DNA Lover is a new TV show from South Korea. It's made by Jung Soo-mi and directed by Sung Chi-wook [ko]. The cast includes Choi Si-won, Jung In-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, and Jung Yoo-jin. It will start airing on TV Chosun in June 2024.
Synopsis:
DNA Lover is a romantic comedy that engages all five senses, revolving around Han So-jin, a genetic researcher who, after numerous failed relationships, finally discovers her perfect match through genetics.
Cast:
Main:
- Choi Si-won as Shim Yeon-woo: A highly skilled and empathetic obstetrician and gynecologist at Sim Hospital.
- Jung In-sun as Han So-jin: A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center, obsessed with finding the perfect genetic match, and full of otaku traits.
- Lee Tae-hwan as Seo Kang-hoon: A handsome firefighter who always responds to So-jin's calls.
- Jung Yoo-jin as Jang Mi-eun: A soulmate who understands the cool life of her ex-boyfriend Yeon-woo and a polyamorous romance columnist who believes that relying on one man entirely leads to inevitable heartache.
Supporting:
- Seo Ji-young as Yoo Myung-hee
- Jung Yi-rang as TBA: A head nurse who works alongside Yeon-woo, strict but reliable when it comes to assisting pregnant women during childbirth.
- Jeong Min-sung as TBA: A loving and tender father raising two sons while missing his departed wife.
Production:
Development: Director Sung Chi-wook, known for Kairos (2020) and Tomorrow (2022), collaborates with writer Jeong Su-mi, who previously worked on Born Again (2020). Production is managed by Higround, IP Box Media, and Pan Entertainment.
Casting: Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun were cast as leads in November 2023. Lee Tae-hwan joined the cast in January 2024 after his military discharge in December 2023, while Jung Yoo-jin was added in February 2024. TV Chosun officially confirmed the cast in April 2024.
Release:
DNA Lover is set to air on TV Chosun in June 2024.
Title: DNA Lover (DNA 러버)
Director: Sung Chi-Wook
Writer: Jung Soo-Mi
Network: TV Chosun
Premiere Date: June 2024
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea