TV Series2025 · 1 season · 11 episodes · Ended

Dear Hongrang

Name: Dear Hongrang
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Cho Bo-ah, Jung Ga-ram, Uhm Ji-won, Park Byung-eun

Taste attributes: dramamysteryslowfresh & originalheavyintricateenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipsolving the riddle/not as it seems

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Boxlist takeWeighty and emotional: a layered mystery series. Best if you like depth over escapism.

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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

6.7 /10

TMDB · 30 votes

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Season

Season 1

· 2025 · 11 episodes

Episodes (11)

1Rainbow Hong, Shining Rang - My Brother Hongrang16 May 2025
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.
2The One Who Stole Our World16 May 2025
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.
3The Most Authentic Replica16 May 2025
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.
4Our Reflective Scars16 May 2025
Learning of Min Yeon-ui's plans, Sim Yeol-guk devises a counterattack. Hongrang struggles with his conscience after being assigned a terrible task.
5The Thicker the Veil, the Clearer the Heart16 May 2025
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.
6Nothing Mu, Finished Jin - Brother Mu-jin16 May 2025
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.
7Roaring Waves16 May 2025
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.
8Imperfect Jae, Departing Yi - My Name Is Jae-yi16 May 2025
Jae-yi decides to leave with Mu-jin despite her feelings for Hongrang. Yeol-guk initiates damage control after discovering a conspiracy against him.
9The Living Offering16 May 2025
A manhunt for Hongrang and Jae-yi ensues, putting them in grave danger. As they hide, their bond deepens, facing threats and challenges together.
10A Bittersweet Farewell16 May 2025
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.
11Forever and After16 May 2025
The truth about Hongrang is revealed, but enemies remain. In the end, will he be able to save Jae-yi and free himself from the shackles of his past?

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Synopsis

When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and family ties?

Synopsis: TMDB