DNA Lover explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:DNA 러버
Rr:DNA reobeo
Mr:DNA rŏbŏ
Genre:Romantic comedy
Music:[1]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Executive Producer:Jeong Hyung-seo[2]
Network:TV Chosun

DNA Lover is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Jung Soo-mi, directed by, and starring Jung In-sun, Choi Si-won, Lee Tae-hwan, and Jung Yoo-jin. It aired on TV Chosun from August 17, to October 6, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viu and Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

DNA Lover is a romantic comedy that stimulates all five senses in which Han So-jin, a genetic researcher who has failed in numerous relationships, finally finds her match through genes.

Cast and characters

Main

A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center who is obsessed with finding the perfect 'genetic match' and is full of otaku traits.

A highly capable and sensitive obstetrician and gynecologist at Shim Hospital.

A handsome firefighter who always answer So-jin's call.

A soulmate who understands the cool life of her ex-boyfriend Yeon-woo and a polyamorous romance columnist who claims that "a woman who expects everything from one man is bound to get hurt".

Supporting

An endocrinologist at Shim Hospital and a classmate of Yeon-woo.

A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center and So-jin's colleague and soulmate.

Kang-hoon's firefighter partner and an amateur martial artist known as the Yeoksam-dong Fire Fist.

A priest who loves and is willing to give up his life for God.

An obstetrician and gynecologist once called the Hand of God and Yeon-woo's father.

Kang-hoon's father and owner of a sushi restaurant.

So-jin's mother and an installation artist.

A head nurse who works with Yeon-woo and is usually strict but a reliable midwife to pregnant women during childbirth.

Production

Development

Director, who directed Kairos (2020) and Tomorrow (2022), and writer Jeong Su-mi, who wrote Born Again (2020), teamed up while, IP Box Media and Pan Entertainment managed the production of the series.[8]

Casting

Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun were reportedly cast to lead the series in November 2023.[9] [10] Lee Tae-hwan was reportedly cast in January 2024, after being discharged from the military in December 2023.[11] Jung Yoo-jin was reportedly cast in February 2024.[12] TV Chosun confirmed the appearances of the four actors in April 2024.

Release

In April 2024, the weekend series was reportedly scheduled to air on TV Chosun in June 2024.[13] Two months later, TV Chosun confirmed that the broadcast date will be on August 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).[14] The series is also available to stream on Viu and Viki.[15] [16]

Ratings

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[17]
1August 17, 2024
2August 18, 20240.62%
3August 24, 20240.776%
4August 25, 20240.757%
5August 31, 20240.627%
6September 1, 20240.578%
7September 7, 20240.704%
8September 8, 20240.644%
9September 14, 20240.727%
10September 15, 20240.632%
11September 21, 20240.609%
12September 22, 20240.897%
13September 28, 2024
14September 29, 20240.689%
15October 5, 20240.699%
16October 6, 20240.798%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama 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: October 6, 2024 . ko: DNA러버 OST . DNA Lover . Bugs (벅스!) . Music&New Co., Ltd. . ko.
  2. Web site: https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202400095/edit/10610.cstv. ko: DNA 러버 - 프로그램 소개. DNA Lover – [Program Information]. TV Chosun. July 15, 2024.
  3. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007466423. Yoon. Yeo-jung. April 8, 2024. News1. ko. ko:유전자로 사랑 찾을 수 있을까...최시원·정인선 'DNA 러버' 주인공. Can we find love through genes...Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun 'DNA Lover' main characters. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020332/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007466423. live.
  4. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/629/0000303518. Moon. Hwa-young. July 11, 2024. The Fact. ko. ko:최시원·정인선 'DNA 러버', 연기합 예고…대본 리딩 공개. Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun's 'DNA Lover', acting collaboration preview...Script reading revealed. July 18, 2024. Naver. August 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240829043200/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/629/0000303518. live.
  5. Web site: https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202400095/edit/10613.cstv. TV Chosun. ko. ko:인물소개. Character Introduction. July 18, 2024. July 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240716204709/https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202400095/edit/10613.cstv. live.
  6. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=445&aid=0000173254. Jung. Esther. February 14, 2024. MHN Sports. ko. ko:서지영, 정인선과 호흡 맞춘다...'DNA 러버' 합류. Seo Ji-young and Jung In-sun work together...joining 'DNA Lover'. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020335/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=445&aid=0000173254. live.
  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000956785. Ha. Kyung-heon. April 19, 2024. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. ko:정이랑, TV조선 'DNA 러버' 캐스팅...최시원과 호흡. Jeong Yi-rang, cast for TV Chosun's 'DNA Lover'...Working with Choi Si-won. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419151325/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000956785. live.
  8. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003690516. Lee. Mi-ji. April 8, 2024. Herald Pop. ko. ko:최시원X정인선X이태환X정유진, 'DNA 러버' 출연확정..혁명적 5세대 로코(공식). Choi Siwon X Jung In-sun X Lee Taehwan X Jung Yoo-jin confirmed to appear in 'DNA Lover'..Revolutionary 5th Generation RoCo (Official). April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020342/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003690516. live.
  9. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001091038. Hong. Se-young. November 30, 2023. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:[단독] 최시원 전매특허 살린다...'DNA 러버' 남주인공. [Exclusive] Choi Siwon's exclusive patent is saved...'DNA Lover' male protagonist. April 19, 2024. Naver.
  10. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001091039. Hong. Se-young. November 30, 2023. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:[단독] 정인선 'DNA 러버' 여주인공...최시원과 호흡. [Exclusive] Jung In-seon 'DNA Lover' female lead...Working with Choi Siwon. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020338/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001091039. live.
  11. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0004290886. Hyeon. Hye-sun. January 24, 2024. . ko. ko:[단독] 이태환, 전역 후 복귀작 'DNA러버'...최시원·정인선과 호흡. [Exclusive] Lee Tae-hwan's comeback film 'DNA Lover' after discharge...Working with Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020337/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0004290886. live.
  12. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001104423. Hong. Se-young. February 1, 2024. Sports Dong-a. ko. ko:[단독] 정유진 'DNA 러버' 출연, 정인선·최시원·이태환과 호흡. [Exclusive] Jung Yoo-jin appears in 'DNA Lover', working with Jung In-sun, Choi Si-won, and Lee Tae-hwan. April 19, 2024. Naver. April 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240419020332/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001104423. live.
  13. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000841349. Kim. Myung-mi. April 8, 2024. Newsen. ko. ko:최시원 정인선 이태환 정유진 'DNA 러버' 캐스팅 "6월 첫방송"[공식]. Choi Si-won, Jung In-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, Jung Yoo-jin, 'DNA Lover' cast "First broadcast in June" [Official]. April 19, 2024. Naver. August 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240829043738/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000841349. live.
  14. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001736152. Yoon. Hyun-ji. June 12, 2024. Xports News. ko. ko:최시원X정인선, 유전자로 '운명의 짝' 찾는다...'DNA 러버' 8월 첫 방송. Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun find their 'fateful mate' through genes...'DNA Lover' first broadcast in August. June 13, 2024. Naver. June 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240613102359/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001736152. live.
  15. Web site: 'DNA Lover': When Love Meets Genetics . September 28, 2024 . Viuscene . October 13, 2024.
  16. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000979625 . Son . Bong-suk . August 2, 2024 . . ko . ko:라쿠텐 비키, K-드라마 하반기 라인업 공개...'우연일까?'→'사랑 후에 오는 것들' . Rakuten Viki Reveals K-Drama Lineup for the Second Half of the Year...'Is It a Coincidence?'→'What Comes After Love' . October 17, 2024 . Naver.
  17. Web site: https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=DNA%20%EB%9F%AC%EB%B2%84%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. Nielsen Korea. ko. ko:DNA 러버 시청률. DNA Lover ratings. October 7, 2024. Daum. November 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241115165351/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=DNA%20%EB%9F%AC%EB%B2%84%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.

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