Since its premiere on December 5, “Sorry Not Sorry” has seen ratings of 0% for three consecutive episodes, starting at 0.3% for its debut and currently holding a 0.4%.
“Sorry Not Sorry” marks KBS N’s return to drama production after a decade. Directed by Min Ji-young and written by Jo Yoo-jin and Choi Ryong, the drama portrays the survival story of a woman who, after being abandoned overnight, takes on several jobs to repay the loan on her marital home . At the press conference, Director Min described the drama as “a complete gift set of comedy, family, healing and growth” and emphasized his attention on “stories of new cities, women in their thirties and mothers”.
Jeon So-min, making her first acting appearance since leaving “Running Man,” plays Ji Song-yi, a divorced woman who disguises herself as a married woman. He expressed his enthusiasm for the role, “I was looking for a bright and refreshing project when the script for “Sorry Not Sorry” came to me and I’m grateful for the opportunity.“
Choi Daniel plays Cha Hyun-woo, a divorce lawyer, while Kim Moo-jun plays Kim Ian, the cheerful bar owner. The drama also features Gong Min-jeung as Choi Hana, a longtime friend and working mom who practices “miracle mornings”, and Jang Hee-ryung as Ahn Chanyang, the youngest daughter of a wealthy family, adding layers of humor and charm to the story. .
During the drama’s press conference, Gong Min-jeung surprised everyone by announcing her pregnancy. The production team showed meticulous care, adapting her character’s storyline to suit her pregnancy.
When asked about rating expectations, Jeon So-min noted: “While high ratings would be great, I think a drama is a success if I hear “I’m having fun, sorry, not sorry” about five times out of ten when visiting bars or restaurants. People often associate me with ‘Running Man,’ but by December I hope they will say, ‘I love Ji Song.’“
The chemistry of the cast also shined through. Jeon So-min praised Choi Daniel as a “master of romantic comedies” and praised his ability to bring out the romance in his co-stars. Choi Daniel replied: “It’s my first time working with So-min and I was really surprised. She is the flower of our drama, so I want to help her blossom without fading.“
Although “Sorry Not Sorry” is struggling with low ratings, its blend of a realistic story of urban survival and sweet romance, combined with the cast’s passionate performances, has earned it recognition for its quality. The drama airs every Thursday at 9pm on KBS Joy.
