Drama: Dear Hongrang
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 11
Aired: May 16, 2025
Aired On: Friday
Duration: 60 min.
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Melodrama
Content Rating: 15+ – Teens 15 or older
Synopsis
Set in the late Joseon Dynasty, **Dear Hongrang** tells the story of a powerful family that rose to prominence through the art trade. The sudden return of Sim Hong Rang—a son who mysteriously vanished for ten years—unsettles the household. Hong Rang remembers nothing of his past, not even his beloved half-sister, Jae I.
Jae I, once close to Hong Rang, has since endured a painful life under an abusive stepmother and indifferent father. As Hong Rang searches for his lost identity, Jae I seeks answers about his disappearance, leading to secrets that shake the foundation of their family and challenge their emotional ties.
Cast
Main Roles
- Lee Jae Wook as Sim Hong Rang
- Jo Bo Ah as Sim Jae I
- Jung Ga Ram as Sim Mu Jin
- Uhm Ji Won as Min Yeon Ui
- Park Byung Eun as Sim Yeol Guk
- Kim Jae Wook as Prince Han Pyeong
Support Roles
- Jo Jae Yoon as Cho Bang Suk
- Lee Kwan Hoon as Bang Suk’s subordinate
- Park Myung Hoon as Bang Ji Ryun
- Choi Young Woo as Yook Son
- Kim Min Ki as In Hoe
- Park Ji Ah as Madam Gwigokja
- Kwon Hae Sung as Dok Gae
- Kim Bo Yun as Jjo Ggan (Maidservant)
- Kim Ba Da as Du Ryeong
- Lee Kyu Sung as Hong Sik
- Oh Woo Ri as Bo Ppol
- Jang Yoo Sang as Ti Ggeul
- Lim Jae Hyeok as Juk Jeong
- Kim Soo A as Eul Bun
- Nam Myung Ryul as Min Jang Hyo
- Song Jae Hee as Moon Gyu Ha
- Lee Ga Ryeong as Song Wol
- Shin Soo Ho as Balssagae
- Seo Woo Jin as Sim Hong Rang [Child]
- Kim Ji Yul as Sim Jae I [Child]
Guest Roles
- Oh Moon Kang as Informant (Ep. 2)
- Kwon Jae Hwan as Nobleman (Ep. 2)
- Park No Kyeong as Auctioneer (Ep. 2)
- Lee Gyu Bok as Auction bidder (Ep. 2)
- Lee Kwang Ik as Auction bidder (Ep. 2)
- Moon Hyeon Jeong as Gossiping villager (Ep. 2)
- Park Joon Sang as Min’s guild merchant (Ep. 3)
- Park Joo Young as Chu (Ep. 4)
- Kim Kwan Jang as Gyeom In (Ep. 4)
- Jo Moon Eui as Lord Hong (Ep. 4)
- Kim Ik Tae as Merchant Mun (Ep. 4)
- Kim Sung Yong as Patron (Ep. 4)
- Yu Seung Il as Physician (Ep. 4)
- Lee Dong Soo as Appraiser (Ep. 4)
- Jung Mi Kyung, Jo Hyun Im, Heo Seon Haeng as Hong Rang’s relatives (Ep. 4)
- Kim Bi Bi as Su Mo (Ep. 5)
- Kang Gu Ha, Baek In Kwon, Choi Yoon Bin as Thugs (Ep. 5)
- Gu Bon Jin as Pharmacist (Ep. 5)
- Kim So Woon as Lady Ko’s mother (Ep. 5)
- Son Kyung Won as Lady Ko’s father (Ep. 5-6)
- Kwak Jin as Government official (Ep. 6)
- Yoon Jong Won as Bak house merchant (Ep. 6)
- Han Ki Jang as Yoo Hyeon Ryeong (Ep. 7)
- Yu Ji Wan as Yoo Do Ryeong [Child] (Ep. 7)
- Kang Jun Young as Servant (Ep. 7)
- Son Joo Yeon, Lim Young Joon as Shamans (Ep. 7)
- Lee Seung Bi as Madam Jung (Ep. 7-8)
- Ko Dong Ha as Song Su Nam (Ep. 7-8)
- Chae Dong Hyun as Kim Gwing Pyo (Ep. 7-8)
- Jung Sae Rom as Madam Bang (Ep. 7, 10)
- Cha Yoo Hyun as Yoo Do Ryeong (Ep. 7, 10)
- Jung Chan Hoon as Lord Song (Ep. 8)
- Min Dae Shik as Min’s guild merchant (Ep. 8)
- Choi Jong Ryul as Mountain man (Ep. 9)
- Jung Eun Ran as Restaurant owner (Ep. 9)
- Park Jung Min as Officer (Ep. 10)
- Park Mi Hyun as Eul Bun’s mother
- Park Wan Kyu as Assistant group leader
- Choi Ye Chan
Final Thoughts
**Dear Hongrang** offers a gripping mystery wrapped in historical intrigue and layered family drama. With atmospheric storytelling and compelling performances from a strong ensemble cast, this emotionally complex drama explores the blurred lines of memory, identity, and forbidden affection. A must-watch for fans of period melodramas with a dark edge.
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