Boyfriend (TV series)

Encounter
Also known as Boyfriend
Original title 남자친구
Genre
Created by Studio Dragon
Written by Yoo Young-ah[2]
Directed by Park Shin-woo[2]
Starring
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
Production company(s) Bon Factory Worldwide[2]
Distributor tvN
Release
Original network tvN[3]
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Dolby Digital
Original release November 2018 (2018-11)

Encounter (Hangul: 남자친구; RR: Namjachingu) is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum.[4] The drama will be pre-produced,[5] and is scheduled to air on tvN in November 2018.[3]

Synopsis

The series is about a woman who seems to have everything and a young man who seems to have nothing.[6]

Cast

Main

A daughter of a prominent politician and former daughter-in-law of a wealthy family.
A freewheeling, ordinary young man who finds joy in the simplest things.

Supporting

People around Cha Soo-hyun

Cha Soo-hyun's driver and loyal friend.
  • Kwak Sun-young
Cha Soo-hyun's administrative assistant.
Cha Soo-hyun's mother-in-law.
Cha Soo-hyun's father.
  • Nam Ki-ae as Jin Mi-ock[9]
Cha Soo-hyun's mother.

People around Kim Jin-hyuk

Kim Jin-hyuk's father.
Kim Jin-hyuk's mother.
Kim Jin-hyuk's younger brother.
  • Jeon So-ni as Jo Hye-in[12]
Kim Jin-hyuk's high school classmate.

Production

The first script reading was held on August 23, 2018,[13][14] and filming began in September 2018.[15] Filming took place overseas in Cuba.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Song Hye-kyo, Park Bo-gum to Co-Star in New TV Series". The Chosun Ilbo. July 10, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Song Hye-kyo, Park Bo-gum to star in drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. July 31, 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Premiere of new series 'Boyfriend' confirmed for tvN in November". Kpop Herald. July 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Song Hye-kyo, Park Bo-gum cast in new drama 'Boyfriend' as couple". Yonhap News Agency. July 9, 2018.
  5. ↑ "[공식입장] 송혜교X박보검, '남자친구' 출연 확정…"하반기 편성"". Sports Donga (in Korean). July 9, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Song Hye-kyo, Park Bo-gum to star in 'Boyfriend'". K-pop Herald. July 9, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Go Chang-suk to star in tvN's 'Boyfriend'". Korea JoongAng Daily. September 6, 2018.
  8. ↑ "[단독] 문성근, 송혜교 아빠 된다…'남자친구' 합류". Naver (in Korean). TV Report. September 7, 2018.
  9. ↑ "`남자친구` 측 "문성근·남기애, 송혜교 父母 역 출연 확정"". Naver (in Korean). MK News. September 7, 2018.
  10. 1 2 "[단독] 신정근x백지원, 박보검 부모된다…'남자친구' 부부 출연 확정". News1 (in Korean). September 7, 2018.
  11. ↑ "[단독]피오, 송혜교·박보검의 '남자친구' 출연". Naver (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. August 25, 2018.
  12. ↑ "[단독]신예 전소니, '남자친구' 출연..박보검 여사친役". Star News (in Korean). September 28, 2018.
  13. ↑ "'남자친구' 송혜교-박보검, '달달X유쾌' 대본리딩". WowTV (in Korean). October 5, 2018.
  14. ↑ "[SBS Star] Song Hye Kyo & Park Bo Gum to Show off Their Perfect Chemistry!". SBS News. October 5, 2018.
  15. ↑ "[단독] 송혜교X박보검 '남자친구', 오늘(2일) 첫 촬영 스타트". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). September 2, 2018.
  16. ↑ "[단독] 송혜교X박보검 '남자친구', 스페인 아닌 쿠바로…"로케 예정"". Sports Donga (in Korean). September 5, 2018.
tvN Wednesday–Thursday drama
Previous program Encounter
(November 2018)		 Next program
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
(September 26, 2018)		 Touch Your Heart
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