Something in the Rain

2018 South Korean television series

  • Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food
  • Pretty Sister Who Treats Me to Meals[1]
Hangul
밥 잘 사주는 예쁜 누나
Literal meaningPretty Sister Who Buys Me FoodRevised RomanizationBap Jal Sajuneun Yeppeun Nuna GenreRomanceCreated byJTBCWritten byKim EunDirected byAhn Pan-seokStarring
  • Son Ye-jin
  • Jung Hae-in
Music byLee Nam-yoonCountry of originSouth KoreaOriginal languageKoreanNo. of episodes16ProductionExecutive producers
  • Choi Kwan-yong
  • Ma Jung-hoon
  • Park Joon-seo
Camera setupSingle-cameraRunning time70-90 minutes[2]Production companies
  • Drama House
  • Content K
Original releaseNetworkJTBCReleaseMarch 30 (2018-03-30) –
May 19, 2018 (2018-05-19)

Something in the Rain (Korean: 밥 잘 사주는 예쁜 누나) is a 2018 South Korean television series directed by Ahn Pan-seok and written by Kim Eun. It stars Son Ye-jin and Jung Hae-in. The series marks Son Ye-jin's small screen comeback after a five-year break. It aired on JTBC from March 30 to May 19, 2018, every Friday and Saturday at 23:00 (KST).

It became available for streaming on Netflix in April 2018,[3] and on Disney+ in Japan in February 2022.[4]

Synopsis

The series explores the relationship of two people as they go from being "just acquaintances" to "a genuine couple." Jin-ah (Son Ye-jin) is a district supervisor in her 30s at the coffeehouse franchise Coffee Bay (an actual Korean chain) and Joon-hee (Jung Hae-in) is an animator in his late 20s at video game developer Smilegate Entertainment. When he returns from working abroad, he reconnects with Jin-ah — who also happens to be best friends with Joon-hee's sister since childhood. The episodes give an intimate look into how they fall in love, struggle with their age differences (considered to be taboo in some circles), and find the courage to go public with their relationship to everyone around them.

The series also contains a secondary storyline about the struggles that female employees face in the company where Jin-ah works, as they try to climb the corporate ladder amidst sexual harassment, mistreatment, discrimination, and career sabotage from their male managers – all part of an unspoken culture of sexism considered to be normal among South Korean companies.

Cast

Main

  • Son Ye-jin as Yoon Jin-ah, a single woman, age 35[a], who works as a store supervisor in a coffee franchise. Despite being an easygoing person, she lives a rather hollow life. After being dumped by her boyfriend, she suddenly develops romantic feelings towards her best friend's younger brother Joon-hee.[5]
  • Jung Hae-in as Seo Joon-hee, Kyung-seon's younger brother, age 29[a], who works as a character animation designer at a video game company. He recently returned to the country after working abroad in the USA for three years. While getting reacquainted with his older sister's best friend Jin-ah, he helps her get out of a few difficult situations and begins to fall in love with her.[6][7]
  • Jang So-yeon as Seo Kyung-seon, Joon-hee's older sister and Jin-ah's best friend, age 35[a], who runs a coffee shop under the same franchise where Jin-ah works.[8]

Supporting

Employees at Coffee Bay

  • Jung Yoo-jin as Kang Se-young, the most popular and ambitious of Jin-ah's colleagues. She requests to supervise Kyung-seon's store because she has a crush on Joon-hee.
  • Joo Min-kyung as Geum Bo-ra, a veteran colleague that Jin-ah can confide in.
  • Lee Joo-young as Lee Ye-eun, Jin-ah's youngest colleague.
  • Jang Won-hyung [ko] as Kim Dong-woo
  • Lee Hwa-ryong [ko] as Gong Cheol-goo, a deputy chief who manages Jin-ah and other store supervisors. He is unpopular among his female subordinates due to his behavior.
  • Seo Jeong-yeon as Jung Young-in, vice president and marketing director of the coffee franchise.
  • Lee Chang-hoon [ko] as Choi Joong-mo, a deputy chief.
  • Park Hyuk-kwon as Nam Ho-gyun, vice president and director of the coffee franchise, whom Gong Cheol-goo reports to.
  • Kim Jong-tae [ko] as Jo Kyung-sik, CEO of the coffee franchise.

Yoon Jin-ah's family

  • Wi Ha-joon as Yoon Seung-ho, Jin-ah's younger brother and Joon-hee's best friend.[9]
  • Gil Hae-yeon as Kim Mi-yeon, Jin-ah's mother, who is obsessed with finding Jin-ah a husband from a well-respected family.[9]
  • Oh Man-suk [ko] as Yoon Sang-ki, Jin-ah's father.[9]

Others

  • Oh Ryong [ko] as Lee Gyu-min, Jin-ah's ex-boyfriend, a lawyer from a well-respected family. He cheated on Jin-ah with a younger woman.
  • Yoon Jong-suk [ko] as Kim Seung-chul, Joon-hee's colleague and university friend.[10]

Special appearances

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release dateSouth Korea viewers
(millions)
1"Episode 1"March 30, 2018 (2018-03-30)
Yoon Jin-ah finds her job tough at the office and has experienced a difficult breakup. After spending three years working in the United States, Seo Joon-Hee, the brother of Seo Kyung-Sun, returns home to Seoul, South Korea. Suddenly, Jin-Ah and Joon-Hee meet. Jin-Ah and Joon-Hee work in the same office complex. One of the new coffee shops that Jin-Ah oversees is giving her some trouble. Jin-Ah discovers the cause of her boyfriend's split. She discovered her partner, Lee Gyu-min was having an affair with a younger woman. She intends to exact revenge for this deceit. She goes back to her workplace after exacting her retribution. Lee Gyu-min, who was dumped by the new girl, visits her office. He starts a commotion outside Jin-Ah's workspace. As Joon-Hee gets to the scene, he poses as Jin-Ah's new boyfriend in order to assist her. Jin-Ah's bosses harass her later on during a team dinner when her coworkers invite her to join them for a drink. All of Jin-Ah's female coworkers depart after the meal, with the exception of Lee Ye-eun, the newest member of her team. Jin-Ah departs to work from her office, leaving Lee Ye-eun alone herself. Lee Ye-eun is harassed and forcibly brought to Karaoke by Jin-Ah's bosses. Jin-Ah tries to work in her workplace when Joon-Hee shows up.
2"Episode 2"March 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Joon-Hee meets Jin-Ah at her job and assists her with her duties after arriving. Unexpectedly, Lee Ye-eun shows up at work drunk as well. In Jin-Ah's office, Joon-Hee hides. Yoon Jin-Ah is informed by Lee Ye-eun that she found her supervisor's constant inappropriate touching to be annoying. She adds that she thinks Jin-Ah is the most admirable person in the office. Lee Ye-eun is eventually sent back to her house by Jin-Ah. Joon-Hee and Jin-Ah both eventually quit the office. The boss of Jin-Ah was upset with all of the female coworkers the following day for their disappearance the previous evening and reprimanded them. Joon-hee is liked by one of Jin-Ah's coworkers, Kang Se-Yeong, which irritates her. Because Jin-Ah isn't getting ready for marriage like other ladies her age, Jin-Ah's mother starts to worry. Once more, Jin-Ah's former partner comes up and asks her out to dinner, inquiring as to why they broke up. Jin-Ah expresses to him her feelings for him. The owner of the coffee shop wasn't available, so Jin-Ah's managers asked her to go directly the following day and supervise work at one of the coffee shops. Jin-Ah returns to her office at the end of the day and meets Joon-Hee there. They both head out to eat. Without telling Jin-Ah, her parents phone Lee Gyu-min the following day and extend an invitation to supper. Jin-Ah is shocked to find her ex eating dinner with her parents when she gets home later that day. Jin-Ah asks her mother if her father has ever cheated on her after a while, after the supper, when everyone is intoxicated. She goes on to say that Lee Gyu-min was seeing other women. When Jin-Ah's parents learned of this, they were shocked. Joon-Hee and Jin-Ah's brother, who is also Joon-Hee's buddy, arrive at the same moment. Joon-Hee and Jin-Ah's brother lead Lee Gyu-min outside and advise him to get over it.
3"Episode 3"April 6, 2018 (2018-04-06)
Gyu-min makes an effort to persuade people of Jin-Ah's affections for Joon-hee. In an attempt to set the record straight, Jin-Ah claims that she lied about her affections for Joon-Hee after Gyu-min departs from her house. After hearing this, Joon-Hee becomes irate and departs as well. Jin-Ah's mother eventually yells at her for not making amends with Gyu-min. Given Gyu-min's wealthy background, she still desires for her to wed him. After a while, Jin-Ah visits Joon-Hee's apartment but can't find him; instead, she runs into Jang So-Yeon, a friend. Jin-Ah and Joon-Hee meet the following day. Joon-hee encourages Jin-Ah to stop being a pushover because he believes she still has affections for Gyu-min. In the meantime, Kang Se-Yeong visits Jang So-Yeon's Coffee Store, which is under her supervision, in order to learn more about Joon-Hee. Suddenly, Gyu-min shows up in the coffee shop and begins to eat lunch with Jang So-Yeon. Gyu-min tries to explain to Jang So-Yeon that Jin-Ah has feelings for Joon-Hee, but she doesn't trust him because she doesn't know about this. When Jin-Ah gets there, he speaks with Gyu-min. When he doesn't listen, Jin-Ah smacks him after telling him she doesn't want him around anymore. Joon-Hee and Jin-Ah's coworkers go out to clubs. The following day, at So-Yeon's apartment, Jang So-Yeon and Joon-Hee host a memorial service for their mother. Calling So-Yeon, Jin-Ah informs her that she has made the decision to let go of Gyu-min. Joon-Hee and Jin-Ah eventually cross paths, and they decide to see a late-night film together. After drawing an image of her, Joon-Hee eventually delivers her to her house. The following day, Jin-Ah talks about relationships with Lee Ye-eun. Joon-Hee attempts, but is reluctant, to tell Jin-Ah how he feels. Later that evening, Joon-Hee, Jin-Ah, and Kang Se-Yeong go to dinner. It is during this conversation that Joon-Hee's coworkers bring up Joon-Hee's dating history, which makes Joon-Hee uneasy. Jin-Ah chooses to grasp Joon-Hee's hand after realizing she feels something for him as well.
4"Episode 4"April 7, 2018 (2018-04-07)
Although happy with her relationship, Jin-Ah still has concerns about it. At work she gets tricked into going on a business trip that no one else wants to take on.
5"Episode 5"April 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
Setting aside her guilt, Jin-Ah spends the night at Jun-Hui's place. Back at work after the business trip, she gets called to director Nam's office.
6"Episode 6"April 14, 2018 (2018-04-14)
Jin-Ah and Joon Hee struggle to hide their relationship from friends and family.
7"Episode 7"April 20, 2018 (2018-04-20)
Jin Ah wonders how she can tell her family that she's dating Joon Hee. Meanwhile, her ex just can't seem to let her go.
8"Episode 8"April 21, 2018 (2018-04-21)
Jin Ah's ex-boyfriend does the unthinkable.
9"Episode 9"April 27, 2018 (2018-04-27)
The truth about Jin Ah and Joon Hee's relationship is finally out. Will Jin Ah's friendship with Joon Hee's sister survive?
10"Episode 10"April 28, 2018 (2018-04-28)
Jin Ah's mother doesn't take the news of her daughter's relationship too well.
11"Episode 11"May 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)
Joon Hee and Jin Ah's relationship is put to the test.
12"Episode 12"May 5, 2018 (2018-05-05)
Jin Ah and Joon Hee struggle to appease Jin Ah's mother. Kyung Sun sees her father for the first time in years.
13"Episode 13"May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)
Joon Hee and Kyung Sun's father tries to learn more about his kids' lives.
14"Episode 14"May 12, 2018 (2018-05-12)
As Jin Ah's company is embroiled in scandal, Joon Hee asks Jin Ah to make a big decision.
15"Episode 15"May 18, 2018 (2018-05-18)
Yoon Jin Ah makes a drastic decision.
16"Episode 16"May 19, 2018 (2018-05-19)
Joon Hee and Jin Ah meet again. Can they rekindle their relationship?


Production

In August 2017, it was announced that Ahn Pan-seok was on board to direct Something in the Rain (aka Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food).[12]

In January 2018, Son Ye-jin joined the production, marking her return to the small screen after a five-year break.[13][14] Also in the same month, it was reported that Jung Hae-in had joined the cast.[15][16]

The first script reading was held on January 25, 2018, at the JTBC building in Sangam-dong.[17]

As a result of the drama's commercial success, a three-day vacation to Japan was awarded to the cast and crew, which was scheduled from May 29–31, 2018.[18][19]

Themes of taboos

The driving narrative within the story centers around South Korean taboos concerning relationships:

  • Dating Taboos: An older female dating a younger male is considered scandalous.
  • Familial Taboos: People who grow up without parents or have no parental figures in their lives are considered "unfit" for marriage.
  • Job Taboos: People should only associate with those of a certain educational background, occupational position, or wealthy class status.
  • Career Taboos: Women are expected to endure sexual harassment without complaint during team dinners to show they value "team unity".
  • Drinking Taboos: It is customary to pour your colleague's glass first before and vice versa. If you pour for yourself, it indicates a fractured relationship.
  • Food Taboos: Usually if an older woman frequently buys a younger male food, it indicates a brother-sister relationship.

Broadcast

JTBC announced that after the first episode's premiere at 22:45 (KST) on Friday, March 30, 2018, the rest of the series would air at 23:00 (KST) on Friday–Saturday.[20]

Original soundtrack

Something in the Rain OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
GenreSoundtrack
LanguageKorean, English
LabelSony Music
Drama House

"Stand by Your Man" sung by Carla Bruni, and "Save the Last Dance for Me" by Bruce Willis are played frequently throughout the series.

Part 1

Released on April 13, 2018 (2018-04-13)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Something in the Rain"Rachael YamagataLee Nam-yeon (이남연)Rachael Yamagata4:56

Part 2

Released on April 20, 2018 (2018-04-20)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."La La La"Lee Nam-yeon (이남연)Lee Nam-yeon (이남연)Rachael Yamagata3:40

Additional Soundtrack

Released on June 28, 2011 (2011-06-28)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."내가 제일 잘 나가(I AM THE BEST)"2NE13:34

Reception

The on-screen chemistry between Son and Jung led to their being nicknamed "the next Song-Song couple" (reminiscent of the couple in the 2016 major hit drama series Descendants of the Sun).[21]

Something in the Rain became the most talked-about Korean drama of 2018.[22]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2018 Korea Drama Awards Best New Actor Wi Ha-joon Nominated [23]
Seoul International Drama Awards Excellence Award for Korean Drama Something in the Rain Won [24][25]
Outstanding Korean Actress Son Ye-jin Won
APAN Star Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) Nominated [26][27]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Jung Hae-in Won
Best Supporting Actress Jang So-yeon Won
K-Star Award, Actor Jung Hae-in Won
The Seoul Awards Best Actress Son Ye-jin Nominated [28]
Best New Actor Jung Hae-in Nominated
Popularity Award, Actor Won
Hallyu Artist Award Won
Korea Contents Awards Presidential Commendation Something in the Rain Won
2019 Asian Television Awards Best Drama Series Won [29][30]
Best Director Ahn Pan-seok Nominated
Best Actress Son Ye-jin Nominated

Viewership

Something in the Rain : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
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10.8310.8130.8901.1331.2101.3701.2811.1711.4871.3891.1661.2421.1411.6821.2921.6001.231
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[31]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[32] TNmS[33]
Nationwide Seoul Nationwide
1 March 30, 2018 4.008% 4.239% 3.8%
2 March 31, 2018 3.752% 4.177% 4.8%
3 April 6, 2018 4.222% 4.621% 4.4%
4 April 7, 2018 4.756% 5.434% 5.9%
5 April 13, 2018 5.134% 6.001% 5.4%
6 April 14, 2018 6.187% 7.069% 6.5%
7 April 20, 2018 5.322% 6.202% 6.4%
8 April 21, 2018 5.499% 5.936% 5.7%
9 April 27, 2018 6.177% 6.769% 5.9%
10 April 28, 2018 5.757% 6.713% 6.6%
11 May 4, 2018 5.637% 7.018% 5.9%
12 May 5, 2018 5.520% 6.320% 6.1%
13 May 11, 2018 5.564% 6.598% 5.4%
14 May 12, 2018 7.281% 8.313% 6.3%
15 May 18, 2018 5.883% 6.486% 5.7%
16 May 19, 2018 6.787% 7.661% 7.1%
Average 5.468% 6.222% 5.7%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Remake

In February 2022, it was confirmed that Something in the Rain is set for an Indian remake.[34]

On March 3, 2022, it was announced that iQIYI would release a Chinese remake of the series titled The Way Love Should Be, starring Angelababy. The platform also gained the rights to exclusively air the show in China, making it the first South Korean TV show to be approved for streaming in the country since the Korean content ban.[35][36]

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Notes

  1. ^ a b c The age stated is their Korean age which is typically one year more than their international age. In South Korea, people are born at age one and one year is added to their age on New Year's Day.

Further reading

  • "Son Ye-jin has never been so blissful as she is with 'Something in the Rain'". The Korea Herald. April 27, 2018. Archived from the original on April 27, 2018.
  • Official website (in Korean)
  • Something in the Rain at IMDb
  • Something in the Rain at HanCinema (Pretty Sister Who Buys Me Food)
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