Serendipity leads Kim So-hyun and Chae Jong-hyeop to reunite

26 June 25, 2024July 20, 2024

Serendipity leads Kim So-hyun and Chae Jong-hyeop to reunite

by tccolb

The first script reading stills have been released for tvN’s Serendipity’s Embrace, signaling the start of our rom-com’s promo train with Kim So-hyun (My Lovely Liar) and Chae Jong-hyeop (Castaway Diva, Eye Love You) headlining the webtoon adaptation.

In a classic coming-of-age and first love romance, the story follows our high school sweethearts as fate gives them a second chance ten years later, when they’re coincidentally reunited at the age of 29.

Here, our heroine is PD Lee Hong-joo (Kim So-hyun), who works in animation production. Having fallen hard for our hero during her younger years, even now she still carries baggage from their breakup and – for now – remains a cynic about love.

On his part, Kang Hoo-young (Chae Jong-hyeop) has been living abroad for the last 10 years and has been working as a financial planner. Although he’s described as level-headed in both romance and in his career, he of course will have his emotions upheaved when he meets Hong-joo again in South Korea.

Yoon Ji-on (My Lovely Liar) takes on the part of the free-spirited writer Bang Jun-ho who wistfully wishes that time travel was real. To this day, he lives with regret for a decision he made in the past and is now trying to make up for lost time.

As English teacher Kim Hye-ji, Dasom (Kokdu: Season of Deity) is said to be sincere about love and works at our story’s Oh-bok High School. She’s also best friends with our heroine Hong-joo and have known each other since their school days.

In supporting roles, Lee Won-jung (Hierarchy) rounds out the main friend group as Hoo-young’s self-proclaimed bestie, in addition to being friends with both Hong-joo and Hye-ji. Speaking of the latter, Hwang Sung-bin (Frankly Speaking) is colleagues with her at Oh-bok High as the P.E. teacher and is nicknamed Superman by the students.

The cast lineup also includes CEO Yoon Jung-hee (Now We Are Breaking Up) and Hoo-young’s uncle Choi Dae-chul (The Real Has Come), as well as a special guest appearance by Kim Jung-nan (Queen of Tears) playing Hoo-young’s mother.

Directed by PD Song Hyun-wook (The Midnight Studio, The King’s Affection) with writing by Park Geu-ro, 8-episode drama Serendipity’s Embrace will be following Player 2 – Master of Swindler in the Monday-Tuesday slot, premiering on July 22.

Via MBC

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Tags: Chae Jong-hyeop, Dasom, Kim Jung-nan, Kim So-hyun, Lee Won-jung, Serendipity's Embrace, Yoon Ji-on

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June 25, 2024 at 9:16 PM

The breakup was with YJO not CJH. She was in love with YJO during her high school years. CJH was Dasom’s first love at that time.

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2 🌸 Seeker 🌸

June 25, 2024 at 11:05 PM

I like the cast. I want to see what new twist can the writer put on a dime-a-dozen first love K-drama staple story.

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3 Kurama

June 25, 2024 at 11:48 PM

I need a good romance! They can't waste time with 8 episodes.

Chae Jong-Hyeop and Kim So-Hyun is a good pairing!

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4 sonai

June 25, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Oooooh, what fun! With this cast, I’ll definitely check it out.

Though that sweater is distracting 👀💀

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5 jillian

June 26, 2024 at 1:52 AM

This being only 8 episodes can be a good thing. I expect the story to be tightly written so this can be a good binge watch (if my patience allows it) or a breezy Mon and Tues drama

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6 Kafiyah Bello

June 26, 2024 at 3:29 AM

Anything with that smile is a must for me,

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7 HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞

June 26, 2024 at 4:58 AM

I hope it's as sweet as it sounds! Super excited to see Chae Jong-hyeop on screen again 😍😍😍🫶✨️

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8 Reply1988 - 🍊Mother Bean🍊

June 26, 2024 at 11:26 AM

I can’t wait for this. The shorter run time is definitely the way to go I hope all the long dragged out dramas get with the programme and start seeing 12 episodes as the new max episode count for a full length drama.