Kairos (TV series)

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Kairos
Promotional poster
Hangul
카이로스
Genre
Created byMBC Production Plan
(Kwon Seong chang)
Written byLee Soo-hyun
Directed byPark Seung-woo
Starring
ComposerJang Young-kyu
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
ProducersSon Ok-hyun
Ju Bang-ok
Running time70 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMBC TV
ReleaseOctober 26 (2020-10-26) –
December 22, 2020 (2020-12-22)

Kairos (Korean: 카이로스; RR: Kairoseu) is a South Korean television series starring Shin Sung-rok, Lee Se-young, Ahn Bo-hyun, Nam Gyu-ri, and Kang Seung-yoon.[1][2] Directed by Park Seung-woo, the main themes of the series are opportunity and choice. It premiered on MBC TV on October 26 to December 22, 2020 and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 21:20 (KST).[3]

The series is the last Monday-Tuesday drama project (월화 드라마 ) of MBC.

Synopsis[edit]

Kim Seo-jin (Shin Sung-rok) is a successful and workaholic construction company director. One day, his daughter goes missing with no trace. Shortly after, his wife, Kang Hyun-chae (Nam Gyu-ri), commits suicide due to the shock.

Han Ae-ri (Lee Se-young) is a hard-working daughter whose mother goes missing in a hospital. She then receives a phone call from Seo-jin. He lives one month ahead of Ae-ri. He asks her to prevent the horrific events that destroyed his family and in return, she wants him to find her mother.

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

Supporting[edit]

People associated with Seo-jin[edit]

  • Shim Hye-yeon as Kim Da-bin, Kim Seo-jin and Kang Hyun-chae's daughter
  • So Hee-jung[5] as Jung Hye-kyeong, Da-bin's babysitter

People associated with Ae-ri[edit]

  • Hwang Jung-min as Kwak Song-ja, Ae-ri's mother
  • Lee Ju-myoung as Park Soo-jung, Ae-ri's best friend

Yujung Construction[edit]

  • Shin Goo as Yoo Seo-il, Chairman of Yujung Construction
  • Cho Dong-in as Lee Taek-gyu, Kim Seo-jin's personal assistant

Detectives[edit]

  • Lim Chul-hyung as Park Ho-young
  • Jeon Kwang-jin as Choi Deok-ho
  • Jung Sung-joon as Lee Tae-woo
  • Lee Tae-gu as Kang Byeong-suk

Others[edit]

Special appearances[edit]

Original soundtrack[edit]

Untitled
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
Released2020
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label

Part 1[edit]

Released on October 26, 2020 (2020-10-26)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Like a Star"
  • Norwegian Wood
  • iT's
  • Norwegian Wood
  • iT's
  • Gu Ye-bin
iT's2:37
2."Like a Star" (Inst.) 
  • Norwegian Wood
  • iT's
  • Gu Ye-bin
 2:37
Total length:5:14

Part 2[edit]

Released on November 3, 2020 (2020-11-03)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Live a Day" (너라는 하루를 살아)
  • Juho
  • B.O.K
  • Juho
  • B.O.K
Juho4:03
2."I Live a Day" (Inst.) 
  • Juho
  • B.O.K
 4:03
Total length:8:06

Part 3[edit]

Released on November 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Own Pain"
  • Yoon Sang-jo
  • Kang Yeon-wook
  • Yoon Sang-jo
  • Kang Yeon-wook
Hajin3:26
2."Own Pain" (Inst.) 
  • Yoon Sang-jo
  • Kang Yeon-wook
 3:26
Total length:6:52

Part 4[edit]

Released on November 9, 2020 (2020-11-09)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Next Story" (다음이야기)Kim Na-ra
  • Kim Na-ra
  • Yoon Sang-jo
  • Kang Yeon-wook
Jeong Dong-won4:25
2."Next Story" (Inst.) 
  • Kim Na-ra
  • Yoon Sang-jo
  • Kang Yeon-wook
 4:25
Total length:8:50

Part 5[edit]

Released on November 14, 2020 (2020-11-14)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Pray"
  • Ursa Major
  • Park Shi-on
  • Ursa Major
  • Park Shi-on
Tart3:10
2."Pray" (Inst.) 
  • Ursa Major
  • Park Shi-on
 3:10
Total length:6:20

Part 6[edit]

Released on November 16, 2020 (2020-11-16)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Scattered" (흩어져가)Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers)
  • Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers)
  • Ursa Major
Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers)3:49
2."Scattered" (Inst.) 
  • Kim Tae-hyun (The Brothers)
  • Ursa Major
 3:49
Total length:7:38

Part 7[edit]

Released on November 22, 2020 (2020-11-22)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Stopped" (헤어진 그날에 모든게 멈춰져 있어)
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Almond
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • 1L2L
Gawon2:34
2."Stopped" (Inst.) 
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • 1L2L
 2:34
Total length:5:08

Part 8[edit]

Released on November 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Can You Hear Me"
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Almond
Han Sang-wonKang Seung-yoon (WINNER)2:51
2."Can You Hear Me" (Inst.) Han Sang-won 2:51
Total length:5:42

Part 9[edit]

Released on November 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Where Are You"
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Almond
Pil Seung Bool PaeA.C.E3:41
2."Where Are You" (Inst.) Pil Seung Bool Pae 3:41
Total length:7:22

Part 10[edit]

Released on November 30, 2020 (2020-11-30)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Stay With Me"
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Jamie
  • Almond
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Jamie
Jung Ga-yi (Wine Loop)3:45
2."Stay With Me" (Inst.) 
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Jamie
 3:45
Total length:7:30

Part 11[edit]

Released on December 6, 2020 (2020-12-06)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Cry and Miss You" (울다가 또 너를 그리워 하다가)
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Yoo Ji-hee
  • Almond
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Yoo Ji-hee
The Daisy3:45
2."I Cry and Miss You" (Inst.) 
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Yoo Ji-hee
 3:45
Total length:7:30

Part 12[edit]

Released on December 7, 2020 (2020-12-07)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Somehow We" (어쩌다 우리)
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Almond
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Park Ji-man
Seo Seong-hyuk4:12
2."Somehow We" (Inst.) 
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Park Ji-man
 4:12
Total length:8:24

Part 13[edit]

Released on December 12, 2020 (2020-12-12)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Why Is It" (왜 이런 건가요)
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Almond
Pil Seung Bool PaeDamu3:29
2."Why Is It" (Inst.) Pil Seung Bool Pae 3:29
Total length:6:58

Part 14[edit]

Released on December 15, 2020 (2020-12-15)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Heart Feels Cold" (가슴이 시리도록)
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Jamie
  • Almond
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Jamie
  • Laconic
The Lime3:54
2."Heart Feels Cold" (Inst.) 
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Jamie
  • Laconic
 3:54
Total length:7:48

Part 15[edit]

Released on December 20, 2020 (2020-12-20)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."One Day Is a Mess" (하루가 엉망이야)
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Yoo Ji-hee
  • Almond
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Yoo Ji-hee
Lydia4:21
2."One Day Is a Mess" (Inst.) 
  • Pil Seung Bool Pae
  • Yoo Ji-hee
 4:21
Total length:8:42

Part 16[edit]

Released on December 21, 2020 (2020-12-21)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Yet" (아직)Langyee
  • Langyee
  • Kim Sung-hyuk
Langyee4:28
2."Yet" (Inst.) 
  • Langyee
  • Kim Sung-hyuk
 4:28
Total length:8:56

Ratings[edit]

Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Part Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[7]
1 1 October 26, 2020 2.7%
2 3.7%
2 1 October 27, 2020 2.7%
2 3.1%
3 1 November 2, 2020 3.0%
2 3.3%
4 1 November 3, 2020 3.0%
2 3.5%
5 1 November 10, 2020 3.1%
2 3.4%
6 1 November 16, 2020 3.3%
2 3.0%
7 1 November 24, 2020 2.6%
2 2.7%
8 1 3.0%
2 3.8%
9 1 November 30, 2020 3.4%
2 3.2%
10 1 December 1, 2020 3.5%
2 2.8%
11 1 December 7, 2020 3.1%
2 2.7%
12 1 December 8, 2020 2.9%
2 2.6%
13 1 December 14, 2020 2.9%
2 2.7%
14 1 December 15, 2020 3.5%
2 2.6%
15 1 December 21, 2020 2.7%
2 2.2%
16 1 December 22, 2020 3.3%
2 3.3%
Average 3.0%
  • The blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Awards and nominations[edit]

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
MBC Drama Awards 2020 Drama of the Year Kairos Nominated [8]
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama Shin Sung-rok Won
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama Lee Se-young Nominated
Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama Ahn Bo-hyun Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Miniseries / Short Drama Nam Gyu-ri Won
Best Supporting Actor Ko Kyu-pil Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Hwang Jung-min Nominated
Best New Actor Ahn Bo-hyun Won
Kang Seung-yoon Nominated
Best New Actress Lee Joo-myoung Nominated
Best Couple Award Shin Sung-rok and Lee Se-young Nominated
Seoul International Drama Awards 2021 Outstanding Korean Drama Kairos Won [9][10]

[11]

Outstanding Korean Actress Lee Se-young and Lee Il-hwa Nominated [9][12][13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "'카이로스' 신성록→이세영, 강렬 5인5색 포스터 공개" ['Kairos' Shin Sung-rok → Lee Se-young, intense 5 colored posters of 5 people released]. News1 (in Korean). October 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "'카이로스' 신성록-이세영-안보현-남규리-강승윤, 타임 크로싱 스릴러 선보인다!" [Kairos' Shin Seong-rok, Lee Se-young, Ahn Bo-Hyun, Nam Gyu-ri and Kang Seung-yoon presents a time crossing thriller!]. iMBC (in Korean). October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "제작발표회" [Production presentation]. iMBC. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Park, Soo-in (July 27, 2020). "이정준 '카이로스' 캐스팅, 신성록 어린시절 연기한다(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "[HanCinema's News] So Hee-jung Confirmed for "Kairos"". HanCinema. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  6. ^ Hong, Shin-ik (October 20, 2020). "이시언, ´카이로스´ 특별출연···신성록 딸 유괴 알린 첫 용의자 役". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "Nielsen Korea". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  8. ^ Lee, Woo-joo (December 30, 2020). "[2020 MBC 연기대상] 박해진, 영예의 대상 "소중한 일상과 맞바꾸고파"…'꼰대인턴' 4관왕 (종합)". Sports Chosun (in Korean).
  9. ^ a b Lee Han-lim (August 20, 2021). "'서울드라마어워즈 2021', 한류드라마상 온라인 투표 진행" [Seoul Drama Awards 2021', online voting for Hallyu Drama Awards] (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved August 20, 2021 – via Naver.
  10. ^ "(Program) Outstanding Korean Drama Global Vote". Pikkle. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  11. ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (October 21, 2021). "대상 '아이를 찾습니다' 3관왕…송중기·수지 한류 연기자상 [SDA 2021](종합)" [Grand Prize 'Looking for a Child' 3 crowns... Song Joong-ki and Suzy Hallyu Actor Award [SDA 2021] (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). News1 Korea. Retrieved November 8, 2021 – via Naver.
  12. ^ "(Actress) Outstanding Korean Drama Global Vote". Pikkle. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  13. ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (October 21, 2021). "대상 '아이를 찾습니다' 3관왕…송중기·수지 한류 연기자상 [SDA 2021](종합)" [Grand Prize 'Looking for a Child' 3 crowns... Song Joong-ki and Suzy Hallyu Actor Award [SDA 2021] (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). News1 Korea. Retrieved November 8, 2021 – via Naver.

External links[edit]

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