Hold Me Tight (TV series) explained
| Native Name: | | Hangul: | 손 꼭 잡고, 지는 석양을 바라보자 | | Rr: | Son Kkok Japgo, Jineun Seogyang-eul Baraboja | | Lk: | Let's Hold Hands Tightly and Watch the Sunset |
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| Director: | Jung Ji-in |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
| Num Episodes: | 32 |
| Camera: | Single-camera |
| Runtime: | 35 minutes |
| Network: | MBC TV |
Hold Me Tight[1] is a South Korean television series starring Han Hye-jin, Yoon Sang-hyun, Yoo In-young and Kim Tae-hoon. The series marks Han Hye-jin's first lead role in four years.[2] [3] It aired on MBC TV from March 21 to May 10, 2018, every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:55 (KST).[4] [5] [6]
Synopsis
The story of a married couple who spent half their lives as partners. They look back on the time they have spent together and rediscover themselves as they suddenly have to confront death.[7]
Cast
Main
- Han Hye-jin as Nam Hyun-joo, Do-young's wife who has sacrificed everything to support her husband, her longtime lover since college.[8] [9]
- Yoon Sang-hyun as Kim Do-young, Hyun-joo's husband who is a genius architect.
- Yoo In-young as Shin Da-hye, Do-young's first love.[10]
- Kim Tae-hoon as Seok-jun, a prestigious doctor.[11]
Supporting
- Lee Na-yoon as Kim Saet-byeol, Hyun-joo and Do-young's daughter.[12]
- Lee Mi-do as Yoon Hong-sook
- Han Kyu-won as Bae Hee-joon[13]
- Kim Soo-kyung as Yang Mi-young
- Sung Ryung as Kim Eun-mi
- Kong Jung-hwan as Park Young-geun
- Heo Tae-hee as Choi Joon
- Jang Yong as Nam Jin-tae
Special appearance
- Jason Scott Nelson as Jason, a party-goer. (Ep. 23)
Production
The first script reading of the cast was held on January 28, 2018 at MBC Station in Sangam-dong.[14]
Original soundtrack
| Hold Me Tight OST |
| Type: | Soundtrack |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Genre: | Soundtrack |
| Language: | Korean |
| Label: | Blending Co., Ltd. |
Part 6
Ratings
| Original broadcast date | Average audience share |
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| TNmS[15] | Nielsen Korea[16] |
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| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul |
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| 1 | March 21, 2018 | 3.3% | 4.3% | | 3.6% |
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| 2 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | |
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| 3 | March 22, 2018 | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
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| 4 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% |
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| 5 | March 28, 2018 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
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| 6 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
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| 7 | March 29, 2018 | 4.2% | 3.6% |
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| 8 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
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| 9 | April 4, 2018 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.7% |
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| 10 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
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| 11 | April 5, 2018 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
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| 12 | 4.2% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.7% |
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| 13 | April 11, 2018 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
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| 14 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
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| 15 | April 12, 2018 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.7% |
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| 16 | 4.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
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| 17 | April 18, 2018 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
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| 18 | 4.5% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
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| 19 | April 19, 2018 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
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| 20 | | | | |
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| 21 | April 25, 2018 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
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| 22 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
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| 23 | April 26, 2018 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.3% |
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| 24 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
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| 25 | May 2, 2018 | | | 2.8% | 3.0% |
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| 26 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
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| 27 | May 3, 2018 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 3.5% |
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| 28 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
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| 29 | May 9, 2018 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
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| 30 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
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| 31 | May 10, 2018 | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
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| 32 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
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| Average | | | | |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
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Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: Hold Me Tight. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. May 2, 2018.
- News: Park. Jae-hwan. ko:한혜진 드라마, '손 꼭 잡고, 지는 석양을 바라보자' 3년 만에 복귀. http://www.kbs.co.kr/tt/news/news_view.php?mgz_seq=299718. February 16, 2018. KBS News. January 29, 2018. ko.
- Web site: Han Hye-jin to Star in New TV Series. February 1, 2018. The Chosun Ilbo.
- Web site: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002681185&cluid=c_201802221520_00000003. ko:'손꼭잡고' 3월 21일 첫 방송..예정보다 일주일 연기(공식). February 22, 2018. Naver. ko.
- News: Park. Jin-young. 한혜진·윤상현, MBC '손 꼭 잡고' 출연 확정..3월 첫 방송 [종합]]. Naver. OSEN. January 30, 2018. ko.
- Web site: Tear-jerker takes on life's meaning for terminally ill patient. March 20, 2018. Yonhap News Agency.
- News: Shin. Yeon-kyung. MBC 측 "한혜진, 수목극 '손 꼭 잡고' 출연 긍정적 논의 중"(공식). Naver. MK Sports. January 30, 2018. ko.
- News: Han Hye-jin to Come Back With MBC Drama. HanCinema. Ilgan Sports. January 30, 2018.
- News: Actress Han Hye-jin to return to small screen with new MBC drama. Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. January 30, 2018.
- News: Yang. Ji-yeon. http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0003204223. ko:[공식] 유인영, '손 꼭 잡고 지는 석양을 바라보자 ' 출연 확정. Naver. Sedaily. January 30, 2018. ko.
- News: Jo. Seong-kyung. [단독]김태훈, 한혜진의 사랑된다... MBC '손 꼭 잡고' 캐스팅]. Naver. Sports Seoul. January 30, 2018. ko.
- Web site: Lee Na-yoon in "Let's Watch the Sunset" as Han Hye-jin and Yoon Sang-hyun's daughter. March 6, 2018. HanCinema. TV Daily.
- Web site: "Let's Watch the Sunset" Recruits Musical Actor Han Kyu-won. March 5, 2018. HanCinema. Segye.
- News: 한혜진·윤상현·유인영·김태훈 등 MBC '손 꼭 잡고, 지는 석양을 바라보자' 대본 리딩 현장 공개. MBC&iMBC. Naver News. February 6, 2018. ko.
- Web site: TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu. Korean. TNMS Ratings. February 9, 2018.
- Web site: AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu. Korean. Nielsen Korea. February 9, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20170317134758/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00. March 17, 2017. dead.
- Web site: 소지섭 '데뷔 23년 만에 첫 대상'(mbc연기대상)[포토엔HD]]. December 31, 2018. Newsen. ko.
