Dear Hongrang is a story about a boy who goes missing and returns years later. What happens when someone who was once close to you, thought to be gone forever, suddenly comes back but feels like a stranger? This upcoming South Korean mystery melodrama is set to be released on OTT in May 2025.
When and where to watch Dear Hongrang?
The series is set to be released from May 16 on Netflix. The streaming platform shared the trailer of the series on X with a caption. It stated, "Lee Jae-wook, the heir of a wealthy family, suddenly returns after being missing for years. But Cho Bo-ah becomes SUS, is this really the person he used to know? 🤨 Korean drama Dear Hongrang, airing on May 16th."
Plot overview
Dear Hongrang is a historical drama that delves into the mysterious return of a long-lost heir, highlighting the complex emotions, secrets, and suspicions that emerge. Set during the tumultuous Joseon era, the story follows the intriguing tale of Hongrang, the son of a powerful and wealthy merchant family who disappeared at age eight. His disappearance left a deep scar on the family, haunting those who were closest to him. When he returns years later, his sister notices something unusual about him and soon uncovers the startling truth: he is not her brother.
Cast and crew of Dear Hongrang
The series features Jung Ga-ram as Mu-jin, Park Byung-eun as Shim Yeol-guk, Kim Jae-wook as Prince Han Pyeong, and Uhm Ji-won as Min Yeon-ui, among others. It is based on Tangeum: Swallowing Gold by Jang Da-hye. Kim Hin-ah has written the series and Kim Hing-sun has helmed it. It is produced by Studio Dragon, EO Contents Group, Movieworks H House, and Acemaker.
