Strangers Again (TV series) explained

Image Upright:1.15
Alt Name:Can We Be Strangers[1]
Native Name:
Hangul:남이 될 수 있을까
Rr:Nam-i doel su iss-eulkka
Mr:Nami toel su issŭlkka
Lk:Can I Be Someone Else
Director:Kim Yang-hee
Music:Lee Jae-hak
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:12
Producer:Kim Na-young
Runtime:60 minutes[2]
Company:West World Story
Network:ENA

Strangers Again is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Kang So-ra and Jang Seung-jo. It is about the love and growth of divorce lawyers, to whom divorce is easy but separation is difficult.[3] The series is an original drama of Genie TV, and is available for streaming on its platform, and on Viki in selected regions.[4] It also aired on ENA from January 18 to February 22, 2023, every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 (KST).[5] [6]

Synopsis

The series follows the story of Oh Ha-ra (Kang So-ra), a star divorce lawyer who is called the goddess of litigation, and her ex-husband Goo Eun-beom (Jang Seung-jo) who is also a talented lawyer. The two live as complete strangers after divorce, and reunite at the same law firm as colleagues.[3] [7]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Extended

Special appearances

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[18] Seoul[19]
1January 18, 2023
2January 19, 20231.107% 1.311%
3January 25, 20231.107% 1.331%
4January 26, 20231.438% 1.762%
5February 1, 20231.212% 1.379%
6February 2, 20231.520% 2.045%
7February 8, 20231.395% 1.862%
8February 9, 20231.691% 2.176%
9February 15, 20231.317% 1.789%
10February 16, 20231.542% 2.013%
11February 22, 20231.296% 1.874%
12February 23, 2023
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest published ratings and the represent the highest published ratings.
  • This series aired 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).

Notes and References

  1. channel_ENA. ENA. ENA (South Korean TV channel). 1628308944530837505. [ENA.D] 스틸공개. February 22, 2023. March 14, 2023. ko.
  2. Web site: Strangers Again. KT Studio Genie. May 31, 2023. May 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531164951/https://studiogenie.co.kr/en/works/all/17. live.
  3. Web site: Kang So-ra to Return as Divorce Lawyer With Jang Seung-jo in "Can We Be Strangers?". News1 Korea. HanCinema. November 18, 2022. December 9, 2022. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201182414/https://www.hancinema.net/kang-so-ra-to-return-as-divorce-lawyer-with-jang-seung-jo-in-can-we-be-strangers--165514.html. live.
  4. Web site: Kang Seo-jung. '꼭두의 계절'→'꽃선비'까지..해외로 뻗어나가는 K-드라마. From 'Season of Kokdu' to 'Flower Scholar'..K-drama expanding overseas. January 29, 2023. ko. February 6, 2023. Naver. January 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230128174809/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004776075. live.
  5. Web site: '출산 후 복귀' 강소라, 장승조와 멜로 호흡..'남이 될 수 있을까' 포스터 공개. Kim Ji-hye. Herald Pop. Naver. December 23, 2022. December 23, 2022. ko. December 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221223041807/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003606272. live.
  6. Web site: Series with stars returning to small screen to air in January. Lee Gyu-lee. The Korea Times. January 5, 2023. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131090244/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/01/398_343069.html. live.
  7. Web site: '남이 될 수 있을까' 강소라X장승조, 이혼한 변호사 부부 호흡 [공식]]. Lee Min-ji. Newsen. Naver. November 18, 2022. December 9, 2022. ko. December 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209113325/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000654863. live.
  8. Web site: Jo Eun-ji in "Can We Be Strangers?". TV Report. HanCinema. November 30, 2022. December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209135355/https://www.hancinema.net/jo-eun-ji-in-can-we-be-strangers--165483.html. live.
  9. Web site: [단독] 이재원, '남이 될 수 있을까?' 캐스팅…강소라·장승조와 호흡]. Kang Nae-ri. YTN. Naver. November 2, 2022. December 9, 2022. ko. December 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209113324/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001808484. live.
  10. Web site: 강소라·장승조 '남이 될 수 있을까' 대본리딩…티키타카 웃음만발. Kim Bo-young. E Daily. Naver. December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022. ko. December 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221216172325/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005383756. live.
  11. Web site: 강소라→장승조, 대환장 재회…'남이 될 수 있을까' 관계도 공개. Choi Yoon-jung. Newsis. Naver. January 9, 2023. January 31, 2023. ko. January 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131095743/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011633811. live.
  12. Web site: 신주협, 결혼이 인생 목표…'남이 될 수 있을까' 합류. Choi Ji-yoon. Newsis. Naver. January 10, 2023. January 10, 2023. ko. January 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110052717/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011634416. live.
  13. Web site: 신예 민채민, 장승조X강소라 '남이 될 수 있을까' 캐스팅. Shin Eun-joo. TV Report. Naver. December 27, 2022. December 27, 2022. ko. December 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221227051358/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001239438. live.
  14. Web site: 박용우 '남이될수있을까' 첫방 지원사격…정유미와 호흡. Jang Ah-reum. News1 Korea. Naver. January 18, 2023. January 26, 2023. ko. January 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230126053637/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0006583097. live.
  15. Web site: 황지아, '남이 될 수 있을까' 출연…당찬 사춘기 소녀 대표주자 [공식]]. Jang Woo-young. OSEN. Naver. February 1, 2023. February 1, 2023. ko. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201045137/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004781794. live.
  16. Web site: 정유미, '남이 될 수 있을까' 특별출연...이혼 소송 톱스타로 '변신. Yoo Jung-min. Ten Asia. Naver. January 19, 2023. January 19, 2023. ko. January 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230119043410/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000592203. live.
  17. Web site: '남될까' 김하경, 세 번째 이혼 위기…'눈빛→표정' 특별 출연의 좋은 예. Jang Woo-young. OSEN. Naver. February 23, 2023. February 26, 2023. ko. February 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230226133504/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004795033. live.
  18. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1 & 3. January 19, 2023. Nielsen Korea. Daum. ko. January 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230119055041/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EB%82%A8%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%90%A0%20%EC%88%98%20%EC%9E%88%EC%9D%84%EA%B9%8C&irk=95810&irt=tv-program&DA=TVP. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. January 20, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120044808/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230119. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. January 27, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127043342/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230126. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. February 2, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202042127/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230201. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. February 6, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230206110922/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230202. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. February 9, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209044246/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230208. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. February 10, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210041246/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230209. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. February 17, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230215235624/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230215. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. February 17, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230217000118/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230216. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. February 23, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230223011832/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230222. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. February 24, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230224015006/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20230223. live.
  19. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. January 19, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230119030318/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230118. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. January 20, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120005256/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230119. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. January 26, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230126003602/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230125. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. January 27, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127002514/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230126. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. February 2, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202005750/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230201. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. February 6, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203005042/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230202. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. February 9, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209005820/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230208. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. February 10, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230210001129/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230209. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. February 17, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230217000118/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230215. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. February 17, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230217000119/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230216. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. February 23, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230223031820/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230222. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. February 24, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230224015015/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=01&begin_date=20230223. live.