Call It Love (Korean: 사랑이라 말해요) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Lee Sung-kyung and Kim Young-kwang. It is a romantic melodrama about a woman whose life goes downhill after finding out about her father's affair and falling in love with his mistress's son. It aired on Disney+ from February 22 to April 12, 2023 in selected territories.[2]
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| Hangul | 사랑이라 말해요 |
| Hanja | 思量이라 말해요 |
| Revised Romanization | Sarang-ira Malhaeyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sarang-ira Marhaeyo |
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| Created by | Ahn Chang-hyun |
| Developed by | Disney+ |
| Written by | Kim Ga-eun[1] |
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| Music by | Park Se-joon |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Editor | Yoo Hyun-hye |
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| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | February 22 – April 12, 2023 |
Synopsis
editWoo-joo's life hits rock bottom when she learns about her father's infidelity. After the father dies, she is kicked out of her family home by her father’s mistress. Woo-joo plans to take revenge, but she falls in love with Dong-jin, the son of the mistress of her late father.
Cast
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edit- Lee Sung-kyung as Shim Woo-joo[3]
She is a contract intern at Choi Seon Exhibition. She practiced archery in middle school but had to quit due to an accident. Scarred by family issues, she vows revenge against Han Dong-jin, a woman's son who ruined her and her family's lives. However, the more she learns about Dong-jin, the more conflicting emotions arise instead of revenge. Yet every time she feels a strange emotion towards him.
- Kim Young-kwang as Han Dong-jin[4]
He is the CEO of Choi Seon Exhibition, an exhibition and trade fair company. He became a workaholic to cope with the loneliness of his life. After enduring heartbreak and solitude, his life changes when he meets Shim Woo-joo, a woman burning with a desire for revenge. He once loved camping but after his partner from a seven-year relationship unilaterally ended it, it turned traumatic and caused him to avoid camping for a while.
A pharmacist who runs a pharmacy. He lives in a tiled-roof house and generously provides a small room to the Shim siblings, who are without a home. He grew up under strict parents and has deep connections with Shim Woo-joo, forming a bond where they share all their secrets as a best friend and familial-like relationship. Additionally, he maintains friendships with Hye-seong and Ji-gu.
- Ahn Hee-yeon as Kang Min-yeong[6]
She is Dong-jin's ex-girlfriend. The director of an art museum. Min-young unilaterally ended her relationship with Han Dongjin at a camping site. Despite their seven-year relationship, she ended up marrying someone else. In a provocative move, she even sent a wedding invitation to her ex-boyfriend. However, Min-young regrets the end of her relationship with Dongjin and moves back to the house across from his, where she used to live before studying abroad in the United States.
- Kim Ye-won as Shim Hye-seong[7]
She is the eldest of the three Shim siblings, the older sister of Shim Woo-joo. She works as a bank officer with the rank of manager. She makes efforts in various ways to connect Dong-jin with Woo-joo, and at the same time, she approaches Su-ho, who works as a security guard at the bank.
Supporting
edit- Jang Sung Bum as Shim Ji-gu
Hye-seong and Woo-joo's younger brother and the youngest of the siblings. He decided that studying for the civil service exam wasn't suitable for him, so he quit and started earning pocket money through part-time jobs. He aims to become a singer, utilizing his talents. After running away from home, he lives at Dong-jin's house.
- Kim Hee-jung as Kim Hyun-joo
She is the mother of the Shim siblings.
- Jeon Seok-ho as Choi Sun-woo
Dong-jin's closest friend and co-CEO of the Choi Seon Exhibition. He and Min-young are close senior and junior colleagues.
- Seo Dong-won as Cha Young-min[8]
- Park Jin-ah as Hyun Ji-hyung[9]
- Yeon Je-hyung as Kang-gun[10]
- Nam Gi-ae as Ma Hee-ja[11]
- Jin So-yeon as Baek Soo-hee[12]
- Sung young as Kim Yu-ri[13]
- Ahn Nae-sang as Shim Chul-min
- Shin Mun-sung as Shin Sung-man
- Seo Yi-seo as Park Su-ho
- Lee Joon-hyeok as Kang Nam-il
- Yoon Bok-in as Yoon Jun's mother
- Kim Mi-hwa as Sim Woo-joo's aunt
- Ko Kyu-pil as mart staff (cameo, episode 2)
Episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 16 | February 22, 2023 | April 12, 2023 | |
Season 1 (2023)
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| 1 | 1 | February 22, 2023 | |
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Woo-joo loses her home to someone else, so she goes out to reclaim it. Dong-jin faces financial problems due to Shinwoo Fair's downright interference. | |||
| 2 | 2 | February 22, 2023 | |
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Best Fairs' business secrets are leaked while evidence points to Woo-joo as the culprit. A few days later, Woo-joo receives a phone call from Dong-jin. | |||
| 3 | 3 | March 1, 2023 | |
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Dong-jin makes an unexpected offer to Woo-joo. In the meantime, Dong-jin's ex-girlfriend, Minyoung, meets CEO Shin with plans to invest in Shinwoo Fair. | |||
| 4 | 4 | March 1, 2023 | |
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Ji-gu and Hae-sung get closer and closer to Dong-jin. Best Fairs' project is put on hold. Woo-joo has a secret rendezvous. | |||
| 5 | 5 | March 8, 2023 | |
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Dong-jin falls apart when he faces his painful past. Meanwhile, CEO Shin pushes ahead with the plan to destroy Best Fairs. | |||
| 6 | 6 | March 8, 2023 | |
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CEO Shin and Dong-jin's past are brought to the surface. As CEO Shin planned, Best Fairs is forced into a futile situation. | |||
| 7 | 7 | March 15, 2023 | |
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Woo-joo learns the truth about Dong-jin and decides to fix her mistakes. Meanwhile, Ji-gu is one step closer to finding out Dong-jin's identity. | |||
| 8 | 8 | March 15, 2023 | |
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Woo-joo is comforted by Dong-jin's words and asks Dong-jin for a favour. Shinwoo Fair is in a crisis after failing to receive the investment money. | |||
| 9 | 9 | March 22, 2023 | |
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CEO Shin tries to win over Woo-joo. Woo-joo and Dong-jin work as a team for an event. Meanwhile, CEO Shin's plan to destroy Best Fairs is held back. | |||
| 10 | 10 | March 22, 2023 | |
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Jun's concerns deepen when he discovers Woo-joo's unusual scars. Meanwhile, an unwelcome guest visits Best Fairs. Dong-jin makes an unusual decision. | |||
| 11 | 11 | March 29, 2023 | |
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Hyun-ju is in shock after finding out the truth. Woo-joo decides to fill her in on everything. Meanwhile, someone reveals Woo-joo's secret to Sun-woo. | |||
| 12 | 12 | March 29, 2023 | |
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A strange man shows up at Hyun-ju's house asking for a large amount of money, claiming that there is a way to get her house back. | |||
| 13 | 13 | April 5, 2023 | |
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Hae-sung finds out Woo-joo's secret and begins to look into Dong-jin's identity. Hee-ja sells the house in order to rid herself of the past. | |||
| 14 | 14 | April 5, 2023 | |
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Woo-joo confesses everything to Dong-jin and bids him farewell. Dong-jin goes out searching for Hee-ja to correct the past and learns a shocking fact. | |||
| 15 | 15 | April 12, 2023 | |
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Faced with the shocking truth, Dong-jin helps Woo-joo and asks Sun-woo for a favour. Hyun-ju and Hee-ja meet again for the first time in 13 years. | |||
| 16 | 16 | April 12, 2023 | |
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Just when Woo-joo and Dong-jin are ready to say goodbye, Woo-joo receives a call from Hee-ja. She heads to where Hee-ja is to settle their past. | |||
References
edit- ^ a b Kim Soo-young (January 19, 2023). "[2023 시리즈⑥] 이광영 감독 '사랑이라 말해요', "불그스름한 노을빛 멜로드라마"" [[2023 Series⑥] Director Lee Kwang-young 'Say it's love', "A reddish sunset melodrama"] (in Korean). Cine21. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Angela Patricia Suacillo (January 16, 2023). "Disney+ announces release date for romance K-drama 'Call It Love'". NME. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Yoon Hyo-jeong (April 21, 2022). "[단독] 이성경, 로맨스 한 번 더…'사랑이라 말해요' 주인공 발탁" [[Exclusive] Lee Sung-kyung, one more romance... Selected as the main character of 'Tell Me It's Love] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2023 – via Naver.
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- ^ Kim Na-yeon (January 13, 2023). "김영광X이성경 '사랑이라 말해요', 2월 22일 디즈니+ 공개 [공식]" [Kim Young-kwang X Lee Sung-kyung 'Say it's love', released on February 22nd Disney+ [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Choi Ji-yoon (January 27, 2023). "서동원, 현실적인 영업팀 과장…'사랑이라 말해요'" [Seo Dong-won, realistic sales team manager... 'Say it's love'] (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo Jung-min (January 30, 2023). "박진아, '사랑이라 말해요' 출연 확정…김예원과 호흡" [Park Jin-ah confirmed to appear in 'Say it's love'... Breathing with Kim Ye-won] (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Han Hae-sun (February 8, 2023). "연제형, 軍 전역 후 첫 작품..'사랑이라 말해요' 확정[공식]" [Yeon Je-hyung, first work after discharge from the military...'Say it's love' confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Yoo-min (February 23, 2023). "'사랑이라 말해요' 이성경, 시작부터 위기다[종합]" ['Say it's love' Lee Sung-kyung, it's a crisis from the beginning [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ "'셀러브리티' 비니맘 진소연, 짙은 연기력으로 '씬스틸러 등극'". MBC Entertainment. December 19, 2023.
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External links
edit- Call It Love on Disney+
- Call It Love at HanCinema
- Call It Love at IMDb
- Call It Love at Daum (in Korean)