Revolutionary Love

Revolutionary Love (Korean: 변혁의 사랑; RR: Byunhyukui Sarang) is a South Korean television series that aired on the cable network tvN from October 14 to December 3, 2017. The series consists of 16 episodes and was broadcast in the Saturday and Sunday 21:00 time slot.

Plot

The story follows Byun Hyuk (played by Choi Si-won), the son of a wealthy family who manages a large corporation. Despite his privileged background, he lives a carefree life without specific career goals. His life takes a turn when he begins living in a studio apartment in a low-income neighborhood, concealing his true identity. There, he encounters Baek Joon (played by Kang So-ra), a resilient woman who, despite graduating from a prestigious university, supports herself through various part-time jobs. The series explores their interactions as Baek Joon navigates her own struggles and Byun Hyuk experiences life outside his wealthy upbringing.

Production

The series was directed by Song Hyun-wook and written by Joo Hyun. The title Byunhyuk refers to the protagonist's name, which also carries the meaning of "revolution" in Korean. The first script reading for the production was held on September 10, 2017, at the CJ E&M Center in Sangam-dong, Seoul. This project marked the first acting role for Choi Si-won following his discharge from military service as a conscripted policeman on August 18, 2017.

Cast

• Choi Si-won as Byun Hyuk
• Kang So-ra as Baek Joon
• Gong Myung as Kwon Je-hoon
• Lee Jae-yoon as Byun Woo-sung
• Choi Jae-sung as Byun Kang-soo

The supporting cast includes Kyeon Mi-ri, Jung Chan-bi, Hwang Young-hee, Jeon Bae-su, Lee Han-wi, Kim Ye-won, Seo Hyun-chul, Choi Dae-chul, Hwang Jung-min, and Seo Yi-an.