Director: Kim Hong-sun
Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Cho Bo-ah, Jung Ga-ram, Uhm Ji-won, Park Byung-eun
Dear Hongrang is a 2025 South Korean historical mystery-romance series directed by Kim Hong-sun, set against the backdrop of the Joseon dynasty. Starring Lee Jae-wook and Cho Bo-ah, it weaves court intrigue, forbidden emotion, and family secrets into a sweeping period narrative that has drawn strong international attention.
What is Dear Hongrang about?
When a young noblewoman named Jae-i sets out to locate her missing brother, she finds herself drawn into a world far more dangerous than she anticipated. The corridors of Joseon-era power are lined with hidden agendas, and every person she trusts seems to carry a secret of their own. As she pushes deeper into her search, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about her family's past. Alongside this unfolding mystery, an unexpected emotional bond begins to form — one that complicates her mission and forces her to weigh duty against longing. The series builds its tension carefully, layering personal grief with political danger across each episode.
Cast & crew
Director Kim Hong-sun brings a practiced hand to period drama, known for blending atmospheric visuals with intricate plotting. Lee Jae-wook leads as the enigmatic male counterpart to Jae-i, while Cho Bo-ah portrays the determined protagonist. The supporting cast — including Jung Ga-ram, Uhm Ji-won, Park Byung-eun, and Kim Jae-uck — fills out the Joseon court with layered, credible performances.
Context & significance
Korean historical dramas have built a devoted audience among Persian-speaking viewers worldwide over the past two decades, and Dear Hongrang fits squarely into that tradition. The Joseon setting, with its rigid social hierarchy and whispered court politics, resonates with viewers familiar with Persian classical literature's own themes of fate, hidden identity, and star-crossed longing. For the Iranian diaspora, these stories offer an emotional register that feels both universal and refreshingly distant from everyday pressures. The series is available with Persian dubbing, meaning viewers can follow every nuance in their native language without subtitles — a convenience that makes it ideal for family viewing.
Where & how to watch
Dear Hongrang is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and you can cancel anytime. No extra download required to get started.