Dear Hongrang (Korean:탄금) is a South Korean mysterymelodramasageuk television series written by Kim Jin-ah, directed by Kim Hong-sun[ko], and starring Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah. Based on Tangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye, the series follows how Jae-yi searches and uncovers the truth behind Hong-rang's disappearance and the man claiming to be him. It premiered on Netflix on May 16, 2025.
Synopsis
Hong-rang, the son of a wealthy merchant family in Joseon, went missing at the age of eight. His half-sister, Jae-yi, never gives up hope and searches for him tirelessly. Twelve years later, a young man appears claiming to be Hong-rang, but he has no memories of his past. While Jae-yi is skeptical, his mother desperately wants to believe him. However, this man carries a secret, and his reappearance brings intrigue and danger. Jae-yi's quest to uncover the truth behind Hong-rang's disappearance and the identity of this returning man leads her into a web of family secrets and power struggles.
"Imperfect Jae, Departing Yi - My Name Is Jae-yi" Transliteration: "Ijireojil jae, tteonal i - nae ireum jaei" (Korean: 이지러질 재, 떠날 이 - 내 이름 재이)
Kim Hong-sun
Kim Jin-ah
May16,2025(2025-05-16)
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"The Living Offering" Transliteration: "Sarainneun sopum" (Korean: 살아있는 소품)
Kim Hong-sun
Kim Jin-ah
May16,2025(2025-05-16)
10
"A Bittersweet Farewell" Transliteration: "Dachi mothal insa" (Korean: 닿지 못할 인사)
Kim Hong-sun
Kim Jin-ah
May16,2025(2025-05-16)
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"Forever and After" Transliteration: "Yeongwontorok, yeongyeong" (Korean: 영원토록, 영영)
Kim Hong-sun
Kim Jin-ah
May16,2025(2025-05-16)
Release
Initially, the series was reported to premiered on Netflix in early 2024.[4][10] In February 2025, Netflix announced their 2025 Korean films and series lineup and the window date of Dear Hongrang will be in the second quarter of 2025.[11] In April 2025, the series was confirmed to be released on May 16.[12]
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↑Kim, Hyun-jung (April 19, 2023). [단독] 조보아, 드라마 '탄금' 주인공 캐스팅[[Exclusive] Jo Bo-ah cast as main character in drama 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023– via Naver.
↑Hong, Se-young (May 25, 2023). [단독] '사랑의 이해' 정가람, 사극 첫 도전...'탄금' 출연[[Exclusive] 'Understanding Love' Jung Ga-ram, first challenge in a historical drama...Appearing in 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023– via Naver.
12Lee, Min-ji (September 20, 2023). 넷플릭스 '탄금' 이재욱-조보아→엄지원 김재욱 캐스팅 확정 [공식][Netflix's 'Tangeum' Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah → Eom Ji-won and Kim Jae-wook casting confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023– via Naver.
↑Lee, Seung-hoon (May 25, 2023). [단독]김재욱, 15년만 사극 출연..'탄금' 한평대군 캐스팅[[Exclusive] Kim Jae-wook, appearing in a historical drama for the first time in 15 years... Casting Prince Han Pyeong in 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023– via Naver.
