Destined with You
A 2023 South Korean romance series about a forbidden book.
Destined with You (Korean: 이 연애는 불가항력) is a 2023 South Korean drama featuring Jo Bo-ah, Rowoon, Ha Jun, and Yura. It ran on JTBC from August 23 to October 12, 2023, with episodes every Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 p.m. KST. In certain regions, it can be streamed on Netflix. The plot follows an unavoidable romance between Lee Hong-jo (Jo Bo-ah) and Jang Shin-yu (Rowoon), triggered by a forbidden book that was locked away three centuries ago. Hong-jo, a ninth-level civil servant in Onju City Hall’s greenery department, comes into possession of the book, while Shin-yu, a top lawyer, becomes cursed because of it. The main cast also includes Ha Jun as Kwon Jae-kyung, a city hall aide Hong-jo has a crush on, and Yura as Yoon Na-yeon, Shin-yu’s girlfriend. Supporting characters include city hall staff, Shin-yu’s family, a shaman, and others.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Fantasy / Romance
- Writer
- Noh Ji-sul
- Director
- Nam Ki-hoon
- Starring
- Jo Bo-ah · Rowoon · Ha Jun · Yura
- Music
- Gaemi
- Country
- South Korea
- Language
- Korean
- Num Episodes
- 16
- Executive Producer
- Park Sung-eun / Song Kyung-soo / Jeong Hwa-young
- Producer
- Beak Chang-joo / Kim Seo-kwon
- Editor
- Oh Sang-hwan
- Company
- SLL / C-JeS
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Lore & Background
The story follows Lee Hong-jo, a 9th-level civil servant in the Department of Greenery at Onju City Hall, and Jang Shin-yu, an ace lawyer. Their romance is triggered by a forbidden book that was thoroughly sealed 300 years ago. Hong-jo obtains the book, and Shin-yu becomes the victim of a curse caused by it. The main cast also includes Ha Jun as Kwon Jae-kyung, an aide at Onju City Hall whom Hong-jo has a crush on, and Yura as Yoon Na-yeon, Shin-yu's girlfriend.
Reader's Guide
Destined with You is a notable entry in the 2023 South Korean television landscape, blending romance with supernatural elements centered on a cursed book. Its broadcast on JTBC and availability on Netflix in selected regions expanded its reach. The series features a large supporting cast including city hall colleagues, family members, and shamans, reflecting a typical K-drama ensemble. Its significance lies in its exploration of a forbidden romance tied to a historical curse, appealing to fans of the genre. The show aired for 16 episodes over two months, maintaining a consistent Wednesday-Thursday slot.
Did You Know?
- It stars Jo Bo-ah as Lee Hong-jo, a 9th-level civil servant.
- Rowoon plays Jang Shin-yu, an ace lawyer.
- The plot revolves around a forbidden book sealed 300 years ago.
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