Delivery Man (TV series)

For the 2015 British sitcom, see The Delivery Man (TV series).

Delivery Man
Promotional poster
Hangul	딜리버리맨
Revised Romanization	Dillibeorimaen
McCune–Reischauer	Tillibŏrimaen
Genre	Fantasy[1] Romance[1] Comedy[1] Mystery[1]
Written by	Joo Hyo-jin[2] Park Hye-young[2] Han Bo-kyung[2]
Directed by	Kang Sol[2] Park Dae-hee[2]
Starring	Yoon Chan-young Bang Min-ah Kim Min-seok
Music by	Kim Jong-cheon[3]
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language	Korean
No. of episodes	12
Production
Executive producer	Lee Joo-ho
Producers	Lim Min-joo Kim Young-ha Park Jae-woo
Running time	60 minutes[4]
Production company	Kortop Media[5]
Original release
Network	ENA
Release	March 1 (2023-03-01) – April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)

Delivery Man (Korean: 딜리버리맨) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Yoon Chan-young, Bang Min-ah, and Kim Min-seok. It is an original drama of Genie TV, and is available for streaming on its platform, and on TVING (in South Korea), Viki and Viu in selected regions.[6][7][8] It also aired on ENA from March 1 to April 6, 2023, every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 (KST) for 16 episodes.[1][9]

Synopsis

The series is a comedic investigative drama about a taxi driver who grants the last wishes of ghosts.[10][11]

Cast

Main

• Yoon Chan-young as Seo Young-min, a livelihood taxi driver who runs a one-of-a-kind business known as "Ghost-Only Taxi"[10][11]
• Bang Min-ah as Kang Ji-hyun, a ghost who has lost her memory[6]
• Kim Min-seok as Do Gyu-jin, a handsome doctor with perfect specifications[11]

Supporting

• Kim Seung-soo as Ji Chang-seok, leader of the violent team at Dongpa Police Station[12]
• Park Hye-jin as Park Bun-ja, Young-min's grandmother[12]
• Park Jeong-hak as Kang Hyung-soo, Ji-hyun's father[12]
• Heo Ji-na as Kim Hee-yeon, head nurse in the emergency room of Daehun Hospital[13]
• Lee Hye-jung as Yoon So-ri, a new nurse at the emergency room of Daehun Hospital[12]
• Lee Gyu-hyeon as Kim Jeong-woo, a nurse in the emergency room of Daehun Hospital[14]
• Ha Kyung as Lee Dong-wook, a talented shaman[12]

Extended

• Choi Tae-hwan as Na Seok-jin, Young-min's friend[15]
• Kim Seon-hyuk as Kim Byung-cheol[16]
• Oh Su-jeong as Park So-yeon[16]
• Moon Hee-kyung as Park Kyung-hwa[16]
• Jo Mi-nyeo as Lee Eun-soo[17]
• Lee Hye-eun as Kim Jin-sook[18]
• Park Sun-ho as Kim Shin-woo[19]
• Kal So-won as Choi Ha-yul[20]
• Shin Yi-joon as Choi Mi-ra[20]
• Woo Tae-ha as Baek Tae-woo[20]
• Shin Bi as Yoon Ga-eun[20]
• Jang Seon-yul as Choi Ha-jun[20]
• Kim Jung-tae as Go Du-gang[21]
• Choi Cho-woo as Eun-soo's mother[17]
• Kim Da-bi as Oh Mi-kyung[22]
• Jung Jong-woo as Gu-bong[23]

Special appearances

• Jeon So-min as a ghost[19]
• Jun Hyo-seong as Go Se-ra[21]

Viewership

Delivery Man : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)

Season		Episode number
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
	1	311	N/A	237	N/A	275	N/A	265	N/A	227	228	226	253

Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[24]

Average TV viewership ratings

Ep.	Original broadcast date	Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)
		Nationwide[25]	Seoul[26]
1	March 1, 2023	1.1% (19th)	N/A
2	March 2, 2023	0.7% (NR)
3	March 8, 2023	1.0% (15th)	1.078% (7th)
4	March 9, 2023	1.0% (10th)	1.114% (8th)
5	March 15, 2023	1.0% (11th)	1.181% (8th)
6	March 16, 2023	1.0% (13th)	1.111% (8th)
7	March 22, 2023	1.1% (10th)	N/A
8	March 23, 2023	0.8% (NR)
9	March 29, 2023	0.9% (13th)
10	March 30, 2023	1.3% (7th)
11	April 5, 2023	0.9% (NR)
12	April 6, 2023	1.2% (10th)	1.369% (9th)
Average		1.0%	—[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. NR denotes that the series did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. This series aired 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).

Notes

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

References

1. Kim Ye-na (February 24, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 강솔X박대희 감독, 믿고 보는 재회 "신뢰 중요해"". Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023 – via Naver.
2. Hong Se-young (January 27, 2023). "'귀신만 받아요' 윤찬영·방민아, 택시 영업 티저포스터 (딜리버리맨)". Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023 – via Naver.
3. "딜리버리맨 OST Part 1". Bugs! (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
4. "Delivery Man". KT Studio Genie. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
5. Ha Su-jeong (March 2, 2023). "윤찬영·방민아, 귀신 전용 택시 영업 개시..공조 시작(딜리버리맨)". OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Naver.
6. Lee Soo-yeon (January 30, 2023). "'걸스데이' 방민아, 신작서 '기억상실 귀신'으로 등장 ('딜리버리맨')" ['Girl's Day' Bang Min-ah, appears as a 'ghost with memory loss' in a new book ('Delivery Man')]. TV Report (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023 – via Naver.
7. Kang Seo-jung (January 19, 2023). "'꼭두의 계절'→'꽃선비'까지..해외로 뻗어나가는 K-드라마" [From 'Season of Kokdu' to 'Flower Scholar'..K-drama expanding overseas]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023 – via Naver.
8. Chin, Carmen (February 2, 2023). "'All Of Us Are Dead' actor Yoon Chan-young and Girl's Day member Minah star in teaser for K-drama 'Delivery Man'". NME. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
9. Cha Hye-young (February 1, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 윤찬영X방민아, 신박한 콤비 플레이…3월 1일 첫 방송 확정" ['Delivery Man' Yoon Chan-young X Bang Min-ah, new combination play... First broadcast confirmed on March 1st]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via Naver.
10. Kim Myung-mi (January 11, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 윤찬영X방민아X김민석, 달콤 살벌 수사극 어떨까". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Naver.
11. "Yoon Chan-young, Bang Minah and Kim Min-seok in "Delivery Man"". HanCinema. Bridge News. January 11, 2023. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
12. "딜리버리맨" [Delivery Man]. ENA (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
13. Lee Mi-ji (February 9, 2023). "허지나, '딜리버리맨'·'소울메이트' 출연..열일 이어간다(공식)" [Heo Ji-na, appearing in 'Delivery Man' and 'Soul Mate'...continues ten days (official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
14. Yoo Jun-ha (February 24, 2023). "이규현, 드라마 '딜리버리맨' 출연 확정" [Lee Gyu-hyeon confirmed to appear in the drama 'Delivery Man']. E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023 – via Naver.
15. Yoo Jung-min (January 19, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 최태환, 윤찬영과 브로맨스…카멜레온 같은 연기 변신" ['Delivery Man' Choi Tae-hwan, Yoon Chan-young and romance... Acting transformation like a chameleon]. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Naver.
16. Yoo Jun-ha (March 3, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 윤찬영X방민아의 숨겨진 인연 암시하며 기대↑". E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Naver.
17. Yoo Jun-ha (March 30, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 조미녀, 효심 깊은 택시기사 열연". E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
18. Lee Jun-hyeon (March 9, 2023). "윤찬영, 소멸 위기 방민아 구했다…설레는 변화 시작 ('딜리버리맨')". Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Naver.
19. Lee Ye-jin (March 10, 2023). "망했어요, 좋아하니까"…윤찬영, 방민아 향한 마음 '대환장 짝사랑' (딜리버리맨)" [It's ruined, because I like it"... Yoon Chan-young's heart for Bang Min-ah, 'reversal one-sided love' (Delivery Man)]. X-ports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Naver.
20. Kang Min-kyung (March 17, 2023). "[TEN이슈] 윤찬영, 남산서 자물쇠 거는 게 소원…방민아에 직진 "좋아해요"('딜리버리맨')". Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Naver.
21. Hwang Su-yeon (March 23, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 전효성 특별 출연…과학자 김정태 딸 役". Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023 – via Naver.
22. Yoo Jun-ha (March 24, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 귀신인 줄 알았던 방민아, 살아있었다… 급반전". E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Naver.
23. Noh Ki-seop (April 6, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 정종우, 사설탐정 '구봉' 역으로 맹활약". Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Naver.
24. No. of Viewers:
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 1, 2023. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 8, 2023. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 15, 2023. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 22, 2023. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 29, 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). March 30, 2023. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). April 5, 2023. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). April 6, 2023. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
25. Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023 – via Naver.
26. Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 8, 2023. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 15, 2023. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.

External links

• Official website (in Korean)
• Production website (in Korean and English)
• Delivery Man at IMDb 
• Delivery Man at HanCinema