My Perfect Stranger

My Perfect Stranger
Promotional poster
Also known as	Run Into You[1] A Chance Encounter[2]
Hangul	어쩌다 마주친, 그대
Literal meaning	Met You by Chance
Revised Romanization	Eojjeoda majuchin, geudae
McCune–Reischauer	Ŏtchŏda majuch'in, kŭdae
Genre	Fantasy[3] Mystery[4] Romance[5]
Written by	Baek So-yeon[6]
Directed by	Kang Soo-yeon[7] Lee Woong-hee[7]
Starring	Kim Dong-wook Jin Ki-joo
Music by	Gaemi
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language	Korean
No. of episodes	16
Production
Executive producer	Yoon Jae-hyuk
Producers	Ahn Chang-hyun Lee Seung-bum
Running time	70 minutes[8]
Production company	Arc Media[6]
Original release
Network	KBS2
Release	May 1 (2023-05-01) – June 20, 2023 (2023-06-20)

My Perfect Stranger^[9] (Korean: 어쩌다 마주친, 그대) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Kim Dong-wook and Jin Ki-joo. It depicts the strange and beautiful time travel of two people who get trapped in the year 1987. It aired on KBS2 from May 1 to June 20, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:45 (KST).^[3][10] It is also available for streaming on Kocowa, Viki and Viu in selected regions.^[11][12][13]

Synopsis

A man, who seeks the truth behind a serial murder case, and a woman, who wants to prevent the marriage of her parents, realize that their goals are connected.^[14]

Cast

Main

• Kim Dong-wook as Yoon Hae-jun: a news anchor, who has a cool and straightforward personality.^[6]
• Jin Ki-joo as Baek Yoon-young: an editor at a publishing company.^[5]

Supporting

Soon-ae and the people around her in 1987

• Seo Ji-hye as Lee Soon-ae: a third-year student at Woojung High School, who loves literature and has bright and positive personality.^[15][16]
• Park Soo-young as Lee Hyung-man: Soon-ae's father, who runs a tea house in Woojung Village.^[15]
• Kim Jung-young as Park Ok-ja: Soon-ae's mother.^[17]
• Hong Na-hyun as Lee Kyung-ae: Soon-ae's older sister, who works at a hair salon.^[18]
• Song Seung-hwan as Lee Oh-bok: Soon-ae's younger brother.^[15]

Hee-seop and the people around him in 1987

• Lee Won-jung as Baek Hee-seop: a charming third-year student at Woojung High School, who is simple and lively.^[15][19]
• Choi Young-woo as Dong-sik: Hee-seop' uncle, who is a homicide detective at Woojung Police Station.^[15]
• Hong Seung-an as Yoo-seop: Hee-seop's second older brother, who is a student at a prestigious university in Seoul.^[15]

People in Woojung Village in 1987

• Kim Jong-soo as Yoon Byung-gu: the principal and chairman of Woojung High School, and Hae-jun's grandfather.^[17]
• Jung Jae-kwang as Yoon Yeon-woo: Byung-gu's son and Hae-jun's father, who is a mechanical engineering student returning from a long study abroad in the United States.^[15]
• Jung Shin-hye as Cheong-ah: the owner of Bongbong Cafe.^[15]
• Ji Hye-won as Go Mi-suk: Soon-ae's classmate.^[18]
• Kim Yeon-woo as Go Min-su: Mi-suk's older brother.^[15]
• Joo Yeon-woo as Yoo Beom-ryong: Hee-seop's classmate.^[15][20]
• Kim Ye-ji as Kim Hae-kyung: Soon-ae's classmate.^[21]
• Kwon So-hyun as Lee Eun-ha: Soon-ae's classmate.^[21]
• Kang Ji-woon as Park Yu-ri: Soon-ae's classmate.^[21]
• Jung Ga-hee as Lee Joo-young: a teacher at Woojung High School.^[22]

People in 2021

• Lee Ji-hyun as Lee Soon-ae: Yoon-young's mother.^[23]
• Lee Gyu-hoe as Baek Hee-seop: Yoon-young's father.^[15]
• Kim Hye-eun as Go Mi-suk: a best-selling author.^[15]

Extended

• Kim Hyun-mok as Jeon Young-nok^[24]
• Lim Jong-yoon as Min-su (in 2021)^[25]
• Jang Seo-won as Gyo-ryeon^[25]

Special appearance

• Jung Jin-young as Hae-jun and Yoon-young's son^[26]

Production and release

The first script reading of the cast was held in April 2022.^[25]

My Perfect Stranger was initially scheduled for release in the second half of 2022.^[27] In November 2022, it was confirmed that the series would premiere on KBS2's Wednesdays and Thursdays time slot in January 2023.^[25] However, on January 6, 2023, KBS announced that the premiere of My Perfect Stranger was again pushed back to May 2023 and would air on Mondays and Tuesdays time slot instead.^[28][29]

Viewership

My Perfect Stranger : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)

Season		Episode number																Average
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
	1	911	822	670	707	677	675	707	778	748	699	702	738	724	804	718	916	750

Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.^[30]

Average TV viewership ratings

Ep.	Original broadcast date	Average audience share
		Nielsen Korea[30]		TNmS[31]
		Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide
1	May 1, 2023	4.5% (13th)	4.2% (12th)	3.8% (15th)
2	May 2, 2023	4.2% (12th)	4.2% (9th)	3.9% (15th)
3	May 8, 2023	4.0% (13th)	4.2% (13th)	N/A
4	May 9, 2023	4.3% (11th)	4.3% (8th)
5	May 15, 2023	3.8% (15th)	3.6% (13th)
6	May 16, 2023	4.0% (11th)	3.7% (10th)
7	May 22, 2023	4.2% (13th)	4.5% (8th)
8	May 23, 2023	4.7% (8th)	5.0% (5th)
9	May 29, 2023	4.6% (14th)	4.7% (10th)
10	May 30, 2023	4.6% (9th)	5.2% (6th)
11	June 5, 2023	4.5% (10th)	4.8% (7th)
12	June 6, 2023	4.6% (7th)	4.9% (5th)
13	June 12, 2023	4.5% (10th)	4.8% (8th)
14	June 13, 2023	4.5% (9th)	4.9% (6th)
15	June 19, 2023	4.4% (12th)	4.8% (8th)
16	June 20, 2023	5.7% (6th)	6.2% (4th)	3.3% (15th)
Average		4.4%	4.6%	—[a]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Notes

1. Due to some unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.

References

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2. "A Chance Encounter". Arc Media. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
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17. Son Jin-ah (November 25, 2022). "김종수→최영우, '어쩌다 마주친, 그대' 속 독보적 캐릭터들" (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2023 – via Naver.
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19. Park Soo-in (April 13, 2023). "'어쩌다 마주친 그대 이원정 "배우들 찬란한 순간 모인 작품"" (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023 – via Naver.
20. Kim Ye-eun (October 28, 2022). "신예 주연우, '어쩌다 마주친, 그대' 캐스팅…김동욱·진기주와 호흡" (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022 – via Naver.
21. Bae Hyo-joo (April 21, 2023). "'어쩌다 마주친, 그대' 진기주→서지혜, 1987년의 여고생으로" (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023 – via Naver.
22. Choi Ji-yoon (December 9, 2022). "정가희, '어쩌다 마주친 그대' 출연…51K와 계약" (in Korean). Newsis. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023 – via Naver.
23. Hwang Soo-yeon (July 18, 2022). "이지현, '어쩌다 마주친, 그대' 캐스팅…진기주 엄마 役" (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022 – via Naver.
24. "'남과 여' 이동해X이설 등 출연 확정, 청춘 성장 스토리 12월 첫방 [공식]". Osen. November 18, 2023.
25. Ahn Yoon-ji (November 8, 2022). "김동욱X진기주 만났다..'어쩌다 마주친, 그대' 내년 1월 첫방[공식]" (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Naver.
26. Cho Hyun-jung (June 20, 2023). "[어쩌다 마주친 그대] 김동욱 앞에 나타난 아들 진영 "보고싶었어요 아버지" 드디어 밝혀지는 타임머신의 비밀" (in Korean). KBS Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023 – via Naver.
27. "Kim Dong-wook and Jin Ki-joo in "My Perfect Stranger"". HanCinema. Bridge News. May 24, 2022. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
28. Yang So-young (January 6, 2023). "KBS 수목극 잠정 중단...'어쩌다 마주친 그대' 월화극 편성" (in Korean). Maeil Business Newspaper. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023 – via Naver.
29. Lee Kyung-ho (January 6, 2023). "KBS "수목극 잠정 중단 NO, 수시 편성"[공식]" (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023 – via Naver.
30. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 15, 2023. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 16, 2023. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 23, 2023. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 29, 2023. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 30, 2023. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. June 5, 2023. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. June 6, 2023. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
    • "Ep. 13" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. June 12, 2023. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
    • "Ep. 14" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. June 13, 2023. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
    • "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. June 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
    • "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. June 20, 2023. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
31. TNmS ratings:
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). TNmS. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023 – via Break News.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). TNmS. May 3, 2023. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023 – via Break News.
    • "Ep. 16" (in Korean). TNmS. June 21, 2023. Archived from the original on June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023 – via Break News.

External links

• Official website (in Korean)
• Production website (in Korean and English)
• My Perfect Stranger at HanCinema
• My Perfect Stranger at IMDb