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DNA Lover
Promotional poster
Hangul	DNA 러버
Revised Romanization	DNA reobeo
McCune–Reischauer	DNA rŏbŏ
Genre	Romantic comedy
Written by	Jung Soo-mi
Directed by	Sung Chi-wook [ko]
Starring	Jung In-sun Choi Si-won Lee Tae-hwan Jung Yoo-jin
Music by	KIm Jang-woo [ko]
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language	Korean
No. of episodes	16
Production
Executive producer	Jeong Hyung-seo
Producers	Baek Ji-soo Hong Seung-chul Park Kyung-soo Kim Hee-yeol
Production companies	Higround [ko] IP Box Media Pan Entertainment
Original release
Network	TV Chosun
Release	August 17 (2024-08-17) – October 6, 2024 (2024-10-06)

DNA Lover (Korean: DNA 러버) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Jung Soo-mi, directed by Sung Chi-wook [ko], and starring Jung In-sun, Choi Si-won, Lee Tae-hwan, and Jung Yoo-jin. It aired on TV Chosun from August 17, to October 6, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viu and Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

DNA Lover is a romantic comedy that stimulates all five senses in which Han So-jin, a genetic researcher who has failed in numerous relationships, finally finds her match through genes.

Cast and characters

Main

• Jung In-sun as Han So-jin

A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center who is obsessed with finding the perfect 'genetic match' and is full of otaku traits.

• Choi Si-won as Shim Yeon-woo

A highly capable and sensitive obstetrician and gynecologist at Shim Hospital.

• Lee Tae-hwan as Seo Kang-hoon

A handsome firefighter who always answer So-jin's call.

• 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 claims that "a woman who expects everything from one man is bound to get hurt".

Supporting

• Lee Si-hoon [ko] as Yeo Jeong-tam

An endocrinologist at Shim Hospital and a classmate of Yeon-woo.

• Lee Soo-bin [ko] as Son Ah-ri

A researcher at the Beneficial Gene Center and So-jin's colleague and soulmate.

• Bang Eun-jung as Nam Sung-mi

Kang-hoon's firefighter partner and an amateur martial artist known as the Yeoksam-dong Fire Fist.

• Lee Cheol-woo [ko] as Father Andrea

A priest who loves and is willing to give up his life for God.

• Park Sung-geun [ko] as Shim Sung-hoon

An obstetrician and gynecologist once called the Hand of God and Yeon-woo's father.

• Jeong Min-sung [ko] as Seo Hyung-chul

Kang-hoon's father and owner of a sushi restaurant.

• Seo Ji-young [ko] as Yoo Myung-hee

So-jin's mother and an installation artist.

• Jung Yi-rang [ko] as TBA

A head nurse who works with Yeon-woo and is usually strict but a reliable midwife to pregnant women during childbirth.

Production

Development

Director Sung Chi-wook [ko], who directed Kairos (2020) and Tomorrow (2022), and writer Jeong Su-mi, who wrote Born Again (2020), teamed up while Higround [ko], IP Box Media and Pan Entertainment managed the production of the series.

Casting

Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun were reportedly cast to lead the series in November 2023. Lee Tae-hwan was reportedly cast in January 2024, after being discharged from the military in December 2023. Jung Yoo-jin was reportedly cast in February 2024. TV Chosun confirmed the appearances of the four actors in April 2024.

Release

In April 2024, the weekend series was reportedly scheduled to air on TV Chosun in June 2024. Two months later, TV Chosun confirmed that the broadcast date will be on August 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST). The series is also available to stream on Viu and Viki.

Ratings

References

1. DNA러버 OST [DNA Lover]. Bugs (벅스!) (in Korean). Music&New Co., Ltd. October 6, 2024.
2. ^ DNA 러버 - 프로그램 소개 [DNA Lover – ]. TV Chosun. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
3. ^ Yoon, Yeo-jung (April 8, 2024). 유전자로 사랑 찾을 수 있을까...최시원·정인선 'DNA 러버' 주인공 [Can we find love through genes...Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun 'DNA Lover' main characters] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
4. ^ Moon, Hwa-young (July 11, 2024). 최시원·정인선 'DNA 러버', 연기합 예고…대본 리딩 공개 [Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun's 'DNA Lover', acting collaboration preview...Script reading revealed] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024 – via Naver.
5. ^ 인물소개 [Character Introduction]. TV Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
6. Jung, Esther (February 14, 2024). 서지영, 정인선과 호흡 맞춘다...'DNA 러버' 합류 [Seo Ji-young and Jung In-sun work together...joining 'DNA Lover'] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
7. Ha, Kyung-heon (April 19, 2024). 정이랑, TV조선 'DNA 러버' 캐스팅...최시원과 호흡 [Jeong Yi-rang, cast for TV Chosun's 'DNA Lover'...Working with Choi Si-won] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
8. ^ Lee, Mi-ji (April 8, 2024). 최시원X정인선X이태환X정유진, 'DNA 러버' 출연확정..혁명적 5세대 로코(공식) [Choi Siwon X Jung In-sun X Lee Taehwan X Jung Yoo-jin confirmed to appear in 'DNA Lover'..Revolutionary 5th Generation RoCo (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
9. Hong, Se-young (November 30, 2023). [단독] 최시원 전매특허 살린다...'DNA 러버' 남주인공 [ Choi Siwon's exclusive patent is saved...'DNA Lover' male protagonist] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
10. Hong, Se-young (November 30, 2023). [단독] 정인선 'DNA 러버' 여주인공...최시원과 호흡 [ Jung In-seon 'DNA Lover' female lead...Working with Choi Siwon] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
11. Hyeon, Hye-sun (January 24, 2024). [단독] 이태환, 전역 후 복귀작 'DNA러버'...최시원·정인선과 호흡 [ Lee Tae-hwan's comeback film 'DNA Lover' after discharge...Working with Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun] (in Korean). The Seoul Economic Daily [ko]. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
12. Hong, Se-young (February 1, 2024). [단독] 정유진 'DNA 러버' 출연, 정인선·최시원·이태환과 호흡 [ Jung Yoo-jin appears in 'DNA Lover', working with Jung In-sun, Choi Si-won, and Lee Tae-hwan] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
13. Kim, Myung-mi (April 8, 2024). 최시원 정인선 이태환 정유진 'DNA 러버' 캐스팅 "6월 첫방송"[공식] [Choi Si-won, Jung In-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, Jung Yoo-jin, 'DNA Lover' cast "First broadcast in June" ] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via Naver.
14. Yoon, Hyun-ji (June 12, 2024). 최시원X정인선, 유전자로 '운명의 짝' 찾는다...'DNA 러버' 8월 첫 방송 [Choi Si-won and Jung In-sun find their 'fateful mate' through genes...'DNA Lover' first broadcast in August] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024 – via Naver.
15. "'DNA Lover': When Love Meets Genetics". Viuscene. September 28, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
16. Son, Bong-suk (August 2, 2024). 라쿠텐 비키, K-드라마 하반기 라인업 공개...'우연일까?'→'사랑 후에 오는 것들' [Rakuten Viki Reveals K-Drama Lineup for the Second Half of the Year...'Is It a Coincidence?'→'What Comes After Love'] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved October 17, 2024 – via Naver.
17. DNA 러버 시청률 [DNA Lover ratings] (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024 – via Daum.

External links

• Official website (in Korean)
• DNA Lover at IMDb 
• DNA Lover at HanCinema

• 2024 South Korean television series debuts
• 2024 South Korean television series endings
• Korean-language television shows
• Television series by Higround
• South Korean romantic comedy television series
• Television series by Pan Entertainment
• TV Chosun television dramas