You Are My Spring

You Are My Spring (Korean: 너는 나의 봄; RR: Neoneun naui bom) is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Jung Ji-hyun and starring Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyu-ri.^[1] The series follows the three main characters who come to deal with their interconnected childhood traumas.^[2][3] It premiered on TVN on July 5, 2021, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 21:00 (KST) for 16 episodes.^[4] It is available worldwide for streaming on Netflix.^[5]

You Are My Spring
Promotional poster
Hangul	너는 나의 봄
RR	Neoneun naui bom
MR	Nŏnŭn naŭi pom
Genre	Thriller Mystery Drama Romance Comedy
Created by	Kim Je-hyeon (tvN)
Developed by	Studio Dragon
Written by	Lee Mi-na
Directed by	Jung Ji-hyun
Starring	Seo Hyun-jin Kim Dong-wook Yoon Park Nam Gyu-ri
Composer	Lim Ha-Young
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language	Korean
No. of episodes	16
Production
Executive producer	Kim Seon-tae
Producers	Yoon Ha-rim Heo Seok-Won Park Heon-Joo
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	70 minutes
Production company	Hwa&Dam Pictures
Original release
Network	TVN
Release	July 5 (2021-07-05) – August 24, 2021 (2021-08-24)

Synopsis

The series focuses on three characters dealing with interconnected childhood traumas. Kang Da-jung (Seo Hyun-jin), a hotel concierge manager with a history of bad relationships, moves to the rooftop of a new building for a fresh start. Joo Young-do (Kim Dong-wook) is a psychiatrist who does his best to help people live. Chae-joon (Yoon Park) pursues Da-jung after he finally finds her again. Ahn Ga-young (Nam Gyu-ri) is an actress recovering from depression who does not know how to deal with romantic relationships.

Cast

Main

• Seo Hyun-jin as Kang Da-jung^[6]

34 years old, A hotel concierge manager, and a resident on the rooftop floor of the Gugu building.

• • Ok Ye-rin as young Kang Da-jung
• Kim Dong-wook as Joo Young-do^[7]
  • Choi Yoon-jae as young Joo Young-do^[8]

A psychiatrist who wants to make people live.

• Yoon Park as Chae Joon/Dr. Ian Chase
  • Choi Min-young as Young Chae Joon

The CEO of an investment company, he has a one-sided crush on Kang Da-jeong

• Nam Gyu-ri as Ahn Ga-yeong

An actress who is afraid to love due to a bad experience.

Supporting

People around Kang Da-jeong

• Oh Hyun-kyung as Mun Mi-ran

The mother of Kang Da-jeong. She runs a pizza shop.^[9]

• Kang Hoon as Kang Tae-jung

Kang Da-jung's younger brother, a handsome bartender who attracts female customers with his pleasant shape and a sentimental attitude^[10]

• Park Ye-ni as Heo Yoo-kyung

Kang Da-jeong's fellow hotelier who speaks English fluently as a result of attending an international school. She is a kind woman with an honest, playful and friendly personality^[11]

• Kim Ye-won as Park Eun-ha

Kang Da-jeong's close friend and a cafe owner.^[12]

• Han Min as Park Chul-do^[13]

Kang Da-jeong's close friend and the twin brother of Park Eun-ha.

• Park Jong-wook as Jung-bin

Hotel concierge manager and Kang Da-jeong's assistant^[14]

• Jang Seong-hoon as Secretary Chu

Handsome secretary for hotel VIP guests^[15]

People around Joo Yeong-do

• Baek Hyun-joo as Oh Mi-kyung

She works as a nurse.^[16]

• Lee Hae-Young [fr] as Go Jin-bok

The detective team leader of the 3rd strong team of the Pungji Police Station.^[9]

• Yoon Ji-on as Park Ho

The youngest detective in Team 3 at Pungji Police Station.^[17]

• Kim Seo-kyung as Cheon Seung-won

A self-proclaimed genius entertainment producer and the best friend of Joo Young-do.^[18]

• Ji Seung-hyun as Seo Ha-neul

A veterinarian who runs the animal hospital in Gugu Building, Joo Yeong-do's friend and has a warm and kind appearance.^[19]

People around Ahn Ga-young

• Park Sang-nam as Patrick / Ryu Seok-jun

A member of the third biggest boy group in Korea called Cayman who was Ahn Ga-young's fan even before he debuted^[20]

• Hwang Seung-eon as Jin-ho

A former boxer and fitness trainer who is in charge of Ahn Ga-young's training. She enjoys making people stronger.^[21]

Others

• Yoon Sang-jeong as Min Ah-ri, a professional part-time worker in a café.^[22]
• Nam Mi-jung as Shaman (Ep.2)
• Kim Nam-hee as Actor (Ep.9–10)^[23]
• Go Geon-han as Jun-ho, Eun-ha's ex-boyfriend (Ep.9)

Production

Casting

On September 14, 2020, Seo Hyun-jin was confirmed to play the main lead in You Are My Spring as Kang Da-jung, a hotel concierge.^[24] On December 31, it was reported that Kim Dong-wook was reviewing the offer to play as male lead in the drama opposite Seo Hyun-jin.^[25] In the second week of January 2021, Seo Hyun-jin, Kim Dong-wook, Yoon Park and Nam Gyu-ri were confirmed as main casts of the drama.^[26]

Filming

Principal photography began in early February 2021, in Suamgol, Cheongju.^[27]

Original soundtrack

You Are My Spring
Soundtrack album by Various Artists
Released	2021
Genre	Soundtrack
Language	Korean English
Label	YG Plus Studio Maum C Hwa&Dam Pictures

Part 1

Released on July 6, 2021 (2021-07-06)^[28]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"In ruin"	Nino Lucarelli	Raiden, Nino Lucarelli, Nthonius, Meisobo	Raiden	3:33
2.	"In ruin" (Inst.)				3:33

Part 2

Released on July 13, 2021 (2021-07-13)^[29]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Because I'm You" (난 너여서)	Hamelli	Jeong Gu-hyun	Seol Ho-seung (SURL)	3:45
2.	"Because I'm You" (Inst.)				3:45

Part 3

Released on July 19, 2021 (2021-07-19)^[30]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Still Wonder"	Naiv	Ki-duk (9duck)	Ha Hyun-sang	2:42
2.	"Still Wonder" (Inst.)		Ki-duk (9duck)		2:42

Part 4

Released on July 20, 2021 (2021-07-20)^[31]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"A Butterfly Flew Away" (나비가 날았습니다)	Park Chung-hak	Oh Dong-joon	Kim Min-seok (MeloMance)	4:16
2.	"A Butterfly Flew Away" (Inst.)		Oh Dong-joon		4:16

Part 5

Released on July 27, 2021 (2021-07-27)^[32]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Peacock (落花)" (낙화 (落花))	Ki-duk (9duck)	Ki-duk (9duck)	Yang Da-il	3:35
2.	"Peacock (落花)" (Inst.)		Ki-duk (9duck)		3:35

Part 6

Released on August 2, 2021 (2021-08-02)^[33]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Me So Bad"	OV, Ayul, Jeina Choi	OV, Ayul, Jeina Choi	Yoari	3:33
2.	"Me So Bad" (Inst.)		OV, Ayul, Jeina Choi		3:33

Part 7

Released on August 3, 2021 (2021-08-03)^[34]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Dear My Spring" (다정한 봄에게)	Lee Mina	Yoon Young-jun	Onew	4:41
2.	"Dear My Spring" (Inst.)				4:41
3.	"Dear My Spring" (Piano Ver.)				4:41

Part 8

Released on August 10, 2021 (2021-08-10)^[35]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Cliche"	Oh Dong-jun	Oh Dong-jun	Kwon Soon-kwan	4:38
2.	"Cliche" (Inst.)				4:38

Part 9

Released on August 16, 2021 (2021-08-16)^[36]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Nakhwa (Dajeongi Ver.)" (낙화 (다정이 Ver.))	Ki-duk (9duck)	Ki-duk (9duck)	Seo Hyun-jin	3:48
2.	"Nakhwa" (Inst.)				3:48

Release

On May 31, 2021, the release date of You Are My Spring with a teaser was announced. The series premiered the same year on July 5 on TVN at 21:00 KST. It is available for streaming on Netflix.^[4]

Viewership

Season		Episode number																Average
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
	1	707	721	615	642	463	554	497	500	453	490	445	419	415	393	390	520	514

You Are My Spring : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)

Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea^[37]

Average TV viewership ratings

Ep.	Original broadcast date	Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[37][38]
		Nationwide	Seoul
1	July 5, 2021	3.390% (1st)	3.560% (2nd)
2	July 6, 2021	2.958% (1st)	2.961% (2nd)
3	July 12, 2021	2.665% (1st)	2.702% (2nd)
4	July 13, 2021	3.065% (1st)	3.620% (1st)
5	July 19, 2021	2.120% (1st)	2.064% (2nd)
6	July 20, 2021	2.373% (2nd)	2.638% (2nd)
7	July 26, 2021	2.068% (1st)	2.340% (2nd)
8	July 27, 2021	1.989% (3rd)	2.141% 2nd)
9	August 2, 2021	1.941% (1st)	2.162% (1st)
10	August 3, 2021	2.372% (2nd)	2.540% (1st)
11	August 9, 2021	1.940% (1st)	2.084% (1st)
12	August 10, 2021	2.014% (2nd)	2.350% (2nd)
13	August 16, 2021	1.860% (5th)	1.782% (7th)
14	August 17, 2021	1.916% (3rd)	1.863% (6th)
15	August 23, 2021	1.767% (8th)	1.917% (5th)
16	August 24, 2021	2.387% (5th)	2.438% (3rd)
Average		2.301%	2.447%
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. This drama airs 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).