'Serendipity's Embrace' premiere

The new tvN K-drama 'Serendipity’s Embrace' premiered on July 22, 2024, garnering strong ratings, achieving a nationwide share of 3.87% and topping its time slot across all cable channels. The series follows Lee Hong-Ju, an animation producer, who reunites with her high school crush, Kang Hu-Yeong, a financial planner, after a decade apart. Episode 2, which aired on July 23, shows their evolving relationship as Hu-Yeong seeks opportunities to spend time with Hong-Ju, leading to humorous and romantic situations, including a child-friendly festival. Reviews from viewers praise the charming storytelling and nostalgic theme of first love, with high ratings of 9.7 on Viki and 8.7 on IMDb. The drama is adapted from a popular webtoon and is directed by Song Hyun Wook. New episodes air every Monday and Tuesday on tvN, with streaming available on Viki.