My Lovely Girl

My Lovely Girl

Promotional poster for My Lovely Girl
Also known as My Lovable Girl
Too Lovely Girl For Me
She's So Lovable
Genre Romance
Music
Drama
Written by Noh Ji-seol[1]
Directed by Park Hyung-ki[1]
Starring Jung Ji-hoon (Rain)
L
Krystal Jung
Cha Ye-ryun
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 16
Production
Location(s) South Korea
Running time 60 minutes
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 (KST)
Production company(s) AStory
Release
Original network Seoul Broadcasting System
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original release September 17 (2014-09-17) – November 6, 2014 (2014-11-06)
Chronology
Preceded by It's Okay, That's Love
Followed by Pinocchio
External links
Website
Full Korean name
Hangul 내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀
Revised Romanization Naegen Neomu Sarangseureoun Geunyeo
McCune–Reischauer Naeken Nŏmu Sarangsŭrŏun Kŭnyŏ

My Lovely Girl (Hangul: 내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀; RR: Naegen Neomu Sarangseureoun Geunyeo) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Jung Ji-hoon (Rain), L, Krystal Jung and Cha Ye-ryun. Having the K-pop world as the backdrop, the drama tells the story of two pained individuals who find healing through music. It aired on SBS from September 17 to November 6, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.[2][3]

Plot

Lee Hyun-wook (Rain) is the CEO of a talent agency that scouts and trains idols. He is a brilliant composer-producer who appears cold and indifferent on the outside but is sensitive and kind-hearted. Hyun-wook lives in great difficulty as he unable to let go of his ex-girlfriend who died in an accident he witnesses first hand 3 years ago. Soon his ex-girlfriend's sister, Yoon Se-na (Krystal), moves to Seoul in order to pursue her music-composing career and meets Hyun-wook who helps her achieve it. Hyun-wook replaces his father (Park Yeong-gyu) as the president of ANA Entertainment, which brings him challenges and conflict between his career as a president, their trainees, company promotions, his love life and Se-na. In the midst of healing each other through music, they fall in love.[4][5]

Cast

Main characters

Lee Hyun-wook is a successful singer, songwriter, and producer. His father owns ANA Entertainment. He is not in good terms with fellow producer, Seo Jae-young. But, after he lost his girlfriend, Yoon So-eun in an accident he witnessed first hand, he became absent from the music industry for 3 years and couldn't write songs . During this time, he received a text from Yoon Se-na, So-eun's sister. He intends to find her. When he found her, he wanted to be close to her so he became her neighbor, made her the pet-sitter of his dog, Dal-bong, and hired her at ANA Entertainment, which he is now the CEO of. He's called 'Ahjussi' by Se-na. He's able to write songs again as he develops feelings for her.

Shi Woo is a member of boyband Infinite Power under ANA Entertainment. He is seemingly arrogant but he turns kinder to Yoon Se-na whom he develops feelings for. He constantly tries to get close to her and to be her boyfriend. He is irresponsible thus gets into many arguments with ANA Entertainment, especially with CEO Lee Hyun-wook. This is partially business, and partially over Se-na as they both have feelings for her.

Yoon Se-na is an aspiring singer and songwriter. She has a sister, Yoon So-Eun. She becomes acquainted with Shi Woo when he tries to embarrass her and her music. She also met Lee Hyun-wook, whom she becomes close to. She becomes his neighbor, pet-sitter, and artist in his company. She calls him 'Ahjussi'. She develops feelings for him. Shin Hae-yoon dislikes her for this. Se-na is continuously wavered by Shi Woo advances.

Shin Hae-yoon is one of the directors in ANA Entertainment. She has a long-term crush for Lee Hyun-wook. Hyun-wook's father tries to get her together with Hyun-wook. She herself disrupts his relationships out of her love for him. She dislikes both Yoon So-eun and Yoon Se-na because of this.

People in AnA Entertainment

Other characters

Yoon So-eun is Lee Hyun-wook's ex-girlfriend. They were involved in the same accident but only Hyun-wook survives. She is also a singer and songwriter like Hyun-wook and her sister, Yoon Se-na.

Production

This drama is Director Park Hyung-ki and Writer Noh Ji-seol's third collaboration after Scent of a Woman and Dr. Champ.[23] The first read-through was held in August 2014 at an SBS studio in Ilsan.[18][12][24][25] A press conference was held on September 15, 2014.[26][27][28][29]

Ratings

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[30] AGB Nielsen[31]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 17 September 2014 8.2% 9.9% 8.2% 9.2%
2 18 September 2014 8.1% 10.9% 7.5% 8.3%
3 24 September 2014 7.0% 9.1% 7.8% 8.7%
4 25 September 2014 7.2% 8.6% 7.3% 8.4%
5 1 October 2014 6.2% 7.0% 6.9% 7.8%
6 2 October 2014 4.7% 5.8% 4.7% 5.4%
7 8 October 2014 6.5% 7.4% 6.4% 7.3%
8 9 October 2014 8.1% 9.5% 6.6% 7.4%
9 15 October 2014 6.4% 7.4% 5.7% 6.3%
10 16 October 2014 7.1% 8.5% 6.9% 7.1%
11 23 October 2014 6.0% 6.5% 7.9%
12 29 October 2014 5.1% 6.1% 5.7% 6.6%
13 30 October 2014 5.4% 5.5% 5.6% 6.0%
14 5 November 2014 5.7% 6.1% 5.0% 5.7%
15 5 November 2014 4.9% 5.1% 3.9% 4.7%
16 6 November 2014 5.6% 6.6% 5.5% 5.7%
Average 6.4% 7.5% 6.3% 7.0%

Original soundtrack

My Lovely Girl:
Original Sound Track
Soundtrack album by Various Artists
Released November 6, 2014
Genre Pop, K-pop, soundtrack, R&B
Label LOEN Entertainment
No. TitleArtist[32] Length
1. "This Song" (이 노래)Loco and Mamamoo 3:49
2. "Crazy Boy" (개또라이)Park Mi Young 0:51
3. "All Of A Sudden" (울컥)Krystal Jung 4:26
4. "Will You Love Me" (사랑해줄래)Alex Chu 3:55
5. "Pray" (Female version)Joo-yi 3:15
6. "Pray" (Male version)In4mal 3:25
7. "Promise"  Kim Bo Kyung 3:45
8. "Only U" (너 하나만)Kim Tae-woo 3:14
9. "I Know"  Kim Bo Kyung 3:53
10. "My Lovely Girl" (내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀)G.Brown 3:35
11. "Rewind"  Gavy NJ 4:13
12. "Calling Out" (불러본다)Jin Min Ho 3:55
13. "Super Stiction"  Halo 3:44
14. "Tight" (타이트해)Fiestar 3:30
15. "It's Okay I Love You"  Lee Simon 3:25

International broadcast

China

The drama's online broadcasting rights have been sold to Youku Tudou, at a record price of US$200,000 per episode, making it the most expensive Korean drama ever to be sold in China at the time. The record was previously held by Fated to Love You, which had a price of US$120,000 per episode.[33][34][35] As of October 2014, the drama has topped 100 million views on both Youku and Tudou websites.[36] This record was later surpassed by Pinocchio at US$280,000 per episode.[37]

Philippines

It aired in the Philippines on ABS-CBN starting April 26, 2015 to June 12, 2015 [38]

Indonesia

It aired in Indonesia on RCTI in May 2015.[39][40]

Thailand

It onair in Thailand on PPTV in August 2015.[41]

References

  1. 1 2 Rain and Alex brighten up the streets in upcoming drama "My Lovely Girl" Hancinema.net (August 17, 2014). Retrieved on August 18, 2014.
  2. 1 2 f(x)’s Krystal Confirmed to Act Opposite Rain in Drama ‘My Lovable Girl’ Mwave.interest.me (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 4, 2014.
  3. ↑ Krystal "I cannot believe I'm going to be in the same drama with Rain" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ f(x) Krystal to star 'My Lovely Girl' with Rain Koreaherald.com (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ f(x)’s Krystal Confirmed to Star Alongside Rain in “My Lovely Girl” Soompi.com (August 3, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ Rain to Make Drama Comeback through ‘My Lovable Girl’ Mwave.interest.me (July 25, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
  7. 1 2 Infinite’s L and Hoya Confirmed for Drama ‘My Lovely Girl’ Mwave.interest.me (August 5, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
  8. 1 2 Chu, Cha chosen for drama Originally from Koreajoongangdaily.joins.com (August 9, 2014). Archived on August 9, 2014. Retrieved on August 9, 2014.
  9. ↑ Kim Jin Woo joins My Lovely Girl, playing a rival to Rain's character (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 14, 2014). Retrieved on August 14, 2014.
  10. ↑ Kim Ki Bang joins the cast of My Lovely Girl playing the manager (in Korean) Asiatoday.co.kr (August 5, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014.
  11. ↑ Comedian Lee Soo-ji joins My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Newsen.com (August 15, 2014). Retrieved on August 15, 2014.
  12. 1 2 Rain & Krystal at My Lovely Girl first script-reading (in Korean) Nate.com (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.
  13. ↑ BESTie's Hae Ryung casting in drama 'My Lovely Girl' Sg.entertainment.yahoo.com (August 14, 2014). Retrieved on August 14, 2014.
  14. 1 2 'My Lovely Girl' unveils album jacket and poster for L and Hoya's idol group "Infinite Power" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.
  15. 1 2 ‘My Lovely Girl’ Unveils Drama Idol Group ‘Infinite Power’ Mwave.interest.me (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.
  16. ↑ Park Young Gyu plays Lee Hyun Wook's dad in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014.
  17. ↑ Kim Hye-eun joins My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Seoul.co.kr (August 13, 2014). Retrieved on August 14, 2014.
  18. 1 2 'My Fair Lady' reveals script reading photos of Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, Dani, and more Allkpop (August 10, 2014). Retrieved on August 10, 2014.
  19. ↑ Lee Cho Hee plays Yoon Se Na's friend in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 7, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014.
  20. ↑ Park Doo Shik and Lee Cho Hee join My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Star.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014.
  21. ↑ Lee Ji-ah first appearance in My Lovely Girl shines (in Korean) Kwnews.co.kr (September 21, 2014). Retrieved on September 21, 2014.
  22. ↑ Child actress Yi Su-min in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Busan.com (September 19, 2014). Retrieved on September 19, 2014.
  23. ↑ “My Lovely Girl” Stills Show Rain, Krystal, L and More Gathered for First Script Reading Soompi (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.
  24. ↑ Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, and more attend the script reading for 'My Lovely Girl' Dkpopnews.net (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.
  25. ↑ 'My Lovely Girl' first script reading (in Korean) SBS (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.
  26. ↑ Rain seeks to break rosy illusions about celebrities via ‘My Love Girl’ The Korea Herald (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
  27. ↑ Rain and Krystal discuss the 12-year age difference as partners in 'My Lovely Girl' Allkpop (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
  28. ↑ Rain Chose ′My Lovely Girl′ Because He Wanted to be in a Fairy Tale-Like Drama Mwave.interest.me (eNewsWorld) (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
  29. ↑ SNSD’s Jessica Promised to Send Food Truck to f(x) Krystal’s Drama Site Mwave.interest.me (eNewsWorld) (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
  30. ↑ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  31. ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  32. ↑
  33. ↑ 'My Lovely Girl' sold to China for $200,000 per episode, highest price ever (in Korean) Interview365.mk.co.kr (September 2, 2014). Retrieved on September 2, 2014.
  34. ↑ New Korean drama starring Rain sold to China at record price The Korea Herald (September 2, 2014). Retrieved on September 2, 2014.
  35. ↑ 'My Lovely Girl' makes a breakthrough with highest Chinese distribution price Allkpop (September 2, 2014). Retrieved on September 2, 2014.
  36. ↑ Korean drama starring Rain tops 100m views on Chinese websites The Korea Herald (October 7, 2014). Retrieved on October 7, 2014.
  37. ↑ Kim, Min-jin (24 November 2014). "Pinocchio sells distribution rights to China for record price". K-Pop Herald. Retrieved 2014-11-27.
  38. ↑ http://www.koreaboo.com/kdrama/rain-krystals-lovely-girl-air-philippines-may/
  39. ↑ "RCTI Akan Tayangkan Drama Rain 'My Lovely Girl', Netter Malah Komplain". Wowkeren (in Indonesian). 3 April 2015. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  40. ↑ "Drama Korea My Lovely Girl Segera Tayang di RCTI". Infospesial (in Indonesian). 4 April 2015. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  41. ↑ "ตัวอย่างซีรีส์ My Lovely Girl เพลงรักหัวใจเลิฟ (24/8/58 20.15 น.)". pptvthailand (in Thai). 17 August 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-07.

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