Durian's Affair

Lore & Background

The series follows a noblewoman and her servant from the Joseon period who become entangled with men after time traveling to the year 2023. The main cast includes Park Joo-mi as Du Ri-an, a woman from Joseon who appears gentle but is strong and tough in spirit, and Choi Myung-gil in a dual role as Baek Do-i, a chaebol chairwoman, and Madam Kim, Ri-an's mother-in-law. Kim Min-jun plays Dan Chi-gam, the heir of the Dan family, and Dol-soe, Ri-an's parent's farmhand.

Reader's Guide

Durian's Affair is a time-travel fantasy drama that blends historical Joseon elements with modern-day settings. Originally titled Fairy Durian, the series began production after a script reading on February 15, 2023. It aired on TV Chosun and was made available for streaming on Coupang Play in South Korea, as well as on Viki and Viu in selected regions. The series features a large ensemble cast with multiple characters playing dual roles across time periods, including Jeon No-min as both Dan Chi-gang and Nobleman Kim, and Ji Young-san as Dan Chi-jung and Park Il-soo. The show's significance lies in its exploration of cross-temporal romance and family dynamics, written by veteran screenwriter Im Sung-han.

Did You Know?

• The series was originally titled Lady Durian (아씨 두리안; Assi durian).
• Filming began soon after the script reading held on February 15, 2023.
• The series is available for streaming on Coupang Play in South Korea and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.