Pale Moon (TV series)

Pale Moon
Promotional poster
Hangul
종이달
Literal meaningPaper Moon
Revised RomanizationJong-idal
McCune–ReischauerChongidal
Genre
Created byPark Min-seol[3]
Based onKami no Tsuki
by Mitsuyo Kakuta
Written byNoh Yoon-su[4]
Directed by
  • Yoo Jong-seon[4]
  • Jung Won-hee[4]
Starring
Music by
  • Kim Nam-yoon[3]
  • Heo Jun-hyeok[3]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Park Min-seol
  • Lee Hyung-hoon (CP)
  • Hong Geun-hae (CP)
Producers
  • Han Ah-reum
  • Ryu Jung-min
EditorLee Dong-hyun[3]
Running time70 minutes[5]
Production companies
Original release
NetworkENA
ReleaseApril 10 (2023-04-10) –
May 9, 2023 (2023-05-09)
Related
Pale Moon (film)

Pale Moon (Korean: 종이달) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Kim Seo-hyung, Yoo Sun, Seo Young-hee, Lee Si-woo, Gong Jung-hwan, Lee Chun-hee, and Yoon Hee-seok. It is based on a novel of the same name by Mitsuyo Kakuta, which was previously made into a movie and TV series in Japan. The series is an original drama of Genie TV, and is available for streaming on its platform, and on TVING.[1][4] It also aired on ENA from April 10 to May 9, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).[7]

The first episode of Pale Moon was screened at the Rendez-vous (non-competition section) of the 2023 Cannes International Series Festival on April 19, 2023.[8][9]

Synopsis

The series follows the story of Yoo I-hwa (Kim Seo-hyung), a bored housewife with an indifferent and ambitious husband, who lives a comfortable but somewhat empty life. She then gets a job as a contract employee at a savings bank and gradually regains her confidence. However, her normal daily life becomes irreversibly twisted when she begins to embezzle the VIP customers' money.[1][10][11]

Cast

Main

  • Kim Seo-hyung as Yoo I-hwa: a woman in search of true happiness[10][12]
  • Yoo Sun as Ryu Ga-eul: I-hwa's friend who is the general manager of a beauty company[13]
  • Seo Young-hee as Kang Seon-young: I-hwa's friend who is a full-time housewife[13]
  • Lee Si-woo as Yoon Min-jae: a film major student[14]
  • Gong Jung-hwan as Choi Gi-hyeon: I-hwa's husband[13]
  • Lee Chun-hee as Seong Si-hun: Ga-eul's ex-husband who is a dermatologist[13]
  • Yoon Hee-seok as Je-guk: Seon-young's husband and Gi-hyeon's colleague[13]

Supporting

  • Yoo Ui-tae as Geum Seok-jin: Ga-eul's colleague[15]
  • Byun Seo-yoon as Lim Ga-deun: Min-jae's close college classmate[16]
  • Kim Jae-in as Jin Young-seo: an employee at a savings bank[17]
  • Yoo Chae-hee as Seong Tae-mi: Ga-eul and Si-hun's daughter[18]
  • Yoon Bo-ra as Lee Ru-ri: I-hwa's colleague who is a bank teller[19]
  • Yoon A-jung as So Mi-kyung: the head of a cosmetics brand[20]
  • Lee Ga-ryeong as Goo Se-ju: a famous social media influencer and YouTuber[21]
  • Lee Chae-eun as Na Min-su[22]
  • Nam Woo-joo as Ru-ri's boyfriend[23]
  • Lee Ga-eun as Yoon-so: a top star actress[24]
  • Jang Hang-seon as Park Byung-sik[25]
  • Byun Jung-hee as Oh Sook-ja[26]

Special appearance

Viewership

Pale Moon : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode number
12345678910
1N/AN/A205N/AN/AN/AN/A233272338
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[28]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[28] Seoul[29]
1 April 10, 2023 0.975% (10th) 1.057% (9th)
2 April 11, 2023 0.9% (17th) 1.263% (5th)
3 April 17, 2023 1.056% (6th) 1.187% (5th)
4 April 18, 2023 1.0% (14th) 1.150% (4th)
5 April 24, 2023 0.9% (14th) N/A
6 April 25, 2023 0.9% (18th)
7 May 1, 2023 1.242% (6th) 1.657% (5th)
8 May 2, 2023 1.306% (5th) 1.386% (6th)
9 May 8, 2023 1.405% (5th) 1.695% (4th)
10 May 9, 2023 1.504% (4th) 1.617% (5th)
Average 1.119% 1.377%[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.
  • 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. ^ This average rating is calculated based on the published ratings. The exact average rating is unknown due to multiple unpublished ratings.

References

  1. ^ a b c Park Seol-i (April 7, 2022). "김서형, 日 소설 원작 서스펜스 '종이달' 출연 확정 [공식]" (in Korean). TV Report. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Kim Eun-jung (April 10, 2023). "Actor Kim Seo-hyung portrays complicated emotions in crime drama 'Pale Moon'". Yonhap News. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
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  4. ^ a b c d Kim So-mi (January 19, 2023). "[2023 시리즈⑦] 유종선 감독 '종이달', "우리 안의 결핍과 기만을 파고든다"" (in Korean). Cine21. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  5. ^ "Pale Moon". KT Studio Genie. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Choi Jung-ah (April 20, 2023). "롯데컬처웍스 '종이학' 칸 드라마 페스티벌 상영 '성공적'" (in Korean). Sports World. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Kim Ji-won (March 16, 2023). "[공식] 김서형, 은행 VIP 돈 횡령…'종이달' 4월 10일 ENA 편성 확정" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ "Rendez-vous". Canneseries. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  9. ^ Lee Joon-hyun (March 29, 2023). "종이달, 칸 드라마 페스티벌 공식 상영 확정" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023 – via Naver.
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  12. ^ Yoo Jung-min (March 6, 2023). "'종이달' 김서형, 처연한 눈빛으로 시선 압도…포스터·예고편 공개" (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ^ a b c d e Yoo Jung-min (March 9, 2023). "'종이달' 유선→서영희, 긴장감+활기 불어 넣을 흥행 메이커 공개" (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ "Rookie Lee Si-woo-II in "Paper Moon" as the Lead". HanCinema. Sports Seoul. March 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  15. ^ Cha Hye-young (March 16, 2023). "'킹덤' 유의태, '종이달'→'남남'까지 연이은 캐스팅" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Son Jin-ah (March 17, 2023). "변서윤 '종이달' 출연 확정 "캐릭터와 싱크로율 90%"(공식)" [Byun Seo-yoon 'Paper Moon' appearance confirmed "90% synchro rate with character" (Official)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Kang Min-kyung (March 23, 2023). "[공식] 김재인, '종이달' 출연 확정…김서형과 호흡" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023 – via Naver.
  18. ^ Yoo Jun-ha (March 27, 2023). "유채희, 김서형의 서스펜스 '종이달'에 캐스팅" (in Korean). E Daily. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023 – via Naver.
  19. ^ Lee Ye-joo (March 30, 2023). "'씨스타 출신' 윤보라, '종이달' 출연 확정[공식]" [Yoon Bo-ra from 'Sistar' confirmed to appear in 'Paper Moon' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
  20. ^ Park Ah-reum (March 30, 2023). "윤아정 '종이달' 합류, 이천희와 내연관계 팜므파탈 役[공식]" [Yoon A-jung joins 'Paper Moon', plays the role of a femme fatale in an internal relationship with Lee Chun-hee [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Lee Da-won (April 3, 2023). "이가령, '종이달' 출연…김서형·이천희와 호흡" [Lee Ga-ryeong, appearing in 'Paper Moon'… Working with Kim Seo-hyung and Lee Chun-hee] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Gong Mi-na (April 13, 2023). "'종이달' 윤보라, 제대로 밉상이네…시기‧질투로 김서형 견제" (in Korean). SpoTV News. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Cha Hye-young (April 19, 2023). "남우주, '어린왕자' 싱크로율 100%…초근접 셀카로 훈훈 비주얼 자랑" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Lee Chang-gyu (April 24, 2023). "이가은, '종이달' 합류…'디 엠파이어' 이어 열일 행보" (in Korean). X-ports News. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023 – via Naver.
  25. ^ Hwang Hye-jin (April 26, 2023). "'종이달' 이시우, 설레는 직진 연하남 연기" (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via Naver.
  26. ^ Ha Su-jeong (May 4, 2023). "'종이달' 윤보라, 연기를 이렇게 잘했나..씨스타 지우고 배우로" (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023 – via Naver.
  27. ^ Jang Woo-young (April 13, 2023). "김영훈, '종이달' 특별 출연…김서형과 호흡→과몰입 예고 [공식]" (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Naver.
  28. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 24, 2023. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 2, 2023. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  29. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul Capital Area):
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 11, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.