LTNS (TV series) explained
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Alt Name: | Long Time No Sex[1] |
Native Name: | Hangul: | 엘티엔에스 | Rr: | Elti-en-eseu | Mr: | Elt'ienesŭ |
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Music: | Kim Joon-won[2] |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Num Episodes: | 6 |
Executive Producer: | Kim Jae-hee |
Cinematography: | Lee Yong-gap |
Editor: | Lee Young-rim |
Runtime: | 50 minutes[3] |
Network: | TVING |
LTNS (; an acronym for Long Time No Sex) is a South Korean black comedy satirical television series written and directed by Lim Dae-hyung and, and starring Esom and Ahn Jae-hong. It is about an estranged couple looking back on their relationship. It was released on TVING from January 19, 2024 to February 1, 2024, every Thursday at 12:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viki and Viu in selected regions.
LTNS premiered at the On Screen section of the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 4, 2023, where two of six episodes were screened.[4]
Synopsis
The series is an unpredictable, high-stakes infidelity chase drama about an estranged couple, Woo Jin and Rim Park Samuel, who hunt down cheating couples to make money. It tells the daily life of the sexless couple whose affection has plummeted as much as their plummeting house price. Feeling a sense of crisis, Jin tries to restore their relationship by actively appealing to Samuel, but their relationship remains stiff.[5]
Cast and characters
Main
A soft-hearted woman beneath her goal-oriented and aggressive exterior. She is a hotelier who endures the daily grind at the front desk of a three-star hotel, accidentally discovers the secret of her friend's couple and changes the direction of her life, deciding to live badly in the face of an offer she can't refuse.
A gentle man who harbors a latent rage beneath the surface. He graduated from a prestigious university and joined a large company with ease, but after acquiring a mental illness, he left the company and became a taxi driver.
Supporting
Samuel's friend.
Jeong-su's wife.
- Kim Woo-gyeom as Byeong-woo
A bank clerk.
An office worker.
Stone shop owner.
Production
Development
Director Lim Dae-hyung, who has worked on the film Moonlit Winter (2019) and director, who has worked on the film Microhabitat (2017), served as both the writers and directors of the series, and produced by Barunson Studios and LTNS Cultural Industry Co., Ltd.[9] [10]
Casting
On March 22, 2023, Esom and Ahn Jae-hong were confirmed as the main cast of the series.[11] This was also their third time to work together in a project and second time with director Jeon.[12]
Release
The series was released on TVING on January 19, 2024, at 12:00 (KST) with two episodes releasing every Thursday.[13] [14] [15] It is also available to stream on Viki and Viu with subtitles.[16] [17]
Accolades
Notes and References
- Web site: ko:안재홍·이솜 'LTNS'로 재회할까 "긍정 검토중"[공식입장]. Ahn Jae-hong and Esom will reunite in 'LTNS' "under positive consideration" [Official Position]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000698377. Naver. Newsen. ko. Park. Soo-in. March 8, 2023. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210519/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000698377. live.
- 1. ko:사랑은 두 개까지. It's not love after two. LTNS. TVING. ko. January 19, 2024.
- Web site: LTNS (2024). CJ ENM. January 14, 2024. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240114102753/https://watch.cjenm.com/broadcast/sub/view?contentsId=B120230572. live.
- Web site: [BIFF] 'LTNS' Lee Som "Skinship with Ahn Jae-hong is hot... If it's ambiguous, it's better not to do it."]. SPOTV News. Yoo. Eun-bi. October 6, 2023. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210515/https://www.spotvnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=68840. live.
- Web site: ko:이솜·안재홍, 'LTNS'에 담긴 특별한 이중생활. Esom and Ahn Jae-hong, a special double life in 'LTNS'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000373687. Naver. JTBC News. ko. Park. Jung-sun. January 4, 2024. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210502/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000373687. live.
- Web site: ko:이솜x안재홍, 5년차 부부된다..'LTNS'(가제) 출연 확정[공식]. Esom x Ahn Jae-hong will be married for 5 years..'LTNS' (working title) Appearance Confirmed [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003138122. Naver. Star News. ko. Ahn. Yoon-ji. March 22, 2023. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210523/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003138122. live.
- Web site: ko:이학주·정진영·김새벽, 이솜 블랙리스트 속 금지된 사랑꾼 ('LTNS'). Lee Hak-joo, Jung Jin-young, Kim Sae-byuk, Forbidden Love in Esom Blacklist ('LTNS'). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005243543. Naver. MK. ko. Shin. Young-eun. January 12, 2024. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112003207/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005243543. live.
- Web site: 'LTNS' 정진영, 등산하다 '불륜' 들통..봉태규 깜짝 등장. Naver. ko. 한. 해선. January 25, 2024. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125005416/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003211155. live.
- Web site: ko:이솜·안재홍, 부부로 만난다...'LTNS' 티빙 공개 [공식입장]. Esom and Ahn Jae-hong meet as a couple...'LTNS' TVING released [Official Position]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000183645. Naver. MBC Entertainment. ko. Baek. Seung-hoon. March 22, 2023. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210521/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000183645. live.
- Web site: ko:이솜X안재홍 부부의 특별 비즈니스..'LTNS', 티저포스터 공개. Esom X Ahn Jae-hong couple's special business..' LTNS' Teaser Poster Released. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003671889. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Lee. Mi-ji. December 22, 2023. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210508/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003671889. live.
- Web site: ko:이솜♥안재홍 부부 된다...'LTNS' 출연 확정 [공식]. Esom♥Ahn Jae-hong becomes a couple...'LTNS' appearance confirmed [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001040009. Naver. Sports Dong-a. ko. Hong. Se-young. March 22, 2023. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210504/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001040009. live.
- Web site: ko:안재홍·이솜 'LTNS', 부부이야긴데..."혼자 보세요" 이유 (엑's 현장)[종합]. Ahn Jae-hong and Eom 'LTNS' are a couple..."Watch it alone" Reason (X's site) [Comprehensive]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001682559. Naver. Xports News. ko. Cho. Hye-jin. January 17, 2024. January 19, 2024. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240119192052/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001682559. live.
- Watch the raunchy teaser for 'LTNS', starring Esom and Ahn Jae-hong. NME. Yeo. Gladys. December 22, 2023. January 13, 2024. January 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240113060606/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/ltns-tving-k-drama-esom-ahn-jae-hong-3562700. live.
- Web site: ko:'LTNS' 이솜X안재홍, 좌충우돌 결혼생활...19일 첫 공개. 'LTNS' Isom X Ahn Jae-hong, Married Life...First release on the 19th. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005651097. Naver. E Daily. ko. Choi. Hee-jae. January 8, 2024. January 13, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112210506/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005651097. live.
- Web site: ko:안재홍 "이솜과 'LTNS', 익숙한 감정을 경계하면서 촬영". Ahn, Jaehong "Esom and 'LTNS', Shooting with a Wary Eye on Familiar Feelings". https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000375814. Naver. JTBC News. ko. Park. Jung-sun. January 18, 2024. January 20, 2024. January 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118071624/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000375814. live.
- Sparks of all sorts begin to fly when #Esom and #AhnJaeHong decide to start taking down cheating spouses! . 1748329465690849521. Viki. Viki. Viki (streaming service). January 19, 2024. January 19, 2024.
- Web site: 4 Drama Korea Terbaru Januari 2024 di Viu. 4 Latest Korean Dramas January 2024 on Viu. Viu. id. Salma. Nisrina. January 2, 2024. May 12, 2024. May 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240512061858/https://www.viu.com/ott/id/articles/drama-korea-terbaru-januari-2024-di-viu/. live.
- Web site: ko:60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개. 60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. Naver. JTBC News. ko. Hwang. So-young. April 8, 2024. April 16, 2024. April 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240408063013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. live.
- Web site: Moon . Ji-yeon . 2024-06-24 . [공식] '무빙'·'SNL코리아' 최다 노미..제3회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 격돌 ]. [Official] 'Moving' and 'SNL Korea' most nominated..Candidates clash for the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards . 2024-06-26 . . ko . . June 26, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240626012546/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/076/0004161399 . live .