Destined With You

Destined With You
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Hangul	이 연애는 불가항력
Hanja	이 戀愛는 不可抗力
Literal meaning	This Love Is Irresistible
Revised Romanization	I yeon-aeneun bulgahangnyeok
McCune–Reischauer	I yŏnaenŭn pulgahangnyŏk
Genre	Fantasy[1] Romance[1]
Written by	Noh Ji-sul[2]
Directed by	Nam Ki-hoon[2]
Starring	Jo Bo-ah Rowoon Ha Jun Yura
Music by	Gaemi[3]
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language	Korean
No. of episodes	16
Production
Executive producers	Park Sung-eun[3] Song Kyung-soo[3] Jeong Hwa-young[3]
Producers	Beak Chang-joo[3] Kim Seo-kwon[3]
Editor	Oh Sang-hwan[3]
Production companies	SLL[4] C-JeS[4]
Original release
Network	JTBC
Release	August 23 (2023-08-23) – October 12, 2023 (2023-10-12)

Destined With You (

Destined With You tells the story about an irresistible romance between Lee Hong-jo (Jo Bo-ah) and Jang Shin-yu (Rowoon) with the storyline revolving around a forbidden book that was thoroughly sealed 300 years ago, landing in the hands of Hong-jo after obtaining it with Shin-yu becoming the victim of the forbidden book due to the curse caused by the book.

Cast

Main

• Jo Bo-ah as Lee Hong-jo^[8]

A 9th-level civil servant of the Department of Greenery at Onju City Hall.

• Rowoon as Jang Shin-yu^[9]

An ace lawyer.

• Ha Jun as Kwon Jae-kyung^[10]

Aide at Onju City Hall whom Hong-jo has a crush on.

• Yura as Yoon Na-yeon^[11]

Shin-yu's girlfriend.

Supporting

People in the city hall

• Hyeon Bong-sik as Gong Seo-gu^[12]

The team leader of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

• Lee Bong-ryun as Ma Eun-yeong^[13][14]

The manager of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

• Park Kyung-hye as Son Sae-byeol^[15][12]

A member of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

• Miram as Yoo Soo-jeong^[12]

A member of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.

• Song Young-kyu as Yoon Hak-young^[14]

Na-yeon's father and the mayor of Onju City Hall.

• Ahn Sang-woo as Na Jung-beom^[16]

CEO of Green Landscape Garden.

• Lim Hyeon-soo as Park Ki-dong^[17]

The second-in-command in charge of the legal team at Onju City Hall.

• Yoon Soon-woong as Oh Sam-sik^[16]

The eldest public workers managed by Hong-jo.

• Park Jae-joon as Oh Woo-ram^[16]

Sam-sik's grandson.

People around Shin-yu

• Lee Pil-mo as Jang Se-hun^[18][14]

Shin-yu's father who is a CEO of Bau Construction.

• Jung Hye-young as Song Yoon-joo^[19][14]

Shin-yu's mother.

• Kim Hye-ok as Eun-wol^[20]

A shaman.

Extended

• Lee Tae-ri as Kim Wook^[21]

Shin-yu's best friend who is a lawyer.

• Baek Seung-hee as Concubine Jung^[22]

She works with Primrose as a shaman.

Special appearances

• Yoon Kye-sang as CEO Lawfirm Law & High^[23]
• Kim Do-yeon as Hello's mother^[24]
• Kim Kwon as Lee Hyeon-seo^[25]
• Yoon Jung-hoon as Do Min-hoon^[26]

Production

Release

On January 17, 2023, Netflix released the first still of Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah.^[7]

Viewership

Destined With You : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)

Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Nielsen Korea.[27] Average TV viewership ratings Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) Nationwide[27] Seoul[28] 1 August 23, 2023 2.912% (8th) 2.931% (7th) 2 August 24, 2023 2.393% (15th) 2.606% (6th) 3 August 30, 2023 2.009% (14th) N/A 4 August 31, 2023 2.774% (7th) 2.898% (4th) 5 September 6, 2023 2.801% (4th) 2.508% (5th) 6 September 7, 2023 2.565% (8th) 2.372% (8th) 7 September 13, 2023 2.851% (7th) 3.134% (4th) 8 September 14, 2023 2.946% (7th) 3.144% (5th) 9 September 20, 2023 2.588% (15th) 2.774% (6th) 10 September 21, 2023 2.553% (13th) 2.764% (8th) 11 September 27, 2023 2.046% (16th) 2.397% (4th) 12 September 28, 2023 2.092% (13th) 2.099% (9th) 13 October 4, 2023 2.213% (12th) 2.264% (6th) 14 October 5, 2023 3.070% (3rd) 3.416% (2nd) 15 October 11, 2023 2.875% (6th) 3.096% (3rd) 16 October 12, 2023 3.122% (5th) 3.317% (4th) Average 2.613% —[a] In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. N/A denotes ratings that were not published. This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS). Notes ^ Due to multiple unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown. References ^ a b Lee, Gyu-lee (June 13, 2023). "Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah to lead new fantasy romance series 'Destined With You'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023. ^ a b Kim, No-eul (October 14, 2022). "로운·조보아 측 "'이 연애는 불가항력' 출연 긍정 검토 중"[공식]" [Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah side "'This love is irresistible' is under positive review" [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ a b c d e f g "[이 연애는 불가항력] 프로그램 정보" [Program Information]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023. ^ a b Lee, Seung-gil (November 8, 2022). "이보영·조승우·한지민·이준호·임윤아...JTBC, 초호화 2023년 드라마 라인업 전격공개" [Lee Bo-young·Cho Seung-woo·Han Ji-min·Lee Jun-ho·Im Yoon-ah...JTBC unveils ultra-luxurious 2023 drama lineup] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Yoon, Ji-ji (June 12, 2023). "조보아X로운, 로코 호흡...'이 연애는 불가항력' 8월 방송 [공식입장]" [Jo Bo-ah X Rowoon, Rocco breathing...'This love is irresistible' to be broadcast in August [Official position]] (in Korean). X-ports News. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023 – via Naver. ^ "[3초 티저 12] 조보아X로운 <이 연애는 불가항력> 8/23(수) 밤 10시 30분 첫 방송!" [[3-Second Teaser 12] Jo Bo-ah X Rowoon <This Love Is Irresistible> First broadcast on 8/23 (Wed) at 10:30 pm!] (in Korean). JTBC. July 2, 2023. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023 – via Naver TV. ^ a b Cho, Joe; Lee, Julie (January 17, 2023). "Netflix Takes K-Content to New Heights with 2023 Slate". Netflix. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023. Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on October 22, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver . Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver . ^ Yeon, Hwi-seon (November 8, 2022). "[단독] 하준, '이 연애는 불가항력' 주연 확정...'진검승부' 이어 '열일'" [[Exclusive] Ha Joon, confirmed as the lead role in 'This Love is Irresistible'...'hardworking' following 'Jin Sword Match'] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Kim, No-eul (November 9, 2022). "[단독]걸스데이 유라, 안방극장 돌아온다..'이 연애는 불가항력' 출연" [[Exclusive] Girl's Day's Yura returns to the small screen..Appearing in 'This Love Is Unstoppable'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ a b c Hyun Hye-sun (July 7, 2023). "'이 연애는 불가항력' 조보아·로운, 금서를 얻은 여자와 희생양 남자의 로맨스" ['This love is irresistible' Jo Bo-ah and Rowoon, a romance between a woman who obtained a forbidden book and a scapegoat man] (in Korean). Seoul Economic Daily. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (January 17, 2023). "[단독]이봉련, JTBC '이 연애는 불가항력' 합류...명품 배우 다 모였다" [[Exclusive] Lee Bong-ryun joins JTBC's 'This Love Is Irresistible'...All the famous actors gathered] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ a b c d Kim Myung-mi (July 7, 2023). "조보아→로운 '이 연애는 불가항력' 대본 리딩 현장 공개" [Jo Bo-ah → Rowoon 'This Love is Irresistible' script reading site revealed] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (January 14, 2023). "[단독]박경혜, '이 연애는 불가항력' 합류...신스틸러 매력 발산" [[Exclusive] Park Kyung-hye joins 'This Love Is Irresistible'...Scene-stealer charm] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ a b c "등장인물소개 – 시청 사람들" [Introduction of characters – People in City Hall]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. ^ Cha Hye-young (August 10, 2023). "임현수, '이 연애는 불가항력' 캐스팅...법무팀 주무관 박기동 役" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Kang, Nae-ri (December 23, 2022). "[단독] 이필모, '이 연애는 불가항력' 캐스팅...2년 만에 안방 복귀" [[Exclusive] Lee Pil-mo, cast in 'This Love is Irresistible'...Return to home after 2 years] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Yeon, Hwi-seon (January 9, 2023). "YG "정혜영, '이 연애는 불가항력' 출연 맞다" [공식입장]" [YG "Jeong Hye-young is right for appearing in 'This Love Is Irresistible'" [Official Position]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver. ^ "등장인물소개 – 신유의 사람들". JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023. ^ Kim Yoo-jin (July 20, 2023). "이태리, JTBC '이 연애는 불가항력' 출연 확정...로운과 절친 케미 [공식입장]" [Lee Tae-ri confirmed to appear in JTBC's 'This Love Is Irresistible'... Best friend chemistry with Rowoon [Official Position]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Kim, Won-gyeom (October 5, 2023). 백승희, '이 연애는 불가항력' 합류...조보아와 호흡 [Baek Seung-hee joins 'Destined with You'...Working with Jo Bo-ah] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Retrieved December 31, 2023 – via Naver. ^ Shin Young-eun (July 24, 2023). "[단독] 윤계상, '이 연애는 불가항력' 특별 출연" [[Exclusive] Yoon Kye-sang, special appearance in 'This Love is Irresistible'] (in Korean). Maeil Business Daily Star Today. Archived from the original on July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023 – via Naver. ^ "Destined With You - Cast (Korean Drama, 2023, 이 연애는 불가항력)". HanCinema. December 7, 2023. ^ 강, 서정. "김권, '이 연애는 불가항력' 재벌 3세로 특별출연..조보아X로운과 호흡[공식]". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023. ^ "윤정훈 호러 전문 유튜버 변신, 조보아 로운 이어준 키맨 활약 (불가항력)". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide): "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023. "Ep. 2—3, 10—13" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 24, 2023. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Daum. "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 31, 2023. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023. "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 6, 2023. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023. "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 7, 2023. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023. "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023. "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023. "Ep. 14" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 5, 2023. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023. "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 11, 2023. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023. "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul): "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 23, 2023. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023. "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 24, 2023. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023. "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 31, 2023. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023. "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 6, 2023. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023. "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 7, 2023. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023. "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023. "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023. "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 20, 2023. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023. "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 21, 2023. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023. "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 27, 2023. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023. "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 28, 2023. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023. "Ep. 13" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 4, 2023. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023. "Ep. 14" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 5, 2023. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023. "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 11, 2023. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023. "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023. External links Official website (in Korean) Destined With You on Netflix Destined With You at IMDb Destined With You at HanCinema Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Destined_With_You&oldid=1217797492"