Healer (TV series)
| Healer | |
|---|---|
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Promotional poster for Healer | |
| Genre |
Thriller Romance Comedy Drama |
| Written by | Song Ji-na |
| Directed by |
Lee Jung-sub Kim Jin-woo |
| Starring |
Ji Chang-wook Park Min-young Yoo Ji-tae |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Bae Kyung-soo |
| Producer(s) |
Mo Wan-il Yoon Jae-hyuk |
| Location(s) | Korea |
| Running time |
60 minutes Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (KST) |
| Production company(s) | Kim Jong-hak Productions |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Korean Broadcasting System |
| Original run | December 8, 2014 – February 10, 2015 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Cantabile Tomorrow |
| Followed by | Blood |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Healer (Hangul: 힐러; RR: Hilleo) is a 2014-2015 South Korean television series starring Ji Chang-wook,Park Min-young and Yoo Ji-tae.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It aired on KBS2 from December 8, 2014 to February 10, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 20 episodes.[7]
Plot
A decades-old incident involving a group of friends who ran an illegal broadcasting station brings together three different people—a mysterious night errand guy with the codename "Healer" (Ji Chang-wook) who happens to possess top-notch fighting skills, a reporter from a second-rate tabloid news website (Park Min-young), and a famous journalist at a major broadcast station (Yoo Ji-tae).[8][9][10] On the journey to discover the truth and resolve the mystery from the past, they will have to deal with the conflict of truth versus fate.
Cast
Main characters
- Ji Chang-wook as Seo Jung-hoo/Park Bong-soo/Healer
- Real name Seo Jung-hoo, an illegal night errand guy with the code name Healer, equipped with wearable smart gadgets. He is the best messenger in the industry who can accomplish any tasks with his beast-like instincts and fighting skills. His ultimate goal is to save money and buy a deserted island in the south Pacific Ocean to live there alone. However, he meets Young Shin who he disguised as Park Bong-soo and his life starts to get entangled. He starts to take interest in the world that he previously had no concern for at all. But the hidden truth of the past is revealed and that love starts to get dangerous.
- Park Si-jin as young Jung-hoo
- Choi Jung-hoo as child Jung-hoo
- Park Min-young as Chae Young-shin/Oh Ji-an
- A strong willed and quirky internet news reporter whose dream is to become a legendary reporter like Oriana Fallaci and Kim Moon-ho. However, she finds out about her hidden past self and at the same time falling for the mysterious night errand guy, Healer who has saved her life a few times.
- Kim So-yeon as young Young-shin
- Ku Geon-min as child Ji-an
- Yoo Ji-tae as Kim Moon-ho
- A star reporter who is the subject of envy among reporters. He is the brother of an owner of a huge media company, Kim Moon Sik. However, his life is tied up to two events in the past, 1980 and 1992. His goal is to last each day and...to find that child.
- Kim Seung-chan as young Moon-ho
Supporting characters
- Kim Mi-kyung as Jo Min-ja, Hacker ahjumma
- Oh Gwang-rok as Ki Young-jae, Jung-hoo's teacher
- Choi Dong-gu as young Young-jae
- Taemi as Kang Dae-yong
- Ji Il-joo as Seo Joon-seok, Jung-hoo's father[11]
- Lee Kyung-shim as Jung-hoo's mother
- Song Ji-in as young Jung-hoo's mother
- Park Sang-myun as Chae Chi-soo, Young-shin's adoptive father
- Woo Hyun as Chul-min
- Park Won-sang as Jang Byung-se
- Choi Seung-kyung as Yeo Gi-ja
- Park Sang-won as Kim Moon-sik
- Son Seung-won as young Moon-sik
- Do Ji-won as Choi Myung-hee, Young-shin's biological mother
- Jung Hye-in as young Myung-hee
- Woo Hee-jin as Kang Min-jae
- Jang Sung-beom as Lee Jong-soo
- Park Sang-wook as Bae Sang-soo
- Jo Han-chul as Yoon Dong-won
- Oh Jong-hyuk as Oh Gil-han, Young-shin's biological father
- Jung Gyu-soo as Oh Tae-won, Moon-sik's secretary
- Kim Ri-na as Joo Yeon-hee
- Choi Jong-won as Park Jung-dae, Elder
- Lee Moon-sik as Ko Sung-chul (cameo, ep 1)
- Nam Hee-seok (cameo, ep 9)
- Jeon Hye-bin as Kim Jae-yoon (cameo, ep 20)
Ratings
| Episode # | Original Broadcast Date | Episode Title | Average Audience Share | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNmS Ratings[12] | AGB Nielsen[13] | ||||||
| Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | ||||
| 1 | 8 December 2014 | I have a dream | 6.9% | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.3% | |
| 2 | 9 December 2014 | Fate continues | 7.6% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.4% | |
| 3 | 15 December 2014 | The first kiss that day | 5.7% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 7.6% | |
| 4 | 16 December 2014 | Because I'm next to you | 5.9% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 8.0% | |
| 5 | 22 December 2014 | Meaning of You | 7.0% | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9.8% | |
| 6 | 23 December 2014 | Begin | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.0% | |
| 7 | 29 December 2014 | We, under the sunset | 6.9% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.9% | |
| 8 | 30 December 2014 | Cannot be forgotten | 8.4% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% | |
| 9 | 5 January 2015 | I trust you | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.2% | 8.9% | |
| 10 | 6 January 2015 | Can't it be me? | 8.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 10.0% | |
| 11 | 12 January 2015 | In the darkness | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% | 10.8% | |
| 12 | 13 January 2015 | I don't know how to escape | 8.7% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | |
| 13 | 19 January 2015 | I'm waiting | 9.0% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.3% | |
| 14 | 20 January 2015 | It's alright even if you cry | 9.4% | 10.6% | 9.7% | 10.4% | |
| 15 | 26 January 2015 | I remember | 7.7% | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% | |
| 16 | 27 January 2015 | To you again | 8.5% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% | |
| 17 | 2 February 2015 | Won't you answer me? | 7.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.3% | |
| 18 | 3 February 2015 | Just like the others | 7.3% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% | |
| 19 | 9 February 2015 | I'll protect you | 6.9% | 7.8% | 7.9% | 7.7% | |
| 20 | 10 February 2015 | Goodbye Healer | 8.1% | 8.6% | 9.0% | 9.1% | |
| Average Rating | 7.6% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9.2% | |||
Original soundtrack
| Healer: Original Sound Track | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
| Released | February 9, 2015 |
| Genre | Pop, K-pop, soundtrack, R&B |
| Label |
Sixteen Media Kim Jong-hak Productions |
| No. | Title | Artist | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "힐러" (Healer) | 이필호 (Lee Pil Ho) & 박종미 (Park Jong Mi) | 2:36 | |
| 2. | "Eternal Love" | Michael Learns to Rock | 4:16 | |
| 3. | "When You Hold Me Tight" | Yael Meyer | 3:12 | |
| 4. | "눈이 하는 말" (What the Eyes Say) | Tei | 3:36 | |
| 5. | "You" | Ben | 3:46 | |
| 6. | "그대 때문에" (Because of You) | JUST | 4:09 | |
| 7. | "지켜줄게" (I Will Protect You) | Ji Chang-wook | 4:10 | |
| 8. | "침묵" (Silence) | 이필호 (Lee Pil Ho) & 박종미 (Park Jong Mi) | 2:40 | |
| 9. | "Love and Pain" | 임나래 (Im Na Rae) | 3:30 | |
| 10. | "코드명 힐러" (Code Name: Healer) | 이필호 (Lee Pil Ho) | 2:16 | |
| 11. | "멋있다 힐러" (Super Healer) | Gimminu | 2:09 | |
| 12. | "김문호 기자" (Reporter Kim Moon-ho) | Kim Ji Eun | 2:32 | |
| 13. | "지나간다" (Pass On By) | 임나래 (Im Na Rae) | 3:15 | |
| 14. | "세상을 품다" (Embrace the World) | 옥정용 (Ok Jeong Yong) | 3:59 | |
| 15. | "정후사랑" (Jung-hoo's Love Theme) | 박종미 (Park Jong Mi) | 3:18 | |
| 16. | "To Battle" | Gimminu | 2:37 | |
| 17. | "영신이의 꿈" (Young-shin's Dream) | 임나래 (Im Na Rae) | 2:35 | |
| 18. | "You Love Me" | Gimminu | 2:08 | |
| 19. | "아픔의 흔적" (A Trace of Pain) | Kim Ji Eun | 2:58 | |
| 20. | "해킹루트" (Hacking Route) | 이필호 (Lee Pil Ho) | 1:43 | |
| 21. | "Healing Me" | 임나래 (Im Na Rae) | 3:18 | |
| 22. | "Trouble" | Gimminu | 3:11 | |
| 23. | "그들의 운명" (Their Fate) | Kim Ji Eun | 3:05 | |
| 24. | "영원한 기억" (Eternal Memory) | Various Artists | 2:53 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | |
Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama | Ji Chang-wook | Nominated |
| Yoo Ji-tae | Nominated | |||
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama | Park Min-young | Won | ||
| Popularity Award, Actor | Ji Chang-wook | Won | ||
| Best Couple Award[14] | Ji Chang-wook and Park Min-young | Won |
International broadcast
References
- ↑ Lee, Sun-min (25 July 2014). "Celebrities consider roles in new drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ↑ Choi, Eun-hwa (4 August 2014). "Ji Chang Wook to Join Park Min Young and Yoo Ji Tae in Drama Healer". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ↑ Kim, Hye-in. "Character cuts of Ji Chang Wook, Park Min Young & Yoo Ji Tae for Healer unleashed". StarN News. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ↑ "Park Min-young puts career over love". K-pop Herald. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-16.
- ↑ "Ji Chang-wook wanted to 'shoot to fame'". K-pop Herald. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-05.
- ↑ Yoon, Sarah (5 March 2015). "Ji Chang-wook initially nervous of Park Min-young". K-pop Herald. Retrieved 2015-03-05.
- ↑ Kim, Hye-in (16 September 2014). "Photos from the first script reading rehearsal for Healer unleashed". StarN News. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ↑ Khelil, Nawael (1 December 2014). "Ji Chang Wook Acts On Weightless Conditions in Healer". BNTNews. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ↑ Kim, Hye-in. "New still cuts of Park Min Young from KBS 2TV's new drama, Healer, unleashed". StarN News. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ↑ Kim, Yena (6 November 2014). "Yoo Ji Tae Returns To The Small Screen". BNTNews. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ↑ Khelil, Nawael (6 November 2014). "Ji Il Joo Will Be Playing Ji Chang Wook's Father". BNTNews. Retrieved 2014-12-03.
- ↑ "TNmS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNmS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved 2014-12-08.
- ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved 2014-12-08.
- ↑ Chung, Joo-won (1 January 2015). "Park Min-young, Ji Chang-wook snag Best Couple Award". K-pop Herald. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
External links
- Healer official KBS website (Korean)
- Healer at HanCinema
- Healer at the Internet Movie Database