2020 South Korean fantasy television series
Kairos |
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Promotional poster |
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Hangul | 카이로스 |
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Created by | MBC Production Plan (Kwon Seong chang) |
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Written by | Lee Soo-hyun |
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Directed by | Park Seung-woo |
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Starring | - Shin Sung-rok
- Lee Se-young
- Ahn Bo-hyun
- Nam Gyu-ri
- Kang Seung-yoon
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Composer | Jang Young-kyu |
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Country of origin | South Korea |
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Original language | Korean |
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No. of episodes | 16 |
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Production |
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Producers | Son Ok-hyun Ju Bang-ok |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
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Original release |
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Network | MBC TV |
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Release | October 26 (2020-10-26) – December 22, 2020 (2020-12-22) |
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Kairos (Korean: 카이로스; RR: Kairoseu) is a South Korean television series starring Shin Sung-rok, Lee Se-young, Ahn Bo-hyun, Nam Gyu-ri, and Kang Seung-yoon.[1][2] Directed by Park Seung-woo, the main themes of the series are opportunity and choice. It premiered on MBC TV on October 26 to December 22, 2020 and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 21:20 (KST).[3]
The series is the last Monday-Tuesday drama project (월화 드라마 ) of MBC.
Synopsis
Kim Seo-jin (Shin Sung-rok) is a successful and workaholic construction company director. One day, his daughter goes missing with no trace. Shortly after, his wife, Kang Hyun-chae (Nam Gyu-ri), commits suicide due to the shock.
Han Ae-ri (Lee Se-young) is a hard-working daughter whose mother goes missing in a hospital. She then receives a phone call from Seo-jin. He lives one month ahead of Ae-ri. He asks her to prevent the horrific events that destroyed his family and in return, she wants him to find her mother.
Cast
Main
Supporting
People associated with Seo-jin
- Shim Hye-yeon as Kim Da-bin, Kim Seo-jin and Kang Hyun-chae's daughter
- So Hee-jung[5] as Jung Hye-kyeong, Da-bin's babysitter
People associated with Ae-ri
- Hwang Jung-min as Kwak Song-ja, Ae-ri's mother
- Lee Ju-myoung as Park Soo-jung, Ae-ri's best friend
Yujung Construction
- Shin Goo as Yoo Seo-il, Chairman of Yujung Construction
- Cho Dong-in as Lee Taek-gyu, Kim Seo-jin's personal assistant
Detectives
- Lim Chul-hyung as Park Ho-young
- Jeon Kwang-jin as Choi Deok-ho
- Jung Sung-joon as Lee Tae-woo
- Lee Tae-gu as Kang Byeong-suk
Others
Special appearances
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Released on October 26, 2020 (2020-10-26)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Like a Star" | | - Norwegian Wood
- iT's
- Gu Ye-bin
| iT's | 2:37 |
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2. | "Like a Star" (Inst.) | | - Norwegian Wood
- iT's
- Gu Ye-bin
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Total length: | 5:14 |
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Part 2
Released on November 3, 2020 (2020-11-03)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "I Live a Day" (너라는 하루를 살아) | | | Juho | 4:03 |
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2. | "I Live a Day" (Inst.) | | | | 4:03 |
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Total length: | 8:06 |
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Part 3
Released on November 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Own Pain" | - Yoon Sang-jo
- Kang Yeon-wook
| - Yoon Sang-jo
- Kang Yeon-wook
| Hajin | 3:26 |
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2. | "Own Pain" (Inst.) | | - Yoon Sang-jo
- Kang Yeon-wook
| | 3:26 |
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Total length: | 6:52 |
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Part 4
Released on November 9, 2020 (2020-11-09)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Next Story" (다음이야기) | Kim Na-ra | - Kim Na-ra
- Yoon Sang-jo
- Kang Yeon-wook
| Jeong Dong-won | 4:25 |
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2. | "Next Story" (Inst.) | | - Kim Na-ra
- Yoon Sang-jo
- Kang Yeon-wook
| | 4:25 |
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Total length: | 8:50 |
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Part 5
Released on November 14, 2020 (2020-11-14)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Pray" | | | Tart | 3:10 |
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2. | "Pray" (Inst.) | | | | 3:10 |
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Total length: | 6:20 |
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Part 6
Released on November 16, 2020 (2020-11-16)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Scattered" (흩어져가) | Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers) | - Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers)
- Ursa Major
| Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers) | 3:49 |
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2. | "Scattered" (Inst.) | | - Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers)
- Ursa Major
| | 3:49 |
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Total length: | 7:38 |
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Part 7
Released on November 22, 2020 (2020-11-22)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Stopped" (헤어진 그날에 모든게 멈춰져 있어) | | | Gawon | 2:34 |
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2. | "Stopped" (Inst.) | | | | 2:34 |
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Total length: | 5:08 |
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Part 8
Released on November 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Can You Hear Me" | | Han Sang-won | Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER) | 2:51 |
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2. | "Can You Hear Me" (Inst.) | | Han Sang-won | | 2:51 |
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Total length: | 5:42 |
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Part 9
Released on November 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Where Are You" | | Pil Seung Bool Pae | A.C.E | 3:41 |
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2. | "Where Are You" (Inst.) | | Pil Seung Bool Pae | | 3:41 |
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Total length: | 7:22 |
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Part 10
Released on November 30, 2020 (2020-11-30)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Stay With Me" | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Jamie
- Almond
| | Jung Ga-yi (Wine Loop) | 3:45 |
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2. | "Stay With Me" (Inst.) | | | | 3:45 |
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Total length: | 7:30 |
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Part 11
Released on December 6, 2020 (2020-12-06)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "I Cry and Miss You" (울다가 또 너를 그리워 하다가) | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Yoo Ji-hee
- Almond
| - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Yoo Ji-hee
| The Daisy | 3:45 |
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2. | "I Cry and Miss You" (Inst.) | | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Yoo Ji-hee
| | 3:45 |
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Total length: | 7:30 |
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Part 12
Released on December 7, 2020 (2020-12-07)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Somehow We" (어쩌다 우리) | | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Park Ji-man
| Seo Seong-hyuk | 4:12 |
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2. | "Somehow We" (Inst.) | | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Park Ji-man
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Total length: | 8:24 |
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Part 13
Released on December 12, 2020 (2020-12-12)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Why Is It" (왜 이런 건가요) | | Pil Seung Bool Pae | Damu | 3:29 |
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2. | "Why Is It" (Inst.) | | Pil Seung Bool Pae | | 3:29 |
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Total length: | 6:58 |
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Part 14
Released on December 15, 2020 (2020-12-15)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Heart Feels Cold" (가슴이 시리도록) | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Jamie
- Almond
| - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Jamie
- Laconic
| The Lime | 3:54 |
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2. | "Heart Feels Cold" (Inst.) | | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Jamie
- Laconic
| | 3:54 |
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Total length: | 7:48 |
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Part 15
Released on December 20, 2020 (2020-12-20)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "One Day Is a Mess" (하루가 엉망이야) | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Yoo Ji-hee
- Almond
| - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Yoo Ji-hee
| Lydia | 4:21 |
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2. | "One Day Is a Mess" (Inst.) | | - Pil Seung Bool Pae
- Yoo Ji-hee
| | 4:21 |
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Total length: | 8:42 |
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Part 16
Released on December 21, 2020 (2020-12-21)No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Yet" (아직) | Langyee | | Langyee | 4:28 |
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2. | "Yet" (Inst.) | | | | 4:28 |
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Total length: | 8:56 |
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Ratings
Average TV viewership ratings Ep. | Part | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[7] |
1 | 1 | October 26, 2020 | 2.7% |
2 | 3.7% |
2 | 1 | October 27, 2020 | 2.7% |
2 | 3.1% |
3 | 1 | November 2, 2020 | 3.0% |
2 | 3.3% |
4 | 1 | November 3, 2020 | 3.0% |
2 | 3.5% |
5 | 1 | November 10, 2020 | 3.1% |
2 | 3.4% |
6 | 1 | November 16, 2020 | 3.3% |
2 | 3.0% |
7 | 1 | November 24, 2020 | 2.6% |
2 | 2.7% |
8 | 1 | 3.0% |
2 | 3.8% |
9 | 1 | November 30, 2020 | 3.4% |
2 | 3.2% |
10 | 1 | December 1, 2020 | 3.5% |
2 | 2.8% |
11 | 1 | December 7, 2020 | 3.1% |
2 | 2.7% |
12 | 1 | December 8, 2020 | 2.9% |
2 | 2.6% |
13 | 1 | December 14, 2020 | 2.9% |
2 | 2.7% |
14 | 1 | December 15, 2020 | 3.5% |
2 | 2.6% |
15 | 1 | December 21, 2020 | 2.7% |
2 | 2.2% |
16 | 1 | December 22, 2020 | 3.3% |
2 | 3.3% |
Average | 3.0% |
- The blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
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Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
MBC Drama Awards | 2020 | Drama of the Year | Kairos | Nominated | [8] |
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama | Shin Sung-rok | Won |
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama | Lee Se-young | Nominated |
Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama | Ahn Bo-hyun | Nominated |
Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama | Nam Gyu-ri | Won |
Best Supporting Actor | Ko Kyu-pil | Nominated |
Best Supporting Actress | Hwang Jung-min | Nominated |
Best New Actor | Ahn Bo-hyun | Won |
Kang Seung-yoon | Nominated |
Best New Actress | Lee Joo-myoung | Nominated |
Best Couple Award | Shin Sung-rok and Lee Se-young | Nominated |
Seoul International Drama Awards | 2021 | Outstanding Korean Drama | Kairos | Won | [9][10] [11] |
Outstanding Korean Actress | Lee Se-young and Lee Il-hwa | Nominated | [9][12][13] |
References
- ^ "'카이로스' 신성록→이세영, 강렬 5인5색 포스터 공개" ['Kairos' Shin Sung-rok → Lee Se-young, intense 5 colored posters of 5 people released]. News1 (in Korean). October 6, 2020.
- ^ "'카이로스' 신성록-이세영-안보현-남규리-강승윤, 타임 크로싱 스릴러 선보인다!" [Kairos' Shin Seong-rok, Lee Se-young, Ahn Bo-Hyun, Nam Gyu-ri and Kang Seung-yoon presents a time crossing thriller!]. iMBC (in Korean). October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ "제작발표회" [Production presentation]. iMBC. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Park, Soo-in (July 27, 2020). "이정준 '카이로스' 캐스팅, 신성록 어린시절 연기한다(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "[HanCinema's News] So Hee-jung Confirmed for "Kairos"". HanCinema. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
- ^ Hong, Shin-ik (October 20, 2020). "이시언, ´카이로스´ 특별출연···신성록 딸 유괴 알린 첫 용의자 役". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ "Nielsen Korea". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Lee, Woo-joo (December 30, 2020). "[2020 MBC 연기대상] 박해진, 영예의 대상 "소중한 일상과 맞바꾸고파"…'꼰대인턴' 4관왕 (종합)". Sports Chosun (in Korean).
- ^ a b Lee Han-lim (August 20, 2021). "'서울드라마어워즈 2021', 한류드라마상 온라인 투표 진행" [Seoul Drama Awards 2021', online voting for Hallyu Drama Awards] (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved August 20, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "(Program) Outstanding Korean Drama Global Vote". Pikkle. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (October 21, 2021). "대상 '아이를 찾습니다' 3관왕…송중기·수지 한류 연기자상 [SDA 2021](종합)" [Grand Prize 'Looking for a Child' 3 crowns... Song Joong-ki and Suzy Hallyu Actor Award [SDA 2021] (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). News1 Korea. Retrieved November 8, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "(Actress) Outstanding Korean Drama Global Vote". Pikkle. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (October 21, 2021). "대상 '아이를 찾습니다' 3관왕…송중기·수지 한류 연기자상 [SDA 2021](종합)" [Grand Prize 'Looking for a Child' 3 crowns... Song Joong-ki and Suzy Hallyu Actor Award [SDA 2021] (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). News1 Korea. Retrieved November 8, 2021 – via Naver.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Kairos at IMDb
- Kairos at HanCinema