Red Balloon (TV series)

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Red Balloon
Promotional poster for Red Balloon
Promotional poster
Hangul
빨간풍선
Hanja
빨간風船
Revised RomanizationPpalganpungseon
McCune–ReischauerPpalganp'ungsŏn
Genre
Developed byJeong Hwe-seok
Written byMoon Young-nam[1]
Directed by
Starring
Music byGaemi
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producerJeong Hyeong-seo
Producers
  • Kim Sang-heon
  • Kim Seong-min
  • Park Chae-won
  • Baek Ji-soo
Production companies
Budget₩13.2 billion[3]
Original release
NetworkTV Chosun
ReleaseDecember 17, 2022 (2022-12-17) –
February 26, 2023 (2023-02-26)

Red Balloon (Korean빨간풍선) is a South Korean television series starring Seo Ji-hye, Lee Sung-jae, Hong Soo-hyun, Lee Sang-woo, and Jung Yoo-min. It premiered on TV Chosun on December 17, 2022, and aired every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST) timeslot.[4]

Synopsis

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Red Balloon tells the story of main character Jo Eun-kang (Seo Ji-hye) and her circle of friends and relatives, who wish to fulfill their goals after having prior setbacks. Together, they find themselves entangled in multiple conflicts and affairs.

Cast

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Main

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Supporting

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Eun-kang's family

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Ba-da's family

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  • Yoon Joo-sang as Go Mul-sang, Ba-da's father-in-law[7]
  • Yoon Mi-ra as Na Gong-ju, Ba-da's mother-in-law[5]
  • Kim Hye-sun as Go Geum-ah, Ba-da's sister-in-law[7]
  • Lee Sang-sook as Yeo Jeon-hee, Ba-da's mother[6]
  • Oh Eun-seo as Go Mi-pung, Cha-won's daughter[7]
  • Jo Yeon-ho as Ji Woon, Nam-chul's son[7]
  • Go Na-hee as Ji Cheon, Nam-chul's daughter[7]

Original soundtrack

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Part 1

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Released on December 25, 2022
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Red Balloon" (빨간풍선)
  • Ant
  • Midnight
  • Ant
  • Midnight
Kim Yeon-ji3:49
2."Red Balloon" (빨간풍선; Inst.) 
  • Ant
  • Midnight
 3:49
Total length:7:38

Part 2

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Released on January 8, 2023
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You Mean Everything to Me" (그대만이 내게 전부니까요)
  • Kim Young-seong
  • Chanran
  • Kim Young-seong
  • Chanran
Beige3:45
2."You Mean Everything to Me" (그대만이 내게 전부니까요; Inst.) 
  • Kim Young-seong
  • Chanran
 3:45
Total length:7:30

Part 3

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Released on January 14, 2023
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Hard to Say I Love You" (사랑 그 말은 못하고)
  • Ant
  • Midnight
  • Ant
  • Midnight
Zia4:05
2."Hard to Say I Love You" (사랑 그 말은 못하고; Inst.) 
  • Ant
  • Midnight
 4:05
Total length:8:10

Part 4

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Released on January 28, 2023
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Lovers" (연인)Kim Shin-woo
  • Kim Shin-woo
  • Choi Sang-eon
  • Kim Hong-jun
Ali4:10
2."Lovers" (연인; Inst.) 
  • Kim Shin-woo
  • Choi Sang-eon
  • Kim Hong-jun
 4:10
Total length:8:20

Part 5

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Released on February 4, 2023
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Cut Off Love" (사랑을 끊었다)Choi Han-solChoi Han-solKim Dong-hyun3:12
2."Cut Off Love" (사랑을 끊었다; Inst.) Choi Han-sol 3:12
Total length:6:24

Part 6

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Released on February 11, 2023
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Thirsty for Love" (사랑에 목마르다)Gabwon ChoiAntGUNJI3:48
2."Thirsty for Love" (사랑에 목마르다; Inst.) Ant 3:47
Total length:7:25

Part 7

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Released on February 18, 2023
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Live in my heart" (내 가슴에 살아)Gabwon ChoiAntJung Dong-ha3:58
2."Live in my heart" (내 가슴에 살아; Inst.) Ant 3:58
Total length:8:06

Viewership

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Red Balloon : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
1234567891011121314151617181920
10.7520.8891.0521.2761.1391.4831.2191.4891.3631.5651.4281.6341.5791.6681.8871.8961.8932.0382.0732.4571.539
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[8]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[8]
Nationwide Seoul
1 December 17, 2022 3.742% (2nd) 3.554% (2nd)
2 December 18, 2022 4.530% (3rd) 4.049% (4th)
3 December 24, 2022 5.083% (4th) 4.545% (4th)
4 December 25, 2022 6.140% (2nd) 5.303% (2nd)
5 December 31, 2022 5.771% (2nd) 5.402% (2nd)
6 January 1, 2023 7.032% (1st) 6.321% (1st)
7 January 7, 2023 6.130% (1st) 5.833% (1st)
8 January 8, 2023 6.916% (1st) 6.035% (1st)
9 January 14, 2023 6.713% (1st) 5.555% (2nd)
10 January 15, 2023 7.702% (2nd) 6.612% (2nd)
11 January 28, 2023 6.992% (2nd) 5.743% (2nd)
12 January 29, 2023 7.913% (2nd) 7.044% (2nd)
13 February 4, 2023 7.561% (2nd) 6.790% (2nd)
14 February 5, 2023 8.082% (2nd) 7.121% (2nd)
15 February 11, 2023 8.865% (2nd) 8.036% (2nd)
16 February 12, 2023 9.478% (2nd) 8.539% (2nd)
17 February 18, 2023 8.905% (2nd) 7.708% (2nd)
18 February 19, 2023 10.057% (2nd) 9.236% (2nd)
19 February 25, 2023 10.242% (2nd) 8.733% (2nd)
20 February 26, 2023 11.566% (2nd) 10.066% (2nd)
Average 7.471% 6.611%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • In the table above, the ratings listed is the highest ratings for each episode.
  • This drama 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).

References

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  1. ^ a b c Jeong, Bit (August 24, 2022). "[공식]문영남 작가, TV CHOSUN 만났다...새 가족극 '빨간 풍선', 서지혜→이성재 출연" [[Official] Writer Moon Young-Nam meet TV Chosun...New family drama 'Red Balloon', Seo Ji-hye → Lee Sung-jae] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Han, Hae-sun (August 24, 2022). "서지혜·이성재·홍수현·이상우, 문영남 작가 '빨간 풍선' 캐스팅[공식]" [Seo Ji-hye·Lee Sung-jae·Hong Soo-hyun·Lee Sang-woo, and Moon Young-nam's writer 'Red Balloon' Cast [Official]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Kim, Hyung-taek (December 22, 2022). "초록뱀미디어, 132억 규모 드라마 '빨간풍선' 제작 계약" [Chorokbaem Media signs a production contract for the 13.2 billion won drama 'Red Balloon'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Kim, Myung-mi (December 17, 2022). "'빨간풍선' 문영남 사단 자신감, 임성한 '결사곡' 넘어설까[TV보고서]" ['Red Balloon' Moon Young-nam's confidence, will Lim Seong-han's 'Death Song' overcome [TV report]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b c d Park, Ah-reum (November 14, 2022). "빨간풍선' 측 "서지혜X이성재X홍수현X이상우 싱크로율 기대 이상" ['Red Balloon' side "Seo Ji-hye X Lee Sung-jae X Hong Soo-hyun X Lee Sang-woo's synchro rate exceeded expectations] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b c Kim, Min-ji (November 14, 2022). "서지혜·이성재→정보석, '빨간 풍선' 첫 대본 리딩 현장 공개" [Seo Ji-hye and Lee Seong-jae → Bo-seok Bo, 'Red Balloon' First Script Reading Site Released] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "인물소개" [Introduction]. TV Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  8. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 17, 2022. Archived from the original on December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 18, 2022. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 24, 2022. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 25, 2022. Archived from the original on December 26, 2022. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 31, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 1, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 7, 2023. Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 14, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 15, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
    • "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 28, 2023. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
    • "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 29, 2023. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
    • "Ep. 13". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 4, 2023. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
    • "Ep. 14". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 5, 2023. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
    • "Ep. 15". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 11, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
    • "Ep. 16". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 12, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
    • "Ep. 17". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 18, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
    • "Ep. 18". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
    • "Ep. 19". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
    • "Ep. 20". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 26, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
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