DNA Lover explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:DNA 러버
Rr:DNA reobeo
Mr:DNA rŏbŏ
Genre:Romantic comedy
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:2
Executive Producer:Jeong Hyung-seo[1]
Network:TV Chosun
Last Aired:present

DNA Lover is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Jung Soo-mi, directed by, 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

Main

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

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

Development

Director, who directed Kairos (2020) and Tomorrow (2022), and writer Jeong Su-mi, who wrote Born Again (2020), teamed up while, 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.

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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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[14]
NationwideSeoul
1August 17, 2024 rowspan="2"
2August 18, 2024
3August 24, 2024
4August 25, 2024
5August 31, 2024
6September 1, 2024
7September 7, 2024
8September 8, 2024
9September 14, 2024
10September 15, 2024
11September 21, 2024
12September 22, 2024
13September 28, 2024
14September 29, 2024
15October 5, 2024
16October 6, 2024
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
  • 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).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202400095/edit/10610.cstv. ko: DNA 러버 - 프로그램 소개. DNA Lover - [Program Information]. TV Chosun. July 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007466423. Yoon. Yeo-jung. April 8, 2024. News1. ko. ko: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. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020332/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007466423. live.
  3. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/629/0000303518. Moon. Hwa-young. July 11, 2024. The Fact. ko. ko: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. July 18, 2024. Naver.
  4. Web site: https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202400095/edit/10613.cstv. TV Chosun. ko. ko:인물소개. Character Introduction. July 18, 2024. July 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240716204709/https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202400095/edit/10613.cstv. live.
  5. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=445&aid=0000173254. Jung. Esther. February 14, 2024. MHN Sports. ko. ko:서지영, 정인선과 호흡 맞춘다...'DNA 러버' 합류. Seo Ji-young and Jung In-sun work together...joining 'DNA Lover'. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020335/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=445&aid=0000173254. live.
  6. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000956785. Ha. Kyung-heon. April 19, 2024. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. ko:정이랑, TV조선 'DNA 러버' 캐스팅...최시원과 호흡. Jeong Yi-rang, cast for TV Chosun's 'DNA Lover'...Working with Choi Si-won. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419151325/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000956785. live.
  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003690516. Lee. Mi-ji. April 8, 2024. Herald Pop. ko. ko: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). April 19, 2024. Naver.
  8. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001091038. Hong. Se-young. November 30, 2023. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:[단독] 최시원 전매특허 살린다...'DNA 러버' 남주인공. [Exclusive] Choi Siwon's exclusive patent is saved...'DNA Lover' male protagonist. April 19, 2024. Naver.
  9. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001091039. Hong. Se-young. November 30, 2023. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:[단독] 정인선 'DNA 러버' 여주인공...최시원과 호흡. [Exclusive] Jung In-seon 'DNA Lover' female lead...Working with Choi Siwon. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020338/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001091039. live.
  10. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0004290886. Hyeon. Hye-sun. January 24, 2024. . ko. ko:[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. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020337/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0004290886. live.
  11. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001104423. Hong. Se-young. February 1, 2024. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:[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. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020332/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001104423. live.
  12. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000841349. Kim. Myung-mi. April 8, 2024. Newsen. ko. ko: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]. April 19, 2024. Naver.
  13. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001736152. Yoon. Hyun-ji. June 12, 2024. Xports News. ko. ko: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. June 13, 2024. Naver. June 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240613102359/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001736152. live.
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