Cheer Up () is a South Korean television series starring Han Ji-hyun, Bae In-hyuk, Kim Hyun-jin, Jang Gyu-ri, Lee Eun-saem, and Yang Dong-geun. It premiered on SBS TV on October 3, 2022, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).
Synopsis A mystery campus romance set in the backdrop of a cheering squad where eating and living is useless in the moment, but splendid and precious romance is.
Cast Main Han Ji-hyun as Do Hae-yi, a member of Yeonhee University Cheeerleader Club and student of the theology department. Park Min-ha as young Do Hae-yi Bae In-hyuk as Park Jung-woo, president of Yeonhee University Cheerleader Club. Kim Hyun-jin as Jin Sun-ho, a member of Yeonhee University Cheerleader Club and medical student at Yeonhee University College of Medicine. Jang Gyu-ri as Tae Cho-hee, vice-president of Yeonhee University Cheerleader Club. Lee Eun-saem as Joo Sun-ja, a member of Yeonhee University Cheerleader Club, and a friend of Do Hae-yi. Yang Dong-geun as Bae Young-woong, an alumnus of Yeonhee University who supports Yeonhee University Cheerleader Club.
Supporting Yeonhee University cheering squad Theia Lee Jung-jun as Ki Woon-chan, the bright and cheerful member of the Yeonhee University Cheerleading Club. Han Soo-ah as Choi So-yoon, a member of Yeonhee University Cheerleader Club. Kim Shin-bi as Lim Yong-il, a member of Yeonhee University Cheerleader Club. Hyun Woo-seok as Kim Min-jae, a cheerleader who joined the Yeonhee University Cheerleading Club despite being dropped out three times. Due to his cynical personality, he turns his back on their supporters. Park Bo-yeon as Lee Yu-min, Park Jung-woo's first love who was involved in an accident two years ago that forced her to leave the club. Nam Joong-gyu as Jung Soo-il, a senior at Yeonhee University and former Deputy Head of Cheer Group School. He is good at acrobatics and vocals.
Yeonhee University Ryu Hyun-kyung as Shin Ji-young, deputy director of student affairs at Yeonhee University. Eun Hae-seong as Jae-hyuk, Do Hae-yi's ex-boyfriend who is a medical student at Yeonhee University. Yoo Yi-jun as President of the Broadcasting Division at Yeonhee University. Song Duk-ho as Song Ho-min, broadcasting member of Yeonhee University.
Hogyeong University Jung Shin-hye as Lee Ha-jin, Cheerleader at Hogyeong University. Han Soo-ah as Choi Ji-yoon, a new member of Hogyeong University cheering squad and So-yoon's twin sister.
Do Hae-yi's family Jang Young-nam as Seong Chun-yang, Do Hae-yi's mother. Lee Min-jae as Do Jae-yi. Park Min-joon as young Do Jae-yi, Do Hae-yi's younger brother.
Park Jung-woo's family Yoon Bok-in as Jeong Seon-hye Park Jung-woo's mother.
Jin Seon-ho's family Baek Ji-won as Hwang Jin-hee, Jin Seon-ho's mother. Kwon Hyuk as Jin Min-cheol, Jin Seon-ho's father.
Other Byun Yoon-jung as Seong Chul-mo, Seong-cheol's mother and Do Hae-yi's tutor.
Extended Lee Seung-min Lee Jong-hyuk as Kyu-jin Im Ji-ho as Kim Jin-il
Special appearance Jukjae as Himself Jang Na-ra as Na Jung-sun, a senior and former cheerleader at Yeonhee University.
Production The series was planned and produced by the drama department of SBS known as Studio S. The first script reading was held on August 24, 2022, at the SBS Ilsan Production Center, in the presence of the cast and production team including director Han Tae-seop and writer Cha Hae-won.
Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 October 3, 2022 2.3% rowspan="2" 2 October 4, 2022 2.1% 3 October 10, 2022 2.2% 2.8% 4 October 11, 2022 2.4% rowspan="2" 5 October 17, 2022 2.4% 6 October 18, 2022 7 October 24, 2022 2.2% rowspan="10" 8 October 25, 2022 2.6% 9 November 8, 2022 2.2% 10 November 14, 2022 2.4% 11 November 15, 2022 2.2% 12 November 29, 2022 2.4% 13 December 5, 2022 14 December 6, 2022 1.8% 15 December 12, 2022 1.9% 16 December 13, 2022 2.2% Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings. NR denotes that the series did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. N/A denotes that ratings were not released.
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Blue Dragon Series Awards 2023 Best New Actor Bae In-hyuk Best New Actress Han Ji-hyun SBS Drama Awards 2022 Best Supporting Team Cheer Up Best New ActorBae In-hyuk Kim Hyun-jin Best New ActressJang Gyu-riLee Eun-saemTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy DramaHan Ji-hyunExcellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy DramaBae In-hyukExcellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Jang Gyu-ri Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy DramaYang Dong-geun
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