Romance in the House explained
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| Native Name: | | Hangul: | 가족X멜로 | | Rr: | Gajok X mello | | Lk: | Family X Melo |
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| Director: | Kim Da-ye |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
| Num Episodes: | 12 |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Company: | |
| Network: | JTBC |
Romance in the House is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-soo, Son Na-eun and Choi Min-ho. It aired on JTBC from August 10, to September 15, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
The series depicts the story of Byeon Moo-jin, who went bankrupt a dozen years ago and got divorced, and who appears in front of his son Byeon Hyeon-jae, daughter Byeon Mi-rae and wife Geum Ae-yeon 11 years later as a multi-billionaire.
Cast and characters
Production
Development
On June 16, 2023, it was stated by Xports News that the series contains melodrama mixed with mysterious elements, written by Kim Young-yoon, the writer of My Secret Romance, and directed by Kim Da-ye. It is scheduled to have 12 episodes.[4]
Casting
On June 16, 2023, it was reported that Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-soo, Son Na-eun, and Choi Min-ho were teaming up and considering to star in the series.[5] The next month, in 2023, Ji, Kim, Son, and Choi confirmed their appearances for the series.[6]
Release
JTBC announced that Romance in the House would air on August 10, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST). Netflix confirmed that the series would exclusively released on their platform.[7]
Viewership
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Original broadcast date | Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[8] |
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| Nationwide | Seoul |
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| 1 | August 10, 2024 | 4.786% | 4.495% |
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| 2 | August 11, 2024 | 5.176% | 5.013% |
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| 3 | August 17, 2024 | 3.902% | 3.963% |
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| 4 | August 18, 2024 | | 5.365% |
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| 5 | August 24, 2024 | 3.181% | 3.072% |
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| 6 | August 25, 2024 | 5.186% | |
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| 7 | August 31, 2024 | 3.345% | 3.147% |
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| 8 | September 1, 2024 | 4.213% | 4.122% |
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| 9 | September 7, 2024 | | |
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| 10 | September 8, 2024 | 4.072% | 3.738% |
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| 11 | September 14, 2024 | 3.186% | 3.017% |
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| 12 | September 15, 2024 | 4.229% | 4.327% |
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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 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).
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Notes and References
- Web site: ko: '가족X멜로' 김지수 손나은 갖다 버린 지진희, 11년 만 건물주로 컴백. 'familyXmelo' Ji Jin-hee, who threw away Kim Ji-soo and Son Na-eun, makes a comeback as a building owner after 11 years. Naver. Newsen. ko. Park. Soo-min. July 9, 2024. July 9, 2024. July 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240719015207/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/609/0000873441. live.
- Web site: 최민호, 손나은과 로맨스 호흡...'가족X멜로' 출연 확정. Choi Min-ho, Son Na-eun and romantic chemistry... Confirmed to appear in 'Family X Melo'. Naver. . ko. Hee-jae. Choi. July 8, 2024. July 8, 2024. July 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240708175452/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/018/0005784134. live.
- Web site: 아스트로 윤산하, 손나은 남동생 된다..'가족X멜로' 출연 [공식]]. Astro's Yoon San-ha becomes Son Na-eun's younger brother.. Appears in 'Family X Melo' [Official]. Naver. Star News. ko. Hye-jin. Choi. July 8, 2024. July 8, 2024. September 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240918061137/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003248692. live.
- Web site: [단독] 김지수·지진희, 엑스 부부된다...'멜로하우스' 주인공]. [Exclusive] Kim Ji-soo and Ji Jin-hee become an X couple... 'Melo House' main characters. Naver. Xport News. ko. Hyun-jung. Kim. June 16, 2023. June 16, 2023. July 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240708183451/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001605438. live.
- Web site: [단독] 지진희·김지수·손나은·최민호, '멜로 하우스' 주연 캐스팅...기대↑(종합)]. [Exclusive] Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-soo, Son Na-eun, Choi Min-ho, Cast as Leading Roles in 'Melo House'... Expectations ↑ (Comprehensive). Naver. News1. A-reum. Jang. June 16, 2023. June 16, 2023. September 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240918061137/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0006870886. live.
- Web site: 지진희·김지수 주연 '가족X멜로' 다음달 10일 첫 방송. Ji Jin-hee and Kim Ji-soo Starring 'Family X Melo' First Airing on the 10th of Next Month. Naver. Yonhap News. ko. Jae-ha. Hwang. July 8, 2024. July 8, 2024.
- Chin. Carmen. July 29, 2024. Son Na-eun, SHINee's Minho star in new trailer for Netflix's 'Romance in the House'. NME. August 18, 2024. August 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240803213441/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/netflix-romance-in-the-house-k-drama-premiere-date-trailer-plot-more-3778699. live.
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 10, 2024. August 11, 2024. August 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240820183216/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240810. live.
- Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 11, 2024. August 12, 2024. August 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240811232737/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240811. live.
- Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 17, 2024. August 18, 2024.
- Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 18, 2024. August 20, 2024. August 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240819001927/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240818. live.
- Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 24, 2024. August 25, 2024. September 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240918061817/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240824. live.
- Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 25, 2024. August 26, 2024. August 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240825232741/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240825. live.
- Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 31, 2024. September 1, 2024. August 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240831233254/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240831. live.
- Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 1, 2024. September 2, 2024. September 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240901233026/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240901. live.
- Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 7, 2024. September 8, 2024. September 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240907234820/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240907. live.
- Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 8, 2024. September 8, 2024. September 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240908231714/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240908. live.
- Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 14, 2024. September 14, 2024. September 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240914234511/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240914. live.
- Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 15, 2024. September 16, 2024. September 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240915232649/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240915. live.
