According to the “OCT K-Original Content Consumer Viewer” Report OCT K-Original Content View ” Dear Hongrang He held point 1 for the next versions with a 19% recognition rate and an interest rate for 11% shows, keeping his advantage for two consecutive weeks. Critics and fans are fascinated by the immersive building of the world and by emotionally charged narration, combined with a bold and unconventional love story.
Set in the era of Joseon, the drama follows Hongrang (Lee Jae-Wook), the heir lost for some time of the largest merchant family of the kingdom, which reappears after 12 years without memory. His return launches his stepsister Jae-I (Jo Bo-Ah) in turmoil while she alone begins to question her identity. While the secrets reveal themselves, the story deepens a dangerously taboo emotional connection between the two, creating tension and intrigues rarely explored in the dramas of the Korean period.
The protagonists, Lee Jae-Wook and Jo Bo-Ah, pronounce strata portraits: Hongrang, persecuted by past shadows, and Jae-I, torn between family loyalty and unresolved emotion. They join them are Jung Ga-Ram, Uhm Ji-Won, Park Byung-Eun and Kim Jae-Wook, enriching the cast with Veterana Gravitas.
In an interview with Singles magazine, Kim Jae-Wook described the drama as a fusion of mystery, suspense and romance, praising the vision of director Kim Hong-Sun. “She [Jae-i] is more clear than any blade in Hongrang “, He said, mentioning the emotional -playing stakes.
Jo bo-ah added, “In Jae-I, Hongrang is cruel. His return destroys the peace that he tried so hard to reconstruct.”
Based on the novel Tangeum: swallow gold By Jang Da-Hye, the series explores lost identities, twisted promises and prohibited connections. The author drew inspiration from a case of French disappearance in real life and has created a plot that challenges conventional dramatic tropes.
Director Kim Hong-Sun, known for The guest, ALLOW: KoreaAND Project Wolf HuntingIt brings its intensity of the brand and the psychological depth to production. Now also attached a Gangs of London Season 3Kim’s narrative experience increases the atmosphere of suspense.
The excitement of the fans has reached new heights with the release of the official trailer. Comments include:
- “The images of Lee Jae-Wook are made for historical dramas.”
- “Jo bo-ah really shines in romantic roles.”
- “This type of story, finally something fresh.”
- “I love the novel, I was waiting for the drama!”
With its bold representation of love taboo, loss of memory and intense family drama, Dear Hongrang He is ready to become the next global sensation of Netflix.
