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Lover

Original title: Yeon-in
  • TV Series
  • 2023
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
3.4K
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POPULARITY
2,765
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Lover (2023)
Costume DramaKorean DramaPeriod DramaDramaHistoryRomanceWar

A love-story between a noble woman and a mysterious man set in Joseon during the Qing invasionA love-story between a noble woman and a mysterious man set in Joseon during the Qing invasionA love-story between a noble woman and a mysterious man set in Joseon during the Qing invasion

  • Stars
    • Min Nam-koong
    • Lee Ho-Cheol
    • Park Jeong-yeon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,765
    80
    • Stars
      • Min Nam-koong
      • Lee Ho-Cheol
      • Park Jeong-yeon
    • 80User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes26

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    Min Nam-koong
    Min Nam-koong
    • Lee Jeong-hyeon
    • 2023
    Lee Ho-Cheol
    • Kkeut-soi
    • 2023
    Park Jeong-yeon
    • Jong Jong-i
    • 2023
    Joonsoo Kim
    • Slave
    • 2023
    Ahn Eun-jin
    Ahn Eun-jin
    • Yoo Gil-chae
    • 2023
    Lee Hak-joo
    Lee Hak-joo
    • Nam Yeon-joon
    • 2023
    Park Jin-woo
    • Park Dae - Bang Doo-ne's immature husband
    • 2023
    Kim Tae-hoon
    Kim Tae-hoon
    • Choi Myeong-gil - A civil subject
    • 2023
    Jeon Hye-won
    Jeon Hye-won
    • Kang Bin - Crown Princess Consort Sohyeon
    • 2023
    Choi Young-woo
    Choi Young-woo
    • Yong Gol-dae - A court official of the Qing emperor Hong Tai-ji's henchmen.
    • 2023
    Nam Gi-ae
    Nam Gi-ae
    • Lee Rang - Song Choo granpa's precious wife
    • 2023
    Lee Da-in
    • Kyeong Eun-ae
    • 2023
    Kim Jong-tae
    • King Injo
    • 2023
    Moon Sung-keun
    Moon Sung-keun
    • Jang Cheol
    • 2023
    Lee Tae-young
    Lee Tae-young
    • Choi Do-ri
    • 2023
    Oh Man-seok
    Oh Man-seok
    • Yoo Gyo-yeon - Gil-chae's father
    • 2023
    Park Eun-woo
    Park Eun-woo
    • Yoo Yeong-chae - Gil-chae's childish little sister
    • 2023
    Jo Seung-yeon
    Jo Seung-yeon
    • Kyeong Geun-jik (Eun-ae's father)
    • 2023
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews80

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    10tpradeepkkumar

    Highly underrated Must watch PS.Misleading tag

    First of all it has a melodrama tag so most people like me will skip this drama. But just because of namgoong min I gave it a try. As expected first 2 episodes were kind of melodrama. But I still continued for another 2 episodes. That's when things started to go south . Episode 4 I was crying like hell . I was invested in this . This is not just melodrama. It was action , gore , thriller . Now I realised why namgoong min accepted a period drama.

    It's nothing like romantic period drama where main characters love each other and will get a happy ending and all. This is serious every character is well written. It's a must watch.
    9bazneck

    "Do You Hear It?. It Is The Sound Of The Flowers"

    What can I say? In my opinion, this is the best drama of the year, perhaps the best in a long time, and undoubtedly the finest historical drama. It's a beautiful, inspirational adult love story with none of the fluffy stuff. The drama takes you on an emotional rollercoaster with many heart-wrenching moments throughout. While it touches on controversial topics, it deals with them beautifully, sparking diverse opinions.

    The actors, especially the main leads, were phenomenal. The cinematography, fight scenes, and OST were amazing. Sure, you could point out some flaws in the plot, but let's be honest, most dramas have them.

    This drama has secured a spot in my top ten, a list that I often tweak based on my mood. It joins the likes of "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim," "Itaewon Class," "Fight My Way," "Hometown Cha-Cha," "Flower of Evil," "Touch Your Heart," "Vincenzo," and "Strong Girl Bong-soon."

    Honestly, I stumbled upon this drama by accident and didn't know the main leads very well. However, I watched it with an open mind and have no regrets. I found myself completely engrossed, never skipping a moment, even when the storyline got frustrating at times. The drama also boasts scenes that are worth watching over and over again.

    I highly recommend it to people who enjoy the melodrama, romance, and sageuk genres. It's a must-watch!
    9akeleazer

    Beautiful Love Story

    My Dearest is a beautiful love story. I must say it's one of the best Korean dramas I have ever watched. The story is so beautiful, the acting is superb. There are other stories intertwined. The leading characters are such a strong and likable characters. The rest of the cast does such a great job with their characters/roles as well.

    My only complaint is that sometimes the politics got confusing. I have watched a few historical dramas. But with this one at times I was lost. Perhaps I needed to pay better attention. However. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn't wait to keep watching every chance I got.
    10emw-08192

    My Dearest Is the Best Damn Love Story Going Strong

    Min Namkoong yet again defies typecasting and brings it all to the table as an enigmatic man of the world smitten with a woman who when things get rough proves to be far more than a silly flirt. The Lady has spirit in a culture where it's not usually valued in a woman. This is NO damn wanna be GWTW as one reviewer yapped about. Gary Grant could only dream of having Min Namkoong's acting chops. And the rest of My Dearest/Lover 's cast are no slouches either in this romance amidst a war where smart strong leadership is in short supply. When those "precious lips" are kissed it's going be a HUGE moment. But that opening scene on the beach, well, it makes one wonder IF that moment will ever come.

    Update edit: Mea culpa, indeed Cary Grant was not Clark Gable in GWTW. Still neither can compare to Min Namkoong--they're both third rate actors in comparison. Their status was created by Hollywood marketing. Min Namkoong's status is due to his remarkable talent.

    Episode 11 is off to a grand start of the second half of My Dearest/Lover. Heartbreak like none other? !

    In an award acceptance speech Min Namkoong thanked writer Hwang Jin-yeong for the wonderful script/story she worked on for five years.
    9hebataallahmohammad

    Best of the best

    Finally, I found the most beautiful, most wonderful, and best drama, i have watched from years.

    "My dearest" As its name means, it is the dearest to my heart.

    It is the best drama, in the cast, the dialogue, and the scenes in my opinion.

    It is literally a "legendary love saga".

    I'm so sad it's over. I'll miss it so much.

    And of course I'll miss the great actors.

    Also i hope that they will receive many awards, for this amazing work.

    I would like to thank all the staff for these warm and beautiful moments that we felt while watching this legendary drama.

    There are no words can describe such beauty. It is the best in everyway.

    I hope everyone watches and enjoys this beautiful drama.

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      The political dilemma and debates during the Qing invasion were filmed as "The fortress (2017)". The assassin of the crown prince is dramatized in "The Night Owl (2022)".

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    • Release date
      • August 4, 2023 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • iMBC, MBC Official Site (South Korea)
      • Naver (South Korea)
    • Languages
      • Korean
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      • My Dearest
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      • MBC
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      1 hour 20 minutes
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