You Are My Spring Explained

Native Name:
Hangul:너는 나의 봄
Creator:Kim Je-hyeon (tvN)
Developer:Studio Dragon
Director:Jung Ji-hyun
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Executive Producer:Kim Seon-tae
Producer:Yoon Ha-rim
Heo Seok-Won
Park Heon-Joo
Composer:Lim Ha-Young
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:70 minutes
Company:Hwa&Dam Pictures
Network:tvN

You Are My Spring is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Jung Ji-hyun and starring Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyu-ri.[1] The series follows the three main characters who come to deal with their interconnected childhood traumas.[2] [3] It premiered on tvN on July 5, 2021, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 21:00 (KST) for 16 episodes.[4] It is available worldwide for streaming on Netflix.[5]

Synopsis

The series concerns three characters who are still dealing with interconnected childhood traumas. Kang Da-jeong (Seo Hyun-jin) is a hotel concierge manager with a history of bad relationships, who moves to the rooftop of a new building for a fresh start. Joo Young-do (Kim Dong-wook) is a psychiatrist who does all he can to help people live. Chae Joon (Yoon Park) pursues Da-jeong after he finally found her again. Ahn Ga-yeong (Nam Gyu-ri) is an actress recovering from depression who doesn't know what to do in a new relationship.

Cast

Main

34 years old, A hotel concierge manager, and a resident on the rooftop floor of the Gugu building.

A psychiatrist who wants to make people live.

The CEO of an investment company, he has a one-sided crush on Kang Da-jeong

An actress who is afraid to love due to a bad experience.

Supporting

People around Kang Da-jeong

The mother of Kang Da-jeong. She runs a pizza shop.

Kang Da-jeong's younger brother, a handsome bartender who attracts female customers with his pleasant shape and a sentimental attitude[9]

Kang Da-jeong's fellow hotelier, who's been to a foreign school and speaks fluent English. She is a kind and meticulous professional, and has an honest, playful and friendly personality[10]

Kang Da-jeong's close friend and a cafe owner.[11]

Kang Da-jeong's close friend and the twin brother of Park Eun-ha.

Hotel concierge manager and Kang Da-jeong's assistant[13]

Handsome secretary for hotel VIP guests[14]

People around Joo Yeong-do

She works as a nurse.[15]

The detective team leader of the 3rd strong team of the Pungji Police Station.[16]

The youngest detective in Team 3 at Pungji Police Station.[17]

A self-proclaimed genius entertainment producer, the best friend of Joo Yeong-do.[18]

A veterinarian who runs the animal hospital in Gugu Building, Joo Yeong-do's friend and has a warm and kind appearance.[19]

People around Ahn Ga-yeong

A member of the 3rd biggest boy group in Korea, 'Cayman', and is Ahn Ga-yeong's fan even before he debuted[20]

A former boxer and fitness trainer, in-charge of Ahn Ga-yeong's training. She enjoys making people stronger[21]

Others

A professional part-timer in a cafe[22]

Special appearance

Production

Casting

On 14 September 2020, Seo Hyun-jin was confirmed to play the main lead in the drama as Kang Da-jung, a hotel concierge.[24] On 31 December, it was reported that Kim Dong-wook was reviewing the proposal to play as male lead in the drama opposite Seo Hyun-jin.[25] In the second week of January 2021, the main cast of the television series was confirmed as Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park and Nam Gyu-ri.[26]

Filming

Principal photography began in early February 2021, in Suamgol, Cheongju.[27]

Original soundtrack

You Are My Spring
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various Artists
Released:2021
Genre:Soundtrack

Part 9

Release

On May 31, 2021 release date of the series with a teaser was announced. The series premiered on July 5, 2021 on tvN at 21:00 KST, it is available for streaming on Netflix.

Viewership

+ Average TV viewership ratings
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[28] [29]
NationwideSeoul
1July 5, 20213.560%
2July 6, 20212.958% 2.961%
3July 12, 20212.665% 2.702%
4July 13, 20213.065%
5July 19, 20212.120% 2.064%
6July 20, 20212.373% 2.638%
7July 26, 20212.068% 2.340%
8July 27, 20211.989% 2.141%
9August 2, 20211.941% 2.162%
10August 3, 20212.372% 2.540%
11August 9, 20211.940% 2.084%
12August 10, 20212.014% 2.350%
13August 16, 20211.860%
14August 17, 20211.916% 1.863%
15August 23, 20211.917%
16August 24, 20212.387% 2.438%
Average

Notes and References

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  3. News: 서현진-김동욱, tvN 새 드라마 '너는 나의 봄' 주연. Seo Hyun-jin and Kim Dong-wook lead the new tvN drama'You are My Spring'. January 7, 2021. Yonhap News. Kim Jung-jin. March 24, 2021. ko. April 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210402071259/https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20210107114800005. live.
  4. News: '너는 나의 봄' 서현진X김동욱에게 스며든다 . 'You are my spring' permeates Seo Hyun-jin x Kim Dong-wook . Tae Yu-na . June 1, 2021 . Ten Asia . June 1, 2021 . ko . June 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210603101155/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/drama/article/2021060196474 . live .
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  6. News: Hong Se-young. [단독] 윤계상X서현진 물망 '너는 나의 봄', 2021년 하반기 tvN 편성]. [Exclusive] Gye-sang Yoon x Hyun-jin Seo,'You are my spring', tvN organized in the second half of 2021. Sports Donga. December 10, 2020. March 24, 2021. ko. August 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823065304/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20201210/104384330/2. live.
  7. News: Park Pan-seok. 어른이들 힐링 로맨스" '너는 나의 봄' 서현진X김동욱X윤박X남규리 출연 확정[공식]]. "Adults Healing Romance"'You are my spring' Suh Hyun-jin X Kim Dong-wook X Yunbak X Nam Gyu-ri appeared [Official]. OSEN. Naver. January 7, 2021. March 24, 2021. ko. November 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221106203304/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004336281. live.
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  17. News: [공식] 윤지온·강훈·박상남, '너는 나의 봄' 신예 훈남 3인방 ]. Moon Ji-yeon . [Official] Ji-on Yoon, Hoon Kang, Sang-nam Park, 'You Are My Spring', three new handsome men . Sports Chosun . Naver . June 27, 2021 . June 27, 2021 . ko . March 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220331085644/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003747294 . live .
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  23. News: 김남희, '너는 나의 봄' 특별 출연.."감독과 의리 . Ahn Yoon-ji . Kim Nam-hee, special appearance in 'You Are My Spring'..." Director and Loyalty . Star News . Naver . August 4, 2021 . August 4, 2021 . ko . May 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230515025257/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002977840 . live .
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