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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
Promotional poster
Hangul
정년이
RRJeongnyeoni
MRChŏngnyŏni
Genre
Based on
Jeong Nyeon
by
  • Seo Ireh
  •      Namon
Written byChoi Hyo-bi
Directed byJung Ji-in
Starring
Music byJang Young-kyu[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerKim Sun-tae[2]
Producers
  • Heo Seok-won[2]
  • Lee Se-hee[2]
  • Park Hoon-joo[2]
Running time70 minutes[3]
Production companies
Budget₩33.6 billion[4]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseOctober 12 (2024-10-12) –
November 17, 2024 (2024-11-17)

Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (Korean: 정년이) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Choi Hyo-bi, starring Kim Tae-ri, Shin Ye-eun, Ra Mi-ran, Jung Eun-chae and Kim Yoon-hye. Based on a Naver webtoon of the same Korean title by Seo Ireh and Namon, it depicts the entry and growth of a girl born with a talent for singing in the 1950s. It aired on tvN every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST) from October 12 to November 17, 2024.[5] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[6]

Synopsis

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Immediately after the Korean War in the 1950s, Jeong-nyeon, a girl born with a talent for singing, entered the Yeoseong Gukgeuk troupe and grew up in it.

Cast

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Main

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A trainee and excellent at singing, dancing, and acting. She is also Jeong-nyeon's rival.
Director of Maeran Theater Company.
The prince of Maeran Theater Company and Jeong-nyeon's mentor.
The princess of Maeran Theater Company.

Supporting

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  • Woo Da-vi as Hong Joo-ran[11]
A member of Maeran Theater Company and Yoon Jeong-nyeon's close friend.
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
  • Jeong Ra-el as Seo Bok-sil[13]
A member of Maeran Theater Company.
Heo Young-seo's mother.
  • Min Kyung-ah as Heo Young-in[15]
Heo Young-seo's older sister.

Special appearance

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Jeong-nyeon's mother who raised her child alone while putting her past as a genius singer behind her.
The head of the Women's National Theater Company, "Our Sound Gugak Company".

Production

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Development

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In 2020, according to Naver webtoon on the 18th, the series "Jeongnyeon" was going to be produced by Studio N, a subsidiary of Naver Webtoon, and is currently being planned and adapted.[17] In 2022, it was directed by Jung Ji-in, who directed The Red Sleeve (2021), and written by Choi Hyo-bi, the writer of the Netflix series A Time Called You (2023). The production was jointly handled by Studio N, Management MMM, and NPIO Entertainment.[18]

Casting

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On November 16, 2022, Kim Tae-ri was confirmed to take the main character Yoon Jeong-nyeon.[19] On August 10, 2023,Shin Ye-eun was confirmed to play Heo Yeong-seo, Ra Mi-ran was confirmed to be play Kang So-bok, and Moon So-ri was confirmed to play Seo Yong-rye.[20] On September 6, 2024, Moon So-ri explained that she was going to cast as Yoon Jeong-nyeon's mother because of Kim Tae-ri's request.[21]

Viewership

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Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
11.2021.8792.1142.7942.3283.2052.2593.0442.7283.2192.9853.8402.633
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[22]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[22]
Nationwide Seoul
1 October 12, 2024 4.844% (1st) 5.678% (1st)
2 October 13, 2024 8.216% (1st) 8.911% (1st)
3 October 19, 2024 9.223% (1st) 8.886% (1st)
4 October 20, 2024 12.728% (1st) 13.578% (1st)
5 October 26, 2024 10.212% (1st) 10.182% (1st)
6 October 27, 2024 13.383% (1st) 13.744% (1st)
7 November 2, 2024 10.146% (1st) 10.257% (1st)
8 November 3, 2024 12.845% (1st) 12.952% (1st)
9 November 9, 2024 11.995% (1st) 12.735% (1st)
10 November 10, 2024 14.058% (1st) 14.311% (1st)
11 November 16, 2024 12.762% (1st) 13.460% (1st)
12 November 17, 2024 16.458% (1st) 17.090% (1st)
Average 11.319% 12.144%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama 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).

Reception

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"Jeongnyeon" premiered on October 12, 2024, receiving an initial viewership rating of 4.8%. Following its first episodes, the drama experienced a substantial increase, with ratings soaring to an average of 8.9% and reaching as high as 10.0% in the capital region right after the second episode.[23][unreliable source?] This remarkable rise indicates its strong audience engagement and interest in the unfolding narrative.

Despite controversies surrounding the adaptation, including character removals and scheduling issues, the drama has captivated audiences with its storytelling and performances.[23] Kim Tae-Ri's portrayal of Yoon Jeong-Nyeon has been frequently praised for her emotional depth and singing talents, contributing significantly to the drama's appeals.[23][24][unreliable source?]

In the fifth week of October, Good Data Corporation's TV-OTT drama buzzworthiness report showed Jeongnyeon maintaining its top rank for four consecutive weeks. The series led across VON (Voice of Netizens), SNS, video categories, and even the search response survey. Moreover, its topicality score consistently rose, setting new records weekly. In TV-OTT drama performer buzzworthiness, Kim Tae-ri also held the number one spot for four consecutive weeks. For the fifth week, other cast members in the top 10 included Shin Ye-eun (3rd), Jung Eun-chae (4th), Woo Da-bi (6th), and Kim Yoon-hye (7th).[25]

Accolades

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2024 Grand Prize (Daesang) Kim Tae-ri Won [26][27]
Drama of the Year Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born Won
Best Director Jung Ji-in Nominated
Best Screenwriter Choi Hyo-bi Nominated
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Kim Tae-ri Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Jung Eun-chae Won
Shin Ye-eun Nominated
Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Best Director Jung Ji-in Nominated [28]
Best Actress Kim Tae-ri Won
Best Supporting Actress Oh Gyeong-hwa Nominated
Jung Eun-chae Nominated
Best Technical Achievement Jang Yeong-gyu (Score) Won
BANFF Rockie Award 2025 Best Scripted Limited Series Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born Nominated [29]

Listicles

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Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
South China Morning Post 2024 The 15 best K-dramas of 2024 10th place [30]
The New York Times 2024 Best International Shows Included [31]
Time Magazine The 10 Best K-Dramas of 2024 2nd place [32]

References

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