''My Perfect Stranger'' () is a 2023

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starring

Kim Dong-wook Kim Dong-wook (born July 29, 1983) is a South Korean actor. After appearing in student short films and several minor parts, Kim became a star through his supporting role in the popular TV series '' Coffee Prince'' (2007), followed by box office ...

and

Jin Ki-joo Jin Ki-joo (born January 26, 1989) is a South Korea, South Korean actress. She made a breakthrough in 2018, landing her first lead role in a Korean drama, television series with ''Come and Hug Me'' after she acted in that year's acclaimed serie ...

. It depicts the strange and beautiful time travel of two people who gets trapped in the year 1987. It aired on

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from May 1 to June 20, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:45 ( KST). It is also available for streaming on

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, Viki and Viu in selected regions.

Synopsis

A man, who seeks the truth behind a serial murder case, and a woman, who wants to prevent the marriage of her parents, realize that their goals are connected.

Cast

Main

as Yoon Hae-jun: a news anchor, who has a cool and straightforward personality. *

as Baek Yoon-young: an editor at a publishing company.

Supporting

Soon-ae and the people around her in 1987

Seo Ji-hye Seo Ji-hye (; born August 24, 1984) is a South Korean actress. After first attracting attention in the horror film ''Voice'', Seo has since starred in numerous television dramas, notably ''Shin Don'' (2005), '' Over the Rainbow'' (2006), ''I L ...

as Lee Soon-ae: a third-year student at Woojung High School, who loves literature and has bright and positive personality. *

Park Soo-young Park Soo-young is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' My Beautiful Bride'' (2015), ''Listen to Love'' (2016), ''Hi Bye, Mama! ''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Kim Tae-he ...

as Hyung-man: Soon-ae's father, who runs a tea house in Woojung Village. *

Kim Jung-young Kim Jung-young ( born on 27 July 1972) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2000 in films, since then, she has appeared in number of plays, films and television series. She got recognition for her supporting roles in ''Clean w ...

as Ok-ja: Soon-ae's mother. * Hong Na-hyun as Lee Kyung-ae: Soon-ae's older sister, who works at a hair salon. * Song Seung-hwan as Oh-bok: Soon-ae's younger brother.

Hee-seop and the people around him in 1987

Lee Won-jung Lee Won-jung is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as ''New Normal Zine'', '' Live On'', ''I:LOVE:DM '', ''Bio Homme'' and ''My Perfect Stranger ''My Perfect Stranger'' () is a 2023 South Korean television series s ...

as Baek Hee-seop: a charming third-year student at Woojung High School, who is simple and lively. * Choi Young-woo as Dong-sik: Hee-seop' uncle, who is a homicide detective at Woojung Police Station. * Hong Seung-an as Yoo-seop: Hee-seop's second older brother, who is a student at a prestigious university in Seoul.

People in Woojung Village in 1987

* Kim Jong-soo as Byung-gu: the principal and chairman of Woojung High School. *

Jung Jae-kwang Jung Jae-kwang (; born November 29, 1990) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in dramas ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'', ''The Fiery Priest'', ''Witch at Court'' and '' Nevertheless''. He also appeared in movies ''Extreme Job ...

as Yeon-woo: Byung-gu's son, who is a mechanical engineering student returning from a long study abroad in the United States. *

Jung Shin-hye Jung Shin-hye is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Angry Mom'', ''Love Playlist'', ''Snowdrop ''Galanthus'' (from Ancient Greek , (, "milk") + (, "flower")), or snowdrop, is a small genus of approxim ...

as Cheong-ah: the owner of Bongbong Cafe. * Ji Hye-won as Go Mi-suk: Soon-ae's classmate. * Kim Yeon-woo as Min-su: Mi-suk's older brother. * Joo Yeon-woo as Yoo Beom-ryong: Hee-seop's classmate. * Kim Ye-ji as Kim Hae-kyung: Soon-ae's classmate. *

Kwon So-hyun Kwon So-hyun (born August 30, 1994), also known mononymously as Sohyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was known as a member of the South Korean girl group 4Minute, under Cube Entertainment. She is also a former member of the South K ...

as Lee Eun-ha: Soon-ae's classmate. * Kang Ji-woon as Park Yu-ri: Soon-ae's classmate. * Jung Ga-hee as Lee Joo-young: a teacher at Woojung High School.

People in 2021

* Lee Ji-hyun as Lee Soon-ae: Yoon-young's mother. * Lee Gyu-hoe as Baek Hee-seop: Yoon-young's father. *

Kim Hye-eun Kim Hye-eun ( born March 1, 1973) is a South Korean actress. Kim began working as an announcer for the MBC network in 1997, first at a local affiliate in Cheongju, then later as a weathercaster of the main news desk in Seoul. After eight years ...

as Go Mi-suk: a best-selling author.

Extended

* Lim Jong-yoon as Min-su (in 2021) * Jang Seo-won as Gyo-ryeon

Special appearance

Jung Jin-young Jung Jin-young may refer to: * Jung Jin-young (actor) (born 1964), South Korean actor * Jung Jin-young (singer) Jung Jin-young (; born November 18, 1991), professionally known as Jinyoung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer ...

as Hae-jun and Yoon-young's son

Production and release

The first script reading of the cast was held in April 2022. ''My Perfect Stranger'' was initially scheduled for release in the second half of 2022. In November 2022, it was confirmed that the series would premiere on

's Wednesdays and Thursdays time slot in January 2023. However, on January 6, 2023, KBS announced that the premiere of ''My Perfect Stranger'' was again pushed back to May 2023 and would air on Mondays and Tuesdays time slot instead.

Viewership

Notes

References

External links

* * * * {{IMDb title Korean-language television shows Korean Broadcasting System television dramas South Korean fantasy television series South Korean mystery television series South Korean romance television series South Korean time travel television series 2023 South Korean television series debuts 2023 South Korean television series endings Television series set in 1987