Wedding Impossible Explained
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Image Alt: | Promotional poster for Wedding Impossible |
Native Name: | Hangul: | 웨딩 임파서블 | Rr: | Weding impaseobeul | Mr: | Weding imp'asŏbŭl |
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Genre: | Romantic comedy |
Developer: | Studio Dragon (planning) |
Director: | Kwon Young-il |
Music: | Lim Ha-young[1] |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Num Episodes: | 12 |
Cinematography: | Bin Tae-hwan |
Editor: | Choi Joong-won |
Camera: | Single-camera |
Runtime: | 70 minutes[2] |
Network: | tvN |
Wedding Impossible is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Jeon Jong-seo, Moon Sang-min, Kim Do-wan, and Bae Yoon-kyung. Based on a webtoon of the same title written by Song Jung-won and illustrated by Lee Chung. It aired on tvN from February 26 to April 2, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST).[3] It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, and on Viki and Amazon Prime Video in selected regions.[4] [5] [6]
Synopsis
In this romantic drama, conflicting desires and opposition to a proposed marriage take center stage. When wealthy heir Lee Do-han suggests a sham marriage to the relatively unknown actress Na A-jeong, she seizes the chance despite Do-han's homosexuality. Complications arise when Do-han's ambitious younger brother, Lee Ji-han, intervenes to thwart the relationship, unable to bear witness to the unfolding of their fictitious marriage.
Cast and characters
Main
A minor actress whose acting skills were at the peak level but her recognition level was at a low level. She is offered a fake marriage mission as Do-han's wife and the daughter-in-law of a conglomerate.
A third-generation chaebol and the last grandson of LJ Group who lives quietly and faithfully with the ambition to make his older brother the heir to the conglomerate.
A-jeong's friend and Ji-han's older brother. He is a perfect man with the best heart, ability, and family, but due to a secret that cannot be told to anyone, he is refusing to be a successor.
CEO of Taeyang Corporation. She is noble from her birth to her deeds, and is someone that Ji-han is eyeing as a prospective sister-in-law.
Supporting
Ji-han's family
Ji-han and Do-han's grandfather who is chairman of LJ Group.
Ji-han's half-sister who is a managing director of LJ Department Store.
- Hong In as Choi Min-woong[11]
Ji-han's half brother who is executive director of LJ Hotel.
Min-woong's wife.
A-jeong's family
A-jeong's mother.
- Kim Kwang-kyu as Na Dae-sub: A-jeong's father.
- Moon Seung-yoo as Na Su-jeong
A-jeong's younger sister.
A-jeong's brother-in-law.
A-jeong's nephew.
People around A-jeong
- Song Sang-eun as Yang Ji-ae[13]
A-jeong's colleague who runs a cafe as a side job.
- Kang Na-eon as Yoo Jung-hee
A-jeong's colleague and rookie artist.
A-jeong's former classmate and rival, now a successful actress.
People around Ji-han
Ji-han's boss who is a planning team leader at the company while hiding his identity.
Dae-ho's secretary.
- Shin Mun-seong as Kang Ik-jun[17]
A reporter.
- Shin Young-beom as Jung Tae-hyun
Do-han's acquaintance.
Special appearances
Ji-han's mother.
Production
On April 11, 2023, the production team announced that filming for the series was halted due to the sudden death of actress Jung Chae-yul who died on that day.[22] On April 13, an official confirmed that filming would resume on that day, and the production team decided to find a replacement for the late actress after much deliberation.[23] [24]
Viewership
! scope="col" rowspan="2" Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[25] |
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Nationwide | Seoul |
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1 | February 26, 2024 | 4.004% | 4.441% |
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2 | February 27, 2024 | | |
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3 | March 4, 2024 | 4.054% | 4.569% |
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4 | March 5, 2024 | 3.986% | 3.914% |
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5 | March 11, 2024 | 3.671% | 3.718% |
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6 | March 12, 2024 | 3.485% | 3.759% |
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7 | March 18, 2024 | 3.503% | 3.576% |
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8 | March 19, 2024 | 3.394% | 3.629% |
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9 | March 25, 2024 | 3.130% | 3.422% |
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10 | March 26, 2024 | | |
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11 | April 1, 2024 | 2.800% | 3.093% |
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12 | April 2, 2024 | 3.666% | 4.184% |
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Average | | |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
- 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).
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Notes and References
- Wedding Impossible. tvN. 1. February 26, 2024.
- Web site: Wedding Impossible (2024). CJ ENM. February 5, 2024. February 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240205025927/https://watch.cjenm.com/broadcast/sub/view?contentsId=B120239644. live.
- Web site: ko:전종서X문상민 '웨딩 임파서블', 대본 리딩 현장 공개...2월 26일 첫방송. Jeon Jong-seo X Moon Sang-min 'Wedding Impossible' Reveals Script Reading Field... First Broadcast on February 26. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001681578. Naver. Xports News. ko. Lee. Chang-gyu. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115040508/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001681578. live.
- Web site: ko:'내남결' 후속 '웨딩 임파서블', 오늘(26일) 첫 방송...인물관계도→OTT 관심. 'Wedding Impossible', the follow-up to 'MMH', premieres today (26th)...Character relationships→OTT interest. https://news.nate.com/view/20240226n14162. Nate. Top Star News. ko. Lee. Soo-hyun. February 26, 2024. March 6, 2024. March 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240306092043/https://news.nate.com/view/20240226n14162. live.
- Web site: 7 Exciting K-Dramas To Watch In February 2024. Screen Rant. Leite. Marcelo. January 30, 2024. March 6, 2024. January 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240130193411/https://screenrant.com/k-dramas-releasing-february-2024-episodes/. live.
- Moon Sang-min, Jeon Jong-seo fake a relationship in 'Wedding Impossible' teaser. NME. Chin. Carmen. February 23, 2024. March 6, 2024. February 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224134940/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/wedding-impossible-teaser-how-to-watch-k-drama-moon-sang-min-jeon-jong-seo-3591782. live.
- Web site: ko:남사친과 위장 결혼? 전종서·문상민 '웨딩 임파서블' 대본 리딩 현장 공개. Marrying a fake boyfriend? Jeon Jong-seo and Moon Sang-min's 'Wedding Impossible' script reading site revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000645004. Naver. Ten Asia. ko. Lee. Ha-neul. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115040518/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000645004. live.
- Web site: ko:'웨딩 임파서블' 전종서X문상민, 예비 형수-시동생 수상한 관계. "Wedding Impossible" Jeon Jong-seo X Moon Sang-min, prospective sister-in-law and brother-in-law have a suspicious relationship. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003675971. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115011707/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003675971. live.
- Web site: ko:'웨딩 임파서블' 김도완, 재벌 3세로 변신...'케미 요정' 등극 예고. 'Wedding Impossible' Kim Do-wan transforms into a third-generation chaebol...heralded as a 'chemistry fairy'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005005109. Naver. Osen. ko. Yoo. Soo-yeon. January 25, 2024. January 25, 2024. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125004402/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005005109. live.
- Web site: ko:박아인 '웨딩 임파서블' 캐스팅. Park Ah-in cast in 'Wedding Impossible'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000939397. Naver. Sports Kyunghyung. ko. Ahn. Byeong-gil. January 23, 2024. January 23, 2024. January 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240123001857/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000939397. live.
- Web site: ko:'수리남' 예원 화려한 컴백 '웨딩 임파서블' 캐스팅 확정. 'Suriname' Yewon's spectacular comeback 'Wedding Impossible' casting confirmed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000825921. Naver. Newsen. ko. Ha. Ji-won. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222015250/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000825921. live.
- Web site: ko:아정네 기족들. A-jeong's family. https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/WeddingImpossible/character/?16977=pgmPrsnGropSeq%3D3198. CJ ENM. ko. April 13, 2024. April 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240413143234/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/WeddingImpossible/character/?16977=pgmPrsnGropSeq%3D3198. live.
- Web site: ko:아정 주변. People around A-jeong. https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/WeddingImpossible/character/?16977=pgmPrsnGropSeq%3D3199. CJ ENM. April 13, 2024. April 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240413143723/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/WeddingImpossible/character/?16977=pgmPrsnGropSeq%3D3199. live.
- Web site: ko:'웨딩 임파서블' 주현영, 특별출연의 좋은 예..킹받는 활약. 'Wedding Impossible' Joo Hyun-young, a good example of a special appearance...a kingly performance. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005025416. Naver. ko. Kim. Chae-yeon. February 27, 2024. February 28, 2024. March 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240306094630/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005025416. live.
- Web site: ko:민진웅 '웨딩 임파서블' 출연 확정, 문상민 상사 된다. Min Jin-woong confirmed to appear in 'Wedding Impossible', Moon Sang-min becomes boss. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000821089. Naver. Newsen. ko. Park. Soo-in. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240206064630/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000821089. live.
- Web site: ko:진한 주변. People around Ji-hwan. https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/WeddingImpossible/character/?16977=pgmPrsnGropSeq%3D3200. CJ ENM. April 13, 2024. April 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240413142016/https://tvn.cjenm.com/ko/WeddingImpossible/character/?16977=pgmPrsnGropSeq%3D3200. live.
- Web site: ko:신문성 '웨딩 임파서블' 출연. Shin Mun-seong appears in 'Wedding Impossible'. https://entertain.naver.com//read?oid=144&aid=0000945096. Naver. Sports Kyunghyung. ko. Ahn. Byeong-gil. February 23, 2024. February 23, 2024. March 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240306094622/https://entertain.naver.com//read?oid=144&aid=0000945096. live.
- Web site: ko:강형석, '웨딩 임파서블' 특별출연...문상민 친한형 [공식]. Kang Hyung-seok makes a special appearance in 'Wedding Impossible'...Moon Sang-min's close brother [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005024581. Naver. Osen. ko. Kim. Bo-ra. February 26, 2024. February 26, 2024. March 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240306094633/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005024581. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독] 정경호, 재벌집 외동딸과 맞선...'웨딩 임파서블' 특별출연. [Exclusive] Jung Kyung-ho confronts the only daughter of a chaebol family...Special appearance in 'Wedding Impossible'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001108325. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Hong. Se-young. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. February 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240222065548/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001108325. live.
- Web site: ko:한수연, 문상민 엄마 된다..'웨딩 임파서블' 특별 출연 [공식]. Han Soo-yeon becomes Moon Sang-min's mother...'Wedding Impossible' special appearance [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003218745. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Yoon. Seong-yeol. March 5, 2024. March 5, 2024. March 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240305030722/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003218745. live.
- Web site: '웨딩 임파서블' 이수혁, 김범, 류경수···역대급 특별출연. 'Wedding Impossible' Lee Soo-hyuk, Kim Beom, Ryu Kyung-soo... special appearances ever. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. Kang Joo-il. March 29, 2024. March 31, 2024. March 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240330231415/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000952301. live.
- Web site: ko:채율, 오늘(11일) 숨진 채 발견→'웨딩 임파서블' 촬영 중단[종합]. Jung Chae-yul found dead today (11th) → 'Wedding Impossible' filming halted [Comprehensive]. https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304111629092010. Newsen. Jang. Da-hee. April 11, 2023. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115042634/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202304111629092010. live.
- Web site: ko:故정채율, 향년 26세로 사망..'웨딩 임파서블' 촬영 전면 중단 [종합]. [Exclusive] The late Jeong Chae-yul dies at the age of 26...'Wedding Impossible' filming completely halted [Comprehensive]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003143530. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Yoon. Seong-yeol. April 11, 2023. January 15, 2024. May 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230522220658/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003143530. live.
- Web site: ko:'웨딩 임파서블' 故정채율 후임 물색.."내부 논의 중". 'Wedding Impossible': Searching for a successor to the late Jeong Chae-yul..."Internal discussions underway". https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003144678. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Yoon. Seong-yeol. April 15, 2023. January 15, 2024. March 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240306094625/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003144678. live.
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 26, 2024. February 27, 2024. February 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226235406/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240226. live.
- Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 27, 2024. February 28, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227234500/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240227. live.
- Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 4, 2024. March 5, 2024. March 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240304233202/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240304. live.
- Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 5, 2024. March 6, 2024. March 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240305233404/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240305. live.
- Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 11, 2024. March 12, 2024. March 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240311233003/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240311. live.
- Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 12, 2024. March 13, 2024. March 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240313005522/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240312. live.
- Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 18, 2024. March 19, 2024. March 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240318232927/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240318. live.
- Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 19, 2024. March 20, 2024. March 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240319234057/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240319. live.
- Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 25, 2024. March 26, 2024. March 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240325233426/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240325. live.
- Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 26, 2024. March 27, 2024. March 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240326232136/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240326. live.
- Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 1, 2024. April 2, 2024. April 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240401232440/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240401. live.
- Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 2, 2024. April 3, 2024. April 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240402233654/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240402. live.