Born Again (South Korean TV Series)

Born Again (Korean: 본 어게인) is a South Korean television series that aired on KBS2 from April 20 to June 9, 2020. Directed by Jin Hyung-Wook and written by Jung Soo-Mi, the drama consists of 32 episodes and explores the interconnected lives of three individuals across two different time periods, the 1980s and the present day, through the lens of reincarnation and fate.

Plot

The narrative follows three characters whose lives become intertwined in the 1980s and again in the present day. In the 1980s, Kong Ji-Cheol struggles against his father's influence, while Jung Ha-Eun, who suffers from dilated cardiomyopathy, operates a used bookstore called "Old Future." Cha Hyeong-Bin, a dedicated detective, is also central to this era. In the present day, the characters are reincarnated: Kong Ji-Cheol returns as medical student Cheon Jong-Beom, Jung Ha-Eun as archaeology instructor Jung Sa-Bin, and Cha Hyeong-Bin as prosecutor Kim Soo-Hyeok.

Cast

The series features a dual-role cast for its main characters:

Jang Ki-Yong as Kong Ji-Cheol (1980s) and Cheon Jong-Beom (Present Day)
Jin Se-Yun as Jung Ha-Eun (1980s) and Jung Sa-Bin (Present Day)
Lee Soo-Hyuk as Cha Hyeong-Bin (1980s) and Kim Soo-Hyeok (Present Day)

Promotional image for the drama Born Again — Promotional artwork for the series.

Broadcast

The series occupied the Monday and Tuesday 22:00 time slot on KBS2. It followed the conclusion of How to Buy a Friend and was succeeded by Men are Men on July 6, 2020.