Lovestruck in the City: A South Korean Television Series

Lovestruck in the City (Korean: 도시남녀의 사랑법; RR: Doshinamnyeoui Sarangbeob) is a South Korean romantic drama series that premiered in late 2020. The series was directed by Park Shin-woo and written by Jung Hyun-jung and Jung Da-yeon. It was distributed internationally through Netflix and domestically via KakaoTV.

Promotional poster for Lovestruck in the City — Promotional poster for the series.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative centers on Park Jae-won (Ji Chang-wook), an architect known for his passionate and honest nature. He finds himself unable to move on from a woman who captured his heart before abruptly disappearing. The woman, Lee Eun-o (Kim Ji-won), is a freelance marketer who decides to take an unplanned trip. During this journey, she encounters Park Jae-won while adopting the persona of "Yoon Sun-a," a free-spirited character distinct from her true self. The story explores their complex romantic entanglement and personal growth.

Production

The production of the drama involved a significant ensemble cast. The first script reading for the series took place in South Korea in September 2020. The series consists of 17 episodes and was broadcast on a schedule of Tuesdays and Fridays.

Main Cast

Ji Chang-wook as Park Jae-won
Kim Ji-won as Lee Eun-o
Kim Min-suk as Choi Kyeong-jun
So Ju-yeon as Suh Rin-i
Han Ji-eun as Oh Seon-yeong
Ryu Kyung-soo as Kang Geon