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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (Korean: 정년이) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Choi Hyo-bi, starring Kim Tae-ri, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran, Jung Eun-chae and Kim Yoon-hye. Based on a Naver webtoon of the same Korean title by Seo Ireh and Namon, it depicts the entry and growth of a girl born with a talent for singing in the 1950s. It aired on tvN from October 12, to November 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST).[5] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[6]

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
Promotional poster
Hangul
정년이
Revised RomanizationJeongnyeoni
McCune–ReischauerChŏngnyŏni
Genre
Based on
Jeong Nyeon
by
  • Seo Ireh
  •      Namon
Written byChoi Hyo-bi
Directed byJung Ji-in
Starring
Music byJang Young-kyu[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerKim Sun-tae[2]
Producers
  • Heo Seok-won[2]
  • Lee Se-hee[2]
  • Park Hoon-joo[2]
Running time70 minutes[3]
Production companies
Budget₩33.6 billion[4]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseOctober 12 (2024-10-12) –
November 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)

Synopsis

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Immediately after the Korean War in the 1950s, Jeong-nyeon, a girl born with a talent for singing, entered the Yeoseong Gukgeuk troupe and grew up in it.

Cast

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Main

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A pansori genius girl who came to Seoul from Mokpo on her own to become a Korean traditional opera actress.
A trainee and excellent at singing, dancing, and acting. She is also Jeong-nyeon's rival.
Director of Maeran Theater Company.
The prince of Maeran Theater Company and Jeong-nyeon's mentor.
The princess of Maeran Theater Company.

Supporting

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  • Woo Da-vi as Hong Joo-ran[11]
A member of Maeran Theater Company and close friend of Yoon Jeong-nyeon.
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
  • Jeong Ra-el as Seo Bok-sil[13]
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
The mother of Heo Young-seo.
  • Min Kyung-ah as Heo Young-in[15]
The older sister of Heo Young-seo.

Special appearance

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Jeong-nyeon's mother who raised her child alone while putting her past as a genius singer behind her.

Production

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Development

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The series was originally published as a Naver webtoon, later adapted into a drama. It is directed by Jung Ji-in, who directed The Red Sleeve (2021), and written by Choi Hyo-bi, the writer of the Netflix series A Time Called You (2023). The production is jointly handled by Studio N, Management MMM, and NPIO Entertainment.[16]

Casting

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Kim Hieora was positively considering a role in the production but suddenly canceled due to her controversy.[17]

Viewership

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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
11.2021.8792.1142.7942.3283.2052.2593.0442.7283.2192.9853.8402.633
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[18]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[18]
Nationwide Seoul
1 October 12, 2024 4.844% (1st) 5.678% (1st)
2 October 13, 2024 8.216% (1st) 8.911% (1st)
3 October 19, 2024 9.223% (1st) 8.886% (1st)
4 October 20, 2024 12.728% (1st) 13.578% (1st)
5 October 26, 2024 10.212% (1st) 10.182% (1st)
6 October 27, 2024 13.383% (1st) 13.744% (1st)
7 November 2, 2024 10.146% (1st) 10.257% (1st)
8 November 3, 2024 12.845% (1st) 12.952% (1st)
9 November 9, 2024 11.995% (1st) 12.735% (1st)
10 November 10, 2024 14.058% (1st) 14.311% (1st)
11 November 16, 2024 12.762% (1st) 13.460% (1st)
12 November 17, 2024 16.458% (1st) 17.090% (1st)
Average 11.319% 12.144%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama 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).

References

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  1. ^ Im, Soo-hyun (January 19, 2024). [인터뷰] 꿈의 캐스팅, <정년이> 정지인 감독 [[Interview] Dream Casting, Director Jeong Ji-in of <Jeongnyeon>]. Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved August 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c d Studio, Dragon. "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born | Shows | Studio Dragon". studiodragon. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. ^ 정년이 [Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born]. watch-cjenm. September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Heo, Jy-hyong (September 12, 2024). 김태리 '정년이' 못보나..MBC, 제작사에 가압류 신청 [Kim Tae-ri can't see 'Jeongnyeon'..MBC applies for seizure against production company]. starnewskorea (in Korean). Retrieved September 12, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (August 21, 2024). 김태리X신예은 '정년이' 베일 벗었다..10월 12일 첫방 확정[공식] [Kim Tae-ri X Shin Ye-eun's 'Jeongnyeon' unveiled.. First broadcast confirmed for October 12 [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Chin, Carmen (September 11, 2024). "Watch the trailer for Disney+'s new K-drama, 'Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born'". NME (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Tae Yuna (August 10, 2023). [공식] 김태리, 판소리 천재 된다...'더 글로리' 신예은과 '정년이'로 호흡 [[Official] Kim Tae-ri becomes a pansori genius... 'The Glory' Shin Ye-eun and 'Jung Nyeon' breathing together] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ a b Choi Hee-jae (August 10, 2023). 김태리·문소리, 모녀로 재회...'정년이' 캐스팅 라인업 [공식입장] [Kim Tae-ri and Moon So-ri reunite as mother and daughter... 'Jeongnyeon' casting lineup [Official statement]] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Go Jae-wan (January 29, 2024). [공식] 정은채, '정년이' 합류..국극 최고 스타 문옥경 캐릭터 [[Official] Jeong Eun-chae joins 'Jeongnyeon'...character of Moon Ok-kyung, the best star in Korean dramas] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  10. ^ Ha Kyung-heon (February 1, 2024). 김윤혜, 국극단 공주님으로 tvN '정년이' 합류 [Kim Yoon-hye joins tvN's "Jungnyeon" as a princess of the Kukgeuk Company] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  11. ^ 이, 하늘. 우다비, '정년이' 캐스팅으로 김태리·신예은과 연기 호흡. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  12. ^ 이, 명주. '오마이걸' 승희, '정년이' 출연...김태리 괴롭히는 동기 役. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  13. ^ Jang Jin-ri (September 21, 2023). [단독]'7인의 탈출' 정라엘, '정년이' 캐스팅...안방 '특급 행보' (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  14. ^ 장, 진리. [단독]장혜진, '정년이' 캐스팅...김태리→신예은 '믿보배' 라인업 합류. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  15. ^ Min, Kyung-ah. 뮤지컬 배우 민경아, 신예은 언니 된다...'정년이' 출연 확정 [Musical actress Min Kyung-ah becomes Shin Ye-eun's older sister...Confirmed to appear in 'Jeongnyeon']. Star Today (in Korean). Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  16. ^ Lee Seung-gil (December 5, 2022). 웹툰 '정년이', 드라마 제작 확정...연출은 '옷소매 붉은 끝동' 정지인 감독 [Webtoon 'Jeongnyeon' confirmed for drama production... Directed by Jeong Ji-in, 'Red Sleeves'] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  17. ^ Ha Su-jeong (September 6, 2023). [단독] '일진설 논란' 김히어라, '정년이' 하차한 진짜 이유(종합) (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  18. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
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