Destined With You Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:이 연애는 불가항력
Hanja:이 戀愛는 不可抗力
Rr:I yeon-aeneun bulgahangnyeok
Mr:I yŏnaenŭn pulgahangnyŏk
Lk:This Love Is Irresistible
Director:Nam Ki-hoon
Music:Gaemi[1]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Editor:Oh Sang-hwan
Network:JTBC

Destined With You is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Jo Bo-ah, Rowoon, Ha Jun, and Yura. It aired on JTBC from August 23 to October 12, 2023, airing every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 (KST).[2] [3] It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.[4]

Synopsis

Destined With You tells the story about an irresistible romance between Lee Hong-jo (Jo Bo-ah) and Jang Shin-yu (Rowoon) with the storyline revolving around a forbidden book that was thoroughly sealed 300 years ago, landing in the hands of Hong-jo after obtaining it with Shin-yu becoming the victim of the forbidden book due to the curse caused by the book.

Cast

Main

A 9th-level civil servant of the Department of Greenery at Onju City Hall.

An ace lawyer.

Aide at Onju City Hall whom Hong-jo has a crush on.

Shin-yu's girlfriend.

Supporting

People in the city hall

The team leader of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

The manager of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

A member of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

A member of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

Na-yeon's father and the mayor of Onju City Hall.

CEO of Green Landscape Garden.

The second-in-command in charge of the legal team at Onju City Hall.

The eldest public workers managed by Hong-jo.

Sam-sik's grandson.

People around Shin-yu

Shin-yu's father who is a CEO of Bau Construction.

Shin-yu's mother.

A shaman.

Extended

Shin-yu's best friend who is a lawyer.

She works with Primrose as a shaman.

Special appearances

Production

Release

On January 17, 2023, Netflix released the first still of Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah.

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[24] Seoul[25]
1August 23, 20232.912% 2.931%
2August 24, 20232.393% 2.606%
3August 30, 2023
4August 31, 20232.774% 2.898%
5September 6, 20232.801% 2.508%
6September 7, 20232.565% 2.372%
7September 13, 20232.851% 3.134%
8September 14, 20232.946% 3.144%
9September 20, 20232.588% 2.774%
10September 21, 20232.553% 2.764%
11September 27, 20232.046% 2.397%
12September 28, 20232.092%
13October 4, 20232.213% 2.264%
14October 5, 20233.070%
15October 11, 20232.875% 3.096%
16October 12, 2023 3.317%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
  • 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: [이 연애는 불가항력] 프로그램 정보]. Program Information. JTBC. ko. 2023-08-18. August 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230818080613/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/plan/pr10011609. live.
  2. Web site: 조보아X로운, 로코 호흡...'이 연애는 불가항력' 8월 방송 [공식입장]]. Jo Bo-ah X Rowoon, Rocco breathing...'This love is irresistible' to be broadcast in August [Official position]. Naver. X-ports News. ko. Yoon. Ji-ji. June 12, 2023. June 28, 2023. June 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230612060916/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001603311. live.
  3. Web site: [3초 티저 12] 조보아X로운 <이 연애는 불가항력> 8/23(수) 밤 10시 30분 첫 방송!]. [3-Second Teaser 12] Jo Bo-ah X Rowoon First broadcast on 8/23 (Wed) at 10:30 pm!. Naver TV. JTBC. ko. July 2, 2023. July 2, 2023. July 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230702104031/https://tv.naver.com/v/37538035. live.
  4. Web site: Netflix Takes K-Content to New Heights with 2023 Slate. Netflix. Cho. Joe. Lee. Julie. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117020618/https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-takes-k-content-to-new-heights-with-2023-slate. live.
  5. Web site: [단독] '도베르만' 10% 찍고..조보아 '이 연애는 불가항력' 주인공]. [Exclusive] Taking 10% of 'Doberman'... Jo Bo-ah, the main character of 'This Love is Irresistible'. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Moon. Ji-yeon. October 14, 2022. January 17, 2023. October 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221022031324/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003926814. live.
  6. Web site: [단독] '바달집4' 막내 활약→로운, '이 연애는 불가항력' 주인공 '열일']. [Exclusive] 'Badal House 4' youngest active→Rowoon, 'This Love is Irresistible' main character 'hardworking'. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Moon. Ji-yeon. October 14, 2022. January 17, 2023. October 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221018184315/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0003926815. live.
  7. Web site: [단독] 하준, '이 연애는 불가항력' 주연 확정...'진검승부' 이어 '열일']. [Exclusive] Ha Joon, confirmed as the lead role in 'This Love is Irresistible'...'hardworking' following 'Jin Sword Match'. Naver. Osen. ko. Yeon. Hwi-seon. November 8, 2022. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117150216/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004735893. live.
  8. Web site: [단독]걸스데이 유라, 안방극장 돌아온다..'이 연애는 불가항력' 출연]. [Exclusive] Girl's Day's Yura returns to the small screen..Appearing in 'This Love Is Unstoppable'. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Kim. No-eul. November 9, 2022. January 17, 2023. November 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221109005606/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003102829. live.
  9. Web site: Hyun Hye-sun. July 7, 2023. '이 연애는 불가항력' 조보아·로운, 금서를 얻은 여자와 희생양 남자의 로맨스. 'This love is irresistible' Jo Bo-ah and Rowoon, a romance between a woman who obtained a forbidden book and a scapegoat man. July 7, 2023. Seoul Economic Daily. ko. Naver. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707161627/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=011&aid=0004211152. live.
  10. Web site: Kang. Hyo-jin. January 17, 2023. [단독]이봉련, JTBC '이 연애는 불가항력' 합류...명품 배우 다 모였다]. [Exclusive] Lee Bong-ryun joins JTBC's 'This Love Is Irresistible'...All the famous actors gathered. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117000101/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000406045. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. SpoTV News. ko. Naver.
  11. Web site: Kang. Hyo-jin. January 14, 2023. [단독]박경혜, '이 연애는 불가항력' 합류...신스틸러 매력 발산]. [Exclusive] Park Kyung-hye joins 'This Love Is Irresistible'...Scene-stealer charm. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117144513/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&aid=0000405600. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. SpoTV News. ko. Naver.
  12. Web site: Kim Myung-mi. July 7, 2023. 조보아→로운 '이 연애는 불가항력' 대본 리딩 현장 공개. Jo Bo-ah → Rowoon 'This Love is Irresistible' script reading site revealed. July 7, 2023. Newsen. ko. Naver. July 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162109/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000745311. live.
  13. Web site: 등장인물소개 – 시청 사람들. Introduction of characters – People in City Hall. August 16, 2023. JTBC. ko. August 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230816131827/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011609/7. live.
  14. Web site: Cha Hye-young. August 10, 2023. 임현수, '이 연애는 불가항력' 캐스팅...법무팀 주무관 박기동 役. August 10, 2023. Ten Asia. ko. Naver. August 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230058/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=312&aid=0000622724. live.
  15. Web site: Kang. Nae-ri. December 23, 2022. [단독] 이필모, '이 연애는 불가항력' 캐스팅...2년 만에 안방 복귀]. [Exclusive] Lee Pil-mo, cast in 'This Love is Irresistible'...Return to home after 2 years. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20221225061541/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001829120. December 25, 2022. January 17, 2023. YTN. ko. Naver.
  16. Web site: Yeon. Hwi-seon. January 9, 2023. YG "정혜영, '이 연애는 불가항력' 출연 맞다" [공식입장]]. YG "Jeong Hye-young is right for appearing in 'This Love Is Irresistible'" [Official Position]. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117150217/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004771089. January 17, 2023. January 17, 2023. Osen. ko. Naver.
  17. Web site: 등장인물소개 – 신유의 사람들. August 16, 2023. JTBC. ko. August 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230816131829/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011609/17. live.
  18. Web site: Kim Yoo-jin. July 20, 2023. 이태리, JTBC '이 연애는 불가항력' 출연 확정...로운과 절친 케미 [공식입장]]. Lee Tae-ri confirmed to appear in JTBC's 'This Love Is Irresistible'... Best friend chemistry with Rowoon [Official Position]. July 20, 2023. Xports News. ko. Naver. July 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230720051221/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001618271. live.
  19. Web site: ko:백승희, '이 연애는 불가항력' 합류...조보아와 호흡. Baek Seung-hee joins 'Destined with You'...Working with Jo Bo-ah. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=477&amp;aid=0000453958. Naver. SpoTV News. ko. Kim. Won-gyeom. October 5, 2023. December 31, 2023.
  20. Web site: Shin Young-eun. July 24, 2023. [단독] 윤계상, '이 연애는 불가항력' 특별 출연]. [Exclusive] Yoon Kye-sang, special appearance in 'This Love is Irresistible'. July 24, 2023. Maeil Business Daily Star Today. ko. Naver. July 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230724003627/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005162708. live.
  21. Web site: Destined With You - Cast (Korean Drama, 2023, 이 연애는 불가항력). HanCinema. December 7, 2023.
  22. Web site: 강 . 서정. 김권, '이 연애는 불가항력' 재벌 3세로 특별출연..조보아X로운과 호흡[공식]]. 2023-08-21. entertain.naver.com. ko. August 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230821012819/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004912021. live.
  23. Web site: 윤정훈 호러 전문 유튜버 변신, 조보아 로운 이어준 키맨 활약 (불가항력). 2023-08-24. entertain.naver.com. ko. August 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824080345/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000763261. live.
  24. Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 23, 2023. August 24, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 2—3, 10—13. Nielsen Korea. Daum. ko. August 24, 2023. December 23, 2023. December 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231223193422/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EC%9D%B4%20%EC%97%B0%EC%95%A0%EB%8A%94%20%EB%B6%88%EA%B0%80%ED%95%AD%EB%A0%A5%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 31, 2023. September 1, 2023. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901000701/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20230831. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 6, 2023. September 7, 2023. September 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906230309/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20230906. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 7, 2023. September 8, 2023. September 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230907234454/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20230907. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 13, 2023. September 14, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 14, 2023. September 15, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 5, 2023. October 6, 2023. October 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231011234848/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231005. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 11, 2023. October 12, 2023. October 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231012234658/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231011. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 12, 2023. October 13, 2023.
  25. Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 23, 2023. September 1, 2023. August 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230824001712/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230823. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 24, 2023. September 1, 2023. August 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230825002029/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230824. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 31, 2023. September 1, 2023. September 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230901001934/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230831. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 6, 2023. September 7, 2023. September 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906230310/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230906. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 7, 2023. September 8, 2023. September 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230907234454/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230907. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 13, 2023. September 14, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 14, 2023. September 15, 2023.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 20, 2023. September 21, 2023. September 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230928234757/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230920. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 21, 2023. September 22, 2023. September 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230928234758/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230921. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 27, 2023. September 28, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927231411/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230927. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 28, 2023. September 29, 2023. October 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231005103401/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20230928. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 4, 2023. October 5, 2023. October 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231005103404/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20231004. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 5, 2023. October 6, 2023. October 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231011234850/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20231005. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 11, 2023. October 12, 2023. October 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231012234659/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20231011. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. October 12, 2023. October 13, 2023.

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