Rain or Shine File:Rain or Shine (TV series)-poster.jpg Promotional poster
Also known as Just Lovers Hangul 그냥 사랑하는 사이
Literal meaning Just Between Lovers Revised Romanization Geunyang Saranghaneun Sai
Genre Created by JTBC Written by Yoo Bo-ra Directed by Kim Jin-won Starring Country of origin South Korea Original language Korean No. of episodes16[ 1] Executive producers Ham Young-hoon Kim Ji-yeon Park Jae-sam Producer Park Woo-ram Running time 70 minutes[ 1] Production company Celltrion Entertainment [ 2] Network JTBC Release December 11, 2017 (2017-12-11 ) – January 30, 2018 (2018-01-30 )
Rain or Shine [ 1] (Korean : 그냥 사랑하는 사이 ) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Jun-ho and Won Jin-ah , with Lee Ki-woo and Kang Han-na . It is about people's love, hope, and dreams despite their painful past. It aired on JTBC from December 11, 2017 to January 30, 2018, every Monday and Tuesday at 23:00 (KST ).[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
Synopsis
The story of two individuals who lost their loved ones in a tragic accident and try to carry on with their lives as if they are not in pain. Throughout that time, they slowly fall in love.
Cast
Main
Lee Jun-ho as Lee Kang-doo, a former athlete who dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player but suddenly lost his father in an accident and had to undergo three years of rehabilitation for his injured legs.[ 7] [ 8]
Won Jin-ah as Ha Moon-soo, a young woman who lost her younger sister in an accident but lives life fiercely and stays strong while taking care of her mother.[ 7] [ 8]
Lee Ki-woo as Seo Joo-won, an architect at a construction firm.[ 10]
Kang Han-na as Jung Yoo-jin, team leader of external relations at the construction firm where Joo-won works.[ 11]
Supporting
People around Kang-doo
People around Moon-soo
People around Joo-won
Special appearances
Production
The series marks Lee Jun-ho's first lead role in a TV series, as well as rookie actress Won Jin-ah's first-ever major role. She was selected for the role out of 120 candidates.[ 7] [ 15]
The first script reading of the cast was held on August 22, 2017.[ 16]
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Released on December 12, 2017 (2017-12-12 ) Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "I Open My Eyes" (눈을 뜬다) Zitten 04:33 2. "I Open My Eyes" (Inst.) 04:33 Total length: 09:06
Part 2
Released on December 19, 2017 (2017-12-19 ) Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "Aurora (feat. Kim Kyung-hee)" (오로라) Nam Hye-seung Kim Kyung-hee Jello Ann Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Kim Kyung-hee Savina & Drones 05:16 2. "Aurora" (Inst.) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Kim Kyung-hee 05:16 Total length: 10:32
Part 3
Released on December 26, 2017 (2017-12-26 ) Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "I Just Miss You" (그냥 보고싶은 사이) Ra.D 03:57 2. "I Just Miss You" (Inst.) 03:57 Total length: 07:54
Part 4
Released on January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02 ) Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "You Did That To Me That Day" (넌 그렇게 그날 내게로) Lee Si-eun 05:06 2. "You Did That To Me That Day" (Inst.) 05:06 Total length: 10:12
Part 5
Released on January 9, 2018 (2018-01-09 ) Title Artist 1. "Stand By Me" (있어줘) Lee Chang-min 4:05 2. "Stand By Me" (Inst.) 4:05 Total length: 8:10
Part 6
Released on January 16, 2018 (2018-01-16 ) Title Artist 1. "What Do You Need To Say" (어떤 말이 필요하니) Lee Jun-ho 4:12 2. "What Do You Need To Say" (Inst.) 4:12 Total length: 8:24
Part 7
Released on January 23, 2018 (2018-01-23 ) Title Artist 1. "Where We" Ryu Ji-hyun, Kim Kyung-hee of April 2nd 3:21 2. "Where We" (Inst.) 3:21 Total length: 6:42
Ratings
Average TV viewership ratings (nationwide)
Ep.
Original broadcast date
Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[ 17]
TNmS
1
December 11, 2017
2.409%
2.3%
2
December 12, 2017
1.924%
1.6%
3
December 18, 2017
1.936%
2.2%
4
December 19, 2017
2.061%
1.8%
5
December 25, 2017
1.635%
1.9%
6
December 26, 2017
1.625%
1.8%
7
January 1, 2018
1.678%
1.7%
8
January 2, 2018
1.304%
9
January 8, 2018
1.685%
1.5%
10
January 9, 2018
1.978%
1.8%
11
January 15, 2018
1.436%
12
January 16, 2018
1.796%
13
January 22, 2018
1.263%
2.2%
14
January 23, 2018
1.686%
1.9%
15
January 29, 2018
1.500%
1.8%
16
January 30, 2018
2.011%
2.2%
Average
1.745%
1.9%
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This series aired 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 ).
Awards and nominations
References
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Rain or Shine" . JTBC Worldwide . Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2022 .
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↑ "Junho and Won Jin-ah in "Just Lovers" " . Hancinema . Ilgan Sports. Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
↑ Lee, Lily. "Junho's First Main Role Confirmed in Upcoming Drama, "Just Lovers" " . Hancinema . OSEN. Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
↑ Hong, Dam-young. "2PM's Lee Jun-ho to take lead role in 'Just in Love' " . Kpop Herald . Herald Corporation. Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
↑ "New JTBC dramas lined up starting in December" . Hancinema . FN News. Retrieved September 13, 2017 .
↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Jang, Joo-young. 이준호-원진아, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 파격적인 행보 '감정성 짙은 멜로' . Naver (in 한국어). Sedaily. Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
↑ 8.0 8.1 Yoo, Ji-hye. "[공식입장] 2PM 이준호, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 주연 확정" . Naver (in 한국어). OSEN. Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
↑ 9.0 9.1 Yoon, Jin-geun (December 12, 2017). "[간밤TV] '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 이준호×원진아, 참사현장 생존자의 아픔(종합)" . Sports Kyunghyang (in 한국어). Retrieved October 13, 2023 – via Naver.
↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Kang, Seo-jeong. [단독] 나문희·이기우·박희본·김강현, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연확정 . Naver (in 한국어). OSEN. Retrieved August 23, 2017 .
↑ Park, Hye-mi. 강한나 측 "'그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연 확정…건축사 정유진 役"(공식입장) . Nate (in 한국어). Sports Today. Retrieved September 1, 2017 .
↑ Jo, Hye-ryeon. "[단독] 윤세아, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연 확정…준호와 커플" . Naver (in 한국어). TV Report. Retrieved August 24, 2017 .
↑ Jang, Seo-jeong. [공식입장] 태인호, '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연확정..이준호와 호흡 . Naver (in 한국어). OSEN. Retrieved August 28, 2017 .
↑ Jeon, Hyo-jin. "JYP신예 박규영, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 출연" . Naver (in 한국어). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved September 5, 2017 .
↑ Jang, Ah-reum. "이준호X원진아, JTBC '그냥 사랑하는 사이' 주연 파격 캐스팅" . Naver (in 한국어). News1 Korea. Retrieved August 21, 2017 .
↑ "Script reading with Nah Moon-hee, Lee Ki-woo, Park Hee-bon, and Kim Kang-hyun for "Just Lovers" " . Hancinema . OSEN. Retrieved August 23, 2017 .
↑ "Nielsen Korea" . AGB Nielsen Media Research (in 한국어). Retrieved December 11, 2017 .
↑ "제54회 백상예술대상, TV·영화 각 부문별 수상 후보자 공개" . JTBC (in 한국어). April 6, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2021 .
↑ Park, Pan-seok (October 13, 2018). 이병헌, '미스터 션샤인' 대상 수상..정해인 2관왕(종합)[2018 APAN] [Lee Byung-hun, 'Mr. Sunshine' Grand Prize .. Hae-in Jeong, 2nd Crown (General) [2018 APAN]]. OSEN (in 한국어). Naver . Retrieved October 20, 2021 .
↑ Kim, Jae-yeon (September 28, 2018). '제2회 더 서울어워즈' 10월27일 개최, 드라마-영화 각 부문별 후보공개 . iMBC (in 한국어). Naver. Retrieved October 20, 2021 .
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