The tvN drama 'Dear My Friends,' featuring Go Hyun Jung and Jo In Sung, garnered significant popularity, achieving a peak viewership rating of 8.1% during its broadcast. This drama, a representative work by writer Noh Hee-kyung, deeply explores the lives of the older generation and the love of the younger generation, offering profound emotion and comfort to viewers.
'Dear My Friends' centers on Park Wan, played by Go Hyun Jung, as she comes to understand the lives of her parents' generation. Jo In Sung made a special appearance as Seo Yeon-ha, Park Wan's lover, portraying the romance of the younger generation. The drama also featured a stellar cast including Kim Hye-ja, Na Moon-hee, Go Doo-shim, and Youn Yuh-jung, earning it the nickname 'Senior-vengers.' The series was recognized for its quality, winning Best Drama and Best Screenplay at the 2017 Baeksang Arts Awards.
Bloggers have shared their impressions, stating that the drama allowed them to re-examine their parents' youth and lives. It is praised not merely as a sad drama, but for conveying a calm message about aging and the finiteness of life, resonating deeply with audiences. Remembered by many as a 'life drama,' this masterpiece is celebrated for re-evaluating the meaning of love, friendship, and family across generations.
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