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You Are My Spring

2021 South Korean fantasy television series

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You Are My Spring (Korean: 너는 나의 봄; RR: Neoneun naui bom) 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.

01Synopsis

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.

02Cast

Main

34 years old, A hotel concierge manager, and a resident on the rooftop floor of the Gugu building.
A psychiatrist who wants to make people live.
The CEO of an investment company, he has a one-sided crush on Kang Da-jeong
An actress who is afraid to love due to a bad experience.

Supporting

People around Kang Da-jeong

The mother of Kang Da-jeong. She runs a pizza shop.
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
Kang Da-jeong's close friend and a cafe owner.
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

She works as a nurse.
The detective team leader of the 3rd strong team of the Pungji Police Station.
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.
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
A former boxer and fitness trainer who is in charge of Ahn Ga-young's training. She enjoys making people stronger.

Others

03Production

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.

04Original soundtrack

You Are My Spring
Soundtrack album by Various Artists
Released2021
GenreSoundtrack
Languages
Labels

Part 1

Released on July 6, 2021 (2021-07-06)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."In ruin"Nino LucarelliRaiden, Nino Lucarelli, Nthonius, MeisoboRaiden3:33
2."In ruin" (Inst.)   3:33

Part 2

Released on July 13, 2021 (2021-07-13)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Because I'm You" (난 너여서)HamelliJeong Gu-hyunSeol Ho-seung (SURL)3:45
2."Because I'm You" (Inst.)   3:45

Part 3

Released on July 19, 2021 (2021-07-19)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Still Wonder"NaivKi-duk (9duck)Ha Hyun-sang2:42
2."Still Wonder" (Inst.) Ki-duk (9duck) 2:42

Part 4

Released on July 20, 2021 (2021-07-20)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."A Butterfly Flew Away" (나비가 날았습니다)Park Chung-hakOh Dong-joonKim Min-seok (MeloMance)4:16
2."A Butterfly Flew Away" (Inst.) Oh Dong-joon 4:16

Part 5

Released on July 27, 2021 (2021-07-27)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Peacock (落花)" (낙화 (落花))Ki-duk (9duck)Ki-duk (9duck)Yang Da-il3:35
2."Peacock (落花)" (Inst.) Ki-duk (9duck) 3:35

Part 6

Released on August 2, 2021 (2021-08-02)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Me So Bad"OV, Ayul, Jeina ChoiOV, Ayul, Jeina ChoiYoari3:33
2."Me So Bad" (Inst.) OV, Ayul, Jeina Choi 3:33

Part 7

Released on August 3, 2021 (2021-08-03)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Dear My Spring" (다정한 봄에게)Lee MinaYoon Young-junOnew4:41
2."Dear My Spring" (Inst.)   4:41
3."Dear My Spring" (Piano Ver.)   4:41

Part 8

Released on August 10, 2021 (2021-08-10)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Cliche"Oh Dong-junOh Dong-junKwon Soon-kwan4:38
2."Cliche" (Inst.)   4:38

Part 9

Released on August 16, 2021 (2021-08-16)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Nakhwa (Dajeongi Ver.)" (낙화 (다정이 Ver.))Ki-duk (9duck)Ki-duk (9duck)Seo Hyun-jin3:48
2."Nakhwa" (Inst.)   3:48

05Release

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.

06Viewership

You Are My Spring : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
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Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide Seoul
1 July 5, 2021 3.390% (1st) 3.560% (2nd)
2 July 6, 2021 2.958% (1st) 2.961% (2nd)
3 July 12, 2021 2.665% (1st) 2.702% (2nd)
4 July 13, 2021 3.065% (1st) 3.620% (1st)
5 July 19, 2021 2.120% (1st) 2.064% (2nd)
6 July 20, 2021 2.373% (2nd) 2.638% (2nd)
7 July 26, 2021 2.068% (1st) 2.340% (2nd)
8 July 27, 2021 1.989% (3rd) 2.141% 2nd)
9 August 2, 2021 1.941% (1st) 2.162% (1st)
10 August 3, 2021 2.372% (2nd) 2.540% (1st)
11 August 9, 2021 1.940% (1st) 2.084% (1st)
12 August 10, 2021 2.014% (2nd) 2.350% (2nd)
13 August 16, 2021 1.860% (5th) 1.782% (7th)
14 August 17, 2021 1.916% (3rd) 1.863% (6th)
15 August 23, 2021 1.767% (8th) 1.917% (5th)
16 August 24, 2021 2.387% (5th) 2.438% (3rd)
Average 2.301% 2.447%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama airs 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).
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