Dear Hongrang TV Series (2025) – Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Trailer, Poster, Platform, Review

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Dear Hongrang TV Series Details

Based onTangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye
Original title탄금
Also known asTangeum, T’an’gŭm
Country South Korea
Language Korean
GenresMystery, Melodrama, Sageuk
Season1
No. of Episodes11
Release dateMay 16, 2025
Aired onFrieday
Running time50—67 minutes
Age rating16+
StarringLee Jae-wook, Jo Bo-ah
Directed by Kim Hong-sun
Written byKim Jin-ah
Produced byJong-hak Park
Music byKim Tae-seung
Production CompanyStudio Dragon, Acemaker Movieworks, H House, EO Contents Group
Original NetworkNetflix

Dear Hongrang Cast & Characters

Main

  • Lee Jae-wook as Hong-rang
  • Jo Bo-ah as Jae-yi

Supporting

  • Jung Ga-ram as Mu-jin
  • Uhm Ji-won as Min Yeon-ui
  • Park Byung-eun as Shim Yeol-guk
  • Kim Jae-wook as Prince Han Pyeong

Dear Hongrang Storyline (Plot)

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.

Dear Hongrang K- Drama Episodes

EpisodeTitleDurationRelease Date
1Rainbow Hong, Shining Rang – My Brother Hongrang1h 7mMay 16, 2025
2The One Who Stole Our World1h 7mMay 16, 2025
3The Most Authentic Replica59mMay 16, 2025
4Our Reflective Scars1h 4mMay 16, 2025
5The Thicker the Veil, the Clearer the Heart1h 3mMay 16, 2025
6Nothing Mu, Finished Jin – Brother Mu-jin56mMay 16, 2025
7Roaring Waves58mMay 16, 2025
8Imperfect Jae, Departing Yi – My Name is Jae-yi50mMay 16, 2025
9The Living Offering57mMay 16, 2025
10A Bittersweet Farewell1h 1mMay 16, 2025

Short Descriptions of Dear Hongrang Episodes

Episode 1
Twelve years after Sim Hongrang’s sudden disappearance, a man seeming to be him appears — passing all the tests. Yet Sim Jae-yi remains unconvinced.

Episode 2
Jae-yi and Hongrang separately search for a ghost rumored to be abducting children. In their search, peril strikes Jae-yi — but Hongrang is at her rescue.

Episode 3
After Hongrang’s act of heroism, Jae-yi begins to question her doubts. Sim Mu-jin schemes to expose Hongrang’s identity at his birthday celebration.

Episode 4
Learning of Min Yeon-ui’s plans, Sim Yeol-guk devises a counterattack. Hongrang struggles with his conscience after being assigned a terrible task.

Episode 5
As she learns more about Hongrang’s past, Jae-yi begins to care for him. Later, Hongrang and Mu-jin suspect Lady Min’s scheme to marry Jae-yi off.

Episode 6
As plans to stop Jae-yi’s arrangement fail, she finds herself in a dangerous bind. The opposition between Yeol-guk and Yeon-ui reaches a boiling point.

Episode 7
As Mu-jin’s fate remains dire, Jae-yi attempts to do whatever it takes to save him. Later, news of a dead child returning spreads, alarming Hongrang.

Episode 8
Jae-yi decides to leave with Mu-jin despite her feelings for Hongrang. Yeol-guk initiates damage control after discovering a conspiracy against him.

Episode 9
A manhunt for Hongrang and Jae-yi ensues, putting them in grave danger. As they hide, their bond deepens, facing threats and challenges together.

Episode 10
With Hongrang captured, Yeol-guk attempts to restore the guild in his name. But Grand Prince Hanpyeong wastes no time putting his grand plan into motion.

Dear Hongrang Release Date

Dear Hongrang premiered on Netflix on May 16, 2025.

Dear Hongrang – Where to Watch and Stream

About Dear Hongrang TV Series

Dear Hongrang (Korean: 탄금) is a South Korean historical mystery television series based on Tangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye (published February 5, 2021 by Book Recipe). Written by Kim Jin-ah, directed by Kim Hong-sun, the series stars Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah in the lead roles.

The series will explore how Jae-yi searches and discovers the truth behind the disappearance of Hong-rang, and the man claiming to be the missing person.

At first, the series was reported to premiere on Netflix in early 2024. In February 2025, Netflix announced their 2025 Korean films and series lineup and the window date of Dear Hongrang is in the second quarter of 2025. In April 2025, the series was announced to release on May 16.

When will the Dear Hongrang be released?

Dear Hongrang K-drama premiered on on Netflix on May 16, 2025.

Where to watch Dear Hongrang TV series?

Dear Hongrang is a South Korean Television series and is available to stream on Netflix.

How many episodes are in Dear Hongrang?

Dear Hongrang K drama consist 11 episodes.

Who is the director of Dear Hongrang TV series?

The South Korean Television series Dear Hongrang is directed by Kim Hong-sun.

Who is the writer of Dear Hongrang TV series?

Dear Hongrang K drama is written by Kim Jin-ah.

Who are the lead cast in Dear Hongrang TV series?

Dear Hongrang (Korean: 탄금) is a mystery, melodrama, sageuk television series and its starring Lee Jae-wook, Jo Bo-ah in the lead roles.

Is there a trailer for the Dear Hongrang?

Dear Hongrang series has released a trailer on Netflix Korea and Netflix content YouTube channel.

Is Dear Hongrang based on a true story?

Dear Hongrang K drama based onTangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye.

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