Rain or Shine (TV series)

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Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine (TV series)-poster.jpg
Promotional poster
Also known asJust Lovers
Hangul그냥 사랑하는 사이
Revised RomanizationGeunyang Saranghaneun Sai
LiterallyJust Between Lovers
Genre
Created byJTBC
Written byYoo Bo-ra
Directed byKim Jin-won
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Ham Young-hoon
  • Kim Ji-yeon
  • Park Jae-sam
ProducerPark Woo-ram
Running time70 minutes
Production companyCelltrion Entertainment[1]
DistributorJTBC
Release
Original networkJTBC
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseDecember 11, 2017 (2017-12-11) –
January 30, 2018 (2018-01-30)
External links
Website

Rain or Shine[2] (Korean: 그냥 사랑하는 사이; RR: Geunyang Saranghaneun Sai; lit. Just Between Lovers) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Jun-ho and Won Jin-ah, with Lee Ki-woo and Kang Han-na. It is about people's love, hope and dream despite their painful past. It aired as JTBC's first series on Mondays and Tuesdays at 23:00 (KST) time slot from December 11, 2017 to January 30, 2018.[3][4][5][6]

Synopsis[]

The story of two individuals who lost their loved ones in a tragic accident and try to carry on with their lives as if they are not in pain. Through that time, they slowly fall in love.

Cast[]

Main[]

  • Lee Jun-ho as Lee Kang-doo
A former athlete who dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player but suddenly lost his father in an accident and had to undergo three years of rehabilitation for his injured legs.[7][8]
  • Won Jin-ah as Ha Moon-soo
    • Park Si-eun as young Ha Moon-soo
A young woman who lost her younger sister in an accident but lives life fiercely and stays strong while taking care of her mother.[7][8]
An architect at a construction firm.
Team leader of external relations at the construction firm where Joo-won works.

Supporting[]

People around Kang-doo[]

Kang-doo's younger sister who is a doctor at a local hospital.
Kang-doo's friend who runs a nightclub.[11]
Kang-doo's neighbour.[9]
A medicine seller.[9]

People around Moon-soo[]

Moon-soo's mother.
Moon-soo's father.
Moon-soo's younger sister who died in an accident.
Moon-soo's friend who is a webtoon writer.[9]
Wan-jin's assistant.

People around Joo-won[]

Yoo-jin's older brother.[12]
Moon-soo's workmate.[13]

Special appearances[]

  • Kim Jin-woo as Lee In-yong
  • as Choi Sung-jae
  • Shin Hyun-bin as an architect

Production[]

  • The series marks Lee Jun-ho's first lead role in a TV series, as well as rookie actress Won Jin-ah's first-ever major role. She was selected for the role out of 120 candidates.[7][14]
  • The first script reading of the cast was held on August 22, 2017.[15]

Original soundtrack[]

Rain or Shine
OST Album
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
Recorded2017
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label

Part 1[]

Released on December 12, 2017 (2017-12-12)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Open My Eyes" (눈을 뜬다)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
Zitten04:33
2."I Open My Eyes" (Inst.) 
  • Jeon Jong-hyuk
  • Heo Seok
 04:33
Total length:09:06

Part 2[]

Released on December 19, 2017 (2017-12-19)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Aurora (feat. Kim Kyung-hee)" (오로라)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Kim Kyung-hee
  • Jello Ann
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
  • Kim Kyung-hee
Savina & Drones05:16
2."Aurora" (Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Sang-hee
  • Kim Kyung-hee
 05:16
Total length:10:32

Part 3[]

Released on December 26, 2017 (2017-12-26)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Just Miss You" (그냥 보고싶은 사이)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
Ra.D03:57
2."I Just Miss You" (Inst.) 
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
 03:57
Total length:07:54

Part 4[]

Released on January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You Did That To Me That Day" (넌 그렇게 그날 내게로)
  • Nam Hye-seung
  • Park Jin-ho
  • 1601
Lee Si-eun05:06
2."You Did That To Me That Day" (Inst.) 
  • 1601
 05:06
Total length:10:12

Part 5[]

Released on January 9, 2018 (2018-01-09)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Stand By Me" (있어줘)Lee Chang-min4:05
2."Stand By Me" (Inst.) 4:05
Total length:8:10

Part 6[]

Released on January 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."What Do You Need To Say" (어떤 말이 필요하니)Lee Jun-ho4:12
2."What Do You Need To Say" (Inst.) 4:12
Total length:8:24

Part 7[]

Released on January 23, 2018 (2018-01-23)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Where We"Ryu Ji-hyun, Kim Kyung-hee of April 2nd3:21
2."Where We" (Inst.) 3:21
Total length:6:42

Ratings[]

Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
AGB Nielsen[16] TNmS
1 December 11, 2017 2.409% 2.3%
2 December 12, 2017 1.924% 1.6%
3 December 18, 2017 1.936% 2.2%
4 December 19, 2017 2.061% 1.8%
5 December 25, 2017 1.635% 1.9%
6 December 26, 2017 1.625% 1.8%
7 January 1, 2018 1.678% 1.7%
8 January 2, 2018 1.304%
9 January 8, 2018 1.685% 1.5%
10 January 9, 2018 1.978% 1.8%
11 January 15, 2018 1.436%
12 January 16, 2018 1.796%
13 January 22, 2018 1.263% 2.2%
14 January 23, 2018 1.686% 1.9%
15 January 29, 2018 1.500% 1.8%
16 January 30, 2018 2.011% 2.2%
Average 1.745% 1.9%
  • The blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired 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).

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2018 54th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress Won Jin-ah Nominated [17]
6th APAN Star Awards Won [18]
2nd The Seoul Awards Nominated [19]

References[]

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  3. ^ "Junho and Won Jin-ah in "Just Lovers"". Hancinema. Ilgan Sports. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  4. ^ Lee, Lily. "Junho's First Main Role Confirmed in Upcoming Drama, "Just Lovers"". Hancinema. Osen. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  5. ^ Hong, Dam-young. "2PM's Lee Jun-ho to take lead role in 'Just in Love'". Kpop Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  6. ^ "New JTBC dramas lined up starting in December". Hancinema. FN News. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b c Jang, Joo-young. 이준호-원진아, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 파격적인 행보 '감정성 짙은 멜로'. Naver (in Korean). Sedaily. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Yoo, Ji-hye. "[공식입장] 2PM 이준호, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 주연 확정". Naver (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Kang, Seo-jeong. [단독] 나문희·이기우·박희본·김강현, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연확정. Naver (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  10. ^ Park, Hye-mi. 강한나 측 "'그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연 확정…건축사 정유진 役"(공식입장). Nate (in Korean). Sports Today. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  11. ^ Jo, Hye-ryeon. "[단독] 윤세아, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연 확정…준호와 커플". Naver (in Korean). TV Report. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  12. ^ Jang, Seo-jeong. [공식입장] 태인호, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연확정..이준호와 호흡. Naver (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  13. ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin. "JYP신예 박규영, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연". Naver (in Korean). Sports DongA. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  14. ^ Jang, Ah-reum. "이준호X원진아, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 주연 파격 캐스팅". Naver (in Korean). News1 Korea. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  15. ^ "Script reading with Nah Moon-hee, Lee Ki-woo, Park Hee-bon, and Kim Kang-hyun for "Just Lovers"". Hancinema. Osen. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  16. ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  17. ^ "제54회 백상예술대상, TV·영화 각 부문별 수상 후보자 공개". JTBC (in Korean). April 6, 2018.
  18. ^ Park, Pan-seok (October 13, 2018). 이병헌, '미스터 션샤인' 대상 수상..정해인 2관왕(종합)[2018 APAN] [Lee Byung-hun, 'Mr. Sunshine' Grand Prize .. Hae-in Jeong, 2nd Crown (General) [2018 APAN]]. Osen (in Korean) – via Naver.
  19. ^ '제2회 더 서울어워즈' 10월27일 개최, 드라마-영화 각 부문별 후보공개. iMBC (in Korean). September 28, 2018.

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