Risky Romance () is a South Korean television series starring Ji Hyun-woo, Lee Si-young, Kim Jin-yeop and Yoon Joo-hee. It aired on MBC from July 23 to September 17, 2018 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (KST).
Synopsis The romance story of an excellent neurosurgeon and a determined endocrinologist. Han Seung-joo (Ji Hyun-woo) used to be a warm and an understanding person, but after the death of a close friend, he became a hot-headed person and merciless towards others. After listening to the rumors of how Seung-joo has turned into a completely different person, Joo In-ah (Lee Si-young) can't help but feel intrigued towards him, believing that all of that temper is because of hormones. She is determined to make him as her patient, and run a blood test on him to check on his hormone levels. From then, their rivalry begins.
Cast Main Ji Hyun-woo as Han Seung-joo A talented neurosurgeon with an extraordinary memory and a logical approach to things. However, his feisty personality and competitiveness makes him unstoppable when he fixates on something. Lee Si-young as Joo In-ah A hormone-obsessed woman who believes that life is controlled entirely by them. Kim Jin-yeop as Cha Jae-hwan Son of the hospital director. A neurosurgeon with talent, wealth and looks. Yoon Joo-hee as Joo Se-ra Joo In-ah's stepsister. A TV announcer who is pursuing Cha Jae-hwan.
Supporting Sunwoo Sun as Jang Ji-yeon Jang Se-hyun as Jung Hyun-woo Choi Ryung as Yoo Sang-bum Bae Seul-ki as Lee Jin-kyung Shin Won-ho as Choi Jae-seung In A as Lee Mi-woon Jeon No-min as Cha Jung-tae Cha Jae-hwan's father, who is the head of the same hospital Joo In-ah and Han Seung-joo are working for. Choi Sung-min as Min-ki Park Han-sol as Jang Han-ah Son Jong-bum as Park Il-won
Production The first script reading took place on May 3, 2018 at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea. The drama reunites Ji Hyun-woo with Lee Si-young who previously starred together in Becoming a Billionaire. Lee Yo-won was offered the female lead but declined. When the series was still in development at MBC, it had the working title Emotional Technology/Technology of Emotions ().
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Ratings In the table below, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. N/A denotes that the rating is not known.
Original broadcast dateAverage audience shareTNmSAGB NielsenNationwideSeoulNationwideSeoul 1July 23, 2018 3.6% 3.8% 2 3.7% 3.5% 3.8% 3July 24, 20182.7% 2.8% 2.7% 2.9% 4 2.9% 3.1% 3.2% 5July 30, 2018 3.0% 3.1% 2.6% 2.7% 6 3.5% 3.6% 3.1% 3.3% 7July 31, 2018 3.3% 3.4% 2.9% 3.0% 8 3.8% 3.9% 3.4% 3.5% 9August 6, 2018 2.7% 2.8% 2.3% 2.4% 10 3.0% 3.1% 2.6% 2.7% 11August 7, 2018 3.1% 3.2% 2.7% 2.8% 12 3.3%3.4%2.9% 3.0% 13August 13, 2018 2.5% 3.1% 14 2.4% 3.7% 3.2% 3.3% 15August 14, 2018 3.5% 3.6% 3.1% 3.2% 16 3.5% 3.6% 17August 21, 2018 3.0% 3.2% 2.6% 2.8% 18 3.2% 3.3% 2.8% 3.0% 19August 28, 2018 20 2.6% 2.7%2.2% 2.3% 21September 3, 2018 rowspan=12 rowspan=12 rowspan=12 22 2.5% 23September 4, 2018 2.8% 24 3.5% 25September 10, 2018 2.8% 26 3.0% 27September 11, 2018 2.5% 28 2.8% 29September 17, 2018 2.3% 30 2.9% 31 2.2% 32 2.5% Average Episodes 17 and 18 did not air on August 20 due to the coverage of the 2018 Asian Games. Episodes 19 and 20 did not air on August 27 due to the coverage of the 2018 Asian Games.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient ResultRef.20182018 MBC Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday MiniseriesJi Hyun-wooTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday MiniseriesLee Si-youngExcellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday MiniseriesYoon Joo-hee
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