The Interest of Love explained

Native Name:
Hangul:사랑의 이해
Hanja:思量의 理解
Rr:Sarang-ui Ihae
Mr:Sarang-ŭi Ihae
Lk:Understanding of Love[1]
Genre:
Director:Jo Young-min[4]
Music:Kim Jang-woo[5]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Executive Producer:Song Kyung-soo
Company:SLL[6]
Network:JTBC

The Interest of Love is a South Korean television series starring Yoo Yeon-seok, Moon Ka-young, Keum Sae-rok, and Jung Ga-ram, based on a novel of the same Korean title by writer Lee Hyuk-jin.[4] It aired on JTBC from December 21, 2022 to February 9, 2023, every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 (KST).[7] It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.[3]

Synopsis

The series follows the story of four young adults with different interests who meet each other at the Yeongpo branch of KCU Bank as they seek to understand the meaning of love.[8]

Cast

Main

Supporting

KCU Bank's Yeongpo branch

Others

Extended

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[24] Seoul[25]
1December 21, 20223.124% 3.593%
2December 22, 2022
3December 28, 20222.151% 2.720%
4December 29, 20222.457%
5January 4, 20232.777% 3.033%
6January 5, 20232.972% 3.326%
7January 11, 20232.427%
8January 12, 20232.707% 3.386%
9January 18, 20232.698% 2.926%
10January 19, 20232.828% 3.553%
11January 25, 20233.324% 3.920%
12January 26, 20233.348% 4.079%
13February 1, 20233.536% 3.926%
14February 2, 20233.214% 4.015%
15February 8, 2023 4.099%
16February 9, 20233.595%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest published ratings and the represent the highest published ratings.
  • N/A denotes rating that was not released.
  • This series aired 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: Actor Yoo Yeon-seok joins cast of upcoming JTBC drama. Lim Jeong-won. Korea JoongAng Daily. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: '차세대 멜로퀸' 문가영, JTBC '사랑의 이해' 출연 확정. Hwang So-young. JTBC. Naver. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko.
  3. Web site: 'The Interest of Love' to touch on realistic workplace romance. Lee Gyu-lee. The Korea Times. December 22, 2022. December 22, 2022.
  4. Web site: [SC초점] '사내맞선'·'기상청 사람들'→'사랑의 이해'..'사내연애'에 빠진 드라마]. Moon Ji-yeon. Sports Chosun. Naver. March 23, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko.
  5. Web site: 프로그램 정보. Program Information. JTBC. December 16, 2022. ko.
  6. Web site: 유연석·문가영·금새록·정가람 그릴 멜로…'사랑의 이해' 올겨울 공개. Yoon Hyo-jeong. News1 Korea. Naver. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko.
  7. Web site: 유연석·문가영·금새록·정가람 사원증 공개…'사랑의 이해' 티저 포스터. Lee Seung-gil. My Daily. Naver. November 22, 2022. November 22, 2022. ko.
  8. Web site: 유연석 '사랑의 이해' 주연···문가영과 호흡[공식]]. Lee Ye-joo. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko.
  9. Web site: '슈룹→재벌집' 문성현, '사랑의 이해' 출연…2022년 꽉 채운 열일 행보. Lee Joon-hyun. Ten Asia. Naver. December 20, 2022. December 20, 2022. ko.
  10. Web site: Moon Ga-young to Consider "Understanding of Love". Newsen. HanCinema. March 23, 2022. October 6, 2022.
  11. Web site: '제대' 정가람 측 "'사랑의 이해' 출연 긍정 검토". Park Jung-seon. Ilgan Sports. Naver. April 12, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko.
  12. Web site: 문태유, '사랑의 이해' 출연..'슬의생' 유연석과 재회. Choi Hye-jin. Star News. Naver. December 15, 2022. December 16, 2022. ko.
  13. Web site: 정재성, '사랑의 이해' 출연 확정..강렬 캐릭터 등장. Ahn Yun-ji. Star News. Naver. December 16, 2022. December 16, 2022. ko.
  14. Web site: 등장인물소개 – KCU은행 영포점. JTBC. December 16, 2022. ko.
  15. Web site: 박형수 '사랑의 이해' 출연, 공감능력 제로 욜로족 된다. Park Soo-in. Newsen. Naver. November 23, 2022. November 23, 2022. ko.
  16. Web site: 유연석♥문가영 '사랑의 이해' 대본 리딩..비주얼 케미 설렌다. Han Hae-seon. Star News. Naver. November 9, 2022. November 9, 2022. ko.
  17. Web site: 조인, '사랑의 이해' 합류…유연석·문가영과 호흡. Lee Jun-hyun. Jo In joins 'Understanding of Love'… Working with Yoo Yeon-seok and Moon Ga-young. Ten Asia. November 22, 2022. November 22, 2022. ko. Naver.
  18. Web site: Yoo Yeon-seok and Moon Ga-young at the Script Reading for "Understanding of Love". Sports Today. HanCinema. November 9, 2022. November 20, 2022.
  19. Web site: Oh Dong-min Cast for "Understanding of Love". The Korea Economic Daily. HanCinema. October 19, 2022. October 20, 2022.
  20. Web site: 신예 오소현, '사랑의 이해' 출연…문가영과 호흡. Kim Ye-eun. Xports News. Naver. December 1, 2022. December 16, 2022. ko.
  21. Web site: 서정연, '사랑의이해'→'트롤리' 출연 확정..2022년 대세 행보. Park Pan-seok. Seo Jeong-yeon, 'The Interest of Love' → 'Trolley' appearance confirmed.. Trending move in 2022. . Naver. December 5, 2022. December 5, 2022. ko.
  22. Web site: 등장인물소개 – 그 외 인물. JTBC. December 16, 2022. ko.
  23. Web site: 신예 조윤수 '사랑의 이해' 합류…정가람 고시 스터디원으로 등장. Yoon Hyo-jeong. News1 Korea. Naver. January 11, 2023. January 11, 2023. ko.
  24. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 21, 2022. December 22, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 2–5, 7–10. Nielsen Korea. Daum. ko. December 23, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 5 (Viewers). Nielsen Korea. ko. January 4, 2023. January 5, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 5, 2023. January 7, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 9 (Viewers). Nielsen Korea. ko. January 18, 2023. January 26, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 25, 2023. January 26, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 26, 2023. January 27, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 1, 2023. February 2, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 2, 2023. February 6, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 8, 2023. February 9, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 9, 2023. February 10, 2023.
  25. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 28, 2022. December 30, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 28, 2022. December 30, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 29, 2022. December 30, 2022.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 4, 2023. January 5, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 5, 2023. January 7, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 12, 2023. January 13, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 18, 2023. January 19, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 19, 2023. January 20, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 25, 2023. January 26, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 26, 2023. January 27, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 1, 2023. February 2, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 2, 2023. February 3, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 8, 2023. February 9, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 9, 2023. February 10, 2023.

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