''Rain or Shine''
() is a 2017
South Korean television series starring
Lee Jun-ho and
Won Jin-ah
Won Jin-ah (born March 29, 1991) is a South Korean actress known for her roles in '' Rain or Shine'' (2017) and ''Life
Life is a quality that distinguishes matter that has biological processes, such as Cell signaling, signaling and sel ...
, with
Lee Ki-woo
Lee Ki-woo (born October 23, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in '' The Classic'' (2003), '' Tale of Cinema'' (2005), ''A Love to Kill'' (2005), ''Flower Boy Ramyun Shop'' (2011), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017–2018), an ...
and
Kang Han-na. It is about people's love, hope, and dreams despite their painful past. It aired as
JTBC
JTBC (shortened from ''Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company'' (; stylized as jtbc) is a South Korean nationwide pay television network. Its primary shareholder is JoongAng Holdings, with a 25% stake. It was launched on 1 December 2011. JTBC ...
's first series on Mondays and Tuesdays at 23:00 (
KST) time slot from December 11, 2017 to January 30, 2018.
Synopsis
The story of two individuals who lost their loved ones in a tragic accident and try to carry on with their lives as if they are not in pain. Throughout that time, they slowly fall in love.
Cast
Main
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Lee Jun-ho as Lee Kang-doo, a former athlete who dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player but suddenly lost his father in an accident and had to undergo three years of rehabilitation for his injured legs.
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Nam Da-reum
Nam Da-reum (born June 13, 2002) is a South Korean actor. He began his career as a child actor, having played young versions of the leading characters in several popular Korean dramas, and best known for his lead role in '' Beautiful World'' (2 ...
as young Lee Kang-doo
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Won Jin-ah
Won Jin-ah (born March 29, 1991) is a South Korean actress known for her roles in '' Rain or Shine'' (2017) and ''Life
Life is a quality that distinguishes matter that has biological processes, such as Cell signaling, signaling and sel ...
as Ha Moon-soo, a young woman who lost her younger sister in an accident but lives life fiercely and stays strong while taking care of her mother.
**
Park Si-eun as young Ha Moon-soo
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Lee Ki-woo
Lee Ki-woo (born October 23, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in '' The Classic'' (2003), '' Tale of Cinema'' (2005), ''A Love to Kill'' (2005), ''Flower Boy Ramyun Shop'' (2011), '' Rain or Shine'' (2017–2018), an ...
as Seo Joo-won, an architect at a construction firm.
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Kang Han-na as Jung Yoo-jin, team leader of external relations at the construction firm where Joo-won works.
Supporting
People around Kang-doo
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Kim Hye-jun as Lee Jae-young, Kang-doo's younger sister who is a doctor at a local hospital.
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Yoon Se-ah
Yoon Se-ah (born January 2, 1978) is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in '' The City Hall'', ''Wife Returns'', '' A Gentleman's Dignity'', '' Stranger'', ''Sky Castle'', and ''Snowdrop''. Yoon was paired with Korean-French-Canadian ...
as Ma-ri, Kang-doo's friend who runs a nightclub.
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Kim Kang-hyun
Kim Kang Hyun (born May 16, 1985 in South Korea) is a South Korean footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Persiwa Wamena
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as Sang-man, Kang-doo's neighbor.
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Na Moon-hee
Na Moon-hee (; Na Kyung-ja, ; November 30, 1941) is a South Korean actress. Since 1960, Na has had a prolific acting career in television and film spanning more than five decades. She established a classic Korean mother persona with her TV drama ...
as Jeong Sook-hee, a medicine seller.
People around Moon-soo
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Yoon Yoo-sun
Yoon Yoo-sun (born January 17, 1969) is a famous South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress in 1975, and continues to be active in film and television, notably in ''The Story of Two Women'' (1994), ''Even If the Wind Blows'' ( ...
as Yoon-ok, Moon-soo's mother.
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Ahn Nae-sang
Ahn Nae-sang (born December 25, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He began his career on the stage, and in 1994 made his film debut in the Bong Joon-ho short film ''Baeksekin'' ("White Man" or "White-collar worker"), followed by Jang Sun-woo's ''B ...
as Ha Dong-chul, Moon-soo's father.
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Han Seo-jin as Ha Yeon-soo, Moon-soo's younger sister who died in an accident.
*
Park Hee-von
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as Kim Wan-jin, Moon-soo's friend who is a webtoon writer.
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Kim Min-kyu as Jin-young, Wan-jin's assistant.
*
Choi Hyo-eun as Hwa-sai
People around Joo-won
*
Nam Gi-ae
Nam Gi-ae (Korean:남기애; born on 13 September 1961) is a South Korean actress in Chung-Ang University, Department of Theater and Film. She made her acting debut in 1998, since then, she has appeared in number of plays, films and television ...
as Joo-won's mother.
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Tae In-ho
Tae In-ho (born Park Sang-yeon; May 2, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He starred in television series such as '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014) and '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016).
Filmography Films
Television series
Web series ...
as Jung Yoo-taek, Yoo-jin's older brother.
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Park Gyu-young
Park Gyu-young (; born July 27, 1993) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2020), '' Sweet Home'' (2020), and '' Dali and Cocky Prince'' (2021).
Early life and educat ...
as So-mi, Moon-soo's workmate.
Special appearances
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Kim Jin-woo as Lee In-yong
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Hong Kyung
Hong Kyung (born February 14, 1996) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the film ''Innocence'' (2020), which won him a Baeksang Arts Award.
Career
After graduating from Hanyang University, Hong made his acting debut with ...
as Choi Sung-jae
*
Shin Hyun-bin
Shin Hyun-been (; born Kwak Hyun-been on April 10, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She started her acting career by starring in the film ''He's on Duty'' (2010) and television series ''Warrior Baek Dong-soo'' (2011).
Career
Shin Hyun-been w ...
as an architect
Production
* The series marks Lee Jun-ho's first lead role in a TV series, as well as rookie actress Won Jin-ah's first-ever major role. She was selected for the role out of 120 candidates.
* The first script reading of the cast was held on August 22, 2017.
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Ratings
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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{{Works by Celltrion Entertainment
Korean-language television shows
JTBC television dramas
2017 South Korean television series debuts
2018 South Korean television series endings
South Korean romance television series
South Korean melodrama television series
Television series by Celltrion Entertainment