Lee Jae Wook’s Disappearance Shakes Jo Bo Ah, Jung Ga Ram, And More In New Historical Romance “Dear Hongrang”

Feb 04, 2025

Netflix’s upcoming drama “Dear Hongrang” has unveiled its first look!

Directed by Kim Hong Seon, known for “Voice,” and written by Kim Jin Ah of “Dr. Brain,” “Dear Hongrang” is a mystery romance set in the Joseon dynasty. The story follows the disappearance of Hong Rang (Lee Jae Wook), the son of a powerful merchant family. His step-sister, Jae Yi (Jo Bo Ah), who has spent years searching for him, and Hong Rang , who returns with a hidden secret, begin to experience emotions that may either be sibling love or romantic attraction.

Based on the novel of the same name, the drama offers a fresh take on traditional period stories with its intriguing characters and unique plot. The story begins with the return of the missing heir, who reappears at 20 after vanishing at age eight. As the drama unfolds, it mixes romance, mystery, and complex relationships while characters face cruel fates shaped by their secret ambitions.

Lee Jae Wook, known for the “Alchemy of Souls” series, stars as Hong Rang, the son of a merchant family who returns after 12 years with no memory and a secret.

Jo Bo Ah, from the “Tale of the Nine Tailed” series, plays Jae Yi, Hong Rang’s step-sister, who desperately searches for him.

Jung Ga Ram, known for his role in “The Interest of Love,” plays Moo Jin, the adopted son of the merchant family who takes Hong Rang’s place after his disappearance. Hong Rang’s sudden return threatens Moo Jin’s position and sparks a love triangle, adding tension as he clashes with Hong Rang and stirs Jae Yi’s emotions.

Uhm Ji Won, from “Little Women,” plays Min Yeon Eui, the family matriarch who will stop at nothing to reclaim her lost son, showcasing a dark and twisted maternal love.

Park Byung Eun, known for his role in “Citizen of a Kind,” plays Sim Yeol Guk, the biological father of Hong Rang and Jae Yi, and the head of the merchant family. Driven by ambition, Sim Yeol Guk makes cold, calculated decisions that add tension to the drama.