Season 1 August 4… Season 2 airs in October.
Source: MBC
[The FactㅣReporter Munhwa-young] New MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Lovers' will be broadcast in a partial system.
MBC's production team announced on the 6th that the drama "Lovers" (screenwriter Hwang Jin-young, directors Kim Seong-yong and Cheon Su-jin), will be broadcast for the first time on Next month, will air for 10 episodes, with Season 1 on August 4 and Season 2 on October. This is the first time MBC has shown a drama without a part from the plan.
'Lovers' is a humanistic historical melodrama about the love of lovers and the vitality of those who have experienced Byeongja Horan. Actor Namgoong-min, who is believed and seen for a total of 20 episodes, and actor Ahn Eun-jin, who is noted for his fresh mask and solid acting skills, were cast in the male roles. and the heroine.
An official from MBC said, “Lovers is a work that was planned for 20 episodes, and we started production with the segmentation system from the beginning.” In the making of the series, not only the story of the series itself, but also deciding which episode to watch for immersion became a very important production factor."
"In order to show Lovers more attractive to viewers, in line with the changing content consumption behavior of viewers, we decided to split the series into two parts, 10 episodes each," he said.
Director Kim Seong-yong also said, "Through the part system, I hope to be able to convey with more certainty the story of those who suffered during the Manchurian War and the story of lovers who seem to be in love with each other. like finding each other in it." and the volatility of characters shown by going back and forth between the Joseon and Qing dynasties will be another point of view to separate parts 1 and 2,” he explained.
Director Kim emphasized, "The last episode of season 1, where the lives of the male and female protagonists change dramatically, will give viewers a sense of anticipation for part 2."