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DNA Lover
Hangul
DNA 러버
Revised RomanizationDNA reobeo
McCune–ReischauerDNA rŏbŏ
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Written byJung Soo-mi
Directed bySung Chi-wook [ko]
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkTV Chosun

DNA Lover (KoreanDNA 러버) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Jung Soo-mi, directed by Sung Chi-wook [ko], and starring Choi Si-won, Jung In-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, and Jung Yoo-jin. It is scheduled to premiere on TV Chosun in June 2024.

Synopsis[edit]

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.[2]

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

  • Choi Si-won as Shim Yeon-woo: a highly capable and sensitive obstetrician and gynecologist at Sim Hospital.[3]
  • Jung In-sun as Han So-jin: a researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center who is obsessed with finding the perfect 'genetic match' and is full of otaku traits.[3]
  • Lee Tae-hwan as Seo Kang-hoon: a handsome firefighter who always answer So-jin's call.[3]
  • Jung Yoo-jin as Jang Mi-eun: 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".[3]

Supporting[edit]

  • Seo Ji-young [ko] as Yoo Myung-hee[4]
  • Jung Yi-rang [ko] as TBA: a head nurse who works with Yeon-woo and is usually strict but a reliable midwife to pregnant women during childbirth.[5]
  • Jeong Min-sung [ko] as TBA: a loving and tender father who raises two sons while missing his wife who left before him.[6]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

The series is scheduled to air on TV Chosun in June 2024.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Choi, Ji-yoon (April 8, 2024). 최시원·정인선, 로코 입맞춤...'DNA 러버' [Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun, romantic comedy kiss...'DNA Lover'] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Kim, Soo-jin (April 8, 2024). 최시원·정인선·이태환·정유진, TV CHOSUN 새 주말미니시리즈'DNA 러버' 출연 [공식] [Choi Si-won, Jung In-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, and Jung Yu-jin appear in TV CHOSUN's new weekend mini-series 'DNA Lover' [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Choi, Jung-ah (April 19, 2024). '고박사' 정민성, 드라마 'DNA 러버'로 이미지 변신 ['Dr. Go' Jeong Min-sung transforms his image with the drama 'DNA Lover'] (in Korean). Sports World. 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.

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