You Are My Spring () is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Jung Ji-hyun and starring Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyu-ri. The series follows the three main characters who come to deal with their interconnected childhood traumas. It premiered on TVN on July 5, 2021, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 21:00 (KST) for 16 episodes. It is available worldwide for streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis The series focuses on three characters dealing with interconnected childhood traumas. Kang Da-jung (Seo Hyun-jin), a hotel concierge manager with a history of bad relationships, moves to the rooftop of a new building for a fresh start. Joo Young-do (Kim Dong-wook) is a psychiatrist who does his best to help people live. Chae-joon (Yoon Park) pursues Da-jung after he finally finds her again. Ahn Ga-young (Nam Gyu-ri) is an actress recovering from depression who does not know how to deal with romantic relationships.
Cast Main Seo Hyun-jin as Kang Da-jung 34 years old, A hotel concierge manager, and a resident on the rooftop floor of the Gugu building. Ok Ye-rin as young Kang Da-jung Kim Dong-wook as Joo Young-do Choi Yoon-jae as young Joo Young-do A psychiatrist who wants to make people live. Yoon Park as Chae Joon/Dr. Ian Chase Choi Min-young as Young Chae Joon The CEO of an investment company, he has a one-sided crush on Kang Da-jeong Nam Gyu-ri as Ahn Ga-yeong An actress who is afraid to love due to a bad experience.
Supporting People around Kang Da-jeong Oh Hyun-kyung as Mun Mi-ran The mother of Kang Da-jeong. She runs a pizza shop. Kang Hoon as Kang Tae-jung Kang Da-jung's younger brother, a handsome bartender who attracts female customers with his pleasant shape and a sentimental attitude Park Ye-ni as Heo Yoo-kyung Kang Da-jeong's fellow hotelier who speaks English fluently as a result of attending an international school. She is a kind woman with an honest, playful and friendly personality Kim Ye-won as Park Eun-ha Kang Da-jeong's close friend and a cafe owner. Han Min as Park Chul-do Kang Da-jeong's close friend and the twin brother of Park Eun-ha. Park Jong-wook as Jung-bin Hotel concierge manager and Kang Da-jeong's assistant Jang Seong-hoon as Secretary Chu Handsome secretary for hotel VIP guests
People around Joo Yeong-do Baek Hyun-joo as Oh Mi-kyung She works as a nurse. as Go Jin-bok The detective team leader of the 3rd strong team of the Pungji Police Station. Yoon Ji-on as Park Ho The youngest detective in Team 3 at Pungji Police Station. Kim Seo-kyung as Cheon Seung-won A self-proclaimed genius entertainment producer and the best friend of Joo Young-do. Ji Seung-hyun as Seo Ha-neul A veterinarian who runs the animal hospital in Gugu Building, Joo Yeong-do's friend and has a warm and kind appearance.
People around Ahn Ga-young Park Sang-nam as Patrick / Ryu Seok-jun A member of the third biggest boy group in Korea called Cayman who was Ahn Ga-young's fan even before he debuted Hwang Seung-eon as Jin-ho A former boxer and fitness trainer who is in charge of Ahn Ga-young's training. She enjoys making people stronger.
Others Yoon Sang-jeong as Min Ah-ri, a professional part-time worker in a café. Nam Mi-jung as Shaman (Ep.2) Kim Nam-hee as Actor (Ep.9–10) Go Geon-han as Jun-ho, Eun-ha's ex-boyfriend (Ep.9)
Production Casting On September 14, 2020, Seo Hyun-jin was confirmed to play the main lead in You Are My Spring as Kang Da-jung, a hotel concierge. On December 31, it was reported that Kim Dong-wook was reviewing the offer to play as male lead in the drama opposite Seo Hyun-jin. In the second week of January 2021, Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park and Nam Gyu-ri were confirmed as main casts of the drama.
Filming Principal photography began in early February 2021, in Suamgol, Cheongju.
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Release On May 31, 2021, the release date of You Are My Spring with a teaser was announced. The series premiered the same year on July 5 on TVN at 21:00 KST. It is available for streaming on Netflix.
Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea) Nationwide Seoul 1 July 5, 2021 3.560% 2 July 6, 2021 2.958% 2.961% 3 July 12, 2021 2.665% 2.702% 4 July 13, 2021 3.065% 5 July 19, 2021 2.120% 2.064% 6July 20, 2021 2.373% 2.638% 7July 26, 2021 2.068% 2.340% 8July 27, 2021 1.989% 2.141% 9August 2, 2021 1.941% 2.162% 10August 3, 2021 2.372% 2.540% 11August 9, 2021 1.940% 2.084% 12August 10, 2021 2.014% 2.350% 13August 16, 2021 1.860% 14August 17, 2021 1.916% 1.863% 15August 23, 2021 1.917% 16August 24, 2021 2.387% 2.438% Average
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