Rain or Shine (TV series)

Rain or Shine () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Jun-ho and Won Jin-ah, with Lee Ki-woo and Kang Han-na. The series 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). The story of the series was based on the Sampoong Department Store collapse incident event in 1995.

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.

Due to the series was based on the 1995 Sampoong Department Store collapse, several events about this incident were mentioned, such as the scenes about Space S Mall collapse incident in 2005 during early episodes, as well as the Biotown and the memorial park that located on the former site of the Space S Mall in the final episode were references to Acrovista and the memorial in the Maeheon Citizen's Forest.

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. Nam Da-reum as young Kang-doo 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. Park Si-eun as young Moon-soo Lee Ki-woo as Seo Joo-won, an architect at a construction firm. Kang Han-na as Jung Yoo-jin, team leader of external relations at the construction firm where Joo-won works.

Supporting People around Kang-doo Kim Hye-jun as Lee Jae-young, Kang-doo's younger sister who is a doctor at a local hospital. Yoon Se-ah as Ma-ri, Kang-doo's friend who runs a nightclub. as Sang-man, Kang-doo's neighbor. Na Moon-hee as Jeong Sook-hee, a medicine seller.

People around Moon-soo Yoon Yoo-sun as Yoon-ok, Moon-soo's mother. Ahn Nae-sang as Ha Dong-chul, Moon-soo's father. as Ha Yeon-soo, Moon-soo's younger sister who died in an accident. Park Hee-von as Kim Wan-jin, Moon-soo's friend who is a webtoon writer. Kim Min-kyu as Jin-young, Wan-jin's assistant. Choi Hyo-eun as Hwa-sai

People around Joo-won Nam Gi-ae as Joo-won's mother. Tae In-ho as Jung Yoo-taek, Yoo-jin's older brother. Park Gyu-young as So-mi, Moon-soo's workmate.

Special appearances Kim Jin-woo as Lee In-yong Hong Kyung as Choi Sung-jae Shin Hyun-been as an architect

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. The first script reading of the cast was held on August 22, 2017.

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Ratings + Average TV viewership ratings (nationwide) Original broadcast date Average audience share Nielsen Korea TNmS 1 December 11, 2017 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% 10 January 9, 2018 1.978% 1.8% 11 January 15, 2018 1.436% 12 January 16, 2018 1.796% 13 January 22, 2018 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 In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the 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 Year Award Category Nominee Result 2018 54th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actress Won Jin-ah 6th APAN Star Awards 2nd The Seoul Awards

Rain or Shine (TV series)

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