurse.

Lee Dal as Kim Jae-hwan, surgical ward nurse.

Lee Hye-eun as Kook Hye-sung, general surgery medical assistant.

Lee Ji-won as Han Hyun-hee, pediatric surgery medical assistant.

Kim Ji-sung as Han Seung-joo, obstetrics and gynecology delivery room nurse.

Seol Yu-jin as Eun Sun-jin, obstetrics and gynecology medical assistant.

Kim Bi-bi as Ham Deok-joo, transplant coordinator.

Park Han-sol as Sunwoo Hee-soo, emergency room nurse.

Cho Yi-hyun as Jang Yun-bok, third-year medical student.

Bae Hyun-sung as Jang Hong-do, third-year medical student.

Kim Kang-min as Im Chang-min, intern.

Lee Chan-hyung as Choi Seon-young , intern.

Chae Min-hee as So-yeon ,

Kwak Sun-young as Lee Ik-sun, Ik-joon's younger sister and Jun-wan's girlfriend.

Kim Joon as Lee Woo-joo, Ik-joon's son.

Kim Hae-sook as Jung Ro-sa, Jeong-won's mother.

Sung Dong-il as Jeong-won's eldest brother.

Kim Kap-soo as Joo Jong-soo, president of the Yulje Foundation.

Cho Seung-yeon as Joo Jun, director of Yulje Medical Center.

Moon Hee-kyung as Cho Young-hye, Seok-hyung's mother.

Nam Myung-ryeol as Yang Tae-yang, Seok-hyung's father.

Lee So-yoon as Kim Tae-yeon, Yang Tae-yang's mistress.

In January 2019, it was reported that Shin Won-ho would direct a medical television series and that the production team was in the early stages of casting actors. It took four years for the script to be completed. Screenwriter Lee Woo-jung and director Shin Won-ho previously worked together on the critically acclaimed anthology series (2012-16) as well as the hit black comedy series Prison Playbook (2017-18). Actors Jung Kyung-ho and Yoo Yeon-seok also previously worked with the duo.

In order to comply to the 52-hour week system and to avoid overnight filming with regard to the cast and crew's health, the production team decided to air one episode a week for a total of twelve weeks instead of broadcasting two episodes a week for eight weeks as it is usually the case for South Korean television series.

Principal photography for the first season started in early October 2019. Some scenes taking place in Gangwoon University Hospital and Yulje Medical Center were respectively filmed in Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital (in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi) and Ewha Womans University Medical Center (in Gangseo District, Seoul), though the latter scenes of the season were filmed on set due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming for the first season was completed in late April 2020.

Originally scheduled to begin in early December 2020, filming for the second season was postponed to late January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Soundtrack album (Season 1)

The Hospital Playlist original soundtrack produced by Ma Joo-hee was released on June 4, 2020, by Studio MaumC, Egg Is Coming and Stone Music Entertainment. It consists of covers of popular Korean songs released in the 1990s and 2000s. All songs charted on the Gaon Digital Chart and twelve on the K-pop Hot 100, some received several nominations and awards. Doyeon Lee of noted that the soundtrack "was well received by listeners of all ages for its remakes of popular 90s hits."

Hospital Playlist primarily received positive critical feedback. Comparing the series to Grey's Anatomy and , Ariana Yaptangco of featured it on the list of "The 10 Best K-Dramas To Binge-Watch On Netflix".

During an interview with The Korea Herald, film critic Yun Suk-jin praised Hospital Playlist for emphasizing the human aspect of the profession rather than the life-and-death situations, noting that the series "did away with the cliched power conflict, and focused on the doctors' sincerity in their work and their relationship with the patients." Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post named Hospital Playlist one of the best South Korean series of 2020, mentioning that "emotional tales of illness and grief play out against the gentle camaraderie of a group that finds solace from the hardships of their job in each other, and their delightfully lousy five-piece garage band." Jessicha Valentina of the The Jakarta Post named Jeon Mi-do's character Chae Song-hwa "one of the series' highlights," praising Hospital Playlist for its portrayal of strong female characters.

Joel Keller of gave a mixed review, saying that the series "is a bit of a strange amalgamation of different genres, but the cast makes it work. Just be ready for a slightly confusing first episode."

Hospital Playlist aired on tvN, which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters ( KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS). Its first season ended within the top 10 of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history.

A 10.0% viewership rating was recorded nationwide for the second season first episode, making it the highest premiere rating of the network. The 6th episode of the season 2, aired on July 22, recorded average national viewership of 13.151%, which is the highest ratings of the season.
Hospital Playlist : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.

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The first season aired on tvN every Thursday from March 12 to May 28, 2020. Each episode was released on Netflix in South Korea, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and English speaking countries after their television broadcast. By the conclusion of the first season, the series became the eleventh highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history.

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Kim Ji-hyun

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Kim Da-mi

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Our Beloved Summer (Korean: 그 해 우리는) is a South Korean romantic comedy television series. Billed as “Studio N’s first original series”,[2] it is directed by Kim Yoon-jin with screenplay by Lee Na-eun, starring Choi Woo-shik, Kim Da-mi, Kim Sung-cheol, and Roh Jeong-eui.[3] The series is a coming-of-age story about a former couple who are forced to come together again when a documentary they shot in high school goes viral.

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Park Bo-young

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Melo Movie (Korean: 멜로무비) is a 2025 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Lee Na-eun [ko], directed by Oh Chung-hwan, and starring Choi Woo-shik, Park Bo-young, Lee Jun-young, and Jeon So-nee. The series follows the intertwined lives of aspiring young individuals navigating love and challenges. It was released on Netflix on February 14, 2025.

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Reply 1988 ( Korean: ; Hanja: ; RR: Eungdaphara 1988) is a South Korean television series starring Lee Hye-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Bo-gum and Lee Dong-hwi. Beginning in the year 1988, it revolves around five friends and their families living in the same neighborhood of Ssangmun-dong, Dobong District, Northern Seoul. It aired every Friday and Saturday from November 6, 2015, to January 16, 2016, on tvN for 20 episodes.

Reply 1988 is the third installment of tvN's series. It received both critical and audience acclaim with its finale episode recording an 18.8% nationwide audience share, making it the fourth highest rated drama in Korean cable television history and highest rated television drama at the time of airing.

The middle child of her family, she is infamously ranked 999th in school and is the only girl in their group of five neighborhood friends. Though not academically gifted, Duk-seon has a bright and compassionate personality. She cares deeply for her friends and classmates, but feels lost without a "dream" to pursue. Duk-seon moves through the stages of her youth alongside her male friends, and the mystery of which of them she eventually marries is a continual point of tension for viewers throughout the series.

Stoic and sarcastic, but with a secretly sweet heart, Jung-hwan (called Jung-pal by his friends) is one of the leaders of the neighborhood group. Jung-hwan is handsome, smart, and athletic, often taking on extra feelings of responsibility to fulfill the dreams of his older brother Jung-bong, who has a chronic heart condition. While Jung-hwan doesn't often share his emotions with others, he feels things deeply and uses his sarcasm and attitude as a shield. He develops feelings for a neighborhood friend early, but is reluctant to admit his crush, even as the right timing slips away.

A class president, caring brother, and dependable son to his widowed mother, Sun-woo is an ideal young man. He is devoted to his friends and dotes on his younger sister. Sun-woo harbors a secret crush on a neighborhood friend that lingers into adulthood.

An internationally renowned genius Baduk player, Taek is the quietest of his neighborhood friends. Taek dominates on the Baduk board but struggles with simple every-day tasks. His Baduk success has brought money and fame but has left Taek distant from his age group, and so he relies on his neighborhood friends for companionship, grounding, and a connection to youth. Taek is generous to a fault and hesitant to make a fuss, but that hesitancy disappears in competition. However, when he realizes that the person he cares for has another admirer, he has to weigh romance against friendship.

The neighborhood clown, Dong-ryong loves to sing, dance, and play jokes on his friends. Like Duk-seon, Dong-ryong is not a natural academic, but his thoughtful insight and surprising wisdom serve him and his friends well. As the son of two working parents surrounded by tight-knit families, Dong-ryong sometimes feels neglected by his parents and makes up for their absence by acting out. He is known for his disgusting nature whilst with the group, much to the anger of the others. His nosy nature means that he ends up knowing many of the neighborhood's secrets before anyone else.

Sung family

Sun-woo family

Neighborhood residents

Reply 1988 marked the third collaboration between director Shin Won-ho, screenwriter Lee Woo-jung and actors Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa after (2012) and (2013). Kim Sung-kyun, who co-starred in 1994 also joined the cast. The first script-reading was held in August 2015. Choi Taek, played by Park Bo-gum, was loosely based on the real-life Go player, Lee Chang-ho.

Unlike the previous Reply series, 1988 focused more on filial bond than romance between characters with director Shin saying that most of the story was about family, and only a small fraction was about Duk-seon's love.

Like its predecessors, the soundtrack for Reply 1988 also consists of remakes of old songs.

In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

The series set a record by receiving over 200 million cumulative views within a month of its official online premiere in China.

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Mr. Queen ( Korean: 철인왕후; Hanja: 哲仁王后; RR: Cheorinwanghu; lit. Queen Cheorin) is a 2020-2021 South Korean television series which aired on tvN. Directed by Yoon Sung-sik, it stars Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun as the 25th queen and king of the Joseon Dynasty. Based on the original Chinese web drama Go Princess Go, the series is about a man named Bong-hwan from the modern age, being trapped in the body of Queen Cheorin in the Joseon era. It aired on tvN every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 ( KST) from December 12, 2020 to February 14, 2021.

Despite its controversies, the series is the 7th highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history with the last episode reaching a nationwide rating of 17.371% and garnering more than 4 million in viewership. The series also set a record for tvN by achieving the 5th highest rating in the network's history.

In the modern age, Jang Bong-hwan ( Choi Jin-hyuk) is a chef who works for the country's top politicians at the Blue House. He has a free spirit, but he one day finds himself in the body of Queen Cheorin ( Shin Hye-sun) in the Joseon period. King Cheoljong ( Kim Jung-hyun), the reigning monarch, is a gentle and easy-going person. However, he is only king in name. Queen Sunwon ( Bae Jong-ok), the late King Sunjo's wife, wields true power in the country and has relegated King Cheoljong to a figurehead. Her ambitious younger brother, Kim Jwa-geun ( Kim Tae-woo), also desires power. Queen Cheorin soon discovers that King Cheoljong is not what he seems, and that he has a dark and suspicious side to him.

She is the 25th queen of the Joseon Dynasty who has the soul of a man in her body. She uses her skills from her other body, Jang Bong-hwan, to bring modern delicacies back in time to get the favour of the Grand Queen Dowager. Everyone says that she has a peculiar behavior because she speaks using the modern Korean slang which involves words that the people in the Joseon era do not understand.

He is the 25th king of the Joseon Dynasty, with a "Jekyll and Hyde" personality and has many secrets. He seems like a figurehead, who is gentle and easygoing. In fact, he hides his strong aspects. He is afraid of dying without doing anything for the citizens, as an ineffective king, as others wish. So, he secretly prepares for reforms. He is a man who is determined to restore justice in the palace and he also cares about the health of his citizens. He also wishes not to be used by the Grand Queen Dowager as a puppet king anymore.

She is a Sanggung and Queen Cheorin's lady-in-waiting. She is known for her constant nagging on Kim So-yong, Queen Cheorin, and she develops feelings for Royal Chef Man-bok. She is devoted to the Queen and is willing to risk her life to protect the Queen.

Chae Seo-eun as Hong Yeon

She is Queen Cheorin's loyal maid who served her since they were kids. Like Court Lady Choi, she is devoted to the Queen and is also willing to risk her life to protect the Queen. She has feelings for Hong Byeolgam.

He is King Cheoljong's older half-brother. As a royal guard, he guards the king's bed chamber. He secretly has feelings for Jo Hwa-jin.

He is King Cheoljong's friend from his Ganghwa-do days. Hong-yeon has a crush on him.

She is the late King Sunjo's wife and Cheoljong's grandmother. She wields the true power in the country and, thus, relegates King Cheoljong to being just a figurehead. She is willing to do anything for power, even if it means getting rid of Queen Cheorin by poisoning her.

He is Queen Sunwon's younger brother. He is extremely ambitious to the point where he hired someone in the palace to kill Kim Byeong-in because he found out that Byeong-in was in love with the Queen.

He is the adopted son of Kim Jwa-geun, thus making him the Queen's cousin. He is secretly in love with her.

Queen Cheorin's father, King Cheoljong's father-in-law.

A bright young man who spent his days wandering around the palace and Byeong-in's friend. He has a crush on Hong-yeon.

She is King Cheoljong's royal concubine and first love. At first, she thought that Kim So-yong has bad intentions to harm her because of the faked death of O-Wol, her maid, because Hwa-jin didn't stop So-yong went she jumped into the lake. However, later on, Hwa-jin fins out that the death of O-Wol was faked by the Queen Dowager Jo and she requests King Cheoljong to let her leave the palace. Later on in the story, it is shown that she no longer has bad blood between Kim So-yong, and she reunites with Prince Yeongpeong.

She is a religious person and she hires shamans to see her future. She planned to take down the Andong Kim clan and she hires maids working in the palace to do wrongful things for her.

An official modern Blue House chef who is trapped in a conspiracy that is done by both Director Han and his colleague Bu Seung-min. A playboy, he flirts with every woman he meets.

Kim In-kwon as Royal Chef Man-bok, a cuisine specialist. He is willing to learn Queen Cheorin's recipes to make food suitable to the Grand Queen Dowager's palate. At first, he does not get along with Queen Cheorin but he eventually does. He develops feelings for Court Lady Choi.

Kang Chae-won as Dam-hyang, a young court lady who is close with Kim So-Yong. She enters the royal kitchen frequently to see Kim So Yong. She finds out that So-Yong is going to be poisoned by the Grand Queen Dowager and Kim Jwa-geun and she throws a rock at So-Yong to prevent her from drinking the poisoned beverage. Enraged that it was not going according to their plan, they ordered the execution of Dam-hyang by making her drink poison, but the King Cheoljong saves her by secretly replacing the poison with alcohol, so that Dam-hyang will not die. He then transports Dam-hyang to a safe place out of the palace so that she can reunite with her mother.

Kim Ju-young as Oh Wol, Jo Hwa-jin's maid

Seo Hye-ryeong as a court lady

Ahn Ju-ri as a court lady

Ha-min as Physician Park (Ep. 1)

Seo Dong-suk as a detective (Ep. 1)

Kwon Eun-soo as a court lady (Ep. 2)

Kim Ka-eun as a young court lady (Ep. 2)

Lee Seung-jin as a royal guard (Ep. 2)

Yoon Jung-ro as a royal guard (Ep. 2)

Oh Ji-young as a court lady (Ep. 3)

Na Mi-hee as a court lady (Ep. 3)

Kim Yong-jin as a eunuch (Ep. 3)

Koo Ja-keon as a food palanquin bearer (Ep. 6)

Kim Seung-wan as a food palanquin bearer (Ep. 6)

Kim Nan-hee as a fortune teller (Ep. 6)

In March 2020, Shin Hye-sun was confirmed to be a part of the drama. In June 2020, Kim Jung-hyun, Bae Jong-ok, Kim Tae-woo. joined Shin Hye-sun to play lead roles in the series. In July 2020, Seol In-ah and Yoo Young-jae also joined the cast.

In October the first script reading was held. The stills from filming of the series were released on 16 November 2020.

The series reunites actors Kim Jung-hyun and Seol In-ah who previously acted together in the drama School 2017.

It also marks the second collaboration of Shin Hye-sun with actors Bae Jong-ok and Kim In-kwon with whom she acted in the film and the drama Angel's Last Mission: Love respectively. Also with Lee Jae-won, whom she worked with in Legend of the Blue Sea.

On November 24, 2020, filming was stopped as one of the assistant actors was tested positive for COVID-19.

tvN announced that they would be airing a spin-off titled Mr. Queen: The Secret noted that the official Korean Name is Mr. Queen: Bamboo Forest which featured the secrets and an extended love story of King Cheoljong and Queen Cheorin. It aired exclusively on the streaming service, TVING after the end of the main series' episodes 19 and 20 on February 13-14.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Mr. Queen: The Bamboo Forest OST

Mr. Queen OST (Various Artists)

Chart performance

Following its airing, a controversy erupted in episode 2 as the series referred to Korea's national treasure, the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty as a " tabloid." This drew outrage among viewers and about 700 people filed complaints to the Korea Communications Standards Commission. The series was also criticised as the author of the original Chinese drama has made negative remarks about Korea in their other work. The producers released a statement clarifying their stand and apologising for the controversies, adding that they were not aware of the negative comments made by the novelist.

An 8.0% viewership rating was recorded nationwide for the series first episode, making it the second-highest premiere rating of any weekend drama of the network and third-highest premiere rating of the network after Mr. Sunshine and .

As per Nielsen Korea, the final episode logged a national average viewership of 17.37%, breaking its own highest ratings, thereby making the series 7th highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history.
Mr. Queen : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research

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Mr. Queen ( Korean: 철인왕후; Hanja: 哲仁王后; RR: Cheorinwanghu ; lit. Queen Cheorin ) is a 2020-2021 South Korean television series which aired on tvN. Directed by Yoon Sung-sik, it stars Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun as the 25th queen and king of the Joseon Dynasty.

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Chicago Typewriter ( Korean: ; RR: Sikago tajagi) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Yoo Ah-in, Im Soo-jung, and Go Kyung-pyo. It ran from April to June 2017, with episodes every Friday and Saturday at 20:00 ( KST) on tvN.

The series depicts three resistance fighters who lived during the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea, and are reincarnated into the present as a best-selling writer in a slump, a fan, and a ghostwriter.

It is a story of camaraderie, friendship, love and betrayal that lasts 80 years, as the trio of writer, ghostwriter and fan find out the truth of the past that haunts them.

The main cast at a press conference

A renowned writer in a slump who has celebrity-looks and tons of fans but is extremely depressed

A veterinarian and literary fanatic who is an avid fan of Han Se-joo

A ghostwriter with a genius writing style, who has dry humor and loves jazz music and antiques

Kwak Si-yang as Baek Tae-min / Heo Young-min
Son Sang-yeon as young Baek Tae-min

A writer who envies Han Se-joo for his writing skills

Park Ji-hoon as Jeon Doo-yeob

Kim Si-hyun as Hannah Kim

Choi Kyo-shik as Gardener

Hong Dae-sung as Bodyguard of Carpediem

Cha Geon-woo as Butler of Yool's family

Jung Byung-ho as Yang ho-pil

Jeon Yi-rang as Jang Ki-bong

Gam Seung-min as Yang Hyung-sik

Kang Dong-yoong as Mr. Jo

Lee Doo-seok as Comrade Kang

Ha Kyung: Jo Sang Cheol

Jung Yeon Joo- Bang Jin's Colleague

The series was written by Jin Soo-wan who wrote the dramas Moon Embracing the Sun (2012) and Kill Me, Heal Me (2015).

This drama marks Im Soo-jung's small screen comeback after 13 years since 2004.

The series was filmed at various places in Seoul - SEOUL SEOUL 3080, Hannam-dong Book Park, Ikseon-dong and Seodaemun Prison History Museum.

In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

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Chicago Typewriter ( Korean: ; RR: Sikago tajagi) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Yoo Ah-in, Im Soo-jung, and Go Kyung-pyo. It ran from April to June 2017, with episodes every Friday and Saturday at 20:00 ( KST) on tvN.

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The Glory ( Korean: ) is a South Korean revenge psychological thriller streaming television series written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho for Netflix. Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, and Jung Sung-il round out the ensemble cast.

The series was divided into two parts: Part 1 was released on December 30, 2022, and Part 2 was released on March 10, 2023, both to critical acclaim and viewership success. It received eight nominations at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, winning three - Best Drama, Best Actress for Song Hye-kyo, and Best Supporting Actress for Lim Ji-yeon.

A former victim of school violence plans and seeks revenge on her bullies after taking up a job as a homeroom teacher at the elementary school of the bully leader's child (ye-sol). Some scenes are based on a true event in 2006 when a group of middle schoolers from Cheongju, South Korea, extorted money from their classmate for about a month, repeatedly beating and burning her using objects in the process.

Cast members, writer and director at a December 2022 press conference. From left to right: Park Sung-hoon, Lim Ji-yeon, Lee Do-hyun, Song Hye-kyo, Yeom Hye-ran, Jung Sung-il, writer Kim Eun-sook and director Ahn Gil-ho.

The homeroom teacher of Class 1-2 of Semyeong Elementary School. During her high school days, she was the target of constant bullying and physical abuse by Yeon-jin and her group. She eventually quit school and then started an elaborate plan of revenge on Yeon-jin's group.

A plastic surgeon who worked at the Seoul Joo General Hospital, where his mother is the director. He teaches Dong-eun Go.

A weather presenter at a television station. She led the group of delinquents in bullying and physically abusing Dong-eun during high school.

A housekeeper who worked at the home of Semyeong Foundation's president. She, along with her daughter, suffers from domestic violence perpetrated by her husband. She helps Dong-eun in the latter's revenge by becoming her sleuth, in exchange for the killing of her husband.

The colour blind heir of a country club. He was part of the group that constantly abused Dong-eun.

Yeon-jin's husband and CEO of Jaepyeong Construction. He is caught in the long-planned trap of Dong-eun and encounters a Pandora's Box that threatens the happiness of his family. He is the complete opposite of his wife and detests her misdeeds and unremorseful behavior.

Sunghan High School (2004-2006)

A flight attendant whose parents are owners of a dry cleaning shop. She was part of the group that constantly abused Dong-eun, although she was one of the lowest authority in the group as she lacked a rich background.

A member of the choir of a church led by her wealthy pastor father. Growing up, she developed a severe drug addiction and has a career as a famous abstract painter. She was part of the group that constantly abused Dong-eun.

He was part of the group that constantly abused Dong-eun. Growing up, without the connections or education afforded by financial privilege, he works as an errand boy for Jae-joon and a drug dealer for Sa-ra.

A Sunghan High School student who was the target of constant bullying and abuse by Yeon-jin's group before Dong-eun became the next target.

The school nurse at Sunghan High School. She was the only adult who supported Dong-eun at school.

Dong-eun's former homeroom teacher at Sunghan High School. He showed favouritism toward Yeon-jin's group and abused Dong-eun because he had taken bribes from their parents.

A shop assistant at a boutique owned by Jae-joon. During her high school days, she became the next target of constant bullying by Yeon-jin's group after Dong-eun quit school.

The daughter of Yeon-jin and Do-yeong, although her biological father is Jae-joon. She is colour blind. She attends Semyeong Elementary School Class 1-2.

Yeon-jin's mother who believes in Korean shamanism.

A high-ranking police officer who is Young-ae's longtime friend. He and his subordinates work behind the scenes to cover up Yeon-jin's crimes.

Dong-eun's mother who worked at a barbershop. She abandoned her daughter in favour of bribes. Has severe alcohol dependency.

A teacher in Semyeong Elementary School who has tensions with Dong-eun.

Dong-eun's senior who is also Jong-moon's son.

Manager of an estate office and owner of Eden Villa in Semyeong, where Dong-eun rents an apartment.

Son Na-young as Goo Sung-hee

A travel agency employee who worked at the same factory with Dong-eun.

Hyeon-nam's daughter, who, along her mother, suffers from physical abuse by her father.

Hyeon-nam's husband, who physically abused his daughter and wife. He also gambled and became an alcoholic.

Yeo-jeong's mother who is also the current director of Seoul Joo General Hospital.

Yeo-jeong's senior.

Choi Kwang-il as Joo Sung-hak

Yeo-jeong's father, and was the chief director of Seoul Joo General Hospital. He was murdered by Yeong-cheon.

A pastor and Sa-ra's father.

A detective.

A patient who murdered Yeo-jeong's father.

Hye-jeong's lover.

Preparation for the series began in January 2021. Entirely pre-produced by Hwa&Dam Pictures and its parent company Studio Dragon, it is a Netflix original series. It is said that the series will be produced in two seasons, 8 episodes per season for a total of 16 episodes.

On December 20, 2022, the director announced at the drama's press conference that Part 2 will be released in March 2023.

In July 2022, The Glory confirmed production with ensemble casting of Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, and Jung Sung-il.

Two days after the release of The Glory Part 1 on December 30, 2022, it ranked ninth globally on Netflix's TV shows category. On its third day, it reached fifth place on the most watched shows on Netflix worldwide. Two days after the release of The Glory Part 2 on March 10, 2023, it ranked second worldwide and became top one worldwide on its third day The series debuted at number three on the Netflix's Weekly Global Top 10 in non-English TV show category for the week December 26 - January 1, with 25.41 million hours viewed and subsequently ranked number one of the same list in the following week, January 2-8, accumulating 82.48 million viewing hours.

The series now ranked among the top 10 all-time Non-English TV series at #5 with 436.90 million hours watched in the first 28 days of release.

On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, The Glory has an approval rating of 83%, based on 6 reviews.

Writing for , Joan MacDonald praised Song Hye-kyo for her "nuanced portrayal of Dong-eun" as well as Jung Ji-so who played teen Dong-eun, and wrote " The Glory features a fair share of unexpected plot twists, veering the story from almost horror to melodrama to murder mystery." Lakshana N. Palat, in his review for The Indian Express, praised the series' cinematography, music, and Song Hye-kyo's performance, stating, "It is one of her finest performances, if not her best." Chris Vognar of San Francisco Chronicle called the series "visually arresting", "carefully constructed" and "delights in every step".

Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post graded the series with 4 out of 5, appreciating its storyline. The Hindu's S. Poorvaja wrote, "Part 2 of The Glory, goes above and beyond, with its razor-sharp writing, compelling narrative, and impressive performances. And this is no easy feat, given that the story here has its focus trained on a rather complicated plan of revenge coming to fruition."

The series has been criticized for its graphic portrayal of violence, but it has also been praised for shedding a light on the ongoing abuses among students in South Korean schools. The violent scenes reminded the country's viewers of an 2006 incident where a middle schooler was beaten and burned by her classmates over the course of 20 days, not allowing her wounds to heal. She ended up being hospitalized for six weeks. One of the perpetrators was arrested afterward, while the school and its staff faced "administrative measures". Kim Eun-sook, the writer of the series, was initially inspired by her teenage daughter asking her which scenario she would find more distraught, that her daughter abuses someone else or that her daughter ends up as a victim of abuse. Since the show was aired, former employees in the South Korean school system have said that its depiction is realistic.

In March 2023, an anonymous online post accused the director of the series Ahn Gil-ho of physically assaulting a classmate when he studied in the Philippines in 1996. Ahn initially denied the allegation but ultimately admitted to it in a statement through his law firm. It said that Ahn and his friends confronted another group of students after hearing that the latter had made fun of Ahn's girlfriend at the time. Ahn wanted to seek forgiveness from those he had hurt and offered to make apologies in person.

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Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) - 이상한 변호사 우영우

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Typhoon Family (Korean: 태풍상사) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Jang Hyun-sook, directed by Lee Na-jeong and Kim Dung-hwi, and starring Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha. It is scheduled to premiere on tvN on October 11 2025, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST). It will also stream globally on Netflix.

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Castaway Diva (Korean: 무인도의 디바) is a 2023 South Korean television series directed by Oh Choong-hwan, written by Park Hye-ryun and Eun Yeol, and starring Park Eun-bin, Kim Hyo-jin, Chae Jong-hyeop, Cha Hak-yeon and Kim Joo-hun. It premiered on tvN from October 28 to December 3, 2023, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST) for 12 episodes.[5][6] It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.[7]