Hello, Me! (Korean안녕? 나야!) is a South Korean television series starring Choi Kang-hee, Kim Young-kwang, Lee Re and Eum Moon-suk. Based on the 2011 novel Fantastic Girl by Kim Hye-jung, it premiered on KBS2 on February 17, 2021 and is available for worldwide streaming on Netflix.[1]

Hello, Me!
Promotional poster
Hangul
안녕? 나야!
Hanja
安寧? 나야!
Literal meaningHello? It's Me!
Revised RomanizationAnnyeong? Naya!
Genre
Created by
  • Moon Jun Ha
  • KBS Drama Production
Based onFantastic Girl
by Kim Hye-jung
Written byYoo Song-yi
Directed byLee Hyun-seok
Starring
Music byChoi in-hee
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerKim Sang Hue (KBS)
Producers
  • Jung Ah-reum
  • Jung Hyun-joo
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time70 minutes (KBS2) 60-65 minutes (Netflix)
Production companies
  • Beyond J
  • Acemaker Movieworks
Original release
NetworkKBS2
ReleaseFebruary 17 (2021-02-17) –
April 8, 2021 (2021-04-08)

Synopsis

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Hello, Me! tells the story of Bahn Ha-ni who, one day, meets her enthusiastic, passionate and fearless 17-year-old self. With her younger self, she heals her wounds and learns how to love again.

Cast

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Main

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Supporting

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Ha-ni's Family

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  • Jung Yi-rang as Ban Ha-young, Ha-ni's older sister
    • Song Ji-hyun as young Ha-young
  • Moon Sung-hyun as Chae Chi-su, Ha-young's husband
    • Moon Sung-hyun as young Chi-su
  • Moon Seong-hyun as Chae Seong-woo, Ha-young and Chi-su's son
  • Kim Byeong-chun as Ban Gi-tae, Ha-ni's father
  • Yoon Bok-in as Ji Ok-jung, Ha-ni's mother
  • Kim Yong-rim as Lee Hong-nyun, Ha-ni's grandmother

Yoo-hyun's Family

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Joa Confectionery

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The Point Entertainment

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Others

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Special appearances

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateSouth Korea viewers
(millions)
1"Episode 1"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiFebruary 17, 2021 (2021-02-17)0.888[3]
2"Episode 2"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiFebruary 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)0.676[4]
3"Episode 3"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiFebruary 24, 2021 (2021-02-24)0.825[5]
4"Episode 4"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)N/A
5"Episode 5"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiMarch 3, 2021 (2021-03-03)0.771[6]
6"Episode 6"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiMarch 4, 2021 (2021-03-04)N/A
7"Episode 7"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiMarch 10, 2021 (2021-03-10)N/A
8"Episode 8"Lee Hyun-seokYoo Song-yiMarch 11, 2021 (2021-03-11)N/A

Production

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The first script reading took place in September 2020.[7]

Original soundtrack

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Hello, Me! OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released
  • 2021
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label

Part 1

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Released on February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)[8]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Wake Up"NuvocityNuvocityWeeekly3:14
2."Your Eyes" (inst.) Nuvocity 3:14
Total length:6:28

Part 2

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Released on February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)[9]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Tonight" (오늘 밤)Eo Young-soo
  • Eo Young-soo
  • Choi Soo-in
  • Kim Sung-hyun
Lee Min-hyuk4:03
2."Tonight" (inst.) 
  • Eo Young-soo
  • Choi Soo-in
  • Kim Sung-hyun
 4:03
Total length:8:06

Part 3

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Released on March 4, 2021 (2021-03-04)[10]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."3!4!"Lee Hyun-doLee Hyun-do3:50
2."3!4!" (inst.) Lee Hyun-do 3:50
Total length:7:40

Part 4

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Released on March 11, 2021 (2021-03-11)[11]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Someday" (그 시간, 그 공간)
  • Hana
  • Shin Yong-soo
Psycho TensionHuh Gak3:06
2."Someday" (inst.) Psycho Tension 3:06
Total length:6:12

Part 5

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Released on March 21, 2021 (2021-03-21)[12]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Cloudy Day" (흐린 날)Shoulder GangsterShoulder GangsterSondia4:05
2."Cloudy Day" (inst.) Shoulder Gangster 4:05
Total length:8:10

Part 6

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Released on March 26, 2021 (2021-03-26)[13]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Don't Smile At Me" (웃어주지 말아요)Park Jung-joon
  • Park Jung-joon
  • Lee Yong-tae
  • Lee Hyo-jung
Soyou3:30
2."Don't Smile At Me" (inst.) 
  • Park Jung-joon
  • Lee Yong-tae
  • Lee Hyo-jung
 3:30
Total length:7:00

Part 7

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Released on April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)[14]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Life" (산다는 건 다 그런게 아니겠니)Cho Byung-sikCho Byung-sikFloody3:40
2."Life" (inst.) Cho Byung-sik 3:40
Total length:7:20

Viewership

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Hello, Me! : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
1888676825N/A771N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A608TBDTBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea[15]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Part Original broadcast date Average audience share[15]
(Nielsen Korea)[16]
Nationwide
1 1 February 17, 2021 3.8%
2 4.9%
2 1 February 18, 2021 3.1%
2 3.6%
3 1 February 24, 2021 3.2%
2 5.1%
4 1 February 25, 2021 2.7%
2 3.1%
5 1 March 3, 2021 3.4%
2 3.9%
6 1 March 4, 2021 2.3%
2 3.1%
7 1 March 10, 2021 3.0%
2 3.9%
8 1 March 11, 2021 2.7%
2 3.4%
9 1 March 17, 2021 2.8%
2 3.7%
10 1 March 18, 2021 2.7%
2 3.5%
11 1 March 24, 2021 2.6%
2 3.9%
12 1 March 25, 2021 2.5%
2 3.2%
13 1 March 31, 2021 2.7%
2 3.7%
14 1 April 1, 2021 2.7%
2 4.0%
15 1 April 7, 2021 3.3%
2 4.2%
16 1 April 8, 2021 4.0%
2 3.3%
Average 3.38%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • NR denotes that the series did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
  • N/A denotes that the rating is not known.

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Seoul International Drama Awards 2021 Outstanding Korean Drama Hello, Me! Nominated [17][18]
KBS Drama Awards 2021 Best Young Actress Lee Re Won [19]
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Choi Kang-hee Nominated [20]

References

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  1. ^ Specter, Emma (January 22, 2021). "What's Coming to Netflix in February 2021". Vogue. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Lee Min-ji (February 15, 2021). "'안녕? 나야!' 장기용X이수혁 특별출연 "예상치 못한 신에 등장"(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Cable Daily - Top 10 List for TV Programs (February 17, 2021)". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  4. ^ "Cable Daily - Top 10 List for TV Programs (February 18, 2021)". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "Cable Daily - Top 10 List for TV Programs (February 24, 2021)". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "Cable Daily - Top 10 List for TV Programs (March 3, 2021)". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  7. ^ Kim, Min-ji (December 14, 2020). "'안녕? 나야!' 첫 대본 리딩…최강희→김영광, 대체불가 캐릭터 예고". News1 (in Korean). Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "안녕? 나야! OST Part.1" [Hello, Me! OST Part.1]. Melon. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  9. ^ "안녕? 나야! OST Part.2" [Hello, Me! OST Part.2]. Melon. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  10. ^ "안녕? 나야! OST Part.3" [Hello, Me! OST Part.3]. Melon. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  11. ^ "안녕? 나야! OST Part.4" [Hello, Me! OST Part.4]. Melon. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  12. ^ "안녕? 나야! OST Part.5" [Hello, Me! OST Part.5]. Melon. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  13. ^ "안녕? 나야! OST Part.6" [Hello, Me! OST Part.6]. Melon. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  14. ^ "안녕? 나야! OST Part.7" [Hello, Me! OST Part.7]. Melon. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  15. ^ a b "Nielsen Korea (Nationwide) TOP 20 LIST FOR TV PROGRAMS". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  16. ^ "안녕? 나야!: 시청률" [Hello, Me!: ratings]. Naver. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  17. ^ Lee Han-lim (August 20, 2021). "'서울드라마어워즈 2021', 한류드라마상 온라인 투표 진행" [Seoul Drama Awards 2021', online voting for Hallyu Drama Awards] (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved August 20, 2021 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "(Program) Outstanding Korean Drama Global Vote". Pikkle. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  19. ^ Kim Mi-hwa (January 1, 2022). "이레, 청소년 연기상.."현장에서 힐링" [KBS 연기대상]" [Lee Re, Youth Acting Award.."Healing in the Field" [KBS Acting Awards]]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  20. ^ Lee Chang-gyu (January 1, 2022). "1980년 5월을 빛내주신 분들께"…김민재·정용화·권나라·고민시, 미니시리즈 우수상 [KBS 연기대상]" ["To the people who made May 1980 shine"... Min-jae Kim, Yong-hwa Jung, Nara Kwon, Min-si Ko, Miniseries Excellence Award [KBS Acting Awards]] (in Korean). Exports News. Retrieved January 7, 2022 – via Naver.
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