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DNA Lover
Promotional poster
Hangul
DNA 러버
Revised RomanizationDNA reobeo
McCune–ReischauerDNA rŏbŏ
GenreRomantic comedy
Written byJung Soo-mi
Directed bySung Chi-wook [ko]
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Executive producerJeong Hyung-seo[1]
Producers
  • Baek Ji-soo[1]
  • Hong Seung-chul[1]
  • Park Kyung-soo[1]
  • Kim Hee-yeol[1]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkTV Chosun

DNA Lover (Korean: DNA 러버) is an upcoming 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 is scheduled to premiere on TV Chosun on August 17, 2024, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).

Synopsis

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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

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Main

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A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center who is obsessed with finding the perfect 'genetic match' and is full of otaku traits.
A highly capable and sensitive obstetrician and gynecologist at Shim Hospital.
A handsome firefighter who always answer So-jin's call.
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

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An endocrinologist at Shim Hospital and a classmate of Yeon-woo.
A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center and So-jin's colleague and soulmate.
Kang-hoon's firefighter partner and an amateur martial artist known as the Yeoksam-dong Fire Fist.
A priest who loves and is willing to give up his life for God.
An obstetrician and gynecologist once called the Hand of God and Yeon-woo's father.
Kang-hoon's father and owner of a sushi restaurant.
So-jin's mother and installation artist.
A head nurse who works with Yeon-woo and is usually strict but a reliable midwife to pregnant women during childbirth.

Production

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Development

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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

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e DNA 러버 - 프로그램 소개 [DNA Lover - [Program Information]]. TV Chosun. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. ^ 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. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c 인물소개 [Character Introduction]. TV Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  5. ^ 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. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ 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. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ 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). Seoul Economic Daily. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ 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. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ 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. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Naver.
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source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_Lover

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