Rain or Shine (TV series)

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Rain or Shine
Promotional poster
Also known as Just Lovers
Hangul
그냥 사랑하는 사이
Literal meaning Just Between Lovers
Revised Romanization Geunyang Saranghaneun Sai
Genre
Created by JTBC
Written by Yoo Bo-ra
Directed by Kim Jin-won
Starring
Country of origin South Korea
Original language Korean
No. of episodes 16 [1]
Production
Executive producers
  • Ham Young-hoon
  • Kim Ji-yeon
  • Park Jae-sam
Producer Park Woo-ram
Running time 70 minutes [1]
Production company Celltrion Entertainment [2]
Original release
Network JTBC
Release December 11, 2017  ( 2017-12-11 )  ?
January 30, 2018  ( 2018-01-30 )

Rain or Shine [1] ( Korean 그냥 사랑하는 사이 ) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Jun-ho and Won Jin-ah , with Lee Ki-woo and Kang Han-na . It is about people's love, hope, and dreams despite their painful past. It aired on JTBC from December 11, 2017 to January 30, 2018, every Monday and Tuesday at 23:00 ( KST ). [3] [4] [5] [6]

Synopsis [ edit ]

The story of two individuals who lost their loved ones in a tragic accident and try to carry on with their lives as if they are not in pain. Throughout that time, they slowly fall in love.

Cast [ edit ]

Main [ edit ]

  • Lee Jun-ho as Lee Kang-doo, a former athlete who dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player but suddenly lost his father in an accident and had to undergo three years of rehabilitation for his injured legs. [7] [8]
  • Won Jin-ah as Ha Moon-soo, a young woman who lost her younger sister in an accident but lives life fiercely and stays strong while taking care of her mother. [7] [8]
  • Lee Ki-woo as Seo Joo-won, an architect at a construction firm. [10]
  • Kang Han-na as Jung Yoo-jin, team leader of external relations at the construction firm where Joo-won works. [11]

Supporting [ edit ]

People around Kang-doo [ edit ]

People around Moon-soo [ edit ]

People around Joo-won [ edit ]

Special appearances [ edit ]

Production [ edit ]

  • The series marks Lee Jun-ho's first lead role in a TV series, as well as rookie actress Won Jin-ah's first-ever major role. She was selected for the role out of 120 candidates. [7] [15]
  • The first script reading of the cast was held on August 22, 2017. [16]

Original soundtrack [ edit ]

Rain or Shine
OST Album
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
Recorded 2017
Genre Soundtrack
Language
Label

Part 1 [ edit ]

Released on December 12, 2017  ( 2017-12-12 )
No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length
1. "I Open My Eyes" (눈을 뜬다)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
Zitten 04:33
2. "I Open My Eyes" (Inst.)  
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
  04:33
Total length: 09:06

Part 2 [ edit ]

Released on December 19, 2017  ( 2017-12-19 )
No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length
1. "Aurora (feat. Kim Kyung-hee)" (오로라)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Jello Ann
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
  • Kim Kyung-hee
Savina & Drones 05:16
2. "Aurora" (Inst.)  
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  05:16
Total length: 10:32

Part 3 [ edit ]

Released on December 26, 2017  ( 2017-12-26 )
No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length
1. "I Just Miss You" (그냥 보고싶은 사이)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
Ra.D 03:57
2. "I Just Miss You" (Inst.)  
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  03:57
Total length: 07:54

Part 4 [ edit ]

Released on January 2, 2018  ( 2018-01-02 )
No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length
1. "You Did That To Me That Day" (넌 그렇게 그날 내게로)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • 1601
Lee Si-eun 05:06
2. "You Did That To Me That Day" (Inst.)  
  • 1601
  05:06
Total length: 10:12

Part 5 [ edit ]

Released on January 9, 2018  ( 2018-01-09 )
No. Title Artist Length
1. "Stand By Me" (있어줘) Lee Chang-min 4:05
2. "Stand By Me" (Inst.)   4:05
Total length: 8:10

Part 6 [ edit ]

Released on January 16, 2018  ( 2018-01-16 )
No. Title Artist Length
1. "What Do You Need To Say" (어떤 말이 必要하니) Lee Jun-ho 4:12
2. "What Do You Need To Say" (Inst.)   4:12
Total length: 8:24

Part 7 [ edit ]

Released on January 23, 2018  ( 2018-01-23 )
No. Title Artist Length
1. "Where We" Ryu Ji-hyun, Kim Kyung-hee of April 2nd 3:21
2. "Where We" (Inst.)   3:21
Total length: 6:42

Ratings [ edit ]

Average TV viewership ratings (nationwide)
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea [17] TNmS
1 December 11, 2017 2.409% 2.3%
2 December 12, 2017 1.924% 1.6%
3 December 18, 2017 1.936% 2.2%
4 December 19, 2017 2.061% 1.8%
5 December 25, 2017 1.635% 1.9%
6 December 26, 2017 1.625% 1.8%
7 January 1, 2018 1.678% 1.7%
8 January 2, 2018 1.304%
9 January 8, 2018 1.685% 1.5%
10 January 9, 2018 1.978% 1.8%
11 January 15, 2018 1.436%
12 January 16, 2018 1.796%
13 January 22, 2018 1.263% 2.2%
14 January 23, 2018 1.686% 1.9%
15 January 29, 2018 1.500% 1.8%
16 January 30, 2018 2.011% 2.2%
Average 1.745% 1.9%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • 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 ).

Awards and nominations [ edit ]

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2018 54th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress Won Jin-ah Nominated [18]
6th APAN Star Awards Won [19]
2nd The Seoul Awards Nominated [20]

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ a b c "Rain or Shine" . JTBC Worldwide . Archived from the original on August 2, 2019 . Retrieved July 29, 2022 .
  2. ^ Kim, So-yeon. 셀트리온 制約만? 下半期 안房劇場 接受 豫告 . BizEnter (in Korean). eToday Co. Ltd . Retrieved August 28, 2017 .
  3. ^ "Junho and Won Jin-ah in "Just Lovers" " . Hancinema . Ilgan Sports . Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
  4. ^ Lee, Lily. "Junho's First Main Role Confirmed in Upcoming Drama, "Just Lovers" " . Hancinema . OSEN . Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
  5. ^ Hong, Dam-young. "2PM's Lee Jun-ho to take lead role in 'Just in Love' " . Kpop Herald . Herald Corporation . Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
  6. ^ "New JTBC dramas lined up starting in December" . Hancinema . FN News . Retrieved September 13, 2017 .
  7. ^ a b c Jang, Joo-young. 이준호-원진아, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 破格的인 行步 '感情性 짙은 멜로' . Naver (in Korean). Sedaily . Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
  8. ^ a b Yoo, Ji-hye. "[公式立場] 2PM 이준호, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 主演 確定" . Naver (in Korean). OSEN . Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
  9. ^ a b Yoon, Jin-geun (December 12, 2017). "[간밤TV] '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 이준호×원진아, 慘事現場 生存者의 아픔(綜合)" . Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean) . Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ a b c d Kang, Seo-jeong. [單獨] 나문희·이기우·박희본·김강현, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 出演確定 . Naver (in Korean). OSEN . Retrieved August 23, 2017 .
  11. ^ Park, Hye-mi. 강한나 側 "'그냥 사랑하는 사이' 出演 確定…建築士 정유진 役"(公式立場) . Nate (in Korean). Sports Today . Retrieved September 1, 2017 .
  12. ^ Jo, Hye-ryeon. "[單獨] 尹세아, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 出演 確定…俊豪와 커플" . Naver (in Korean). TV Report . Retrieved August 24, 2017 .
  13. ^ Jang, Seo-jeong. [公式立場] 태인호, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 出演確定..이준호와 呼吸 . Naver (in Korean). OSEN . Retrieved August 28, 2017 .
  14. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin. "JYP新銳 박규영, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 出演" . Naver (in Korean). Sports Dong-a . Retrieved September 5, 2017 .
  15. ^ Jang, Ah-reum. "이준호X원진아, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 主演 破格 캐스팅" . Naver (in Korean). News1 Korea . Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
  16. ^ "Script reading with Nah Moon-hee, Lee Ki-woo, Park Hee-bon, and Kim Kang-hyun for "Just Lovers" " . Hancinema . OSEN . Retrieved August 23, 2017 .
  17. ^ "Nielsen Korea" . AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean) . Retrieved December 11, 2017 .
  18. ^ "第54回 백상藝術大賞, TV·映畫 各 部門別 受賞 候補者 公開" . JTBC (in Korean). April 6, 2018 . Retrieved October 20, 2021 .
  19. ^ Park, Pan-seok (October 13, 2018). 이병헌, '미스터 션샤인' 大賞 受賞..정해인 2冠王(綜合)[2018 APAN] [Lee Byung-hun, 'Mr. Sunshine' Grand Prize .. Hae-in Jeong, 2nd Crown (General) [2018 APAN]]. OSEN (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved October 20, 2021 .
  20. ^ Kim, Jae-yeon (September 28, 2018). '第2回 더 서울어워즈' 10月27日 開催, 드라마-映畫 各 部門別 候補公開 . iMBC (in Korean). Naver . Retrieved October 20, 2021 .

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