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Serendipity's Embrace

Original title: U-yeon-il-kka
  • TV Series
  • 2024–
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.3K
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Serendipity's Embrace (2024)
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Korean DramaComedyDramaRomance

Animation producer Lee reunites with Hu, her high school heartbreak, a decade later. As old feelings resurface, can they give love another chance or have they drifted too far apart?Animation producer Lee reunites with Hu, her high school heartbreak, a decade later. As old feelings resurface, can they give love another chance or have they drifted too far apart?Animation producer Lee reunites with Hu, her high school heartbreak, a decade later. As old feelings resurface, can they give love another chance or have they drifted too far apart?

  • Stars
    • Kim So-hyun
    • Chae Jong-hyeop
    • Yun Jion
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,717
    3,017
    • Stars
      • Kim So-hyun
      • Chae Jong-hyeop
      • Yun Jion
    • 10User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes8

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    Kim So-hyun
    Kim So-hyun
    • Lee Hong-joo
    • 2024
    Chae Jong-hyeop
    Chae Jong-hyeop
    • Kang Hoo-yeong
    • 2024
    Yun Jion
    • Bang Jun-ho
    • 2024
    Kim Da-som
    Kim Da-som
    • Kim Hye-ji
    • 2024
    Kim Jung-nan
    Kim Jung-nan
    • Baek Do-seon
    • 2024
    Kim Won-hae
    Kim Won-hae
    • Kim Bok-nam
    • 2024
    Lee Won-jung
    Lee Won-jung
    • Kwon Sang-pil
    • 2024
    Hwang Sung-bin
    • Son Kyeong-taek
    • 2024
    Choi Dae-chul
    • Baek Wook
    • 2024
    Yoon Jun-won
    • Joseph Oh
    • 2024
    Yoon Jung-hee
    • Bae Hye-sook
    • 2024
    Kim Ji Ah
    • Nurse
    • 2024
    Bae Eun-woo
    • Editor
    • 2024
    Fila Lee
    • Oh Mi-soo (Hoo-yeong's blind date)
    • 2024
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    User reviews10

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    7PennyReviews

    Good Enough

    Korean Drama '' Serendipity's Embrace '' is a romantic melodrama.

    The drama presents the current storyline, with what has happened in the past slowly being unfolded as the story progresses. That way, the drama got nostalgic and also kept the interest high, as the main story was more or less predictable.

    The romance, in addition, was sweet and was nicely paced, though, in the final episodes, things got weaker.

    Still, the side couple kept things interesting when the main one got boring.

    On the other hand, the performances were all enjoyable.

    So, overall, six out of ten. For serendipity's embrace.
    10alisaalibegovic

    Sweet and light drama, you will not regrett it

    After watching countless K-dramas, this one feels refreshingly unique. While it retains familiar K-drama elements, the execution is innovative and endearing. The chemistry between the main characters is exceptional, and the supporting cast adds a delightful touch, making every scene engaging. I usually skip side plots, but here, they're compelling and integrate well with the main story. Overall, it's a charming series that could easily become your new favorite. Definitely worth a watch for its heartwarming and fun storyline, blending humor and romance seamlessly.

    Bye and enjoy you all this pic.
    9paniloope

    A very heartwarming story

    A very simple and ordinary 8 episodes series with a completely simple and ordinary story, but thanks to the use of good actors and a very gentle and romantic chemistry between them, this mini-drama has become a unique show Not only do the lead couple draw the audience, but the second couple also make you curious to find out the end of their relationship.

    This was the second series I watched with Chae Jong-hyeop acting, who had a completely different personality from the previous drama and was very attractive to me and satisfied me the most.

    I give this beautiful mini-drama 9 out of 10 points and recommend watching it.

    I repeat, don't expect a very exciting plot in this show, but the laughter will not disappear from your lips.
    10maeamorpayot

    Indeed, First Love Rocks!

    This drama is super good. I think because of this, perhaps, I'll be very hopeful? If I could see my first love after 10 years? It relates to what I have experienced though. Haha, anyway this drama is cute, portraying coincidences and fate, it's cool, its funny how the characters act on their respective roles.

    Unrequited Love can be learned only if you'd confess. Everyone also has different hurting points to the point that leaving someone without saying goodbye is very heartbreaking. I would recommend others to watch this. It's a perfect 10 rating for me since my favorite cast is in this drama.
    7alaningle7

    An unplanned or fortunate discovery

    Lee Hong-joo (Kim So-hyun) and Kang Hu-Young (Chae Jong Hyeop) were classmates who's lives inter crossed even though Hu-Young was a maths genius and Hong-Joo was a little scatterbrained. Years later they meet up and through circumstances they end up in each others company and over time they rekindle the bond they had and slowly it develops to be deeper. It is only eight episodes and the series offers little but a gentle easy going drama. What makes it worth watching are the two leads, the flash back sequences to when they were at school and an excellent supporting cast. If you want a short fluffy romance then this hits the target.

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    • Release date
      • July 22, 2024 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
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    • Language
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    • Also known as
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      • 1h 10m(70 min)
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