Uncle (South Korean TV series) explained
Native Name: | |
Creator: | Jeong Hwi-seok |
Developer: | Wavve[1] |
Director: | Ji Young-soo |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Num Episodes: | 16 |
Executive Producer: | Hwang Bo Sang-mi |
Network: | TV Chosun |
Related: | Uncle (British TV series) |
Uncle is a South Korean television series starring Oh Jung-se, Jeon Hye-jin, Lee Kyung-hoon, Park Sun-young, Lee Sang-woo and Lee Si-won.[2] Based on the British sitcom of the same name, it is about an uncle who struggles to protect his nephew amid blatant discrimination.[3] [4] It aired on TV Chosun from December 11, 2021 to January 30, 2022.[5] [6]
Synopsis
It tells the story of an uncle who takes care of his nephew, an elementary school student who has anxiety disorder and obsessive–compulsive disorder, due to his sister's divorce.[2]
Cast
Main
- Oh Jung-se as Wang Jun-hyeok, an out-of-work musician who stands on the brink of betrayal and fraud.
- Jeon Hye-jin as Wang Jun-hee, Jun-hyeok's older sister who has chosen to divorce after twelve years of marriage to protect her child from domestic violence.[7]
- as Min Ji-hoo, Jun-hee's son and Jun-hyeok's nephew.[5]
- Park Sun-young as Park Hye-ryung, the president of Royal Momvely, a cafe for mothers in the Royal State, and the neighborhood's "queen bee".[7]
- Lee Sang-woo as Joo Kyung-il, a father who raises his daughter alone after the death of his wife.[7]
- Lee Si-won as Song Hwa-eum, an elementary school teacher.[10]
Supporting
Royal Momvely
- Hwang Woo-seul-hye as Kim Yu-ra, the face manager of Royal Momvely and Hye-ryung's right-hand woman.[7]
- Kim Ha-yeon as Ye So-dam, Yu-ra's daughter.
- Jung Soo-young as Cheon Da-jeong, a gold member of Royal Momvely.[11]
- Park Se-chan as Park Si-wan, Da-jeong's son.
- Song Ah-kyung as Oh Hyeon-joo, a gold member of Royal Momvely.[12]
- Lee Na-eun as Jung Soo-jin, a gold member of Royal Momvely.[12]
People around Ji-hoo
- Song Ok-sook as Shin Hwa-ja, Ji-hoo's grandmother who is the chairman of the third leading financial firm.[11]
- Yoon Hee-seok as Min Kyung-soo, Jun-hee's immature ex-husband who plans various plots with his mother Hwa-ja to take custody of his son Ji-hoo.[11]
- Bae Geu-rin as Kim Young-ah, Kyung-soo's lover.
Hot Bar
- Ahn Suk-hwan as Jang Ik, former drummer of visual rock band Troika and the president of Hot Bar, a safe haven for musicians.[11]
- Jang Hee-ryung as Jang Yeon-joo, Jang Ik's daughter who is a guitarist.[13]
- Choi Seung-yoon as Son Ju-no, Yeon-joo's new boyfriend who is a bassist.[14]
Others
- Choi Gyu-ri as Shin Chae-young, Hye-ryung's daughter.[15] [16]
- Go Kyung-min as Shin Min-gi, Hye-ryung's son.[16]
- Yoon Hye-bin as Joo No-eul, Kyung-il's daughter.[17]
- Kim Min-cheol as Jang Do-kyung, a mysterious college student who lives in a rented apartment next to the Royal State in Gangnam's 4th district.[18]
- as Mrs. Jang[19]
- Kim Seung-wook as Hwang Geun-young[20]
Extended
- Kim Tae-hyang as Yu-ra's husband who is a famous plastic surgeon.[21]
Special appearance
Production
The first script reading of the cast was held in August 2021.[6]
Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings |
| Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[23] |
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Nationwide[24] | Seoul |
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1 | December 11, 2021 | | |
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2 | December 12, 2021 | 2.754% | |
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3 | December 18, 2021 | 5.039% | 5.567% |
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4 | December 19, 2021 | 4.403% | 3.298% |
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5 | December 25, 2021 | 5.562% | 5.787% |
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6 | December 26, 2021 | 4.351% | 4.309% |
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7 | January 1, 2022 | 5.785% | 6.490% |
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8 | January 2, 2022 | 6.300% | 6.571% |
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9 | January 8, 2022 | 7.926% | 8.831% |
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10 | January 9, 2022 | 6.970% | 7.542% |
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11 | January 15, 2022 | 7.279% | 7.350% |
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12 | January 16, 2022 | 8.341% | 9.484% |
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13 | January 22, 2022 | 8.856% | 9.489% |
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14 | January 23, 2022 | | |
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15 | January 29, 2022 | 8.399% | 8.902% |
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16 | January 30, 2022 | 7.775% | 8.308% |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
- This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
- N/A denotes ratings that were not released.
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Notes and References
- News: 오정세 '엉클' 일냈다! "웨이브 이용자 수 317% 증가"[★NEWSing]]. Ahn Yoon-ji. Naver. Star News. January 18, 2022. January 21, 2022. ko.
- News: '대세 배우' 오정세의 차기작은 TV조선 '엉클'. Yonhap News. September 17, 2021. ko.
- News: BBC Studios partners with Monster Union for first-ever comedy adaptation of Uncle in South Korea. BBC. June 28, 2021.
- News: Oh Jung-se Considers "Uncle". HanCinema. Newsen. June 28, 2021.
- News: 오정세의 '엉클', 임성한의 '결사곡3'… TV조선 '드라마 맛집'은 계속된다. Naver News. Chosun Ilbo. September 17, 2021. ko.
- News: '엉클' 오정세·전혜진·박선영 등, 열정 가득 대본리딩 현장 공개. Naver. News1 Korea. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. ko.
- News: Actor Oh Jung-se to Come Back With TV CHOSUN "Uncle". HanCinema. Yonhap News. June 28, 2021.
- Web site: '엉클' 오정세 건강회복→정수빈은 유명 뮤지션 됐다(종영) [종합]]. Kim Jong-eun. TV Daily. January 30, 2022. February 26, 2022. ko.
- Web site: '엉클' 이경훈 "송중기형처럼 선함을 베푸는 배우 되고파" [N인터뷰]②]. Ahn Tae-hyun. Naver. News1 Korea. February 4, 2022. February 26, 2022. ko.
- News: [단독]'서울대 의사♥' 이시원, 결혼 동시에 열일…드라마 '엉클' 출연]. Jang Jin-ri. Naver. SpoTV News. June 8, 2021. July 4, 2021. ko.
- News: 오정세 '엉클', 이시원→윤희석도 합류 [공식]]. Hwang Chae-hyun. Oh Jeong-se's 'Uncle', Lee Si-won → Yoon Hee-seok also joined [Official]. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. October 14, 2021. October 14, 2021. ko.
- Web site: '엉클' 황우슬혜→이나은, 집값 사수에 목숨 건 맘블리 군단. Kim Soo-jung. Xports News. Naver. November 22, 2021. November 22, 2021. ko.
- News: [단독]장희령, '엉클' 출연…오정세 '뮤즈' 된다]. Jang Jin-ri. Naver. SpoTV News. June 11, 2021. June 28, 2021. ko.
- Web site: 안석환·장희령·최승윤, 범상치 않은 매력 ('엉클'). Jeon Hyo-jin. Naver. Sports Dong-a. December 8, 2021. February 26, 2022. ko.
- Web site: '뉴페이스 등장' 신예 최규리, '엉클'로 안방 눈도장 예고..박선영과 母女호흡. Jo Ji-young. 'New Face Appearing' Rookie Gyu-ri Choi, 'Uncle' foreshadowing in the bedroom... Breathing with Park Seon-young. Sports Chosun. Naver. December 28, 2021. December 28, 2021. ko.
- Web site: '엉클' 오정세, 박선영 보호하다 칼 맞고 쓰러졌다…섬뜩엔딩 4.4%. Yoon Hyo-jung. News1 Korea. Naver. December 27, 2021. January 19, 2022. ko.
- Web site: '엉클' 이상우, 딸 윤해빈 눈물에 괴로움×분노. Kim Hye-jeong. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. January 14, 2022. January 19, 2022. ko.
- News: '청춘기록' 박보검 매니저 김민철, '엉클' 차기작. Han Hae-sun. 'Record of Youth' Park Bo-gum's manager Kim Min-cheol, 'Uncle' next project. Star News. Naver. October 29, 2021. October 29, 2021. ko.
- Web site: '엉클' 오정세, 전혜진 가정폭력 피해+알콜중독 알았다. Kim Soo-jung. Xports News. Naver. December 13, 2021. January 19, 2022. ko.
- Web site: 착한 드라마가 일냈다, '엉클' 자체 시청률 9.7% 돌파. Kang Kyung-rok. E Daily. Naver. January 9, 2022. January 19, 2022. ko.
- Web site: '배란일 방어남' 김태향, 아내 황우슬혜 두고 박선영과 밀회(엉클). Park Soo-in. 'Defender of Ovulation' Kim Tae-hyang and his wife Hwang Woo-seul-hye have a secret meeting with Park Seon-young (Uncle). Newsen. Naver. January 17, 2022. January 17, 2022. ko.
- Web site: 엉클'에 소녀시대 최수영 떴다..특급 카메오 [공식]]. Kim Soo-jin. Girls' Generation's Choi Soo-young appeared in 'Uncle'..Exclusive cameo [Official]. Star News. Naver. January 21, 2022. January 21, 2022. ko.
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 11, 2021. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 12, 2021. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 18, 2021. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 19, 2021. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 25, 2021. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 26, 2021. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 1, 2022. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 2, 2022. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 8, 2022. January 9, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 9, 2022. January 10, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 16, 2022. January 16, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 17, 2022. January 17, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 23, 2022. January 23, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 24, 2022. January 24, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 30, 2022. January 30, 2022.
- Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 31, 2022. January 31, 2022.
- Web site: Nielsen Korea Cable Daily -TOP 10 LIST FOR TV PROGRAMS. Nielsen Korea. January 7, 2022.