DNA Lover

DNA Lover is a 2024 South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Jung Soo-mi, directed by, and starring Jung In-sun, Choi Si-won, Lee Tae-hwan, and Jung Yoo-jin. It aired on TV Chosun from August 17, to October 6, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10. It is also available for streaming on Viu and Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

Having failed to build multiple numerous romantic relationships, genetic researcher Han So-jin seeks to find her sweetheart through genes.

Cast and characters

Main

Jung In-sun as Han So-jin
Choi Si-won as Shim Yeon-woo
Lee Tae-hwan as Seo Kang-hoon
Jung Yoo-jin as Jang Mi-eun
Supporting
as Yeo Jeong-tam
as Son Ah-ri
Bang Eun-jung as Nam Sung-mi
as Father Andrea
as Shim Sung-hoon
as Seo Hyung-chul
as Yoo Myung-hee
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Production

Development

Director, who directed Kairos and Tomorrow, and writer Jeong Su-mi, who wrote Born Again, teamed up while Higround, IP Box Media and Pan Entertainment managed the production of the series.

Casting

and Jung In-sun were reportedly cast to lead the series in November 2023. Lee Tae-hwan was reportedly cast in January 2024, after being discharged from the military in December 2023. Jung Yoo-jin was reportedly cast in February 2024. TV Chosun confirmed the appearances of the four actors in April 2024.

Release

In April 2024, the weekend series was reportedly scheduled to air on TV Chosun in June 2024. Two months later, TV Chosun confirmed that the broadcast date will be on August 17, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10. The series is also available to stream on Viu and Viki.