Bad Memory Eraser (literal title: "Nabbeun Gieok Jiwoogae") is a South Korean romantic drama series that will air on MBN. The show is directed by Yoon Ji-Hoon and Kim Na-Young, with a script written by Jung Eun-Young. The drama is set to premiere on August 2, 2024, and will be broadcast every Friday and Saturday at 21:40.
Plot Summary
Lee Goon, played by Kim Jae-Joong, was a rising tennis star whose career was cut short by an injury. This led to a drastic decline in his self-esteem, changing his life entirely. Seeking a fresh start, he uses a memory eraser to forget his past failures and rebuild his confidence. This transformation brings him into a manipulated romance with Kyeong Joo-Yeon, portrayed by Jin Se-Yun, who works as a psychiatrist at a brain research center.
Kyeong Joo-Yeon, however, sees their relationship differently, viewing it strictly as a doctor-patient interaction. As Lee Goon adjusts to his new reality, his younger brother, Lee Shin (played by Lee Jong-Won), stands at the peak of the tennis world. Lee Shin's translator, Jeon Sae-Yan (Yang Hye-Ji), and other supporting characters, including Cha Shi-On (Lee Ruby), Nam Jin (Jang Eui-Su), Han Dong-Chil (Kim Kwang-Kyu), and Yun Yoo-Sun, weave into this tale of altered memories and evolving relationships.
Main Cast
- Kim Jae-Joong as Lee Goon: Once a promising tennis player, now trying to rebuild his life and confidence with the help of a memory eraser.
- Jin Se-Yun as Kyeong Joo-Yeon: A psychiatrist at a brain research center, entangled in a complex relationship with Lee Goon.
- Lee Jong-Won as Lee Shin: Lee Goon’s younger brother and the world’s top-ranked tennis player.
- Yang Hye-Ji as Jeon Sae-Yan: Lee Shin’s translator.
- Lee Ruby as Cha Shi-On
- Jang Eui-Su as Nam Jin
- Kim Kwang-Kyu as Han Dong-Chil
- Yun Yoo-Sun
Teaser Trailer Highlights
In the second teaser trailer, the narrative highlights the complex emotions and relationships at play:
- Kim Jae-Joong expresses his happiness due to his "first love."
- Jin Se-Yun asserts the professional boundary between them, calling him just a patient.
- Kim Jae-Joong hints at changing her perception.
- Jin Se-Yun struggles with unexpected feelings, trying to forget him but constantly remembering.
- Kim Jae-Joong questions how she could forget his face, prompting her to recall their past.
Broadcasting Information
- South Korea: MBN
- Japan: U-NEXT
- Global: Viki (America, Europe, Middle East, and other regions)
Bad Memory Eraser combines elements of romance, identity, and psychological drama, promising an engaging storyline about second chances and the impact of altered memories.