The Secret Romantic Guesthouse (Korean: 꽃선비 열애사) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Shin Ye-eun, Ryeoun, Jung Gun-joo, and Kang Hoon. It premiered on SBS TV from March 20 to May 16, 2023 and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).[1][6] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.[7][8][9]
| The Secret Romantic Guesthouse | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 꽃선비 열애사 |
| Hanja | 花선비 熱愛史 |
| Literal meaning | Flower Scholars' Passionate Love Story |
| Revised Romanization | Kkotseonbi yeor-aesa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kkotsŏnbi yŏraesa |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Flower Scholars' Love Story by Kim Jeong-hwa |
| Developed by | |
| Written by | |
| Directed by | Kim Jung-min[4] |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Lee Ji-yong[3] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lee Kwang-soon |
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| Budget | ₩13 billion[5] |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBS TV |
| Release | March 20 – May 16, 2023 |
Synopsis
editThe series is about an incident that takes place when the owners of a guesthouse called Ihwawon Inn, which breaks stereotypes, and boarders with secrets gather to find Lee Seol who disappeared 13 years ago.[10]
Cast
editMain
edit- Shin Ye-eun as Yoon Dan-oh: the owner of a guesthouse called Ihwawon Inn. She is a livelihood mistress of the Joseon Dynasty, and draws the attention of flower scholars and viewers by portraying a lovely and confident character.[10][11]
- Ryeoun as Kang San: a student preparing for a martial arts program with a cold atmosphere.
- Jung Gun-joo as Jung Yu-ha: a noble scholar who has a delicate personality that takes good care of the other person's feelings and fancy Dan-oh.
- Kang Hoon as Kim Shi-yeol: Dan-oh's best friend and always quarrels with her, but even gives her dating advice.
Supporting
editPeople at Ihwawon Inn
edit- Lee Mi-do as Najubeak: Dan-oh's nanny.[12]
- In Gyo-jin as Yook Ho: the oldest boarder in Ihwawon Inn.[12]
- Jo Hye-joo as Yoon Hong-joo: Dan-oh's older sister.[13]
People at Buyeonggak
edit- Han Chae-ah as Hwa-ryeong: a gisaeng who runs Buyeonggak, the largest guest house in Hanyang.[14]
- Hwang Bo-reum-byeol as Ban-ya: Jang Tae-hwa's confidant.[12]
People in the government
edit- Oh Man-seok as Jang Tae-hwa: a judge of Hanseongbu and an influential figure of Buyeonggak.[15]
- Ahn Nae-sang as Shin Won-ho: the Left State Councilor.[15]
- Hyun Woo as Lee Chang: king of Joseon.[15]
- Kwon Do-hyung as Jang Hyeon: Jang Tae-hwa's son.[16]
- Song Ji-hyeok as Choi Jong-soo: Jang Tae-hwa's right-hand man.[17]
- Kim Hyun-sik as Kim Moo-hyung: Jang Tae-hwa's right-hand man.
People in the palace
edit- Gil Eun-hye as Gwiin Park: Lee Chang's concubine.[18]
- Nam Gi-ae as Queen Dowager: Lee Chang's mother.[19]
- Lee Joon-hyuk as Noh Seong-gil: the king's chief eunuch.[12]
- Joo Suk-tae as Kim Hwan: the only person Lee Chang believes in.[18]
- Choi Tae-hwan as Yoon Gu-nam: the king's royal guard.
Extended
editSpecial appearances
editProduction
editDevelopment
editOn August 30, 2022, Pan Entertainment announced that it had signed a contract with SBS drama division—Studio S, to produce and supply The Secret Romantic Guesthouse worth 13 billion won. The drama will be produced in cooperation with Apollo Pictures.[5][23]
Casting
editOn September 14, 2022, the main cast lineup was confirmed.[11]
Viewership
editThe Secret Romantic Guesthouse : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[24]
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
| Season | Episode number | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | ||
| 1 | 766 | 563 | N/A | 575 | 616 | 587 | N/A | 568 | 609 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 603 | 665 | 736 | 664 | 887 | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen Korea | TNmS | |||
| Nationwide[24] | Seoul[25] | Nationwide[26] | ||
| 1 | March 20, 2023 | 4.4% (15th) | 4.8% (11th) | 3.9% (20th) |
| 2 | March 21, 2023 | 3.8% (17th) | 4.0% (16th) | 3.3% (19th) |
| 3 | March 27, 2023 | 3.7% (22nd) | 3.8% (17th) | N/A |
| 4 | March 28, 2023 | 3.7% (14th) | 3.8% (13th) | 3.2% (18th) |
| 5 | April 3, 2023 | 3.7% (16th) | 4.1% (16th) | N/A |
| 6 | April 4, 2023 | 3.9% (14th) | 4.4% (11th) | 3.4% (20th) |
| 7 | April 10, 2023 | 3.7% (21st) | 4.1% (17th) | N/A |
| 8 | April 11, 2023 | 3.8% (17th) | 3.8% (15th) | |
| 9 | April 17, 2023 | 3.7% (17th) | 4.0% (11th) | |
| 10 | April 18, 2023 | 3.7% (17th) | 4.0% (11th) | |
| 11 | April 24, 2023 | 3.2% (22nd) | 3.3% (20th) | |
| 12 | April 25, 2023 | 3.2% (19th) | 3.3% (17th) | |
| 13 | May 1, 2023 | 3.8% (18th) | 4.1% (15th) | 3.6% (17th) |
| 14 | May 2, 2023 | 4.1% (13th) | 4.2% (9th) | 3.6% (17th) |
| 15 | May 8, 2023 | 4.0% (13th) | 4.3% (10th) | 4.3% (16th) |
| 16 | May 9, 2023 | 4.5% (8th) | 4.6% (7th) | 5.2% (11th) |
| 17 | May 15, 2023 | 4.1% (12th) | 4.3% (12th) | 4.5% (14th) |
| 18 | May 16, 2023 | 5.0% (7th) | 5.2% (5th) | 5.8% (8th) |
| Average | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.1%[a] | |
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Awards and nominations
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS Drama Awards | 2023 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | Ryeoun | Won | [27] |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | Shin Ye-eun | Won | |||
| Best Couple Award | Shin Ye-eun and Ryeoun | Nominated | [28] | ||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | Han Chae-ah | Nominated | [29] | ||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | In Gyo-jin | Nominated | |||
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | Jo Hye-joo | Nominated | [30] | ||
| Hwang Bo-reum-byeol | Nominated | ||||
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama | Kang Hoon | Nominated | |||
| Jung Gun-joo | Nominated |
Notes
edit- ^ This average rating is calculated based on the published ratings, the exact average ratings is unknown due to multiple ratings not published.
References
edit- ^ a b c Kim Ji-hye (January 1, 2023). "SBS 새 월화극 '꽃선비 열애사', 3월 방송 확정…신예은X려운 첫인사" (in Korean). SBS Entertainment News. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Gyu-lee (February 20, 2023). "Shin Ye-eun, Ryeoun excited about their first period series with 'The Secret Romantic Guesthouse'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d 신예은, 이화원 지키기 위해 오만석에 '이설' 찾겠다며 약조 #꽃선비열애사-TheSecretRomanticGuesthouse #SBSdrama (in Korean). SBS Drama. March 27, 2023. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e f "프로그램 소개". Seoul Broadcasting System (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ a b Shin Hyun-ah (August 30, 2022). 팬엔터테인먼트, 130억 규모 드라마 '꽃선비열애사' 제작공급 [주목 e공시] [Pan Entertainment, production and supply of the 13 billion won drama 'Love Story of a Flower Scholar' [attention e-disclosure]] (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park So-young (February 15, 2023). "신예은, '더글로리' 후광 입고 '꽃선비 열애사' 출격..훈남들 사이 '활짝'" [Shin Ye-eun wears the halo of 'The Glory' and appears in 'Flower Scholar's Love Story'.] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Cho Young-eun (March 6, 2023). 웨이브, 시대극부터 퓨전 사극까지…3월 신작 라인업 공개 [Wavve, from period dramas to fusion historical dramas... New lineup released in March]. News Works (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Kang Seo-jung (January 19, 2023). "'꼭두의 계절'→'꽃선비'까지..해외로 뻗어나가는 K-드라마" [From 'Season of Kokdu' to 'Flower Scholar'..K-drama expanding overseas] (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "Drama Korea Terbaru 2023" [Latest Korean Drama 2023]. Viu (in Indonesian). March 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Lee Gyu-lee (March 16, 2023). "Shin Ye-eun to play lovely character in 'The Secret Romantic Guesthouse'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Cha Hye-young (September 27, 2022). "신예은→려운, '꽃선비 열애사' 출연 확정…내년 상반기 편성" [Shin Ye-eun→Ryeo-woon confirmed to appear in 'Flower Scholar's Love Story'... Organized in the first half of next year]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Oh Yoon-joo (January 13, 2023). "신예은 주연 '꽃선비 열애사', 3월 편성 확정…명품 라인업 공개" ['Flower Scholar's Love Story' starring Shin Ye-eun confirmed to be organized in March... Luxury lineup revealed]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 21, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Jang Byung-ho (April 9, 2023). "꽃선비 열애사' 강훈·조혜주, '꽃다발 플러팅' 현장 공개" [Flower Scholar's Passionate Love' Kang Hoon and Jo Hye-joo, 'bouquet flirting' on-site public] (in Korean). E-Daily. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ 황, 소영. "[단독] 한채아, SBS '꽃선비 열애사'로 '금수저' 활약 이어간다". Naver News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ^ a b c Park Ah-reum (January 13, 2023). "안내상X오만석X인교진X이미도X한채아 '꽃선비 열애사' 총출동[공식]" [Ahn Nae-sang X Oh Man-seok X In Gyo-jin X Lee Mi-do X Han Chae-ah 'Flower Scholar's Love Story' [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 21, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Cha, Hye-young (January 19, 2023). "신예 권도형, '꽃선비 열애사'로 브라운관 첫 데뷔" [Rookie Kwon Do-hyung debuts on the small screen with 'Flower Scholar's Love Story'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Yeon Hwi-seon (March 7, 2023). "초신성 송지혁, 3년 만에 드라마 복귀 '꽃선비 열애사' 출연 [공식]" [Supernova Song Ji-hyeok returns to drama after 3 years, appearing in 'Flower Scholar Passionate' [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "등장인물 소개 (4)" [Character Introduction (4)]. Seoul Broadcasting System (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Kang, Seon-ae (March 2, 2023). "단순한 로맨스 사극이 아니다…'꽃선비 열애사', 1차와 확 다른 2차 티저" [It's not just a romantic historical drama... 'Flower Scholar's Love Story', the 2nd teaser that is completely different from the 1st] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Son Jina (April 17, 2023). "이관훈, '꽃선비 열애사' 합류…박 종사관 役(공식)" [Lee Kwan-hoon joins 'Flower Scholar's Love Story'... Park Jong-gwan role (official)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ Lee Joon-hyeon (February 3, 2023). "한재석→한은성 활동명 변경, '신성한, 이혼→꽃선비 열애사' 잇단 열일 행보" [Han Jae-seok→Han Eun-seong name change, ‘Shin Sung-han, Divorce → Flower Scholar Passionate History’] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Shin Young-eun (March 18, 2023). "박휘순 특별출연, 신예은 짝사랑 男 된다 (꽃선비 열애사)" [Park Hwi-soon's special appearance, Shin Ye-eun's unrequited love (Flower Scholar's Love Story)] (in Korean). Star Today. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Hwang Jae-yoon (August 17, 2022). 청송군, SBS 드라마 '꽃선비 열애사' 제작지원 협약 [Cheongsong-gun, SBS drama 'Flower Scholar's Love Story' production support agreement]. MoneyS (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Nielsen Korea (Nationwide) ratings:
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 20, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- "Ep. 3, 7, 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via Daum.
- "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 28, 2023. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 3, 2023. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 4, 2023. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 25, 2023. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- "Ep. 13" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Ep. 14" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- "Ep. 17" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 15, 2023. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- "Ep. 18" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 16, 2023. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Nielsen Korea (Seoul) ratings:
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 20, 2023. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 27, 2023. Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 28, 2023. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 3, 2023. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 4, 2023. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 24, 2023. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 25, 2023. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- "Ep. 13" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Ep. 14" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- "Ep. 18" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 16, 2023. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ TNmS ratings:
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). TNmS. March 21, 2023. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 2" (in Korean). TNmS. March 22, 2023. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 4" (in Korean). TNmS. March 29, 2023. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 6" (in Korean). TNmS. April 5, 2023. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 13" (in Korean). TNmS. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 14" (in Korean). TNmS. May 3, 2023. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 15" (in Korean). TNmS. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 16" (in Korean). TNmS. May 10, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 17" (in Korean). TNmS. May 16, 2023. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023 – via Break News.
- "Ep. 18" (in Korean). TNmS. May 17, 2023. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023 – via Break News.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (December 30, 2023). "'모범택시2' 이제훈-'악귀' 김태리, 공동 대상 "우열 못 가려"[종합](SBS 연기대상)" [Model Taxi 2's" Lee Ji-hoon and "Demon" Kim Tae-ri shared the Grand Prize for "Unequal" [Overall] (SBS Acting Awards)]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ye-seol (December 29, 2023). "'마이 데몬' 김유정♥송강, 베스트 커플상 수상…김유정 나홀로 수상 "팬분들께 감사해" [2023 SBS 연기대상]" ['My Demon' Kim Yoo-jung♥Song Kang won Best Couple...Kim Yoo-jung won alone "Thank you to the fans" [2023 SBS Acting Awards] (SBS Acting Awards)]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Ye-jin (December 29, 2023). "모범택시2' 배유람→장혁진, 조연상 "베커상 못들어가 서운" [SBS 연기대상]" ['Model Taxi 2' Bae Yoo-Ram → Jang Hyuk-Jin, Supporting Actor "Jung Soon-Woon Can't Enter the Becker Award" [SBS Acting Awards]]. X-ports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Ha-na (December 30, 2023). "상도 쪼개고 권위도 쪼개고,이제훈X김태리 공동 대상→신인상 7명[SBS 연기대상①]" [Splitting awards and splitting authority, Lee Ji-hoon X Kim Tae-ri joint grand prize → 7 newcomers [SBS Acting Awards ①]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024 – via Naver.
External links
edit- Official website (in Korean)
- Production website at Pan Entertainment (in Korean)
- The Secret Romantic Guesthouse at IMDb
- The Secret Romantic Guesthouse at HanCinema
