[Current Drama 2024] DNA Lover, DNA 러버-Choi Si Won&Jung In Sun -Sat& Sun

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Here are the ratings for Episode 5! 

 

"Good Partner" And "Love Next Door" Maintain No. 1 Ratings

The weekend drama ratings battle remains as fierce as ever!

 

TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover” scored an average nationwide rating of 0.6 percent for its fifth episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1685339wpp/good-partner-and-love-next-door-maintain-no-1-ratings

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Here are the ratings for Episode 6! .

 

"Love Next Door" Soars To Its Highest Ratings Yet

TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover” maintained its nationwide average of 0.6 percent from the previous night

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1685486wpp/love-next-door-soars-to-its-highest-ratings-yet

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"Love Next Door," "Romance in the House," "Cinderella at 2 AM" Continue Ratings Race

by Lily Alice, September 2, 2024

 

TV Chosun's DNA Lover fell to its lowest viewership of 0.57% for episode 6, a usual Sunday drop. This makes it difficult for the K-drama to surpass its premiere rating of 1.13%, which remains its highest so far. 

 

 

When and where to watch the K-drama DNA Lover?

Episode 7 of DNA Lover will air on September 7 (Saturday). The K-drama is available to stream on Viki.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/love-next-door-romance-in-the-house-cinderella-at-2-am-continue-ratings-race

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DNA Lover: Episodes 5-6

by Dramaddictally

 

As our genuinely misguided geneticist pursues new evidence for destined DNA love, our hard-to-tie-down hero sets his sights on pursuing her. And the more we learn about his questionable tactics to win hearts, the more sense it makes that our sidelined second male lead is interjecting himself in the middle.

 

EPISODES 5-6

 

Whoa. Whose side are we supposed to be on here? The drama has me on my toes, wanting to like Yeon-woo, but not trusting him a single scintilla. We learn this week that he’s not just a man with a lot of dates, he’s one that manipulates feelings to make women fall in love.

When we ended last time, our hero was headed for So-jin’s face with pursed lips. But before he makes contact, she headbutts him and yells, “That’s how you get to know someone?!” She’d prefer to stick to her scientific experiments for getting acquainted, thankyouverymuch. And yet, later, she can’t help but to think fondly of his forward moves.

 

Kang-hoon is witness to the almost kiss, putting him on the defensive for his romantically naïve bestie since birth. He tells So-jin not to fall for every man that’s nice to her, and then tries to have a serious conversation with Yeon-woo about it. When Yeon-woo casually asserts that he’s curious about So-jin, and so he wants to pursue her, Kang-hoon asks, “Are you going to make her cry like all the others?” But Yeon-woo won’t be deterred.

And so, when So-jin is assaulted at work by a (genetically) disgruntled rich lady, Yeon-woo takes So-jin out to a noraebang, where he dominates the mic until she’s tapping her feet and becoming increasingly interested in him. (It’s also where Shindong and Leeteuk show up disguised as noraebang employees to give us a cameo performance by Super Junior’s sub-unit L.S.S.)

Determined to discover her DNA match, So-jin begins working on finding a telepathy gene. (*exhales profusely* Yeah, just go with it.) The idea is that whoever is fated for you may be able to pick up on mental signals you’re sending out, or you two might even be able to feel each other’s pain.

 

Evidence for this? Well, So-jin is allergic to pollen and while she’s suited up in the lab looking like she’s ready for a HAZMAT team, she starts to sneeze. And this happens to be just when Yeon-woo is at a flower shop picking out the prettiest petals he can find for her.

Needless to say, buying flowers as part of his seduction plan doesn’t go over well. But the fact that our heroine may have connected to him telepathically while he was buying them is much more up her alley in terms of a come on. Problems arise, though, because our hero is a seasoned game player, looking for ways to make her feel connected to him.

There’s a moment when they both say aloud what food they’re craving (“mandu guk!”) and then see it as evidence of their telepathy. This seems like a chintzy coincidence until we find out later that Yeon-woo had asked So-jin’s friend what her favorite food was. When it came time to say what he was craving, he took a shot and it worked (a.k.a., he duped her). But our unsuspecting heroine sees it as another sign of their cosmic connection.

 

Kang-hoon becomes increasingly worried about So-jin’s blossoming infatuation with Yeon-woo. He tells a colleague that Yeon-woo is a dangerous guy who “has a habit of making women fall in love with him but then, when he has a change of heart, he kicks them to the curb.” And once we learn that he’s manufacturing ways to feed So-jin’s romantic fantasy, it feels like “dangerous” is not an overstatement.

As a (not-even-a-little-scientific) experiment to test their telepathy, So-jin names two locales in the city and tells Yeon-woo to meet her at the one she’s thinking of. She’ll send him mental signals, so he knows which of the two places she’ll be at, and if he arrives at the correct one, then obviously they are oh-so-destined for each other.

 

To the show’s credit, they end up in different places. And, even better, Yeon-woo runs into Mi-eun and So-jin runs into Kang-hoon. But while our second leads seem happy, our leads are wishing they had run into each other instead.

 

more https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/09/dna-lover-episodes-5-6/

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Spoiler

Jung In Sun Gets All Dolled Up For Her First Date With Choi Siwon In "DNA Lover"

Jung In Sun is about to go all out preparing for her first date with Choi Siwon in “DNA Lover”!

 

“DNA Lover” is a romantic comedy starring Jung In Sun as Han So Jin, a genetic researcher who has been through countless failed relationships. As she searches for her destined partner through genes, she winds up becoming entangled with sensitive obstetrician Shim Yeon Woo (played by Super Junior’s Choi Siwon).

Spoilers

On the previous episode of “DNA Lover,” Shim Yeon Woo faked the results of Han So Jin’s telepathy test in an attempt to win her over. Fooled by his scheme, the delighted Han So Jin agreed to go out on a date with him.

 

In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, Han So Jin startles her co-workers with her makeover for her first date with Shim Yeon Woo. Instead of her usual drab lab look, Han So Jin sports a wavy hairstyle and a feminine pastel outfit that has BK (Joo Hee Jae) spitting out his orange juice in shock.

 

Spoiler

 

The “DNA Lover” production team commented, “Jung In Sun is a lovely actress who is not only dedicated and passionate about acting, but who also has a beautiful mindset and approach to her craft.”

 

They went on to tease, “Please look forward to seeing what sorts of incidents Jung In Sun’s character will experience on her first date in this week’s episodes.”

 

To find out what happens on Han So Jin and Shim Yeon Woo’s first date, catch the next episode of “DNA Lover” on September 7 at 9:10 p.m. KST!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1686609wpp/jung-in-sun-gets-all-dolled-up-for-her-first-date-with-choi-siwon-in-dna-lover

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Here are the ratings for Episode 7! .

 

"Black Out" Kicks Off 2nd Half On Its Highest Ratings Yet Despite Stiff Competition From "Good Partner"

TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover” rose slightly to an average nationwide rating of 0.7 percent for its latest episode.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1686817wpp/black-out-kicks-off-2nd-half-on-its-highest-ratings-yet-despite-stiff-competition-from-good-partner

 

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Choi Siwon And Jung In Sun Share A Romantic First Kiss In "DNA Lover"

Drama Preview

Sep 08, 2024

by S Nam

TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover” has unveiled heart-fluttering new stills!

“DNA Lover” is a romantic comedy starring Jung In Sun as Han So Jin, a genetic researcher who has been through countless failed relationships. As she searches for her destined partner through genes, she winds up becoming entangled with sensitive obstetrician Shim Yeon Woo (Super Junior’s Choi Siwon).

Spoilers

Previously, Shim Yeon Woo and Han So Jin had a romantic date. However, after eating the food Shim Yeon Woo made, Han So Jin suffered from a stomach ache and was taken to the hospital.

In the newly released stills. Shim Yeon Woo visits Han So Jin in the hospital, and the two exchange a sincere conversation. As their gazes meet, a strange atmosphere flows between them. Han So Jin approaches Shim Yeon Woo, and the two share a romantic first kiss.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1686876wpp/choi-siwon-and-jung-in-sun-share-a-romantic-first-kiss-in-dna-lover

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Here are the ratings for Episode 8! .

 

"Love Next Door" Heads Into 2nd Half On No. 1 Ratings

TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover” scored a nationwide average of 0.6 percent.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1686969wpp/love-next-door-heads-into-2nd-half-on-no-1-ratings

 

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TV Chosun's DNA Lover scored 0.70% (episode 7) and 0.64% (episode 8), scoring slightly better compared to its previous week's ratings of 0.62% (episode 5) and 0.57% (episode 6).

 

When and where to watch the K-drama DNA Lover?

Episode 9 of DNA Lover will air on September 14 (Saturday). The K-drama is available to stream on Viki.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/love-next-door-rises-in-ratings-drops-in-netflix-rankings

 

 

 

DNA Lover: Episodes 7-8

by Dramaddictally

 

Feelings take shape, jealousies abound, and kisses are a-comin’. At this point, all four of our leads have made up their minds about where their hearts lie, but unfortunately these feelings don’t align on all fronts. As much as our characters try to control their emotions, I see some non-genetically determined hurts in their futures.

 
EPISODES 7-8

“In my world, there are two types of men. The ones that I’m madly attracted to genetically but that keep hurting me. And the ones I’m not genetically attracted to at all but that keep saving me.” Is it just me, or has our heroine hit on a basic life truth? Chemistry doesn’t always lead you in the healthiest direction. And sometimes you should just pick the firefighter.

But anyway, what a problem to have, right? So-jin utters the above quote to herself as she’s laid up in a hospital bed with sudden gastroenteritis — while her new crush competes with her life-long best friend to stay by her side. While neither of these men were totally sure of how they felt about her last week, they are very certain now, and even ready to act on it.

 

So, how did we get here? Well, this week’s genetic nonsense has to do with gut germs. If two people eat the same foods, the germs that develop in their guts will attract each other like magnets. (Or some such “scientific explanation.”) The plot point here is that our leading lady decides that the reason Yeon-woo and Mi-eun seem like such a perfect match is because they like and eat the same (expensive) foods. And so, if So-jin can get our hero to scarf down the cheap convenience store stuff that she loves so much, their stomachs will soon be exerting a gravitational pull toward each other.

This plan comes about when Yeon-woo asks So-jin out on a dinner date to a fancy-schmancy restaurant that he frequents — and the two run into Mi-eun with one of her many men. This isn’t so strange because it’s a place that Yeon-woo and Mi-eun go to regularly together, and they both love it. The two pairs end up sitting at the same table and both women are instantly jealous.

So-jin learns that in the past Mi-eun and Yeon-woo dated for three years, breaking up twice and getting back together. So-jin witnesses their similar tastes and their easy manner with each other, and starts to think they have everything in common, while she’s on the outside. She wants to develop the same kind of kinship with Yeon-woo that Mi-eun has — hence, the plan to get their gut germs hooked on the same instant ramen.

 

And on Mi-eun’s side we’ve got some development this week as it’s revealed that her feelings for Yeon-woo are stronger than what she feels for any of her other partners. Even when they’re broken up, it feels to her like they’re still dating. Or, it did until So-jin entered the picture.

We learned last week that Yeon-woo liked dating Mi-eun precisely because she was polyamorous. In Episode 6, he said he liked the “comfortable distance — a relationship that’s not too far and not too close.” So, the player and the polyamorist worked out well when they were both distant and staying within the bounds of their lifestyles.

However, we’ve got problems on both sides now. Yeon-woo appears to be changing up his game for So-jin (and Mi-eun recognizes this). And the fact that Yeon-woo is actually getting close to someone triggers Mi-eun’s jealousy and makes her want him more. At one point, she’s says she knows “it’s not right” to want him for herself — given her philosophy on relationships — but the hurt and rejection she feels seem to be changing her attitude.

The worst of it comes on her birthday, when she drops by Yeon-woo’s apartment hoping to spend the evening with him, and he turns her away without a thought because he has plans with So-jin. Mi-eun’s feelings increase the more he distances from her and pulls toward So-jin — despite the fact that our heroine’s food-matching plan fails!

 

more https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/09/dna-lover-episodes-7-8/

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Spoiler

Choi Siwon And Jung In Sun's Blooming Relationship Draws Jealousy From Lee Tae Hwan In "DNA Lover"

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TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover” has released new stills from its upcoming episode!

 

“DNA Lover” is a romantic comedy starring Jung In Sun as Han So Jin, a genetic researcher who has been through countless failed relationships. As she searches for her destined partner through genes, she winds up becoming entangled with sensitive obstetrician Shim Yeon Woo (Super Junior’s Choi Siwon).

Spoilers

Previously, Shim Yeon Woo and Han So Jin shared a sweet, passionate kiss, confirming their feelings for each other.

 

However, the moment also sparked sympathy as Seo Kang Hoon (Lee Tae Hwan), who had just realized his feelings for Han So Jin, walked away bitterly after witnessing the kiss, ending the episode with the heartbreak of unrequited love.

 

New stills show Shin Yeon Woo, Han So Jin, and Seo Kang Hoon displaying contrasting emotions—affection, happiness, and tension. Seo Kang Hoon stands awkwardly between Shim Yeon Woo and Han So Jin. After their kiss, Shim Yeon Woo and Han So Jin fully embrace their romance, sharing sweet, playful moments. Meanwhile, Seo Kang Hoon, who usually teases them lightheartedly, hides his shock from seeing the kiss and keeps a tense expression.

 

 

Shim Yeon Woo and Seo Kang Hoon are also seen sitting together, having a serious conversation amidst a tense atmosphere. This sparks curiosity about how Seo Kang Hoon’s feelings have shifted after seeing the kiss and how the emotional dynamics between Shim Yeon Woo, Han So Jin, and Seo Kang Hoon will develop.

Spoiler

 

The three actors delivered powerful performances, capturing subtle emotional shifts in the scene. Choi Siwon and Jung In Sun brought the carefree happiness and affection of a newly dating couple to life while Lee Tae Hwan conveyed Seo Kang Hoon’s complex emotions through his expressions and gaze.

 

The production team said, “Choi Siwon, Jung In Sun, and Lee Tae Hwan bring incredible chemistry and performances that go beyond expectations, making the show even more engaging. In episode 9, viewers will see Seo Kang Hoon start to spiral as he realizes his true feelings for Han So Jin. Keep watching to see how the tangled emotions between these three characters play out.”

 

The next episode of “DNA Lover” airs on September 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1688006wpp/choi-siwon-and-jung-in-suns-blooming-relationship-draws-jealousy-from-lee-tae-hwan-in-dna-lover

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Jung In Sun And Choi Siwon Share Lovey-Dovey Moments During Car Date In "DNA Lover"

The romance between Jung In Sun and Super Junior’s Choi Siwon is set to heat up in the upcoming episodes of TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover”!

 

“DNA Lover” is a romantic comedy starring Jung In Sun as Han So Jin, a genetic researcher who has been through countless failed relationships. As she searches for her destined partner through genes, she winds up becoming entangled with sensitive obstetrician Shim Yeon Woo (Choi Siwon).

Spoilers

Previously on “DNA Lover,” Shim Yeon Woo, who is skeptical of fate and love, shared a kiss with Han So Jin, who firmly believes that DNA holds the key to finding one’s true match. This moment marked the beginning of their relationship and the true start of their quirky romance.

 

In newly released stills from the drama’s next episode, Yeon Woo and So Jin go on a date at a drive-in movie theater. While watching the film, Yeon Woo and So Jin exchange a loving gaze and grow closer.

 

 

However, the situation takes a humorous turn when So Jin’s car seat reclines, putting them in a comically intimate position.

 

Spoiler

 

The production team teased, “The unusual, quirky romance between Choi Siwon and Jung In Sun will be sure to satisfy viewers.” They continued, “Please enjoy the whimsical yet tantalizing feeling of love and heart-fluttering moments that have been missing for a long time.”

 

The next episode of “DNA Lover” airs on September 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1688637wpp/jung-in-sun-and-choi-siwon-share-lovey-dovey-moments-during-car-date-in-dna-lover

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Here are the ratings for Episode 9! .

 

"Good Partner" Heads Into Finale On No. 1 Ratings As "Love Next Door" Kicks Off 2nd Half

TV Chosun’s “DNA Lover” entered the second half of its run on a slight rise in viewership, climbing to an average nationwide rating of 0.7 percent.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1688733wpp/good-partner-heads-into-finale-on-no-1-ratings-as-love-next-door-kicks-off-2nd-half