Radio Romance (TV series)

Radio Romance (Korean: 라디오 로맨스; RR: Radio Romaenseu) is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Yoon Doo-joon and Kim So-hyun, with Yoon Park and Yura. It aired on KBS2's Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (KST) time slot from January 29 to March 20, 2018.[2][3][4][5]

Radio Romance
Promotional poster
Hangul라디오 로맨스
GenreRomance
Created byKBS Drama Production
Written byJeon Yu-ri
Directed byKim Shin-il
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Heo Gun
  • Kim Chu-seok
  • Kim Kwan-min
  • Lee Gun-joon
Producers
  • Kim Dong-hwi
  • Seo Byung-chul
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
DistributorKorean Broadcasting System
Release
Original networkKBS2
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Audio formatDolby Digital
Original releaseJanuary 29 (2018-01-29) –
March 20, 2018 (2018-03-20)
External links
Website

Synopsis

Song Geu-rim (Kim So-hyun) has always wanted to become a radio writer. However, because she lacks the writing skills, she was always forced to be an assistant writer. When her only show faces cancellation, she must secure her place as writer. So she decides to try casting Ji Soo-ho (Yoon Doo-joon), a top star actor who's known to have a "perfect life".

Cast

Main
A top actor who is accustomed to act based on scripts. He ends up becoming the DJ for a live radio show where nothing ever goes according to plan.[6]
The writer of Soo-ho's radio show with five years of experience as an assistant writer. She lacks of writing skills but possesses excellent planning skills.[7][8]
The radio station's competent producing director. Because of his perfectionism, every program he handles achieved No. 1 in listener ratings.
An over-the-hill actress who fell from grace due to a DUI accident that happened three years ago.[9]

Supporting

People around Soo-ho and Geu-rim

  • Ha Jun as Kim Jun-woo (33 years old)
Soo-ho's long-time manager who oversees the actor's every move.[10]
A psychiatrist who is Soo-ho's high school classmate and personal doctor.
Soo-ho's legal mother who is the CEO of JH Entertainment.
Soo-ho's father who is a veteran actor.
An actress who is very popular. She is having an affair with Soo-ho's father.
Geu-rim's mother. She became blind during a surgery she had when she was 39.

Radio station staff

Radio program writer.
Radio program director.
Radio assistant director.
Radio station director.
DJ of a Thirty-year old radio program.

Radio station sub-writer members

Others

A reporter.
Soo-ho's friend who, 12 years ago, liked Geu-rim. Died in a car accident.

Special appearances
  • U-Kwon as Kang Minu (Ep. 1)
  • Ji Il-joo as Oh Jin-soo (Ep. 2–3)
  • Jung Gyu-soo as amnesia old man (Ep. 4)
  • Bona as DJ Jay (Ep. 5)

Production

Original soundtrack
Radio Romance OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
GenreSoundtrack
LanguageKorean
LabelCREAHUB, LOEN Entertainment[lower-alpha 1]

Part 1
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Radio Romance"
  • Park Geun-chul
  • Runy
  • Jung Soo-min
  • Park Geun-chul
  • Runy
  • Jung Soo-min
Doyoung and Taeil of NCT U3:39
2."Radio Romance (Inst.)" 
  • Park Geun-chul
  • Runy
  • Jung Soo-min
 3:39
Total length:7:18

Part 2
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."The Covered Up Road (Sound Track Ver.)" (가리워진 길)
  • Yoo Jae-ha
Nakjoon3:21
2."The Covered Up Road (Special Live Ver.)"
  • Yoo Jae-ha
  • Yoo Jae-ha
Nakjoon3:23
3."The Covered Up Road (Sound Track Ver.) (Inst.)" 
  • Yoo Jae-ha
 3:21
4."The Covered Up Road (Special Live Ver.) (Inst.)" 
  • Yoo Jae-ha
 3:23
Total length:13:28

Part 3
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Bygone Days" (지난 날)
  • Yoo Jae-ha
  • Yoo Jae-ha
Migyo5:19
2."Bygone Days (Inst.)" 
  • Yoo Jae-ha
 5:19
Total length:10:38

Part 4
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Another Sadness" (또 하나의 슬픔)
  • Lee Hyun-do
  • Lee Hyun-do
J_ust4:01
2."Another Sadness (Inst.)" 
  • Lee Hyun-do
 4:01
Total length:8:02

Part 5
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Story"
  • KamDongis
  • Seo Jae-ha
  • Kim Young-sung
  • KamDongis
  • Seo Jae-ha
  • Kim Young-sung
Lee Seok-hoon3:44
2."Story (Inst.)" 
  • KamDongis
  • Seo Jae-ha
  • Kim Young-sung
 3:44
Total length:7:28

Part 6
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."On The Road" (길에서)
  • RUNY
  • Park Geun-cheol
  • Jung Soo-min
  • Park Geun-cheol
  • Jung Soo-min
Haebin (Gugudan)3:59
2."On The Road (Inst.)" 
  • Park Geun-cheol
  • Jung Soo-min
 3:59
Total length:7:58
Disc 2:
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Your Radio"Various Artists2:46
2."Bang Bang"Various Artists1:21
3."Cycling"Various Artists2:50
4."Happiness"Various Artists2:32
5."Lovely string"Various Artists5:02
6."My Home"Various Artists2:48
7."Starlight"Various Artists3:27
8."Someone"Various Artists4:04
9."Shake it, Shake it"Various Artists2:23
10."Our Shining days"Various Artists2:43
11."Start up"Various Artists4:08
12."Ssdam Ssdam"Various Artists2:21

Controversy

On January 24, 2018, a photo was shared online saying that lead actress Kim So-hyun was shooting underwater. The photo shows a woman wearing a hanbok in the water on January 21. On that day, the lowest temperature was recorded below -16°C (3°F). During the press conference for the premiere of Radio Romance held on January 25, the drama's PD addressed online criticism regarding the outdoor water filming, despite the weather warnings. He issued an apology stating that "Kim So Hyun's outdoor water filming wrapped up on Sunday (Jan 21st). We debated on it a lot, since she would be getting in the water. We ensured safety equipment nearby, as well as a camping car on set, and finished filming in the shortest amount of time possible. Due to time constraints, an action stunt double filmed additional outdoor water scenes yesterday (Jan 24th). It was filmed by an action actor, not Kim So-hyun, wearing a winter suit and shot in a similar situation (Jan 21st). The number of shots was done with one take and protection was taken right away. We apologize for causing concerns with this matter. The filming set is our life. Naturally, safety is important."[13] At the press conference, Kim's hand was seen red.[14]

Ratings
  • In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS[15] AGB Nielsen[16]
Nationwide Seoul Nationwide Seoul
1 January 29, 2018 6.2% (NR) 6.3% (NR) 5.5% (NR) 5.6% (NR)
2 January 30, 2018 5.2% (NR) 5.4% (NR) 5.8% (NR) 6.0% (NR)
3 February 5, 2018 6.2% (NR) 6.4% (NR) 5.2% (NR) 5.3% (NR)
4 February 6, 2018 5.5% (NR) 5.8% (NR) 5.6% (NR) 5.9% (NR)
5 February 13, 2018[lower-alpha 2] 6.5% (17th) 6.6% (NR) 5.1% (20th) 5.0% (20th)
6 5.5% (NR) 6.2% (NR) 4.2% (NR) 4.9% (NR)
7 February 20, 2018[lower-alpha 2] 4.8% (NR) 5.3% (NR) 3.9% (NR) 4.4% (NR)
8 4.6% (NR) 5.2% (NR) 3.4% (NR) 4.1% (NR)
9 February 26, 2018 5.1% (NR) 6.0% (NR) 3.7% (NR) 4.6% (NR)
10 February 27, 2018 4.7% (NR) 5.6% (NR) 3.4% (NR) 4.3% (NR)
11 March 5, 2018 4.4% (NR) 5.2% (NR) 4.0% (NR) 4.8% (NR)
12 March 6, 2018 4.6% (NR) 5.0% (NR) 3.5% (NR) 3.9% (NR)
13 March 12, 2018 4.1% (NR) 4.5% (NR) 2.9% (NR) 3.3% (NR)
14 March 13, 2018 4.4% (NR) 3.2% (NR)
15 March 19, 2018 4.2% (NR) 2.6% (NR) 2.7% (NR)
16 March 20, 2018 4.2% (NR) 4.6% (NR) 3.1% (NR) 3.4% (NR)
Average 5.0% 5.4% 4.1% 4.5%

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2018 2018 KBS Drama Awards Best Young Actor Nam Da-reum Won [17]
Best Young Actress Lee Re Nominated

Notes
  1. Relaunched and renamed as kakao M on March 23, 2018
  2. Two episodes are aired on the same day due to the 2018 Winter Olympics.

References
  1. Park, Jin-young. "윤두준·김소현, KBS '라디오로맨스' 남녀 주연 확정..감성 멜로 [종합]". Naver (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  2. Kim, So-yeon. "Yoon Doo-joon confirms lead role in 'Radio Romance'". Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  3. Jang, Ah-reum. [공식] 김소현, '라디오 로맨스'로 6개월 만에 드라마 복귀. Naver (in Korean). News1 Korea. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  4. Jeong, Yoo-na. [공식] '라디오 로맨스' 윤박·걸스데이 유라·곽동연, 캐스팅 확정. Naver (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  5. "Yoon Bak, Hajun, Kwak Dong Yeon, Yura confirmed as cast of 'Radio Romance'". KBS World. KBS World. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  6. "Yoon Doo-joon to star in KBS's "Radio Romance"". Hancinema. Joy News 24. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  7. "Kim So-hyun to Star in KBS Drama "Radio Romance"". Hancinema. Star Today. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  8. "Kim So Hyun confirmed to co-star with Yoon Doo Joon in 'Radio Romance'". KBS World. KBS World. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  9. "Girl's Day Yura to star in 'Radio Romance' with Kim So Hyun & Yoon Doo Joon". KBS World. KBS World. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  10. Choi, Jeong-min. 하준, '라디오 로맨스' 출연 확정…윤두준 매니저 役 [Ha Joon, 'Radio Romance' Confirmed Appearance...Yoon Doo-joon manager]. Tenasia (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  11. Lee, Eun-hye. "[초점Q] 윤두준X김소현, CF·드라마 카메오 넘어 '라디오 로맨스' 주연으로 재회?". Sports Q (in Korean). Sports Q. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  12. Lee, Ji-hyun. '라디오 로맨스' 김소현 "성인이 되고 첫 작품, 열심히 하겠다". Naver (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  13. "'라디오 로맨스' 김소현, 영하 16℃ 한파에 수중촬영?…PD "아냐" 해명" ['Radio Romance' So-Hyun Kim, underwater shooting at minus 16 ℃ cold? PD “No” Explanation]. DongA (in Korean). January 25, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  14. "'건강 이상신호' 김소현, 새빨개진 손 '영하권 날씨에 입수 촬영 때문?'". TvDaily (in Korean). January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
  15. "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  16. "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  17. Woo, Bin (January 1, 2019). [2018 KBS 연기대상] 유동근 대상 "장미희 덕분인데 내가 왜..대하드라마 부활 기원" [[2018 KBS Drama Awards] Donggeun Lee Grand Prize "Why am I ... thanks to Jang Mi-hee.]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019 – via Naver.
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