Branding in Seongsu


Branding in Seongsu is a 2024 South Korean romantic thriller mid-form series created by Choi Sun-mi, co-written by Choi and Jeon Sun-young, directed by Jun Heon-soo, and starring Kim Ji-eun, Lomon, Yang Hye-ji, and Kim Ho-young. It was released on U+ Mobile TV from February 5, to March 14, 2024. It is also available for streaming on Lemino in Japan, and Viki and Viu in selected regions.

Synopsis

It is a relationship-reversal romantic thriller set in the branding mecca of Seongsu-dong that follows the soul-swapping story of Kang Na-eon, a tough marketing team leader, and So Eun-ho, a flirtatious intern.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

  • as Min Hee-jung
  • Park Gi-deok as Han Yi-jae
  • Kim Byul as Nam Byeol
  • as Ri Yeong-ae
  • Jeon Joon-ho as Joo Rex
  • Chae Soo-ah as Park Jenny
  • Yeon Ji-hyun as Seo Wool-soop
  • Kim Young-jae as Seong Su-dong
  • Ahn Jin-ah as Namgung Da-eun
  • Park Young-woon as Nam Yun-hyeok
  • Lee Kwang-hee as Hwang Jae-ha

Special appearance

Production

Produced and planned by LG Uplus' content production division Studio X+U with Studio Vplus and as co-producers, created by Choi Sun-mi, directed by Jung Heon-soo, who worked on Twelve Nights, and co-written by Choi and Jeon Sun-young.
Kim Ji-eun and Lomon were confirmed as the main cast of the series. Later, Yang Hye-ji and Kim Ho-young were added to the main list.
The OST singing lineup of Branding in Seongsu — consists of Bang Ye-dam, Yoo Sung-eun, Mrch, Yoo Yeon-jung, The Bain, and Bora — was released through OST production company Vlending Co., Ltd. and Studio X+U social media accounts includes various styles of vocals and fresh and trendy artists, drawing expectations from music and drama fans even before the series air.

Release

Studio X+U confirmed the release date which would be on February 5, 2024, and each episode was released every Monday to Thursday. In addition, it is available to stream on OTT platforms such as Viki in 190 countries, Lemino in Japan, and Viu in 16 countries.