When the Devil Calls Your Name
2019 South Korean television series
When the Devil Calls Your Name (Korean: 악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Lee Seol and Lee El. It is inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's work Faust. It aired on tvN from July 31 to September 19, 2019.
Synopsis
The series is about a man who sold his soul to a devil ten years ago to obtain fortune and fame. As his contract is soon to expire, he tries to make a deal with the devil using his life as collateral.
Cast
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Jung Kyung-ho as Ha Rip / Seo Dong-cheon, a star composer who has sold his soul to a titular devil. He has enjoyed youth and success with numerous hits to his name.
Park Sung-woong as Mo Tae-gang / Ryu, a top actor who is possessed by the devil Ryu, to whom Ha Rip sold his soul.
Nam Da-reum as Ryu's true form
Lee Seol as Kim I-gyeong, an unsuccessful singer-songwriter who only knows bad luck.
Lee El as Ji Seo-yeong, the CEO of Soul Entertainment.
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