DNA Lover
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Hangul | DNA 러버 |
Revised Romanization | DNA reobeo |
McCune–Reischauer | DNA rŏbŏ |
Genre | Romantic comedy |
Written by | Jung Soo-mi |
Directed by | Sung Chi-wook [ko] |
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Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 3 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Jeong Hyung-seo[1] |
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Original release | |
Network | TV Chosun |
Release | August 17, 2024 (2024-08-17) – present |
DNA Lover (Korean: DNA 러버) is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Jung Soo-mi, directed by Sung Chi-wook [ko], and starring Jung In-sun, Choi Si-won, Lee Tae-hwan, and Jung Yoo-jin. It premiered on TV Chosun on August 17, 2024, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).
Synopsis
DNA Lover is a romantic comedy that stimulates all five senses in which Han So-jin, a genetic researcher who has failed in numerous relationships, finally finds her match through genes.
Cast and characters
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/240813_Jung_In-sun.png/72px-240813_Jung_In-sun.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d9/240813_Choi_Si-won.png/72px-240813_Choi_Si-won.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/240813_Lee_Tae-hwan.png/72px-240813_Lee_Tae-hwan.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/240813_Jung_Yoo-jin.png/72px-240813_Jung_Yoo-jin.png)
Main
- Jung In-sun as Han So-jin[2]
- A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center who is obsessed with finding the perfect 'genetic match' and is full of otaku traits.
- Choi Si-won as Shim Yeon-woo[2]
- A highly capable and sensitive obstetrician and gynecologist at Shim Hospital.
- Lee Tae-hwan as Seo Kang-hoon[2]
- A handsome firefighter who always answer So-jin's call.
- Jung Yoo-jin as Jang Mi-eun[2]
- A soulmate who understands the cool life of her ex-boyfriend Yeon-woo and a polyamorous romance columnist who claims that "a woman who expects everything from one man is bound to get hurt".
Supporting
- Lee Si-hoon [ko] as Yeo Jeong-tam[3]
- An endocrinologist at Shim Hospital and a classmate of Yeon-woo.
- Lee Soo-bin [ko] as Son Ah-ri[4]
- A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center and So-jin's colleague and soulmate.
- Bang Eun-jung as Nam Sung-mi[4]
- Kang-hoon's firefighter partner and an amateur martial artist known as the Yeoksam-dong Fire Fist.
- Lee Cheol-woo [ko] as Father Andrea[4]
- A priest who loves and is willing to give up his life for God.
- Park Sung-geun [ko] as Shim Sung-hoon[3]
- An obstetrician and gynecologist once called the Hand of God and Yeon-woo's father.
- Jeong Min-sung [ko] as Seo Hyung-chul[3]
- Kang-hoon's father and owner of a sushi restaurant.
- Seo Ji-young [ko] as Yoo Myung-hee[5]
- So-jin's mother and installation artist.
- Jung Yi-rang [ko] as TBA[6]
- A head nurse who works with Yeon-woo and is usually strict but a reliable midwife to pregnant women during childbirth.
Production
Development
Director Sung Chi-wook [ko], who directed Kairos (2020) and Tomorrow (2022), and writer Jeong Su-mi, who wrote Born Again (2020), teamed up while Higround [ko], IP Box Media and Pan Entertainment managed the production of the series.[7]
Casting
Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun were reportedly cast to lead the series in November 2023.[8][9] Lee Tae-hwan was reportedly cast in January 2024, after being discharged from the military in December 2023.[10] Jung Yoo-jin was reportedly cast in February 2024.[11] TV Chosun confirmed the appearances of the four actors in April 2024.[7]
Release
In April 2024, the weekend series was reportedly scheduled to air on TV Chosun in June 2024.[12] Two months later, TV Chosun confirmed that the broadcast date will be on August 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).[13]
Viewership
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Season | Episode number | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | ||
1 | N/A | N/A | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[14] | |
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Nationwide | Seoul | ||
1 | August 17, 2024 | 1.132% (17th) | N/A |
2 | August 18, 2024 | 0.62% (42nd) | |
3 | August 24, 2024 | ||
4 | August 25, 2024 | ||
5 | August 31, 2024 | ||
6 | September 1, 2024 | ||
7 | September 7, 2024 | ||
8 | September 8, 2024 | ||
9 | September 14, 2024 | ||
10 | September 15, 2024 | ||
11 | September 21, 2024 | ||
12 | September 22, 2024 | ||
13 | September 28, 2024 | ||
14 | September 29, 2024 | ||
15 | October 5, 2024 | ||
16 | October 6, 2024 | ||
Average | — | — | |
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References
- ^ a b c d e DNA 러버 - 프로그램 소개 [DNA Lover - [Program Information]]. TV Chosun. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Yoon, Yeo-jung (April 8, 2024). 유전자로 사랑 찾을 수 있을까...최시원·정인선 'DNA 러버' 주인공 [Can we find love through genes...Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun 'DNA Lover' main characters] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Moon, Hwa-young (July 11, 2024). 최시원·정인선 'DNA 러버', 연기합 예고…대본 리딩 공개 [Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun's 'DNA Lover', acting collaboration preview...Script reading revealed] (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved July 18, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c 인물소개 [Character Introduction]. TV Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Jung, Esther (February 14, 2024). 서지영, 정인선과 호흡 맞춘다...'DNA 러버' 합류 [Seo Ji-young and Jung In-sun work together...joining 'DNA Lover'] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ha, Kyung-heon (April 19, 2024). 정이랑, TV조선 'DNA 러버' 캐스팅...최시원과 호흡 [Jeong Yi-rang, cast for TV Chosun's 'DNA Lover'...Working with Choi Si-won] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Lee, Mi-ji (April 8, 2024). 최시원X정인선X이태환X정유진, 'DNA 러버' 출연확정..혁명적 5세대 로코(공식) [Choi Siwon X Jung In-sun X Lee Taehwan X Jung Yoo-jin confirmed to appear in 'DNA Lover'..Revolutionary 5th Generation RoCo (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Se-young (November 30, 2023). [단독] 최시원 전매특허 살린다...'DNA 러버' 남주인공 [[Exclusive] Choi Siwon's exclusive patent is saved...'DNA Lover' male protagonist] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Se-young (November 30, 2023). [단독] 정인선 'DNA 러버' 여주인공...최시원과 호흡 [[Exclusive] Jung In-seon 'DNA Lover' female lead...Working with Choi Siwon] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hyeon, Hye-sun (January 24, 2024). [단독] 이태환, 전역 후 복귀작 'DNA러버'...최시원·정인선과 호흡 [[Exclusive] Lee Tae-hwan's comeback film 'DNA Lover' after discharge...Working with Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun] (in Korean). The Seoul Economic Daily [ko]. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Se-young (February 1, 2024). [단독] 정유진 'DNA 러버' 출연, 정인선·최시원·이태환과 호흡 [[Exclusive] Jung Yoo-jin appears in 'DNA Lover', working with Jung In-sun, Choi Si-won, and Lee Tae-hwan] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Myung-mi (April 8, 2024). 최시원 정인선 이태환 정유진 'DNA 러버' 캐스팅 "6월 첫방송"[공식] [Choi Si-won, Jung In-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, Jung Yoo-jin, 'DNA Lover' cast "First broadcast in June" [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoon, Hyun-ji (June 12, 2024). 최시원X정인선, 유전자로 '운명의 짝' 찾는다...'DNA 러버' 8월 첫 방송 [Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun find their ‘fateful mate’ through genes...'DNA Lover' first broadcast in August] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
- DNA 러버 시청률 [DNA Lover ratings] (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Retrieved August 18, 2024 – via Daum.
External links
- Official website
(in Korean)
- DNA Lover at IMDb
- DNA Lover at HanCinema
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