Destined with You
2023 South Korean television series
Destined with You (Korean: 이 연애는 불가항력) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Jo Bo-ah, Rowoon, Ha Jun, and Yura. It aired on JTBC from August 23 to October 12, 2023, airing every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:30 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
Destined with You tells the story about an irresistible romance between Lee Hong-jo (Jo Bo-ah) and Jang Shin-yu (Rowoon) with the storyline revolving around a forbidden book that was thoroughly sealed 300 years ago, landing in the hands of Hong-jo after obtaining it with Shin-yu becoming the victim of the forbidden book due to the curse caused by the book.
Cast and characters
Main
Jo Bo-ah as Lee Hong-jo
A 9th-level civil servant of the Department of Greenery at Onju City Hall.
Rowoon as Jang Shin-yu
An ace lawyer.
Ha Jun as Kwon Jae-kyung
Aide at Onju City Hall whom Hong-jo has a crush on.
Yura as Yoon Na-yeon
Shin-yu's girlfriend.
Supporting
Staff in the city hall
Hyun Bong-sik as Gong Seo-gu
The team leader of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.
Lee Bong-ryun as Ma Eun-yeong
The manager of the Environment and Greenery Department of Onju City Hall.
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