Dear Hongrang (Korean: 탄금) is an upcoming South Korean mystery melodrama sageuk television series written by Kim Jin-ah, directed by Kim Hong-sun , and starring Lee Jae-wook, and Jo Bo-ah. Based on Tangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye, the series follows how Jae-yi searches and uncover the truth behind Hong-rang's disappearance and the man claiming to be him. It is scheduled for release on Netflix in the second quarter of 2025.
Synopsis
Hong-rang, the son of a wealthy merchant family in Joseon, who went missing at the age of eight. His half-sister, Jae-yi, never gives up hope and searches for him tirelessly. Twelve years later, a young man appears claiming to be Hong-rang, but he has no memories of his past. While his mother is skeptical, Jae-yi desperately wants to believe him. However, this man carries a secret, and his reappearance brings intrigue and danger. Jae-yi's quest to uncover the truth behind Hong-rang's disappearance and the identity of this returning man leads her into a web of family secrets and power struggles.
Cast and characters
Main
- Lee Jae-wook as Hong-rang[4]
- Jo Bo-ah as Jae-yi[5]
Supporting
- Jung Ga-ram as Mu-jin[6]
- Uhm Ji-won as Min Yeon-ui[7]
- Park Byung-eun as Shim Yeol-guk[7]
- Kim Jae-wook as Prince Han Pyeong[8]
Release
Initially, the series was reported to premiered on Netflix in early 2024.[3][9] In February 2025, Netflix announced their 2025 Korean films and series lineup and the window date of Dear Hongrang will be in the second quarter of 2025.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e Im, Min-ji (September 20, 2023). "이재욱X조보아→김재욱 '탄금' 캐스팅..미스터리 멜로 사극(공식)" [Lee Jae-wook X Jo Bo-ah, Kim Jae-wook 'Tangeum' casting..Mystery melodrama historical drama (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Tae-seung (June 6, 2024). 최근 작업 시작한 작품들입니다. [These are the works I started working on recently.]. Kim Tae-seong & Monopole (in Korean). Retrieved February 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Between Love & Shadows: 'Hong Rang' to Unveil the Secrets of the Joseon Heir". Netflix. September 20, 2023. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Jeong, Ga-young (April 19, 2023). "[단독] 이재욱, 미스터리 로맨스 '탄금' 주인공" [[Exclusive] Lee Jae-wook, main character in mystery romance 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). Sports Worldi. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Hyun-jung (April 19, 2023). "[단독] 조보아, 드라마 '탄금' 주인공 캐스팅" [[Exclusive] Jo Bo-ah cast as main character in drama 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). X-ports News. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Se-young (May 25, 2023). "[단독] '사랑의 이해' 정가람, 사극 첫 도전...'탄금' 출연" [[Exclusive] 'Understanding Love' Jung Ga-ram, first challenge in a historical drama...Appearing in 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Lee, Min-ji (September 20, 2023). "넷플릭스 '탄금' 이재욱-조보아→엄지원 김재욱 캐스팅 확정 [공식]" [Netflix's 'Tangeum' Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah → Eom Ji-won and Kim Jae-wook casting confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (May 25, 2023). "[단독]김재욱, 15년만 사극 출연..'탄금' 한평대군 캐스팅" [[Exclusive] Kim Jae-wook, appearing in a historical drama for the first time in 15 years... Casting Prince Han Pyeong in 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang, Dong-hee (March 25, 2023). "[Herald Interview] Untold story of pansori master Lee Nal-chi comes to life". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Rahman, Abid (February 3, 2025). "Netflix Reveals 2025 Korean Slate of Films, Series Including New Seasons of 'Culinary Class Wars' and 'Single's Inferno'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
External links
- Production website at EO Contents Group (in Korean and English)
- Dear Hongrang on Netflix
- Dear Hongrang at IMDb
- Dear Hongrang at HanCinema