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Park Min young Forecasting Love and Weather 2022 ON Netflix

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By William SolanoPublished about a year ago 9 min read
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Forecasting Love and Weather[2][3] (Korean: 기상청 사람들: 사내연애 잔혹사 편) is a 2022 South Korean television series directed by Cha Young-hoon and starring Park Min-young, Song Kang, Yoon Park, and Yura. This series depicts the cheerful love story of people working in Korea Meteorological Administration who break, fall and rise up again, and their everyday life together in the office. It premiered on JTBC on February 12, 2022, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST) for 16 episodes.[4] It is available for streaming on Netflix.[5][6]

Forecasting Love and Weather featured in Global Top 10 weekly list of the most-watched international Netflix TV shows for 6 weeks in a row from February 21 to April 3.[7] Inside a national weather service, love proves just as difficult to predict as rain or shine for a diligent forecaster and her free-spirited coworker Park Min-young as Jin Ha-kyung[8]

Park Seo-kyung as young Jin Ha-kyung

35 years old, the general forecaster of the 2nd Division of Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

Song Kang as Lee Shi-woo[9]

27 years old, in-charge of Special Reporting Division 2 of KMA.

Yoon Park as Han Ki-joon[10]

36 years old, the informant of KMA's spokesperson's office.

Yura as Chae Yoo-jin[11]

25 years old, a weather reporter for a daily newspaper.

Supporting

People at Meteorological Office

Lee Sung-wook as Eom Dong-han[12]

44 years old, General 2 department, senior forecaster

Moon Tae-yu as Shin Seok-ho[13]

In early 40s, General 2 department, neighborhood forecaster

Yoon Sa-bong as Oh Myung-joo[14]

In mid 40s, General 2 department. Head of Analysis Team 2 of the Korean Meteorological Department. She is the mother of three sons with the highest levels of parenting issues.

Chae Seo-eun as Kim Soo-jin[15]

In late 20s, a short-term forecaster became a civil servant with excellent grades.

Kwon Hae-hyo as Ko Bong-chan[12]

In late 50s, head of the Forecast Bureau in the Seoul Main Office.

Bae Myung-jin as Park Joo-moo[16][17]

A policy officer who helps Go Bong-chan.

Lee Tae-gum as local weather forecaster which is a member of the Korea Meteorological Agency.[18][19]

People around Jin Ha-kyung

Kim Mi-kyung as Bae Soo-ja[20]

In late 60s, Jin Ha-kyung's mother

Jung Woon-sun as Jin Tae-kyung[21]

In early 40s, Jin Ha-kyung's older sister, a fairy tale writer.

People outside the Meteorological Office

Jang So-yeon as Lee Hyang-rae[22]

In early 50s, Eom Dong-han's wife.

Lee Seung-joo as Eom Bomi[21]

In mid-teens, Eom Dong-han's daughter.

Jeon Bae-soo as Lee Myung-han, Lee Shi-woo's father[23]

Special appearance

Seo Jeong-yeon as Seong Mi-jin[24]

Manager of Jeju Typhoon Center

Yoon Bok-in as Chae Yoo-jin's mother

Seo Hyun-chul as Chae Yoo-jin's step father Episodes

No. Title Original release date

1 "Signal" February 12, 2022

KMA meteorologist Jin Ha-kyung struggles with the hardships of her work as the agency fails to forecast a hailstorm that struck the capital area, amidst the pressure of her upcoming marriage with co-employee Han Ki-joon. Junior meteorologist Lee Shi-woo, who was one of the very few staff who saw earlier the possibility for hail, tries to convince the headquarters of a potential late afternoon rainshower. Ha-kyung discovers Ki-joon sleeping with weather journalist Chae Yoo-jin, who later breaks up with her boyfriend Shi-woo.

2 "Sensible Temperature" February 13, 2022

Two months later, Ha-kyung is promoted upon the resignation of her predecessor, and Shi-woo is transferred to the KMA headquarters for his excellent forecasting skills; Ki-joon and Yoo-jin are married. Ha-kyung, Shi-woo and other KMA meteorologists try to pinpoint the cause of the near-freezing temperatures in the Korean peninsula amid the spring season. Ha-kyung and Ki-joon clash at work over who inherits their apartment. Later, Ha-kyung and Shi-woo have a drink and talk about the two people who messed up with both of their love lives.

3 "In Between Seasons" February 19, 2022

After having a drunken one-night stand, Ha-kyung and Shi-woo agree to pretend nothing at all happened between them. The KMA is pressured by fisherfolks to lift the Wind Wave Warning (풍랑경보 pungnanggyeongbo)[25][26] that has been in effect for two days. Ha-kyung insists extending the Warning until there is enough evidence for it to be downgraded to Wind Wave Advisory (풍랑주의보 pungnangju-uibo)[25][26] or be lifted entirely. Later, Ha-kyung starts having feelings for Shi-woo, who admits that he would not ask her out if she has no feelings for him.

4 "Visibility" February 20, 2022

Ha-kyung seemingly refuses to be involved in a new workplace romance despite she and Shi-woo admitting their feelings for each other. After a massive pile-up due to radiation fog over the peninsula, Ha-kyung and Shi-woo get tangled in an awkward argument on how to issue their fog advisories. Yoo-jin writes a news article about the lack of an official fog advisory in KMA's system of weather advisories (기상특보 gisangteukbo), which she discussed without providing proper context and puts the KMA in a bad light. Ha-kyung and Shi-woo team up in crafting a feature refuting Yoo-jin's biased article.

5 "Localized Heavy Rain" February 26, 2022

Ki-jun finds it difficult to let go of Yu-jin's lie. Unrest grows within Ha-kyung's team, and Um Dong-han struggles to focus at work.

6 "Heat Island Phenomenon" February 27, 2022

Ha-kyung grows wary of Si-woo's secrets after running into him at a motel. News about her mother sends her hurrying to the hospital.

7 "Ozone Warning" March 5, 2022

After an uneasy convorsation with Yu-jin, Ki-jun seeks sage advice. While looking for a place to crash, Si-woo finds someone else in need of a home.

8 "Discomfort Index" March 6, 2022

As temperatures boil over outside, so do emotions as another uncovered truth pushes the animosity between Si-woo and Ki-jun to new heights.

9 "Dry Changma (Rainy Season)" March 12, 2022

Ha-kyung narrates about the uncertainty of the weather forecasting, especially when it comes to the rainy season arriving. She doesn’t want to take anything for granted. Bothered to no end by the sight of Ha-kyung and Si-woo together, Ki-jun tails them on their day off. Meanwhile, Yu-jin wonders where he is. When Ki-jun finally makes it home, Yu-jin is annoyed because he missed his mother’s birthday. Next day in office, there’s still uncertainty regarding the rain at the weather station, so they need to report on the delay. Si-woo does not think they should make a hasty announcement, but Ki-jun challenges him. The chief director asks both men to debate their theories so they can publish an appropriate statement. Yu-jin interviews Ha-kyung one-on-one about the weather miscalculation, but afterward, she brings up the rumors that she’s dating Si-woo; she admits he is innocent, charming, smart, and good looking. Ha-kyung asks Yu-jin why she broke up with him if he’s a good catch. Yu-jin tells Ha-kyung that Si-woo does not believe in marriage. Meanwhile, Ki-jun tells Si-woo that Ha-kyung does not date anyone who does not consider marriage.

10 "Tropical Night" March 13, 2022

Ha-kyung faces intensifying pressure from her mother to get married. A pesky reporter lurks around the office in search of a good story. Um notices that his daughter is on a field-trip to the KMA and excitedly catches up with her but Um Dong-han’s wife she's not happy about Bo-Mi going to the KMA. She wants him to tell their daughter not to go and to call off the whole event. When information about a heat spike has been uploaded onto the online portal by mistake. Myung-Joo’s in charge of this and she profusely apologizes as they hurriedly work to take it down but Butcher Heo notices it flash up on the portal and inevitably starts writing up a story of his own. In the next morning the Director General is not happy with news of the incorrect heat spike has become public. The thing is, Yu-Jin speaking with Heo in the cafeteria is not a good look off the back of this leak and Ki-Jun takes his wife outside to talk, accusing her of leaking the story.Yu-Jin packs up her things and decides she and Ki-Jun should take some time apart.

11 "1°C" March 19, 2022

Ha-kyung sends Si-woo on an assignment to the Jeju island Typhoon Center. Si-woo clearly shows displeasures but then agrees with a smile. Meanwhile, Ki-jun tells Yu-jin not to leave for a “break,” or it will be over between them. She sticks to her decision and leaves the apartment. Um Dong-han is happy to see his daughter Bo-mi at work while Um Dong-han’s wife looks at a petition for a divorce. Later on, Bo-mi has an allergic reaction and collapses in the bathroom. She ends up at the hospital, and the wife berates Um Dong-han for giving their daughter processed meat at the cafeteria. Si-woo meets Ha-kyung, and she tells him they should try and make it work. However, the next day, Ha-kyung learns that Si-woo has left for Jeju island, and she’s devastated. She blames Ki-jun for all this, she believes if it weren’t for the wounds he created, she would not have sent Si-woo away.

12 "Variation Area" March 20, 2022

13 "Scenario 1, 2, 3" March 26, 2022

14 "Anticyclone" March 27, 2022

15 "Ensemble" April 2, 2022

16 "Tomorrow's Answers" April 3, 2022

Production

In March 2021, it was reported that Cha Young-hoon will direct the series created by Gline's creative group, led by writer Kang Eun-kyung.[27][28] During the same time, Park Min-young and Song Kang were considering appearing in the series as main leads.[29] In May 2021, Yura and Yoon Park joined the cast of the series.[30]

Kim Mi-kyung and Park Min-young are playing mother and daughter on-screen for the fourth time. Before this series, they appeared as mother and daughter in Running, Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Her Private Life.[20] They also appeared together in 2014 KBS TV series Healer.

On October 19, 2021, Park Min-young posted photos from the filming site.[31]

On March 5, 2022, it was confirmed that actor Yoon Park had tested positive for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure. He had a self-diagnosis kit on March 4 and after testing positive. He was given the PCR test immediately as the filming for the drama had ended. The broadcast schedule seems to be uninterrupted.[32] Original soundtrack

Part 1

Released on February 20, 2022[33][34]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "Melting" (사르르쿵) Cheeze

CheezeMidnight

Cheeze 3:06

2. "Melting" (사르르쿵; Inst.)

CheezeMidnight

3:06

Total length: 6:12

Part 2

Released on February 27, 2022[35][36]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "Mind Warning" (마음주의보)

GaemiYoda

Kim Se-jin Onew 3:49

2. "Mind Warning" (마음주의보; Inst.) Kim Se-jin 3:49

Total length: 7:39

Part 3

Released on March 6, 2022[37]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "Promise You"

GaemiMidnight

Gaemi Kyuhyun 4:11

2. "Promise You" (Inst.) Gaemi 4:11

Total length: 8:22

Part 4

Released on March 12, 2022[38]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "Something Precious" (사소중한 게 생겼나 봐) Yang Jae-sun

Abe SongGlodyRaid

Rothy 3:29

2. "Something Precious" (사소중한 게 생겼나 봐; Inst.)

Abe SongGlodyRaid

3:29

Total length: 6:58

Part 5

Released on March 13, 2022[39]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "The Day You were Falling" (니가 내리는 날에)

GaemiMidnight

Gaemi John Park 4:24

2. "The Day You were Falling" (니가 내리는 날에; Inst.) Gaemi 4:24

Total length: 8:48

Part 6

Released on March 19, 2022[40]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "I Love You This Much" (이만큼 난 너를 사랑해)

GadleGat

Gat Punch 3:42

2. "I Love You This Much" (이만큼 난 너를 사랑해; Inst.) Gat 3:42

Total length: 7:24

Part 7

Released on March 20, 2022[41]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "Even If It Hurts A Little More" (조금 더 아파도)

GadleGat

Gat, Midnight Kim Na-young 3:56

2. "Even If It Hurts A Little More" (Inst.) Gat, Midnight 3:56

Total length: 7:52

Part 8

Released on March 27, 2022[42]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "Abnormal Climate" (이상기후) Giriboy

GiriboyBasecamp

Giriboy 4:06

2. "Abnormal Climate" (이상기후; Inst.)

GiriboyBasecamp

4:06

Total length: 8:12

Part 9

Released on April 2, 2022[43]

No. Title Lyrics Music Artist Length

1. "Open Your Heart" Heo Seong-jin

Heo Seong-jinMaria MarcusLouise Frick Sveen

Lyn 3:45

2. "Open Your Heart" (Inst.)

Heo Seong-jinMaria MarcusLouise Frick Sveen 3:45

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