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Dear Hongrang

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Dear Hongrang
promotional poster
Hangul
탄금
Literal meaningSwallowing Gold
Revised RomanizationTangeum
McCune–ReischauerT'an'gŭm
Genre
Based onTangeum: Swallowing Gold
by Jang Da-hye
Written byKim Jin-ah[1]
Directed byKim Hong-sun [ko][1]
Starring
Music byKim Tae-seung[2]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes11
Production
Running time60—70 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMay 16, 2025 (2025-05-16)

Dear Hongrang (Korean: 탄금) is a South Korean mystery melodrama sageuk television series written by Kim Jin-ah, directed by Kim Hong-sun [ko], and starring Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah. Based on Tangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye, the series follows how Jae-yi searches and uncover the truth behind Hong-rang's disappearance and the man claiming to be him. It premiered on Netflix on May 16, 2025.

Synopsis

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Hong-rang, the son of a wealthy merchant family in Joseon, who went missing at the age of eight. His half-sister, Jae-yi, never gives up hope and searches for him tirelessly. Twelve years later, a young man appears claiming to be Hong-rang, but he has no memories of his past. While his mother is skeptical, Jae-yi desperately wants to believe him. However, this man carries a secret, and his reappearance brings intrigue and danger. Jae-yi's quest to uncover the truth behind Hong-rang's disappearance and the identity of this returning man leads her into a web of family secrets and power struggles.

Cast and characters

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Release

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Initially, the series was reported to premiered on Netflix in early 2024.[3][9] In February 2025, Netflix announced their 2025 Korean films and series lineup and the window date of Dear Hongrang will be in the second quarter of 2025.[10] In April 2025, the series was confirmed to be released on May 16.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Im, Min-ji (September 20, 2023). 이재욱X조보아→김재욱 '탄금' 캐스팅..미스터리 멜로 사극(공식) [Lee Jae-wook X Jo Bo-ah, Kim Jae-wook 'Tangeum' casting..Mystery melodrama historical drama (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Kim, Tae-seung (June 6, 2024). 최근 작업 시작한 작품들입니다. [These are the works I started working on recently.]. Kim Tae-seong & Monopole (in Korean). Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Between Love & Shadows: 'Hong Rang' to Unveil the Secrets of the Joseon Heir". Netflix. September 20, 2023. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Jeong, Ga-young (April 19, 2023). [단독] 이재욱, 미스터리 로맨스 '탄금' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Lee Jae-wook, main character in mystery romance 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). Sports Worldi. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Kim, Hyun-jung (April 19, 2023). [단독] 조보아, 드라마 '탄금' 주인공 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Jo Bo-ah cast as main character in drama 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). Xports News [ko]. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Hong, Se-young (May 25, 2023). [단독] '사랑의 이해' 정가람, 사극 첫 도전...'탄금' 출연 [[Exclusive] 'Understanding Love' Jung Ga-ram, first challenge in a historical drama...Appearing in 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Lee, Min-ji (September 20, 2023). 넷플릭스 '탄금' 이재욱-조보아→엄지원 김재욱 캐스팅 확정 [공식] [Netflix's 'Tangeum' Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah → Eom Ji-won and Kim Jae-wook casting confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (May 25, 2023). [단독]김재욱, 15년만 사극 출연..'탄금' 한평대군 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Kim Jae-wook, appearing in a historical drama for the first time in 15 years... Casting Prince Han Pyeong in 'Tangeum'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Hwang, Dong-hee (March 25, 2023). "[Herald Interview] Untold story of pansori master Lee Nal-chi comes to life". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  10. ^ Rahman, Abid (February 3, 2025). "Netflix Reveals 2025 Korean Slate of Films, Series Including New Seasons of 'Culinary Class Wars' and 'Single's Inferno'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  11. ^ Kang, Sun-ae (April 17, 2025). "Lee Jae-wook & Jo Bo-ah's Mystery Romance Period Drama 'Dear Hongrang' Set to Premiere on Netflix May 16". SBS News. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
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