My Lovely Girl (Korean: 내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀; RR: Naegen Neomu Sarangseureoun Geunyeo) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Rain, Krystal Jung, Kim Myung-soo, and Cha Ye-ryun. Having the K-pop industry as the backdrop, the drama tells the story of two pained individuals who find healing through music. It aired on SBS from September 17 to November 6, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.[2][3]
| My Lovely Girl | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Also known as | My Lovable Girl Too Lovely Girl For Me She's So Lovable |
| Genre | Romance Musical Drama |
| Written by | Noh Ji-seol[1] |
| Directed by | Park Hyung-ki[1] |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | AStory |
| Original release | |
| Network | Seoul Broadcasting System |
| Release | September 17 – November 6, 2014 |
| My Lovely Girl | |
| Hangul | 내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Naegen Neomu Sarangseureoun Geunyeo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Naeken Nŏmu Sarangsŭrŏun Kŭnyŏ |
Synopsis
editLee Hyun-wook (Rain) is the CEO of a talent agency that scouts and trains idols. Hyun-wook lives in great difficulty as he is unable to let go of his ex-girlfriend who died in an accident 3 years ago, which he witnessed firsthand. His ex-girlfriend's sister, Yoon Se-na (Krystal), moves to Seoul in order to pursue her music-composing career, and meets Hyun-wook, who helps her achieve it. As Hyun-wook replaces his father (Park Yeong-gyu) as the president of ANA Entertainment, he faces challenges in his career. In the midst of healing each other through music, Hyun-wook and Se-na fall in love.[4][5]
Cast
editMain
editA successful singer, songwriter and producer. He appears cold and indifferent on the outside, but is really sensitive and kind-hearted. After So-eun's death, he left the music industry as he couldn't write songs any more. When he receives a call from Se-na, he looks for her and eventually brings her into his company, ANA Entertainment. As he falls in love with Se-na, he is able to write songs again.
- Krystal Jung as Yoon Se-na[2]
An aspiring singer and songwriter, and sister of Yoon So-eun. She becomes acquainted with Hyun-wook while trying to find her sister, and she later develops feelings for him. She has a bickering relationship with Shi-woo, and is continuously wavered by his advances.
- Kim Myung-soo as Shi-woo/Yong-bok[7]
A member of boyband Infinite Power under ANA Entertainment. He is seemingly arrogant, but he turns kinder to Yoon Se-na, whom he develops feelings for. He is at constant conflicts over Lee Hyun-wook, who chastises him for his irresponsible actions, as well as due to their rivalry for Se-na's love.
- Cha Ye-ryun as Shin Hae-yoon[8]
One of the directors in ANA Entertainment. She has a long-term crush on Lee Hyun-wook, and constantly disrupts his relationships with both Se-na and So-eun.
Supporting
editPeople in AnA Entertainment
edit- Alex Chu as Bae Sung-jin[8]
- Kim Jin-woo as Seo Jae-young[9]
- Kim Ki-bang as Yoo Sang-bong[10]
- Lee Soo-ji as An Da-jung[11]
- Jo Hee-bong as Kang Tae-min[12]
- Na Hae-ryung as Yoo Ra-eum
- Shi-woo's ex-girlfriend and Rae-hoon's current girlfriend.[13]
- Hoya as Kang Rae-hoon
- Leader of fictional idol group Infinite Power.[7]
- Lee Dae-yeol as San-ah
- Choi Sung-yoon as Jun-jun
- Gong Seung-yeon as Seo Yoon-ji
- Fiestar as Fiestar
- Choi Hyo-eun as Mi-sung
Others
edit- Park Young-gyu as Lee Jong-ho
- Hyun-wook's father.[16]
- Kim Hye-eun as Oh Hee-seon[17]
- Kim Dani as Lee Min-ah[18]
- Lee Cho-hee as Joo-hong[19]
- Park Doo-shik as Cha Gong-chul[20]
- Lee Shi-ah as Yoon So-eun (cameo)[21]
- Lee Soo-min as young Yoon So-eun (cameo)[22]
- Hyun-wook's ex-girlfriend who died in a car accident.
Production
editThis drama is Director Park Hyung-ki and Writer Noh Ji-seol's third collaboration after Scent of a Woman and Dr. Champ.[23] The first read-through was held in August 2014 at an SBS studio in Ilsan.[12][18][24][25] A press conference was held on September 15, 2014.[26][27][28][29]
Original soundtrack
edit| My Lovely Girl: Original Sound Track | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
| Released | November 6, 2014 |
| Genre | Pop, K-pop, soundtrack, R&B |
| Label | AStory, LOEN Entertainment |
| No. | Title | Artist[30] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "This Song" (이 노래) | Loco and Mamamoo | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Crazy Boy" (개또라이) | Park Mi Young | 0:51 |
| 3. | "All of a Sudden" (울컥) | Krystal Jung | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Will You Love Me" (사랑해줄래) | Alex Chu | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Pray" (Female version) | Joo-yi | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Pray" (Male version) | In4mal | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Promise" | Kim Bo Kyung | 3:45 |
| 8. | "Only U" (너 하나만) | Kim Tae-woo | 3:14 |
| 9. | "I Know" | Kim Bo Kyung | 3:53 |
| 10. | "My Lovely Girl" (내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀) | G.Brown | 3:35 |
| 11. | "Rewind" | Gavy NJ | 4:13 |
| 12. | "Calling Out" (불러본다) | Jin Min Ho | 3:55 |
| 13. | "Super Stiction" | Halo | 3:44 |
| 14. | "Tight" (타이트해) | Fiestar | 3:30 |
| 15. | "It's Okay I Love You" | Lee Simon | 3:25 |
Ratings
edit| Episode # | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNmS Ratings[31] | AGB Nielsen[32] | ||||
| Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | ||
| 1 | September 17, 2014 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| 2 | September 18, 2014 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 7.5% | 8.3% |
| 3 | September 24, 2014 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| 4 | September 25, 2014 | 7.2% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| 5 | October 1, 2014 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| 6 | October 2, 2014 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.4% |
| 7 | October 8, 2014 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| 8 | October 9, 2014 | 8.1% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| 9 | October 15, 2014 | 6.4% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| 10 | October 16, 2014 | 7.1% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| 11 | October 23, 2014 | 6.0% | 6.5% | 7.9% | |
| 12 | October 29, 2014 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 13 | October 30, 2014 | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 14 | November 5, 2014 | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 15 | November 5, 2014 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 16 | November 6, 2014 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| Average | 6.4% | 7.5% | 6.3% | 7.0% | |
References
edit- ^ a b Rain and Alex brighten up the streets in upcoming drama "My Lovely Girl" Hancinema.net (August 17, 2014). Retrieved on August 18, 2014.
- ^ a b Jung, Ji Won (August 4, 2014). "f(x)'s Krystal Confirmed to Act Opposite Rain in Drama 'My Lovable Girl'". Translated by Yeawon Jung. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ Krystal "I cannot believe I'm going to be in the same drama with Rain" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 4, 2014.
- ^ f(x) Krystal to star 'My Lovely Girl' with Rain Koreaherald.com (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
- ^ f(x)’s Krystal Confirmed to Star Alongside Rain in “My Lovely Girl” Soompi.com (August 3, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
- ^ Lee, Ji Young (July 25, 2014). "Rain to Make Drama Comeback through 'My Lovable Girl'". Translated by Yeawon Jung. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
- ^ a b Ha, Soo Jung (August 5, 2014). "Infinite's L and Hoya Confirmed for Drama 'My Lovely Girl'". Translated by Yeawon Jung. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
- ^ a b Lee, Sun-min (August 9, 2014). "Chu, Cha chosen for drama-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014.
- ^ 김진우, '내그녀' 출연..정지훈과 경쟁하는 프로듀서 역 [Kim Jin-woo appears in 'My Girl'.. as a producer who competes with Jung Ji-hoon]. OSEN (in Korean). August 14, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Da-hye (August 5, 2014). 김기방, ‘내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀’ 출연 ‘매니저 변신’ [Kim Ki-bang appeared in ‘My Lovely Girl’ and ‘transformed into a manager’]. Asia Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Park, Ji-ryeon (August 15, 2014). 개그우먼 이수지, 비 컴백작 ‘내그녀’ 크리스탈과 호흡 [Comedian Suji Lee, breathing with Krystal from ‘My Girl’, a non-comeback]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Kim, Yoon-ji (August 11, 2014). '내그녀' 정지훈·크리스탈, 대본리딩 현장 공개 ['My Girl' Jung Ji-hoon and Krystal's script reading site revealed]. Mobile Nate News (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Kim, Hye-in (August 14, 2014). "BESTie's Hae Ryung casting in drama 'My Lovely Girl'". Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
- ^ a b 'My Lovely Girl' unveils album jacket and poster for L and Hoya's idol group "Infinite Power" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.
- ^ a b ‘My Lovely Girl’ Unveils Drama Idol Group ‘Infinite Power’ Archived September 13, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Mwave.interest.me (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.
- ^ Park Young Gyu plays Lee Hyun Wook's dad in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014.
- ^ Kim Hye-eun joins My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Seoul.co.kr (August 13, 2014). Retrieved on August 14, 2014.
- ^ a b 'My Fair Lady' reveals script reading photos of Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, Dani, and more Allkpop (August 10, 2014). Retrieved on August 10, 2014.
- ^ Lee Cho Hee plays Yoon Se Na's friend in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 7, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014.
- ^ Park Doo Shik and Lee Cho Hee join My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Star.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014.
- ^ Lee Ji-ah first appearance in My Lovely Girl shines (in Korean) Kwnews.co.kr (September 21, 2014). Retrieved on September 21, 2014.
- ^ Child actress Lee Soo-min in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Busan.com (September 19, 2014). Retrieved on September 19, 2014.
- ^ “My Lovely Girl” Stills Show Rain, Krystal, L and More Gathered for First Script Reading Soompi (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.
- ^ Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, and more attend the script reading for 'My Lovely Girl' Dkpopnews.net (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.
- ^ 'My Lovely Girl' first script reading (in Korean) SBS (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.
- ^ Rain seeks to break rosy illusions about celebrities via ‘My Love Girl’ The Korea Herald (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
- ^ Rain and Krystal discuss the 12-year age difference as partners in 'My Lovely Girl' Allkpop (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
- ^ Rain Chose ′My Lovely Girl′ Because He Wanted to be in a Fairy Tale-Like Drama Archived September 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Mwave.interest.me (eNewsWorld) (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
- ^ SNSD's Jessica Promised to Send Food Truck to f(x) Krystal's Drama Site Archived September 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Mwave.interest.me (eNewsWorld) (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
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- My Lovely Girl OST Part 1 (in Korean) Music.naver.com (September 18, 2014). Retrieved on September 19, 2014.
- My Lovely Girl OST, Loco & Mamamoo's "This Song" enters Melon Top 10 chart (in Korean) Newsway.co.kr (September 19, 2014). Retrieved on September 19, 2014.
- My Lovely Girl OST Part 2 (in Korean) Music.naver.com (September 25, 2014). Retrieved on September 25, 2014.
- Krystal's My Lovely Girl OST to be released (in Korean) Baekn.etoday.co.kr (September 25, 2014). Retrieved on September 25, 2014.
- My Lovely Girl OST Part 3 (in Korean) Music.naver.com (October 2, 2014). Retrieved on October 2, 2014.
- My Lovely Girl OST Part 3 – Alex's "Will You Love Me" to be released (in Korean) Hankyung.com (October 2, 2014). Retrieved on October 2, 2014.
- My Lovely Girl OST Part 4 (in Korean) Music.naver.com (October 9, 2014). Retrieved on October 11, 2014.
- My Lovely Girl OST Part 5 (in Korean) Music.naver.com (October 16, 2014). Retrieved on October 24, 2014.
- My Lovely Girl OST Part 6 (in Korean) Music.naver.com (October 23, 2014). Retrieved on October 24, 2014.
- ^ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved October 9, 2013.
External links
edit- Official website (in Korean)
- My Lovely Girl at HanCinema