Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

In this article, we will further explore Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born and its impact on today's society. Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born has been a topic of interest and discussion for many years, and its relevance remains palpable today. From its origins to its evolution over time, Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born has left a significant mark on various aspects of human life, affecting everything from interpersonal relationships to political and economic dynamics. Through this detailed analysis, we will seek to better understand Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born's role in today's world and reflect on its influence in the future.

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
Promotional poster
Hangul
정년이
Revised RomanizationJeongnyeoni
McCune–ReischauerChŏngnyŏni
Genre
Based on
Jeong Nyeon
by
  • Seo Ireh
  •      Namon
Written byChoi Hyo-bi
Directed byJung Ji-in
Starring
Music byJang Young-kyu[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerKim Sun-tae[2]
Producers
  • Heo Seok-won[2]
  • Lee Se-hee[2]
  • Park Hoon-joo[2]
Running time70 minutes[3]
Production companies
Budget₩33.6 billion[4]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseOctober 12 (2024-10-12) –
November 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (Korean: 정년이) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Choi Hyo-bi, starring Kim Tae-ri, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran, Jung Eun-chae and Kim Yoon-hye. Based on a Naver webtoon of the same Korean title by Seo Ireh and Namon, it depicts the entry and growth of a girl born with a talent for singing in the 1950s. It aired on tvN from October 12, to November 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST).[5] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[6]

Synopsis

Immediately after the Korean War in the 1950s, Jeong-nyeon, a girl born with a talent for singing, entered the Yeoseong Gukgeuk troupe and grew up in it.

Cast

Main

A trainee and excellent at singing, dancing, and acting. She is also Jeong-nyeon's rival.
Director of Maeran Theater Company.
The prince of Maeran Theater Company and Jeong-nyeon's mentor.
The princess of Maeran Theater Company.

Supporting

  • Woo Da-vi as Hong Joo-ran[11]
A member of Maeran Theater Company and close friend of Yoon Jeong-nyeon.
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
  • Jeong Ra-el as Seo Bok-sil[13]
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
The mother of Heo Young-seo.
  • Min Kyung-ah as Heo Young-in[15]
The older sister of Heo Young-seo.

Special appearance

Jeong-nyeon's mother who raised her child alone while putting her past as a genius singer behind her.
The head of the Women's National Theater Company, "Our Sound Gugak Company".

Production

Development

The series was originally published as a Naver webtoon, later adapted into a drama. It is directed by Jung Ji-in, who directed The Red Sleeve (2021), and written by Choi Hyo-bi, the writer of the Netflix series A Time Called You (2023). The production is jointly handled by Studio N, Management MMM, and NPIO Entertainment.[17]

Casting

Kim Hieora was positively considering a role in the production but suddenly canceled due to her controversy.[18]

Reception

Viewership

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
11.2021.8792.1142.7942.3283.2052.2593.0442.7283.2192.9853.8402.633
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[19]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[19]
Nationwide Seoul
1 October 12, 2024 4.844% (1st) 5.678% (1st)
2 October 13, 2024 8.216% (1st) 8.911% (1st)
3 October 19, 2024 9.223% (1st) 8.886% (1st)
4 October 20, 2024 12.728% (1st) 13.578% (1st)
5 October 26, 2024 10.212% (1st) 10.182% (1st)
6 October 27, 2024 13.383% (1st) 13.744% (1st)
7 November 2, 2024 10.146% (1st) 10.257% (1st)
8 November 3, 2024 12.845% (1st) 12.952% (1st)
9 November 9, 2024 11.995% (1st) 12.735% (1st)
10 November 10, 2024 14.058% (1st) 14.311% (1st)
11 November 16, 2024 12.762% (1st) 13.460% (1st)
12 November 17, 2024 16.458% (1st) 17.090% (1st)
Average 11.319% 12.144%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama 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).

Accolades

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
South China Morning Post 2024 The 15 best K-dramas of 2024 10th place [20]
The New York Times 2024 Best International Shows Included [21]
Time Magazine The 10 Best K-Dramas of 2024 2nd place [22]

References

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  19. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
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