Love Twist

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Love Twist
Love Twist.jpg
Promotional poster
Also known asTwists of Love
Hangul사랑의 꽈배기
Hanja愛的麻花
Revised RomanizationSalang-ui Kkwabaegi
LiterallyPretzels of Love
Genre
Created by
  • Kim Sang-hwi
  • Moon Jun-ha
  • KBS Drama Division
Written byLee Eun-joo
Directed byKim Won-yong
Starring
Music byLee Chang-hee
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes100
Production
Executive producerPark Ki-ho (KBS)
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time40 minutes
Production companiesNeo Entertainment Co., Ltd.
DistributorKBS
Release
Original networkKBS2
Picture format1080p (HDTV)
Audio formatDolby Digital
Original releaseDecember 13, 2021 (2021-12-13) –
present (present)
External links
Website

Love Twist (Korean: 사랑의 꽈배기; RR: Salang-ui Kkwabaegi) is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Hahm Eun-jung, Kim Jin-yeop and Son Seong-yoon. The series, directed by Kim Won-yong and written by Lee Eun-joo, tells the story of a family whose love and life are totally twisted because of a lie. The daily drama premiered on KBS2 on December 13, 2021 and airs on every weekday at 19:50 (KST).[1]

Synopsis[]

Love Twist is a story of three families, giving insight into the meaning of family and love.

Cast and characters[]

Main[]

  • Hahm Eun-jung as Oh So-ri, the CEO of the online shopping mall 'Kkwabaegi'[2]
  • Kim Jin-yeop as Park Ha-ru, a warm and friendly tsundere style
  • Hwang Shin-hye as Park Hee-ok, the best friend of Maeng Ok-hee[3]
  • Yoon Da-hoon as Oh Gwang-nam, 39-year-old, Ok-hee's husband, CEO of Dongbang Group
  • Shim Hye-jin as Maeng Ok-hee, 35 years old, Oh Gwang-nam's wife[4]
  • Son Seong-yoon as Kang Yoon-ah, a high school classmate of So-ri and a persistent love affair with Park Ha-ru
  • Jang Se-hyeon as Jo Kyung-joon, a man who is jobless[5]

Supporting[]

Source:[6]

  • Park Hye-jin as Kim Soon-bun, Oh Gwang-nam's mother and So-ri's grandmother
  • Yoo Tae-woong as Jang Dong-man, husband of 'Mi-ja' and longtime friend of 'Gwang-nam'.[7]
  • Oh Young-shil as Hwang Mi-ja, Kyung-joon's mother
  • Kim Ju-ri as Shin Do-hee, she was working as a nursing assistant in the VIP ward of a university hospital
  • Lee Su-yong as Kim Chul-gu, Ha-ru's high school senior
  • Lee Dal-hyung as Gangnam Chun, Yoona's father, farmer
  • Park Chul-ho as Park Ki-tae, fraud, violence, theft, rape...., ex-convict
  • Kim Sung-kyum
  • Nam Kyung-eup
  • Na Young-hee
  • Yoon In-jo

Production[]

Director Kin Won-yong and writer Lee Eun-joo are working together in the 6th series. They worked in dramas: The Return of Simcheon, KBS2 TV 2009 morning daily drama I'll Give You Everything, KBS2 2013 series Samsaengi, KBS1 TV 2014 daily drama My Dear Cat, and KBS2 TV 2019 daily drama A Place in the Sun. On September 29, Hahm Eun-jung agency Management Gu informed that she has received offer to appear in the series.[8] Shim Hye-jin is appearing in a KBS drama after a hiatus of 3 years, she last appeared in KBS1 TV daily series Sunny Again Tomorrow.[9] Son Seong-yoon confirmed to join the cast of series in October. [10] Script reading site was revealed on November 11, with release of photos.[11]

Release[]

The series was released on December 13, 2021 on KBS2.[12]

Original soundtrack[]

Love Twist
Soundtrack album by
Various
Released2021
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label
  • Warner Music
  • Coca

Part 1[]

Released on December 13, 2021 (2021-12-13)[13]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Leaving You Who I Loved" (사랑했던 너를 떠나고)Invincible Victory, Sok Sok-hee, ALMONDInvincible Victory, Sok Sok-hee, Lee Ju-yongHong Joo-hyun3:36
2."Leaving You Who I Loved" (inst.)   3:36

Part 2[]

Released on December 21, 2021 (2021-12-21)[14]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Pretzel of Love" (사랑의 꽈배기)Palgu Sound, SolshinePalgu Sound, SolshineCho Seung-goo3:00
2."Pretzel of Love" (inst.)   3:00

Part 3[]

Released on December 30, 2021 (2021-12-30)[15]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Have You Ever Been in Love"SeesoSeeso, BUDISeeso2:58

Part 4[]

Released on January 4, 2022 (2022-01-04)[16]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Is It Like My Heart" (내 마음과 같을까)Absolute Victory, ALMONDAbsolute Victory, Juyong LeeSang-hyeon (Mr. Mr.)3:37
2."Is It Like My Heart" Absolute Victory, Juyong Lee(Inst.)3:37

Part 5[]

Released on January 10, 2022 (2022-01-10)[17]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Lavender (Please answer)" (라벤더(대답해주세요))SeesoSeeso, Pieper BeatsSeeso4:13

Part 6[]

Released on January 17, 2022 (2022-01-17)[18]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Because Love Is So Hard" (사랑이 참 어려워서)Immortal, Jamie, ALMONDImmortal, Jamie, Lee Ju-yongSeo J3:49
2."Because Love Is So Hard" (Inst.)   3:49

Part 7[]

Released on January 24, 2022 (2022-01-24)[19]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Don't Know My Heart" (내 맘을 몰라)Undefeated Defeat, Sok Sok-hee, ALMONDUndefeated Defeat, Sok Sok-hee, Lee Ju-yongNaeun Seol3:14
2."Don't Know My Heart" (Inst.)   3:14

Part 8[]

Released on January 31, 2022 (2022-01-31)[20]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Shine" (빛나요)Undefeated, Jamie, ALMONDUndefeated, Jamie, Lee Ju-yongYoon Tae-Hwa3:57
2."Shine" (Inst.)   3:57

Part 9[]

Released on February 7, 2022 (2022-02-07)[21]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Only One"Absolute Victory, Hwang Seong-jinAbsolute Victory, Lee Ju-yongRokhyun3:17
2."Only One" (Inst.)   3:17

Part 10[]

Released on February 14, 2022 (2022-02-14)[22]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."We're in love, but why do we get sick" (사랑을 하는데 우리 왜 아픈가요)Absolutely Invincible, LydiaAbsolutely Invincible, Juyong LeeLydia3:35
2."We're in love, but why do we get sick" (Inst.)   3:35

Part 11[]

Released on February 21, 2022 (2022-02-21)[23]
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Wonderful Day" (아름다운 날이야)Dear Ming3:52
2."Wonderful Day" (Inst.) 3:52

Part 12[]

Released on February 28, 2022 (2022-02-28)[24]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I only see you" (너만 보여)Undefeated, AlmondUndefeatedMoon Song-hee3:20
2."I only see you" (Inst.)   3:20

Part 13[]

Released on March 7, 2022 (2022-03-07)[25]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Really Hate You" (내가 참 미워)Invincible, Sok Sang-hee, DamuInvincible, Sok Sang-hee, Lee Ju-yong, DamuDamu3:11
2."I Really Hate You" (Inst.)   3:11

Viewership[]

Audience response
Love Twist : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
EpisodesEpisode number
1234567891011121314151617181920
Ep. 1–202.1921.9171.8441.8861.7691.9772.1431.9791.9051.7942.0502.2892.0622.0342.1142.0182.3192.0532.1462.268
Ep. 21–402.1992.2612.1372.1972.1422.2232.4302.0662.2682.3162.4352.3792.4622.3922.3712.3292.1042.4902.2692.451
Ep. 41–602.5402.3682.2672.3832.3772.1952.3832.4292.4162.4211.8492.3672.4202.4872.5532.5242.6552.583N/A
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[26]
Ep. Broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[26][27] TNmS[28]
Nationwide Seoul Nationwide
1 December 13, 2021 13.9% (2nd) 11.9% (2nd) 12.1% (2nd)
2 December 14, 2021 12.2% (2nd) 10.7% (3rd) 13.6% (2nd)
3 December 15, 2021 11.2% (3rd) 9.3% (4th) 12.4% (2nd)
4 December 16, 2021 12.1% (3rd) 10.9% (3rd) 12.7% (2nd)
5 December 17, 2021 11.6% (3rd) 9.8% (4th) 13.8% (2nd)
6 December 20, 2021 13.0% (2nd) 11.4% (2nd) 12.9% (2nd)
7 December 21, 2021 13.1% (2nd) 11.4% (2nd) 13.9% (2nd)
8 December 22, 2021 12.4% (2nd) 10.8% (3rd) 12.8% (2nd)
9 December 23, 2021 12.5% (3rd) 10.6% (3rd) 13.3% (2nd)
10 December 24, 2021 11.0% (4th) 10.0% (4th) 13.5% (2nd)
11 December 27, 2021 12.8% (2nd) 11.8% (2nd) 13.1% (2nd)
12 December 28, 2021 14.3% (2nd) 12.5% (2nd) 14.3% (2nd)
13 December 29, 2021 12.9% (2nd) 10.8% (2nd) 13.6% (2nd)
14 December 30, 2021 13.7% (2nd) 11.8% (2nd) 14.5% (2nd)
15 December 31, 2021 12.5% (2nd) 10.8% (2nd) 13.3% (2nd)
16 January 3, 2022 12.8% (2nd) 11.0% (3rd) 12.5% (2nd)
17 January 4, 2022 13.9% (2nd) 12.1% (2nd) 12.6% (2nd)
18 January 5, 2022 12.9% (2nd) 10.6% (2nd) 11.7% (2nd)
19 January 6, 2022 14.1% (2nd) 12.8% (2nd) 12.1% (2nd)
20 January 7, 2022 14.0% (2nd) 12.0% (2nd) 11.0% (2nd)
21 January 10, 2022 14.2% (2nd) 12.4% (2nd) 12.5% (2nd)
22 January 11, 2022 13.7% (2nd) 11.4% (2nd) 12.8% (2nd)
23 January 12, 2022 13.0% (3rd) 11.2% (3rd)
24 January 13, 2022 13.3% (3rd) 11.9% (3rd) 12.2% (2nd)
25 January 14, 2022 13.3% (2nd) 12.3% (2nd)
26 January 17, 2022 13.9% (2nd) 12.1% (2nd) 12.3% (2nd)
27 January 18, 2022 14.4% (2nd) 12.7% (2nd) 12.6% (2nd)
28 January 19, 2022 12.7% (2nd) 11.1% (2nd) 13.0% (2nd)
29 January 20, 2022 14.0% (2nd) 12.2% (2nd) 14.1% (2nd)
30 January 21, 2022 13.2% (2nd) 11.2% (2nd) 13.1% (2nd)
31 January 24, 2022 14.3% (2nd) 12.8% (2nd) 13.4% (2nd)
32 January 25, 2022 13.8% (2nd) 12.0% (2nd) 15.2% (2nd)
33 January 26, 2022 14.5% (2nd) 12.6% (2nd) 13.9% (2nd)
34 January 27, 2022 14.4% (2nd) 13.2% (2nd) 12.7% (2nd)
35 January 28, 2022 14.2% (2nd) 12.7% (2nd) 13.3% (2nd)
36 February 2, 2022[a] 13.3% (2nd) 11.6% (3rd) 12.1% (2nd)
37 February 3, 2022 12.4% (2nd) 10.3% (4th)
38 February 4, 2022 14.8% (1st) 12.4% (1st) 13.7% (1st)
39 February 21, 2022[b] 13.5% (1st) 12.0% (1st) 14.4% (1st)
40 February 22, 2022 14.8% (2nd) 13.1% (2nd) 14.4% (2nd)
41 February 23, 2022 14.6% (2nd) 12.9% (2nd) 15.3% (2nd)
42 February 24, 2022 14.3% (2nd) 12.0% (3rd) 14.3% (2nd)
43 February 25, 2022 13.5% (1st) 11.9% (1st) 13.6% (1st)
44 February 28, 2022 14.6% (2nd) 13.3% (2nd) 14.5% (2nd)
45 March 1, 2022 14.1% (2nd) 12.0% (3rd) 15.7% (2nd)
46 March 2, 2022 13.2% (1st) 12.0% (1st) 13.4% (1st)
47 March 3, 2022 14.8% (2nd) 13.4% (2nd) 13.4% (2nd)
48 March 4, 2022 14.6% (1st) 13.0% (1st) 13.8% (1st)
49 March 7, 2022 14.6% (2nd) 12.7% (2nd) 14.2% (2nd)
50 March 8, 2022 14.5% (2nd) 12.6% (2nd) 16.2% (2nd)
51 March 9, 2022 10.6% (4th) 9.5% (5th)
52 March 10, 2022 14.5% (2nd) 12.5% (2nd) 14.8% (2nd)
53 March 11, 2022 14.7% (2nd) 12.2% (2nd) 15.8% (2nd)
54 March 14, 2022 14.9% (2nd) 12.5% (2nd) 15.6% (2nd)
55 March 15, 2022 15.5% (2nd) 13.5% (2nd) 14.8% (2nd)
56 March 16, 2022 14.7% (2nd) 12.5% (2nd) 15.4% (2nd)
57 March 17, 2022 15.6% (2nd) 14.1% (2nd) 15.2% (2nd)
58 March 18, 2022 15.4% (2nd) 13.9% (2nd) 14.7% (2nd)
Average % % %
  • 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.

Notes[]

  1. ^ The 36th episode was cancelled for February 1, due to telecast of episode of the pilot entertainment program Capitalism School.[29]
  2. ^ 39th episode will be aired on February 2q due to telecast of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for 2 weeks.[30]

References[]

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