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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
Promotional poster
Hangul
정년이
Revised RomanizationJeongnyeoni
McCune–ReischauerChŏngnyŏni
Genre
Based on
Jeong Nyeon
by
  • Seo Ireh
  •      Namon
Written byChoi Hyo-bi
Directed byJung Ji-in
Starring
Music byJang Young-kyu[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producerKim Sun-tae[2]
Producers
  • Heo Seok-won[2]
  • Lee Se-hee[2]
  • Park Hoon-joo[2]
Running time70 minutes[3]
Production companies
Budget₩33.6 billion[4]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseOctober 12, 2024 (2024-10-12) –
present

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (Korean: 정년이) is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Choi Hyo-bi, starring Kim Tae-ri, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran, Jung Eun-chae and Kim Yoon-hye. Based on a Naver webtoon of the same Korean title by Seo Ireh and Namon, it depicts the entry and growth of a girl born with a talent for singing in the 1950s. It premiered on tvN on October 12, 2024, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST).[5]

Synopsis

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Immediately after the Korean War in the 1950s, Jeong-nyeon, a girl born with a talent for singing, entered the Yeoseong Gukgeuk troupe and grew up in it.

Cast

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Main

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A pansori genius girl who came to Seoul from Mokpo on her own to become a Korean traditional opera actress.
A trainee and excellent at singing, dancing, and acting. She is also Jeong-nyeon's rival.
Director of Maeran Theater Company.
The prince of Maeran Theater Company and Jeong-nyeon's mentor.
The princess of Maeran Theater Company.

Supporting

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  • Woo Da-vi as Hong Joo-ran[10]
A member of Maeran Theater Company and close friend of Yoon Jeong-nyeon.
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
  • Jeong Ra-el as Seo Bok-sil[12]
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
The mother of Heo Young-seo.
  • Min Kyung-ah as Heo Young-in[14]
The older sister of Heo Young-seo.

Special appearance

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Jeong-Nyeon's mother, who raised her child alone while putting her past as a genius singer behind her.

Production

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Development

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The series was originally published as a Naver webtoon, later adapted into a drama. It is directed by Jung Ji-in, who directed The Red Sleeve (2021), and written by Choi Hyo-bi, the writer of the Netflix series A Time Called You (2023). The production is jointly handled by Studio N, Management MMM, and NPIO Entertainment.[15]

Casting

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Kim Hieora was positively considering a role in the production but suddenly canceled due to her controversy.[16]

Reception

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"Jeongnyeon" premiered on October 12, 2024, receiving an initial viewership rating of 4.8%. Following its first episodes, the drama experienced a substantial increase, with ratings soaring to an average of 8.9% and reaching as high as 10.0% in the capital region right after the second episode. [17] This remarkable rise indicates its strong audience engagement and interest in the unfolding narrative.

Despite controversies surrounding the adaptation, including character removals and scheduling issues, the drama has captivated audiences with its storytelling and performances. [17] Kim Tae-Ri’s portrayal of Yoon Jeong-Nyeon has been frequently praised for her emotional depth and singing talents, contributing significantly to the drama's appeals. [17][18]

Viewership

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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
11.2021.8792.1142.7942.3283.2052.2593.044TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[19]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[19]
Nationwide Seoul
1 October 12, 2024 4.844% (1st) 5.678% (1st)
2 October 13, 2024 8.216% (1st) 8.911% (1st)
3 October 19, 2024 9.223% (1st) 8.886% (1st)
4 October 20, 2024 12.728% (1st) 13.578% (1st)
5 October 26, 2024 10.212% (1st) 10.182% (1st)
6 October 27, 2024 13.383% (1st) 13.744% (1st)
7 November 2, 2024 10.146% (1st) 10.257% (1st)
8 November 3, 2024 12.845% (1st) 12.952% (1st)
9 November 9, 2024
10 November 10, 2024
11 November 16, 2024
12 November 17, 2024
Average — —
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama 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

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  1. ^ Im, Soo-hyun (January 19, 2024). [인터뷰] 꿈의 캐스팅, <정년이> 정지인 감독 [[Interview] Dream Casting, Director Jeong Ji-in of <Jeongnyeon>]. Cine21 (in Korean). Retrieved August 31, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c d Studio, Dragon. "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born | Shows | Studio Dragon". studiodragon. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. ^ 정년이 [Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born]. watch-cjenm. September 11, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Heo, Jy-hyong (September 12, 2024). 김태리 '정년이' 못보나..MBC, 제작사에 가압류 신청 [Kim Tae-ri can't see 'Jeongnyeon'..MBC applies for seizure against production company]. starnewskorea (in Korean). Retrieved September 12, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (August 21, 2024). 김태리X신예은 '정년이' 베일 벗었다..10월 12일 첫방 확정[공식] [Kim Tae-ri X Shin Ye-eun's 'Jeongnyeon' unveiled.. First broadcast confirmed for October 12 [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Tae Yuna (August 10, 2023). [공식] 김태리, 판소리 천재 된다...'더 글로리' 신예은과 '정년이'로 호흡 [[Official] Kim Tae-ri becomes a pansori genius... 'The Glory' Shin Ye-eun and 'Jung Nyeon' breathing together] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Choi Hee-jae (August 10, 2023). 김태리·문소리, 모녀로 재회...'정년이' 캐스팅 라인업 [공식입장] [Kim Tae-ri and Moon So-ri reunite as mother and daughter... 'Jeongnyeon' casting lineup [Official statement]] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Go Jae-wan (January 29, 2024). [공식] 정은채, '정년이' 합류..국극 최고 스타 문옥경 캐릭터 [[Official] Jeong Eun-chae joins 'Jeongnyeon'...character of Moon Ok-kyung, the best star in Korean dramas] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  9. ^ Ha Kyung-heon (February 1, 2024). 김윤혜, 국극단 공주님으로 tvN '정년이' 합류 [Kim Yoon-hye joins tvN's "Jungnyeon" as a princess of the Kukgeuk Company] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  10. ^ 이, 하늘. 우다비, '정년이' 캐스팅으로 김태리·신예은과 연기 호흡. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  11. ^ 이, 명주. '오마이걸' 승희, '정년이' 출연...김태리 괴롭히는 동기 役. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  12. ^ Jang Jin-ri (September 21, 2023). [단독]'7인의 탈출' 정라엘, '정년이' 캐스팅...안방 '특급 행보' (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  13. ^ 장, 진리. [단독]장혜진, '정년이' 캐스팅…김태리→신예은 '믿보배' 라인업 합류. entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Min, Kyung-ah. 뮤지컬 배우 민경아, 신예은 언니 된다…'정년이' 출연 확정 [Musical actress Min Kyung-ah becomes Shin Ye-eun's older sister... Confirmed to appear in 'Jeongnyeon']. www.msn.com (in Korean). Star Today. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  15. ^ Lee Seung-gil (December 5, 2022). 웹툰 '정년이', 드라마 제작 확정...연출은 '옷소매 붉은 끝동' 정지인 감독 [Webtoon 'Jeongnyeon' confirmed for drama production... Directed by Jeong Ji-in, 'Red Sleeves'] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  16. ^ Ha Su-jeong (September 6, 2023). [단독] '일진설 논란' 김히어라, '정년이' 하차한 진짜 이유(종합) (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c "Kim Tae-ri's "Jeongnyeon" Surges in Ratings Despite Controversies". KBI Zoom. October 27, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "'Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born' sees ratings surge despite controversies". allkpop. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  19. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
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