My Lovely Girl () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Rain, Krystal Jung, Kim Myung-soo, and Cha Ye-ryun. Having the K-pop industry as the backdrop, the drama tells the story of two pained individuals who find healing through music. It aired on SBS from September 17 to November 6, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.Krystal "I cannot believe I'm going to be in the same drama with Rain" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 4, 2014.
Synopsis Lee Hyun-wook (Rain) is the CEO of a talent agency that scouts and trains idols. Hyun-wook lives in great difficulty as he is unable to let go of his ex-girlfriend who died in an accident 3 years ago, which he witnessed firsthand. His ex-girlfriend's sister, Yoon Se-na (Krystal), moves to Seoul in order to pursue her music-composing career, and meets Hyun-wook, who helps her achieve it. As Hyun-wook replaces his father (Park Yeong-gyu) as the president of ANA Entertainment, he faces challenges in his career. In the midst of healing each other through music, Hyun-wook and Se-na fall in love.f(x) Krystal to star 'My Lovely Girl' with Rain Koreaherald.com (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.f(x)'s Krystal Confirmed to Star Alongside Rain in "My Lovely Girl" Soompi.com (August 3, 2014). Retrieved on August 5, 2014.
Cast
Main Rain as Lee Hyun-wook A successful singer, songwriter and producer. He appears cold and indifferent on the outside, but is really sensitive and kind-hearted. After So-eun's death, he left the music industry as he couldn't write songs any more. When he receives a call from Se-na, he looks for her and eventually brings her into his company, ANA Entertainment. As he falls in love with Se-na, he is able to write songs again.
Krystal Jung as Yoon Se-na An aspiring singer and songwriter, and sister of Yoon So-eun. She becomes acquainted with Hyun-wook while trying to find her sister, and she later develops feelings for him. She has a bickering relationship with Shi-woo, and is continuously wavered by his advances.
Kim Myung-soo as Shi-woo/Yong-bok A member of boyband Infinite Power under ANA Entertainment. He is seemingly arrogant, but he turns kinder to Yoon Se-na, whom he develops feelings for. He is at constant conflicts over Lee Hyun-wook, who chastises him for his irresponsible actions, as well as due to their rivalry for Se-na's love.
Cha Ye-ryun as Shin Hae-yoon One of the directors in ANA Entertainment. She has a long-term crush on Lee Hyun-wook, and constantly disrupts his relationships with both Se-na and So-eun.
Supporting
People in AnA Entertainment Alex Chu as Bae Sung-jin Kim Jin-woo as Seo Jae-young Kim Ki-bang as Yoo Sang-bong Lee Soo-ji as An Da-jung Jo Hee-bong as Kang Tae-min Na Hae-ryung as Yoo Ra-eum Shi-woo's ex-girlfriend and Rae-hoon's current girlfriend. Hoya as Kang Rae-hoon Leader of fictional idol group Infinite Power. Lee Dae-yeol as San-ah Member of fictional idol group Infinite Power.'My Lovely Girl' unveils album jacket and poster for L and Hoya's idol group "Infinite Power" (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 11, 2014.'My Lovely Girl' Unveils Drama Idol Group 'Infinite Power' Mwave.interest.me (September 11, 2014). Retrieved on September 11, 2014. Choi Sung-yoon as Jun-jun Member of fictional idol group Infinite Power. Gong Seung-yeon as Seo Yoon-ji Fiestar as Fiestar Choi Hyo-eun as Mi-sung
Others Park Young-gyu as Lee Jong-ho Hyun-wook's father.Park Young Gyu plays Lee Hyun Wook's dad in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014. Kim Hye-eun as Oh Hee-seonKim Hye-eun joins My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Seoul.co.kr (August 13, 2014). Retrieved on August 14, 2014. Kim Dani as Lee Min-ah Lee Cho-hee as Joo-hongLee Cho Hee plays Yoon Se Na's friend in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Osen.mt.co.kr (August 7, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014. Park Doo-shik as Cha Gong-chulPark Doo Shik and Lee Cho Hee join My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Star.mt.co.kr (August 4, 2014). Retrieved on August 7, 2014. Lee Shi-ah as Yoon So-eun (cameo)Lee Ji-ah first appearance in My Lovely Girl shines (in Korean) Kwnews.co.kr (September 21, 2014). Retrieved on September 21, 2014. Lee Soo-min as young Yoon So-eun (cameo)Child actress Lee Soo-min in My Lovely Girl (in Korean) Busan.com (September 19, 2014). Retrieved on September 19, 2014. Hyun-wook's ex-girlfriend who died in a car accident.
Production This drama is Director Park Hyung-ki and Writer Noh Ji-seol's third collaboration after Scent of a Woman and Dr. Champ."My Lovely Girl" Stills Show Rain, Krystal, L and More Gathered for First Script Reading Soompi (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014. The first read-through was held in August 2014 at an SBS studio in Ilsan.'My Fair Lady' reveals script reading photos of Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, Dani, and more Allkpop (August 10, 2014). Retrieved on August 10, 2014.Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, and more attend the script reading for 'My Lovely Girl' Dkpopnews.net (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014.'My Lovely Girl' first script reading (in Korean) SBS (August 11, 2014). Retrieved on August 11, 2014. A press conference was held on September 15, 2014.Rain seeks to break rosy illusions about celebrities via 'My Love Girl' The Korea Herald (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.Rain and Krystal discuss the 12-year age difference as partners in 'My Lovely Girl' Allkpop (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.Rain Chose ′My Lovely Girl′ Because He Wanted to be in a Fairy Tale-Like Drama Mwave.interest.me (eNewsWorld) (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.SNSD's Jessica Promised to Send Food Truck to f(x) Krystal's Drama Site Mwave.interest.me (eNewsWorld) (September 15, 2014). Retrieved on September 15, 2014.
Original soundtrack
Ratings Episode #Original broadcast date Average audience shareTNmS RatingsAGB NielsenNationwideSeoul National Capital AreaNationwideSeoul National Capital Area 1 September 17, 20148.2%9.9%8.2%9.2% 2 September 18, 20148.1%10.9%7.5%8.3% 3 September 24, 20147.0%9.1%7.8%8.7% 4 September 25, 20147.2%8.6%7.3%8.4% 5 October 1, 20146.2%7.0%6.9%7.8% 6 October 2, 20144.7%5.8%4.7%5.4% 7 October 8, 20146.5%7.4%6.4%7.3% 8 October 9, 20148.1%9.5%6.6%7.4% 9 October 15, 20146.4%7.4%5.7%6.3% 10 October 16, 20147.1%8.5%6.9%7.1% 11 October 23, 20146.0%6.5%7.9% 12 October 29, 20145.1%6.1%5.7%6.6% 13 October 30, 20145.4%5.5%5.6%6.0% 14 November 5, 20145.7%6.1%5.0%5.7% 15 November 5, 20144.9%5.1%3.9%4.7% 16 November 6, 20145.6%6.6%5.5%5.7% Average 6.4% 7.5% 6.3% 7.0%
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