Overview: “Serendipity’s Embrace” Kdrama (also known as “Is It a Coincidence?”) is a tvN original drama series that released on July 22, 2024, and starring Kim So Hyun, Chae Jong Hyeop, Yoon Ji On and SISTAR’s Dasom. It will tell the growth and fateful romance story of two high school lovers who meet again as adults.
| Genre | Youth, Rom-Com |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Watch Online* | Viki |
| Director | Song Hyun Wook |
| Scriptwriter | Nam Ji Eun (webcomic), Kim In Ho (webcomic), Park Geu Ro |
| Air Time & Schedule | Monday & Tuesday at 08:50 PM (KST) |
Synopsis
“Serendipity’s Embrace” Korean drama tells the growth and fateful romance story of youth over time. Lee Hong Joo (Kim So Hyun) is an animation producer. She has been in a bad relationship before, which makes her afraid to commit to anyone. One day, she happens to come across Kang Hu Young (Chae Jong Hyeop) after 10 years. He is her first love from high school.
Kang Hu Young is a financial planner living an ordinary life in the US. However, his dull life brightens when he meets Lee Hong Joo again upon returning to Korea.
Meanwhile, Bang Joon Ho (Yoon Ji On) is a free-spirited writer who regrets his past and wants to change it.
Kim Hye Ji (Dasom) is Lee Hong Joo’s best friend who is a teacher.
Main Cast & Characters
- Kim So Hyun as Lee Hong Joo
- Chae Jong Hyeop as Kang Hoo Yeong
- Yoon Ji On as Bang Jun Ho
- Kim Dasom as Kim Hye Ji
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- “Serendipity’s Embrace” is based on webcomic “Wooyeonilgga?” written by Nam Ji Eun & illustrated by Kim In Ho which released in 2011.
- Kim So Hyun earlier starred in Korean drama “My Lovely Liar” (2023).
- Chae Jong Hyeop earlier starred in Korean drama “Castaway Diva” (2023).
- Yoon Ji On earlier starred in Korean drama “Tomorrow” (2022).
- Kim Dasom earlier starred in Korean drama “Kokdu: Season of Deity” (2023).
- Previous drama on this time slot of tvN: The Player 2: Master of Swindlers
Trailers & Clips
*Drama is subject to regional availability.