Kokdu: Season of Deity explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:꼭두의 계절
Hanja:꼭두의 季節
Rr:Kkokduui Gyejeol
Mr:Kkoktuŭi Kyejŏl
Lk:Season of Kkokdu
Genre:
  • Fantasy[1]
  • Romance
Developer:Kim Ho-jun (planning)[2]
Director:
  • Baek Soo-chan
  • Kim Ji-hoon
Starring:
Music:Park Se-joon
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Producer:
  • Jeong Chan-hee
  • Bae Seon-hae
  • Yoo Cheol-yong
  • Jung Gu-young
Runtime:70 minutes[3]
Company:
Network:MBC TV

Kokdu: Season of Deity is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Kim Jung-hyun, Im Soo-hyang, Kim Da-som, Ahn Woo-yeon, Kim In-kwon, and Cha Chung-hwa. It aired on MBC TV from January 27 to March 24, 2023, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on IQIYI, Viki and Viu in selected regions.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Synopsis

The series is about a grim reaper named Kokdu (Kim Jung-hyun) who visits the mortal world every 99 years to punish humans. He meets Dr. Han Gye-jeol (Im Soo-hyang), a doctor with mysterious abilities, and starts working as a visiting doctor.

Cast

Main

  1. Kokdu: an underworld god who has been cursed to lead the deceased in the afterlife after angering the Creator, and has to enter a human body that looks just like him to carry out the murders of immoral people.[9]
  2. Do Jin-woo: a successful surgeon and Gye-jeol's fellow hospital worker, who is possessed by Kokdu.[10]
  3. Oh-hyeon: Seol-hee's lover who was cursed by the Creator to become Kokdu.[11]
  1. Han Gye-jeol: an ER doctor who graduated from the lowest-ranking medical school in the country.
  2. Seol-hee: Gye-jeol in a past life, who is a princess that was loved by Oh-hyeon for a long time.[12]

A talented woman who never missed the first rank from the time she entered Korea University of Medicine until graduation.[13] [14]

Gye-jeol's younger brother who is a detective.[15] [16]

A demigod whose purpose of existence is to assist Kokdu.[17] [18] In the human world he poses as a chaebol.

The god of rumor with the highest level of nunchi.[19] In the human world, she poses as a YouTube influencer, and later, a nurse.

Supporting

Pilseong Bio

Chairman of Pilseong Hospital.

Pil-soo's shadow who is a murderer with fourteen convictions.[20]

People in Yeongpo City

Gye-jeol's ex-boyfriend.[21]

Owner of Yongwang-nim Samgyeopsal.

Hong-geun's wife.

CEO of Yeongpo Jongga Co.

Myung-ja's husband who is the president of Yeongpo Small Business Association.

Manager of Fire Fist Gym.

A homicide detective.

Pilseong Hospital

Jeong-won's friend who is a nurse at Pilseong Hospital.[22]

Extended

Jin-woo's biological mother who is a professor of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at Pilseong Hospital.[23]

A doctor at Pilseong Hospital.[24]

A pharmacist who does not hesitate to commit illegal and evil acts.[25]

Special appearances

Production

Filming of the series had started by September 2022.

Hangout with Yoo cast members Yoo Jae-suk, Jeong Jun-ha and Lee Mi-joo made cameo appearances on Kokdu: Season of Deity as part of the variety show's "HWY HR" segment. The filming of their scene with lead actress Im Soo-hyang was conducted in Ganghwa County, and was broadcast on the show on October 22, 2022.[32]

On October 31, 2022, the production team announced that filming for the series was halted due to the death of actor Lee Ji-han who died on October 29 during the Seoul Halloween crowd crush tragedy, and would resume at a later date after reorganization. It was reported that Lee took the role of Jung Yi-deun, the ex-boyfriend of Im Soo-hyang's character.[33] [34] On November 7, an official from MBC confirmed that filming would resume on that day, and the production team decided to find a replacement for the late actor after much deliberation.[35] [36] It was later announced that would join the cast, taking over Lee Ji-han's role.

Release

The series was initially scheduled to premiere at the end of 2022, but was pushed back to January 2023.

Viewership

! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[37]
NationwideSeoul
1January 27, 2023
2January 28, 20232.2%
3February 3, 20233.1%
4February 4, 20232.4% rowspan="13"
5February 10, 20232.8%
6February 11, 20231.9%
7February 17, 20232.7%
8February 18, 2023blue1.4%
9February 24, 20232.0%
10February 25, 20231.7%
11March 3, 20231.6%
12March 4, 20232.0%
13March 11, 20231.4%
14March 17, 20231.4%
15March 18, 2023
16March 24, 20231.6%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony ! scope="col"
YearCategory <--List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same.-->Nominee / WorkResult
MBC Drama Awards2023Best Supporting ActorCha Chung-hwa[38]
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesIm Soo-hyang[39]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim Jung-hyun and Im Soo-hyang to Star in "Kkokdu's Gye-jeol". Bridge News. HanCinema. September 26, 2022. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103191836/https://www.hancinema.net/kim-jung-hyun-and-im-soo-hyang-to-star-in-kkokdu-s-gye-jeol-163805.html. live.
  2. Web site: 프로그램 소개. Program Introduction. Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. December 28, 2022. ko. April 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412141231/https://program.imbc.com/Concept/Kokdu. live.
  3. Web site: Kokdu: Season of Deity. MBC Global Media. March 9, 2023. March 9, 2023. https://archive.today/20230309115510/https://content.mbc.co.kr/program/drama/3707826_64285.html. live.
  4. Web site: '꼭두의계절' 김정현, 첫 스틸공개..서예지 조종설 논란 2년만 복귀. Ha Su-jeong. OSEN. Naver. December 15, 2022. December 15, 2022. ko. December 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221215075330/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004757955. live.
  5. Web site: Jin Byung-hoon. '꼭두의 계절' 인물관계도 및 등장인물…몇부작?. 'Season of Kokdu' character relationship diagram and characters… how many episodes?. NBN TV. January 29, 2023. ko. January 25, 2023. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220043128/https://www.nbntv.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=999937. live.
  6. Web site: Fadhila Luqyana Aristy. 4 Fakta Menarik Kokdu Season of Deity, Kisah Malaikat Maut dan Dokter. 4 Interesting Facts about Kokdu Season of Deity, The Story of the Grim Reaper and the Doctor. KOMPAS. February 22, 2023. id. January 27, 2023. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127040724/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2023/01/27/104918966/4-fakta-menarik-kokdu-season-of-deity-kisah-malaikat-maut-dan-dokter. live.
  7. 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. January 19, 2023. Naver. January 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230128174809/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004776075. live.
  8. Web site: Drama Korea Terbaru 2023. Latest Korean Drama 2023. Viu. March 17, 2023. March 7, 2023. id. March 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230317054817/https://www.viu.com/ott/id/articles/drama-korea-terbaru/. live.
  9. Web site: [단독] 김정현이 돌아온다..'꼭두의 계절'로 브라운관 복귀]. Moon Ji-yeon. Sports Chosun. Naver. May 13, 2022. November 3, 2022. ko. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103191838/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003867311. live.
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  16. Web site: 안우연, '꼭두의 계절' 출연…'겉바속촉' 형사役. Jang Su-jeong. Dailian. Naver. November 14, 2022. November 14, 2022. ko. November 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221114004336/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=119&aid=0002657496. live.
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  19. Web site: [공식] 차청화, '꼭두의 계절' 출연…임수향·김정현과 호흡]. Ryu Ye-ji. Ten Asia. Naver. November 16, 2022. November 18, 2022. ko. November 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221118154038/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000580742. live.
  20. Web site: 김영웅, '꼭두의 계절' 합류…김정현·임수향·김다솜과 호흡 [공식]]. Jang Woo-young. OSEN. Naver. January 10, 2023. January 10, 2023. ko. January 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230110043006/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004771428. live.
  21. Web site: 이정준, 이태원 참사로 떠난 이지한 후임 확정. Lee Myung-soo. Herald Corporation. Naver. November 8, 2022. November 23, 2022. ko. November 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221123062419/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=016&aid=0002062863. live.
  22. Web site: 손소망, '꼭두의 계절' 출연 확정…김다솜과 절친 케미. Yoo Jeong-min. Son So-mang confirmed to appear in 'Season of Kkokdu'… Kim Dasom and best friend chemistry. iMBC. Naver. December 6, 2022. December 6, 2022. ko. December 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221206011906/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000174332. live.
  23. Web site: 정아미, '꼭두의 계절' 합류…김정현과 모자호흡. Lee Joon-hyun. Ten Asia. Naver. January 27, 2023. January 27, 2023. ko. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127003708/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000593359. live.
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  30. Web site: 유재석이 왜 거기서 나와?"...정준하·이미주와 '꼭두의 계절' 깜짝 등장. Jung Ahn-ji. Sports Chosun. Naver. February 3, 2023. February 3, 2023. ko. February 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203175904/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003967319. live.
  31. Web site: '꼭두의 계절' 김정현, 왕빛나와 '약속' "임수향에게 다 해주겠다". Kim Min-jung. MBC Entertainment. Naver. February 4, 2023. February 4, 2023. ko. November 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201112031133/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000179455. live.
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  34. Web site: Late actor Lee Ji-han was to appear in MBC series 'Season of Kkokdu'. Korea JoongAng Daily. October 31, 2022. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221103012306/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/10/31/entertainment/television/lee-jihan-lee-jihan-produce-101-season-2/20221031132544423.html. live.
  35. Web site: '꼭두의 계절' 측 "오늘(7일) 촬영 재개…故 이지한 후임 물색 중" [공식]]. Kim Bo-young. 'Season of Kokdu' side "Today (the 7th) filming resumes… Looking for a replacement for the late Lee Ji-han" [Official]. E Daily. Naver. November 7, 2022. November 7, 2022. ko. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220043352/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005360461. live.
  36. Web site: '꼭두의 계절' 측 "오늘(7일) 촬영 재개…故 이지한 후임 찾는 중". Kim So-yeon. 'Season of Kokdu' side "Today (7th) filming resumes… Searching for the successor of the late Lee Ji-han. Maeil Business Star Today. Naver. November 7, 2022. November 7, 2022. ko. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220043421/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005040903. live.
  37. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 27, 2023. January 28, 2023. February 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230220043314/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230127. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2, 4–16. Nielsen Korea. Daum. ko. January 29, 2023. January 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230129004116/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EA%BC%AD%EB%91%90%EC%9D%98%20%EA%B3%84%EC%A0%88&irk=95380&irt=tv-program&DA=TVP. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 3, 2023. February 4, 2023. February 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204011043/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230203. live.
  38. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&amp;aid=0000210874. Cha. Hye-rin. December 30, 2023. ko. MBC Entertainment. ko:[2023 MBC 연기대상] '연인' 남궁민, 이변 없이 대상 수상… "큐 사인이 가장 행복한 배우". [2023 MBC Drama Awards] 'My Dearest' Namkoong Min wins the grand prize without any incidents..."Cue sign is the happiest actor". December 30, 2023. Naver. December 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231230141842/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000210874. live.
  39. Web site: Cha. Hye-rin. December 30, 2023. ko:[2023 MBC 연기대상] '열녀박씨' 이세영-'연인' 안은진, 눈물의 '최우수연기상' 수상. [2023 MBC Drama Awards] 'The Story of Park' Lee Se-young and 'My Dearest' Ahn Eun-jin won the 'Best Actress Award' by tears. https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/404830. ko. iMBC. December 31, 2023. December 31, 2023. http://web.archive.org/web/20231231204645/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/404830. live.

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