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Dear HongRang - Top 10 Best Korean Romance Movies of the First Half of 2025.
Dear Hongrang is a historical-mystery-melodrama Korean drama that explores the themes of family, identity, and trust. Set in the late Joseon Dynasty, Sim Hong-rang, the sole heir to a wealthy merchant family, suddenly goes missing at the age of eight. Twelve years later, a man appears, claiming to be Hong-rang but with no memory of his past.
Sim Jae-yi, Hong-rang's half-sister, has always believed in and longed to find her younger brother. But when the person claiming to be Hong-rang returns, Jae-yi suspects that he is not the man she once knew. Hong-rang's stepmother is eager to restore the family's national duties, while secrets and intrigues within the family are gradually revealed. Amidst the whirlpool of suspicion, power and the past, Jae-yi suddenly discovers feelings that are difficult to deny for her returned “younger brother” – even though he may not be the person she once loved.
Dear Hongrang impresses with its multi-layered plot, combining supernatural elements – human love drama – family, along with a splendid ancient setting and impressive acting by the main couple. The film is not only a journey to find the truth, but also a song about sacrifice, trust and love that overcomes all constraints and prejudices.
Basic Information
Drama Name: Dear Hongrang (탄금)
Genre: Historical, Mystery, Melodrama
Number of Episodes: 11
Duration: Approximately 60–70 minutes/episode
Broadcast Schedule: Every Friday
First Broadcast Date: May 16, 2025
Platform: Netflix (Global)
Director: Kim Hong‑sun
Screenwriter: Kim Jin‑ahProducers: Studio Dragon, Acemaker Movieworks, H House, EO Contents Group
Main Cast:
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Lee Jae‑wook as Sim Hong‑rang (self-proclaimed)
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Jo Bo‑ah as Sim Jae‑yi
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Jung Ga‑ram as Sim Mu‑jin (adopted son in the family)
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Uhm Ji‑won as Min Yeon‑ui (powerful stepmother)
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Park Byung‑eun as Sim Yeol‑guk (father – guild president)
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Kim Jae‑wook as Crown Prince Han‑pyeong