Serendipity's Embrace (Korean: 우연일까?, Revised Romanization: Wooyeonilgga?) is a new South Korean TV show starring Kim So-Hyun and Chae Jong-Hyeop. It starts on tvN on July 22, 2024, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM. The show is directed by Song Hyun-Wook and written by Nam Ji-Eun, Kim In-Ho, and Park Geu-Ro. It is based on a webcomic called "Wooyeonilgga?" by Nam Ji-Eun and Kim In-Ho.

Story

The show is about Lee Hong-Ju (played by Kim So-Hyun), who works in animation production. She had her first love and heartbreak in high school. This made her doubtful about love. Ten years later, she meets her old friend Kang Hu-Young (played by Chae Jong-Hyeop) again. Hu-Young is now a financial planner. When they meet again, old feelings come back.

Main Characters

  • Kim So-Hyun as Lee Hong-Ju: She works in animation and has a tough time with love because of her past heartbreak.
  • Chae Jong-Hyeop as Kang Hu-Young: He is smart and handsome, working as a financial planner. He meets his first love, Hong-Ju, after ten years.
  • Yun Ji-On as Bang Joon-Ho: A popular writer who is free-spirited. Hong-Ju is a big fan of his.
  • Kim Da-Som as Kim Hye-Ji: Hong-Ju’s best friend and an English teacher.

Teaser Trailers

Two short trailers were released:

Lee Hong-Ju’s Trailer:

  • Features conversations about memory, love, and their past.

Kang Hu-Young’s Trailer:

  • Shows their complex relationship and past misunderstandings.

Production Team

  • Director: Song Hyun-Wook
  • Writers: Nam Ji-Eun, Kim In-Ho, Park Geu-Ro
  • Original Webcomic: "Wooyeonilgga?" by Nam Ji-Eun and Kim In-Ho (Published from April 8 to December 2, 2011, on Naver)

Show Details

  • Network: tvN
  • Episodes: 8
  • Release Date: July 22, 2024
  • Air Time: Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:50 PM
  • Language: Korean
  • Country: South Korea

Additional Information

"Serendipity's Embrace" will take the time slot previously held by "The Player 2: Master of Swindlers."

For more information, you can visit tvN’s official website or their social media pages for updates on "Serendipity's Embrace."