Nevertheless, (Korean: 알고있지만,; RR: Algoitjiman,; lit. I Know But,) is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Han So-hee, Song Kang and Chae Jong-hyeop. Based on a popular webtoon of the same name which was first published on Naver Webtoon, it tells the story of two people who are attracted to each other but are skeptical about love, owing to their past relationships.[4][5] It aired on JTBC's Saturdays at 23:00 (KST) time slot from June 19 to August 21, 2021.[6] Each episode was released on Netflix in South Korea and internationally after its television broadcast.[7][8]
An uncertain romance begins between a heartbroken woman who no longer believes in love and a flirtatious man who does not want to commit to a relationship.[9]
A student at Hongseo University's Sculpture Department who has given up on love but still wants to go out on dates. Due to a cruel experience with her first love, she no longer believes in destiny and has vowed never to fall in love again.[1][9]
A student at Hongseo University's Sculpture Department who thinks relationships are a bother but likes to flirt. He is kind and friendly to everyone but is actually uninterested in other people. He is an expert in playing hard to get and does not show his true feelings.[1][9]
The first script reading of the cast was held on March 5, 2021 and filming began the same month.[30]
On June 3, 2021, it was revealed that some episodes of the series were in discussion to air under rated 19.[31]
In July 2021, actor Kim Min-gwi was embroiled in a controversy when an article about his personal life was posted on an online community. Because of this, JTBC announced on the 28th that his appearance on Nevertheless would be edited out as much as possible from episode 8.[32][33]
I Know Nothing There's No Turning Back. Nevertheless,
1.457%
N/A
8
August 7, 2021
I Know It's a Lie. Nevertheless,
0.994%
N/A
9
August 14, 2021
I Know It's Over. Nevertheless,
1.437%
N/A
10
August 21, 2021
Nevertheless, I Still…
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In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This series airs 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
^ Jump up to: abcJeong, Ha-eun (March 18, 2021). '알고있지만' 송강X한소희, 극강의 비주얼 커플 탄생 ['I Know But' Song Kang X Han So-hee, the ultimate visual couple is born]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved April 21, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kwak, Hyun-soo (May 13, 2021). 한소희·송강 '알고있지만', 10부작-주 1회 편성 (공식) [Han So-hee and Song Kang 'I Know But', 10 episodes - once a week (official)]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2021 – via Naver.
^I'm, Jung-myung (March 31, 2021). 네이버웹툰 '알고있지만' 드라마로 제작한다 [Naver webtoon 'I Know But' to be made into a drama]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved April 21, 2021 – via Naver.
^송강♥한소희 '알고있지만' 빠질 수밖에 없는 관전 포인트 [Song Kang ♥ Han So-hee 'I Know', but the point to be missed]. JTBC (in Korean). June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021 – via Naver.
^"알고있지만: 시청률" [Nevertheless: ratings]. Naver. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
Jin, Hyang-hee (June 20, 2021). '알고있지만' 송강X한소희, 운명적 첫 만남→'키스 1초 전' 엔딩 [(First episode 2.2%) ‘I Know But’ Song Kang X Han So-hee, fateful first meeting → ‘1 Second Before Kiss’ ending]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2021.