Semantic Error (Korean: 시맨틱 에러; Simaentik Ereo) is a Korean television series directed by Kim Soo Jung. Its cast includes Park Seo Ham and Park Jae Chan. It aired on February 16, 2022 to March 10, 2022 on Wednesday and Thursday. This series is available in Viki.
Synopsis[]
Chu Sang Woo is a junior computer science majoring student who prizes reason, rules, and a rigid sense of what is right above all else. As part of his university work, he is told to work on a group project for the liberal arts, whereby the group is required to make a final presentation in order to pass the module. But as the rest of the group – whom he knows nothing about – have decided to leave him to do all the work on his own, he decides to remove their names, and make the presentation in his name.
But little did he know that when he did this, he would deal a heavy blow to the academic prospects of a senior student named Jang Jae Young. The latter, a design major, is Chu Sang Woo’s polar opposite. He is stylish, fun-loving, and – above all – extraordinarily popular. He is the closest thing the college has to a superstar! But when his credit for the liberal arts project is taken away, his grand plans to study abroad are suddenly thrown up in the air. He seeks out Chu Sang Woo and is of a mind to torment him. But when the duo is forced to work together, a strange attraction starts to develop between them… [1]
Cast[]
- Park Seo Ham as Jang Jae Young
He is a cheerful, popular student majoring in visual design. He was supposed to graduate, but due to his free riding ways, it abruptly got cancelled.Despite this, he is very talented when it comes to art.
- Park Jae Chan as Chu Sang Woo
He is a computer engineering student who is cold, lonely, and strict to stay on his routine. He is a realistic person, but he views life like a game. Despite of his antisocial ways, he slowly changes to become more approachable.
- Song Ji Oh as Choi Yu Na
She is a cool friend of Jang Jae Young. She gets annoyed easily, especially around her friend. However, she helps them out when they need her.
- Kim Noh Jin as Ryu Ji Hye
She is a friendly student who majors in computer engineering. Despite of Chu Sang Woo's cold personality, she has a crush on him.
- Kim Won Ki as Go Hyeong Taek
He is a student who is a reliable friend of Jang Jae Young and Choi Yu Na. He is the one that brought the news about Jae Young's graduation and the one to help his friends after they drink or lose items. He also has a crush on Ryu Ji Hye.
- Cha Jae Hoon as Lee Dong Gun
He is a friend of Jae Young who was helping him find Sang Woo and look into his background. He also has the same classes as Sang Woo.
- Choi Soo Gyun (Ep. 1, 8) as Han Soo Yeong
She is a senior who recently got employed at a company. She is a friend of Jang Jae Young and was partnered with Chu Sang Woo on his video game project.
- Kim Gun Hwi as Gun Hwi
- Kim Jin Seong as Eun Jung
- Lee Jin Sung (1986) as Mentor Kim Gyu Tae (Ep. 3)
He is a Quickst representative and Jae Young's former mentor who mistreated and exploited him. He later appeared with Sang Woo in hopes of a collaboration on Sang Woo's game, but things got messy when he got drunk.
- Jung Joon Gyo as Ted (Ep. 5-6)
He is a skateboarder that needs help with his restaurant. He recruits Jae Young to help with serving. He was also the cashier that found Sang Woo's proposal at the restaurant.
- Park Jun Hwan as Engineering professor (Ep. 1, 5)
He is an engineering professor that found it unusual and got concerned when Jae Young, a visual design major, showed up in his engineering class. He also doesn't tolerate sleeping in class.
- Heo Yi Jin as French professor (Ep. 1, 4)
- Kyung Su Bin as Theater club member (Ep. 4, 5)
She was the person looking for something in the theater department.
- Shin Min Son as student
- Han Te Hwi as Jae Young's junior 1
- Ki Hyun Woo as Jae Young's junior 2 (Ep. 7-8)
He was huddling with Jae Young as they see his acceptance to DEX which is located in France. They later celebrated Jae Young's acceptance.
- Son Beom Seo as Jae Young's junior 3
- Han Te Kyung as Jae Young's junior 4
- Woo Ju Yeong as Jae Young's junior 5
- Lee He Min as Jae Young's junior 6
- Seok Yu Jin as
- Lee Jeong Heok as
- Song Myung Ho as
- Lee Kyoung Yoon as Waiter (Ep. 5)
- Kim Jong Hyeong as Customer (Ep. 5)
- Kim Se Hyeon as Customer (Ep. 5)
- Jeon Min Gyu as Customer (Ep. 5)
- Ryu Gi Seok as Customer (Ep. 5)
Soundtrack[]
Main Article: Semantic Error OST
Episodes[]
In the table below, the blue number represent the lowest ratings and the red number represents the highest rating.
Episode | Aired | Average Audience Share |
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Episode 01 | February 16, 2022 | |
Sang Woo threw the freeloaders of his group project under the bus causing Jae Young's graduation to be delayed. Jae Young tries to find Sang Woo, but it is difficult until fate decided to be nice to him. | ||
Episode 02 | February 17, 2022 | |
After Sang Woo refuses to apologize to Jae Young, Jae Young is determined to annoy Sang Woo. | ||
Episode 03 | February 23, 2022 | |
Sang Woo prepares and changes his routine in order to avoid Jae Young. He also seeks out the Quickst representative to help make his game. | ||
Episode 04 | February 24, 2022 | |
After the fight in the bar, Jae Young and Sang Woo quickly go back to their apartment. However, Jae Young forgets his keys so he stays at Sang Woo's place. Afterwards, Jae Young changes his appearance and attitude towards Sang Woo. | ||
Episode 05 | March 2, 2022 | |
Sang Woo is confused with his feelings and he gets into an argument with Jae Young. So, Jae Young decides to stay out of Sang Woo's life. | ||
Episode 06 | March 3, 2022 | |
Sang Woo tries to make amends with Jae Young. Jae Young finally accepts to become his designer, the two start working together. | ||
Episode 07 | March 9, 2022 | |
Sang Woo's true feelings for Jae Young is revealed. However, not in his right mind, he pushes back. But Jae Young offers Sang Woo a two week free trial. | ||
Episode 08 | March 10, 2022 | |
Sang Woo wants to be with Jae Young. However, he doesn't want to get in the way of his career to DEX. | ||
Average | % |
Awards and Nominations[]
Year | Award ceremony | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
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2022 | CBLO Awards 2022 | Best BL Series of the Year | Semantic Error [2] | Nominated |
8th APAN Star Awards | Best New Actor | Park Seo Ham / Semantic Error [3] | Nominated | |
Best Couple | Park Seo Ham, Park Jae Chan / Semantic Error [4] | Won | ||
Popularity Star Award | Park Jae Chan / Semantic Error [5] | Won | ||
Blue Dragon Series Awards | Best New Actor | Park Seo Ham, Park Jae Chan / Semantic Error [6] | Nominated | |
Popular Star Award | Park Seo Ham, Park Jae Chan / Semantic Error [7] | Won | ||
Brand of the Year Awards | Acting Idol Award | Park Jae Chan / Semantic Error [8] | Won | |
2023 | Korea Best Brand Awards | Best Drama Actor | Park Seo Ham / Semantic Error [9] | Won |
Related Content[]
Year | Title | Relation |
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2022 | Semantic Error: The Movie | Movie |
Trivia[]
- The film is based on a webtoon of the same name. [1]
- Pay attention to the Quickst poster. In Ep. 3 it looks normal. However, it gets vandalized in Ep. 4.
Gallery[]
Official Posters[]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Viki: Semantic Error
- ↑ Facebook: Cebu BL Organization
- ↑ Star Daily News: "2022 Apan Awards..."
- ↑ Naver Entertainment: "...Apan Star Awards..."
- ↑ Naver Entertainment: "...Best Couple Award?"
- ↑ 스포츠조선: "Candidates for the 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards..."
- ↑ Naver Entertainment: Blue Dragon Series Awards
- ↑ Daum: "...Jaechan Acting Idol Award"
- ↑ Forbes: ... Park Seo Ham