The One and Only (South Korean TV series)


The One and Only is a South [Korean television series] starring Ahn Eun-jin, Kim Kyung-nam, Kang Ye-won, and Park Soo-young. It premiered on JTBC on December 20, 2021, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 23:00 till February 8, 2022. It is also available for streaming on Netflix in Korea and selected territories.

Synopsis

The series tells the story of three women from very different backgrounds who have met in a hospice and decided to take down one bad person with the limited time they have left. Through unexpected events they become entangled in a murder case after meeting a mysterious hitman, and are faced with discovering the 'one person' who is truly precious.

Cast

Main

Supporting

People around In-sook

Regional Investigation Unit

People around Woo-cheon

  • Ahn Chang-hwan as Shin Tae-il
  • Choi Young-woo as Park Seung-sun

People around Se-yeon and Mi-do

Morning Light

Extended

Production

Development

On October 18, 2021, KeyEast announced that it had signed a production supply contract with JTBC Studios for The One and Only at an undisclosed amount.

Casting

was initially cast as Min Woo-cheon however he stepped down from the series on July 14, 2021, due to scheduling conflicts and personal reasons.
On October 25, 2021, it was reported that Kang Ye-won was in self-quarantine after contracting COVID-19 after performing a self-test while she was not scheduled for filming as part of the production recommendation. All personnel who had come in contact with her tested negative, with filming proceeding as scheduled.
On December 6, 2021, it was reported that a staff member had contracted COVID-19 on December 4, 2021, and filming was canceled the same day. Later the staff and actors all tested negative and filming continued as scheduled.
On January 11, 2022, it was reported that one of the staff members had tested positive for the coronavirus causing filming to be halted. During the PCR testing with all the cast and crew, a confirmed case has been found among the filming crew.

Reception

The series received favorable reviews from critics and viewers as a well-made drama despite its late night time slot. IZE magazine called The One and Only "the birth of a masterpiece that many people need to see." Another critic praised the acting stating: "The outstanding performances of the actors are not to be missed. Ahn Eun-jin, Kim Kyung-nam, Kang Ye-won, and Park Soo-young are conveying life characters with perfectly embodied acting … each actor's performance maximizes immersion and permeates the hearts of viewers."
Following the series subsequent release on Netflix, The One and Only went on to reach the Top 10 of Netflix Korea peaking at #3, and also enter the Top 10 of Netflix Indonesia, Netflix Philippines, and Netflix Malaysia.