Longing for You (Korean: 오랫동안 당신을 기다렸습니다) is a 2023 South Korea television series aired on ENA from July 26 to September 7, 2023, every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix, Viu, and Viki in selected regions.
Synopsis[]
The small countryside town of Woojin is about as quaint as they come. Never experiencing any sort of major crime, the citizen of Woojin enjoy an incredibly peaceful existence. But that peace is brought to a shocking end when a murder takes place in their midst.
When his younger brother, Oh Jin Woo, is identified as a suspect in the case, Detective Oh Jin Seong is quick to join the investigation team. Determined to prove his brother’s innocence, Jin Seong works tirelessly until the real culprit has been caught and his brother has been cleared of the myriad of false accusations brought against him. Impressed by his performance on the case, Jin Seong earns a fair amount of respect back at the Gangnam Police station. But all of Jin Seong’s accolades mean nothing when his brother becomes the victim of a brutal murder.
Determined to find those responsible for his brother’s murder, Jin Seong starts following the clues. But digging into the truth surrounding his brother’s murder brings some shocking family secrets to light. Will these new revelations keep him from continuing his investigation or will his determination for revenge drive him ever onward?
Cast Members[]
- Na In-woo as Oh Jin-seong
- Kim Ji-eun as Go Young-joo
- Kwon Yul as Cha Young-woon
- Bae Jong-ok as Yoo Jeong-suk
- Lee Kyu-han as Park Ki-young
- Jung Sang-hoon as Bae Min-gyu
- Jang Hye-jin as Hong Young-hee
- Ren as Oh Jin-woo
- Lee Seo-Jin as Oh Jin-woo (child)
- Kim Hee-jung as Pi Jang-mi
- Choi Kwang-il as Cha Jin-cheol
- Kim Cheol-ki as Jung Woo-no
- Park Na-Eun as Housekeeper Mi-Jung
- Yoon Jung-Hoon as Mr. Lee
- Lee Yoo-Han as Hwang Pil-Ho
- Choi Beom-Ho as Attorney Yoon
- Jung Ga-hee as Yang Hee-joo
- Na In-kyu as Yook Jung-tae
- Kim Hyung-mook as Dr. Chu Young-chun
- Joo Sae-Byeok as Nurse Kong Joo-Yeon
Trailer[]
Production[]
Filming was scheduled to begin in the second half of 2022.
In March 2023, production company Samhwa Networks announced that it had signed a supply contract with KT Studio Genie for the production of the series worth 14.572 billion won.
Viewership[]
Below is the Average TV viewership ratings of Longing for You.
Note: The blue numbers represent the highest ratings and the red numbers represent the lowest ratings.| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share(Nielsen Korea) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | July 26, 2023 | 1.405% (3rd) | 1.350% (4th) |
| 2 | July 27, 2023 | 1.827% (3rd) | 1.818% (3rd) |
| 3 | August 2, 2023 | 2.032% (3rd) | 2.142% (3rd) |
| 4 | August 3, 2023 | 2.054% (3rd) | 2.164% (3rd) |
| 5 | August 9, 2023 | 2.412% (3rd) | 2.602% (3rd) |
| 6 | August 10, 2023 | 2.663% (2nd) | 2.750% (3rd) |
| 7 | August 16, 2023 | 2.621% (3rd) | 3.069% (3rd) |
| 8 | August 17, 2023 | 2.548% (1st) | 2.471% (2nd) |
| 9 | August 23, 2023 | 2.778% (3rd) | 2.903% (3rd) |
| 10 | August 24, 2023 | 2.550% (1st) | 2.736% (1st) |
| 11 | August 30, 2023 | 3.597% (2nd) | 3.587% (3rd) |
| 12 | August 31, 2023 | 2.978% (1st) | 2.907% (1st) |
| 13 | September 6, 2023 | 3.598% (3rd) | 3.581% (3rd) |
| 14 | September 7, 2023 | 4.114% (1st) | 4.691% (1st) |
| Average | 2.656% | 2.769% | |
Awards & Nominations[]
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Drama Awards | 2023 | Excellence Award, Actress | Kim Ji-eun | Won |
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