Durian’s Affair TV Series Details:
| Also known as | Also known as Mrs. Durian |
| Hangul | 아씨 두리안 |
| Literal meaning | Lady Durian |
| Revised Romanization | Assi durian |
| McCune–Reischauer | Assi turian |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genre | Romance, Fantasy, Drama |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Release date | June 24 – August 13, 2023 |
| Aired on | Saturday, Sunday |
| Running time | 70 min |
| Age rating | 16+ |
| Starring | Park Joo-mi Choi Myung-gil Kim Min-jun Han Da-gam Jeon No-min Yoon Hae-young Ji Young-san |
| Developed by | Jung Hoe-seok (planning) |
| Directed by | Shin Woo-cheol Jung Yeo-jin |
| Written by | Im Sung-han |
| Produced by | Baek Ji-soo Ahn Eun-mi Kim Seong-min |
| Executive producer | Jung Hyeong-seo |
| Music by | Lee Nam-eun Park Se-joon |
| Production Companies | Barunson Studio Hi Ground |
| Distributor | TV Chosun |
Durian’s Affair TV Series Cast & Character:
- Main
- Park Joo-mi as Du Ri-an: A woman from Joseon who appears gentle and nice but has a strong and resilient spirit.
- Choi Myung-gil as Baek Do-i / Madam Kim: Baek Do-i is a member of the chaebol Dan family and the chairwoman of its conglomerate. Madam Kim is Ri-an’s mother-in-law.
- Kim Min-jun as Dan Chi-gam / Dol-soe: Dan Chi-gam is the second son and heir of the Dan family. Dol-soe is a farmhand at Ri-an’s parent’s farm.
- Han Da-gam as Lee Eun-seong: Chi-gam’s wife.
- Jeon No-min as Dan Chi-gang / Nobleman Kim: Dan Chi-gang is the first son of Do-i and the director of a maternity hospital. Nobleman Kim is Madam Kim’s father.
- Yoon Hae-young as Jang Se-mi: Chi-gang’s wife.
- Ji Young-san as Dan Chi-jung / Park Il-soo: Dan Chi-jung is Do-i’s youngest son and the representative of a golf club. Park Il-soo is Ri-an’s husband.
- Yoo Jeong-hu as Dan Deung-myung / Park Eon: Dan Deung-myung is Chi-gang and Se-mi’s son, a famous actor. Park Eon is Ri-an’s son.
- Lee Da-yeon as Kim So-jeo: Ri-an’s daughter-in-law.
- Supporting
- Kim Chae-eun as Ayla: A popular anchor.
- Hwang Mi-na as Go Woo-mi: Chi-jung’s bride-to-be, an actress.
- Kwak Min-ho as Joo-nam: Se-mi’s cousin and a TV production director.
- Kim Jin-hyun as Yoo-ro: An assistant director working with Joo-nam.
- Kim Nam-jin as a housekeeper working at Eun-seong’s house.
- Extended Cast
- Lee Han-jin as an entertainment company director.
- Oh Yoon-hong as Ayla’s mother.
- Special Appearance
- Jin Hae-sung as the development team leader of a kimchi factory run by Chi-gam.
Storyline:
A melodramatic fantasy in which two women from Joseon Dynasty, belonging from a noble family, become intertwined with men through time travel to the year 2023, the present.
About Durian’s Affair TV Series:
Durian’s Affair (Korean: 아씨 두리안) is a South Korean romantic fantasy drama television series directed by Shin Woo-cheol and Jung Yeo-jin, written by Im Sung-han, starring Park Joo-mi, Choi Myung-gil, Kim Min-jun, Han Da-gam, Jeon No-min, Yoon Hae-young, Ji Young-san, Yoo Jeong-hu, and Lee Da-yeon.
The series was originally titled Fairy Durian (선녀 두리안; Seonnyeo Durian). Filming began soon after the cast’s script reading, which was held on February 15, 2023.
The series aired on TV Chosun from June 24 to August 13, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Coupang Play in South Korea and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.
Durian’s Affair TV Series Episodes List:
| Episodes | Original Broadcast Date | Average Audience Share (Nationwide) | Average Audience Share (Seoul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 24, 2023 | 4.167% (2nd) | 3.743% (2nd) |
| 2 | June 25, 2023 | 3.355% (3rd) | 2.749% (3rd) |
| 3 | July 1, 2023 | 4.002% (2nd) | 3.882% (2nd) |
| 4 | July 2, 2023 | 4.666% (2nd) | 4.161% (2nd) |
| 5 | July 8, 2023 | 4.313% (2nd) | 3.606% (2nd) |
| 6 | July 9, 2023 | 5.132% (2nd) | 4.723% (2nd) |
| 7 | July 15, 2023 | 5.149% (2nd) | 4.428% (2nd) |
| 8 | July 16, 2023 | 5.509% (2nd) | 4.673% (2nd) |
| 9 | July 22, 2023 | 5.436% (2nd) | 4.503% (2nd) |
| 10 | July 23, 2023 | 6.295% (2nd) | 5.585% (2nd) |
| 11 | July 29, 2023 | 5.516% (2nd) | 4.685% (2nd) |
| 12 | July 30, 2023 | 6.422% (2nd) | 5.548% (2nd) |
| 13 | August 5, 2023 | 6.795% (2nd) | 6.341% (2nd) |
| 14 | August 6, 2023 | 7.164% (2nd) | 6.849% (2nd) |
| 15 | August 12, 2023 | 7.389% (1st) | 6.808% (1st) |
| 16 | August 13, 2023 | 8.103% (1st) | 7.817% (1st) |
| Average | 5.588% | 5.006% |
