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Destined With You
Promotional poster for Destined With You showing the main cast
Promotional poster
Hangul
이 연애는 불가항력
Hanja
이 戀愛는 不可抗力
Literal meaningThis Love Is Irresistible
Revised RomanizationI yeon-aeneun bulgahangnyeok
McCune–ReischauerI yŏnaenŭn pulgahangnyŏk
Genre
Written byNoh Ji-sul[2]
Directed byNam Ki-hoon[2]
Starring
Music byGaemi[3]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Park Sung-eun[3]
  • Song Kyung-soo[3]
  • Jeong Hwa-young[3]
Producers
  • Beak Chang-joo[3]
  • Kim Seo-kwon[3]
EditorOh Sang-hwan[3]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseAugust 23 (2023-08-23) –
October 12, 2023 (2023-10-12)

Destined With You (Korean이 연애는 불가항력) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Jo Bo-ah, Rowoon, Ha Jun, and Yura. It aired on JTBC from August 23 to October 12, 2023, airing every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 (KST).[5][6] It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.[7]

Synopsis

Destined With You tells the story about an irresistible romance between Lee Hong-jo (Jo Bo-ah) and Jang Shin-yu (Rowoon) with the storyline revolving around a forbidden book that was thoroughly sealed 300 years ago, landing in the hands of Hong-jo after obtaining it with Shin-yu becoming the victim of the forbidden book due to the curse caused by the book.

Cast

Main

A 9th-level civil servant of the Department of Greenery at Onju City Hall.
An ace lawyer.
Aide at Onju City Hall whom Hong-jo has a crush on.
Shin-yu's girlfriend.

Supporting

People in the city hall

  • Hyeon Bong-sik as Gong Seo-gu[12]
The team leader of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.
The manager of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.
A member of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.
  • Miram as Yoo Soo-jeong[12]
A member of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.
  • Song Young-kyu as Yoon Hak-young[14]
Na-yeon's father and the mayor of Onju City Hall.
  • Ahn Sang-woo as Na Jung-beom[16]
CEO of Green Landscape Garden.
  • Lim Hyeon-soo as Park Ki-dong[17]
The second-in-command in charge of the legal team at Onju City Hall.
  • Yoon Soon-woong as Oh Sam-sik[16]
The eldest public workers managed by Hong-jo.
  • Park Jae-joon as Oh Woo-ram[16]
Sam-sik's grandson.

People around Shin-yu

Shin-yu's father who is a CEO of Bau Construction.
Shin-yu's mother.
  • Kim Hye-ok as Eun-wol[20]
A shaman.

Extended

Shin-yu's best friend who is a lawyer.
She works with Primrose as a shaman.

Special appearances

Production

Release

On January 17, 2023, Netflix released the first still of Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah.[7]

Viewership

Destined With You : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode number
12345678910111213141516
1625546N/A558596528576583565574N/A492446651638648
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[27]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[27] Seoul[28]
1 August 23, 2023 2.912% (8th) 2.931% (7th)
2 August 24, 2023 2.393% (15th) 2.606% (6th)
3 August 30, 2023 2.009% (14th) N/A
4 August 31, 2023 2.774% (7th) 2.898% (4th)
5 September 6, 2023 2.801% (4th) 2.508% (5th)
6 September 7, 2023 2.565% (8th) 2.372% (8th)
7 September 13, 2023 2.851% (7th) 3.134% (4th)
8 September 14, 2023 2.946% (7th) 3.144% (5th)
9 September 20, 2023 2.588% (15th) 2.774% (6th)
10 September 21, 2023 2.553% (13th) 2.764% (8th)
11 September 27, 2023 2.046% (16th) 2.397% (4th)
12 September 28, 2023 2.092% (13th) 2.099% (9th)
13 October 4, 2023 2.213% (12th) 2.264% (6th)
14 October 5, 2023 3.070% (3rd) 3.416% (2nd)
15 October 11, 2023 2.875% (6th) 3.096% (3rd)
16 October 12, 2023 3.122% (5th) 3.317% (4th)
Average 2.613% [a]
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
  • This series 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).

Notes

  1. ^ Due to multiple unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.

References

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  2. ^ a b Kim, No-eul (October 14, 2022). "로운·조보아 측 "'이 연애는 불가항력' 출연 긍정 검토 중"[공식]" [Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah side "'This love is irresistible' is under positive review" [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
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  4. ^ a b Lee, Seung-gil (November 8, 2022). "이보영·조승우·한지민·이준호·임윤아...JTBC, 초호화 2023년 드라마 라인업 전격공개" [Lee Bo-young·Cho Seung-woo·Han Ji-min·Lee Jun-ho·Im Yoon-ah...JTBC unveils ultra-luxurious 2023 drama lineup] (in Korean). My Daily. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Yoon, Ji-ji (June 12, 2023). "조보아X로운, 로코 호흡...'이 연애는 불가항력' 8월 방송 [공식입장]" [Jo Bo-ah X Rowoon, Rocco breathing...'This love is irresistible' to be broadcast in August [Official position]] (in Korean). X-ports News. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. ^ "[3초 티저 12] 조보아X로운 <이 연애는 불가항력> 8/23(수) 밤 10시 30분 첫 방송!" [[3-Second Teaser 12] Jo Bo-ah X Rowoon <This Love Is Irresistible> First broadcast on 8/23 (Wed) at 10:30 pm!] (in Korean). JTBC. July 2, 2023. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023 – via Naver TV.
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  9. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (October 14, 2022). "[단독] '바달집4' 막내 활약→로운, '이 연애는 불가항력' 주인공 '열일'" [[Exclusive] 'Badal House 4' youngest active→Rowoon, 'This Love is Irresistible' main character 'hardworking'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Yeon, Hwi-seon (November 8, 2022). "[단독] 하준, '이 연애는 불가항력' 주연 확정...'진검승부' 이어 '열일'" [[Exclusive] Ha Joon, confirmed as the lead role in 'This Love is Irresistible'...'hardworking' following 'Jin Sword Match'] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Kim, No-eul (November 9, 2022). "[단독]걸스데이 유라, 안방극장 돌아온다..'이 연애는 불가항력' 출연" [[Exclusive] Girl's Day's Yura returns to the small screen..Appearing in 'This Love Is Unstoppable'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
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  13. ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (January 17, 2023). "[단독]이봉련, JTBC '이 연애는 불가항력' 합류...명품 배우 다 모였다" [[Exclusive] Lee Bong-ryun joins JTBC's 'This Love Is Irresistible'...All the famous actors gathered] (in Korean). SpoTV News. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
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  19. ^ Yeon, Hwi-seon (January 9, 2023). "YG "정혜영, '이 연애는 불가항력' 출연 맞다" [공식입장]" [YG "Jeong Hye-young is right for appearing in 'This Love Is Irresistible'" [Official Position]] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Naver.
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  27. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
    • "Ep. 2—3, 10—13" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 24, 2023. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023 – via Daum.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 31, 2023. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 6, 2023. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 7, 2023. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
    • "Ep. 14" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 5, 2023. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
    • "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 11, 2023. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
    • "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  28. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 23, 2023. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 24, 2023. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. August 31, 2023. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 6, 2023. Archived from the original on September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 7, 2023. Archived from the original on September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 14, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 20, 2023. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 21, 2023. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 27, 2023. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. September 28, 2023. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
    • "Ep. 13" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 4, 2023. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
    • "Ep. 14" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 5, 2023. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
    • "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 11, 2023. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
    • "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.

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