Strongest Deliveryman Explained

Native Name:
Hangul:최강 배달꾼
Hanja:最強 配達꾼
Director:Jeon Woo-sung
Composer:Park Sung-jin
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Editor:Oh Dong-hee
Camera:Single camera
Runtime:60 min
Company:Jidam Inc.
Web TV Asia
Network:KBS2

Strongest Deliveryman is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Go Kyung-pyo, Chae Soo-bin, Kim Seon-ho, and Go Won-hee.[1] It premiered on August 4, 2017, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 23:00 (KST) on KBS2 until September 23, 2017.[2]

Synopsis

Choi Kang-soo is a deliveryman who wants to become the CEO of his own delivery app company. The series tells of his journey to achieving love and success.

Cast

Main

A veteran deliveryman who puts his life on the line at whatever he does.

A delivery woman who is so single-minded about making money and escaping from "Hell Joseon" that she turns down all advances from men.

A rich man's son, the former Head Manager of Jung Family Seollongtang, he is stubborn at first but changes later.

The daughter of the Jung Family Foods' CEO. She wants to become independent, so runs away from home.

Supporting

People around Kang-soo

Kang-soo's friend who is also a deliveryman.

A martial artist who is a leader of the Holy Noodles deliverymen. He is loyal to Kang-soo.

He attended a good college but has not gotten a job, she becomes a deliveryman.

A Holy Noodles deliveryman who is on Kang-soo's side.

A Holy Noodles deliveryman who is caring to his younger sister.

A deliveryman at Holy Noodles who is loyal to Gong-gi.

The owner of Hanyang Seollongtang, Hyun-soo's grandmother, who is caring to Kang-soo and his friends.

Kang-soo's friend that turns out to be Kang-soo's younger brother.

A web developer who helped Kang-soo.

People around Dan-ah

The chef and boss in Lively Handmade Noodles. He is a former gang boss.

Dong-soo's assistant in the noodle house. She is the daughter of a rich man.

Dan-ah's friend and housemate. She works at a karaoke bar.

People around Jin-gyu

Jin-kyu's father and the CEO of Ohsung Group.

Jin-kyu's mother.

Jin-kyu's brother.

People around Ji-yoon

Ji-yoon's mother and the CEO of Jung Family Foods. She is an antagonist in the series.

Ji-yoon's father.

Extended cast

Cameo appearances

Production

Strongest Deliveryman was produced by Jidam Inc. for KBS. Jidam also produced Jang Bo-ri Is Here!, My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol and Mrs. Cop 2 as well as the KBS daily dramas Ruby Ring and Two Mothers.[4]

Yoon Shi-yoon was offered the lead role, but declined because of a conflict with filming the drama Hit the Top.

Originally, Jang Mi-kwan and Lee Yeol-eum were set to play the second lead characters, Oh Jin-gyu and Lee Ji-yoon, but there was a change in casting and the roles were given to Kim Seon-ho and Go Won-hee. The producer of Strongest Deliveryman explained that Jang Mi-kwan left the cast due to disagreements.[5] [6]

Soundtrack

Strongest Deliveryman Original Soundtrack
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:various artists
Released:2017
Genre:Soundtrack
Language:Korean
Label:Sony Music Korea

Part 12

Ratings

the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Broadcast dateAverage audience share
TNmS[7] AGB Nielsen[8]
NationwideSeoulNationwideSeoul
1August 4, 20174.1% 4.9%
2August 5, 20175.4% 5.4% 5.6% 6.2%
3August 11, 20174.2% 4.4% 4.3% 4.5%
4August 12, 20175.5% 6.2% 6.5% 7.3%
5August 18, 20174.1% 4.5% 4.6% 5.1%
6August 19, 20176.4% 6.3% 6.4%
7August 25, 20174.2% 4.4% 6.2% 6.5%
8August 26, 20176.6% 6.2% 7.2% 7.6%
9September 1, 20175.2% 5.3%
10September 2, 20175.9% 6.2% 6.5% 6.6%
11September 8, 20174.8% 5.0% 5.8% 5.9%
12September 9, 20175.8% 5.7% 6.9% 6.8%
13September 15, 20175.0% 4.7% 5.4% 5.8%
14September 16, 20176.1% 5.7% 6.7% 6.9%
15September 22, 20174.4% 4.6% 5.1% 5.3%
16September 23, 20176.4%
Average5.2%5.2%5.8%6.2%

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
201710th Korea Drama AwardsBest New ActressGo Won-hee
31st KBS Drama AwardsExcellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesGo Kyung-pyo
Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesChae Soo-bin
Best New ActorKim Seon-ho
Best Supporting ActorJo Hee-bong

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The drama's cast list on KBS official website. KBS2. ko. August 5, 2017. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901150427/https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/strongestdeliveryman/pc/index.html. live.
  2. News: May 16, 2017. [단독]고경표, KBS '최강 배달꾼' 데뷔 후 첫 주인공]. Ilgan Sports. ko. March 13, 2023. March 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230313201320/https://isplus.com/article/view/isp201705160045. live.
  3. Web site: Kim. Yang-soo. April 29, 2017. 'KBS의 딸' 채수빈, 7월 금토극 '최강 배달꾼' 캐스팅. JoyNews24. ko. March 13, 2023. July 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729143344/http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_menu=700210&g_serial=1020625&rrf=nv. live.
  4. News: November 21, 2016. 윤시윤 측 "'최강배달꾼' 제작진 한 번 만났을 뿐". JoongAng Ilbo. May 17, 2017. August 7, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807232311/http://news.joins.com/article/20902928. dead.
  5. Web site: tineybeanie. 2017-06-28. Thumbs-up for Strongest Deliveryman's first script read. Dramabeans. 2017-07-11. July 18, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170718230859/http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/06/thumbs-up-for-strongest-deliverymans-first-script-read/. live.
  6. Web site: kiddy_days. 2017-06-13. "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" Villain Jang Mi Kwan's Upcoming Drama Role Falls Through. Soompi. 2017-07-11. June 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613235241/https://www.soompi.com/2017/06/13/strong-woman-bong-soon-villain-jang-mi-kwans-upcoming-drama-role-falls/. live.
  7. Web site: TNmS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu. TNmS Ratings. ko. August 6, 2017. January 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180117221236/http://www.tnms.tv/rating/default.asp. live.
  8. Web site: AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu. AGB Nielsen Media Research. ko. August 6, 2017. 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.