Argon (TV series)
Argon (Korean: 아르곤; RR: Areugon) is a 2017 South Korean television series directed by Lee Yoon-jung, starring Kim Joo-hyuk and Chun Woo-hee as passionate reporters. The series marks Chun Woo-hee's first small screen lead role. It aired on cable channel tvN every Monday and Tuesday at 22:50 (KST) from September 4–26, 2017.[2][3][4][5]
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Also known as | Arogon[1] |
Hangul | 아르곤 |
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Created by | Studio Dragon |
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Directed by | Lee Yoon-jung |
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Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Producer | Jo Moon-joo |
Production company | Daydream Entertainment |
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Original network | tvN |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Audio format | Dolby Digital |
Original release | September 4 – September 26, 2017 |
It was one of Kim Joo-hyuk's last projects before his death on October 30, 2017.[6]
Synopsis
The story of truthful reporters who strive to deliver the facts in a world full of fake news.[7]
Cast
Main
- Kim Joo-hyuk as Kim Baek-jin, a perfectionist news anchor, reporter and leader of a news program called Argon.[8]
- Chun Woo-hee as Lee Yeon-hwa, a temporary employee who gets transferred to the Argon team in the last 3 months of her contract and fights to become an official reporter.[8]
Supporting
- Park Won-sang as Shin Chul, the producer of Argon and a veteran reporter.[9]
- Lee Seung-joon as Yoo Myung-ho, the report bureau chief.[9]
- Shin Hyun-bin as Chae Soo-min, a lawyer and long-time friend of Baek-jin.[9]
- Park Hee-von as Yook Hye-ri, a veteran writer.[9]
- Shim Ji-ho as Uhm Min-ho, a smart newspaper reporter from the finance department.[9]
- Park Min-ha as Lee Jin-hee, also known as "the pretty writer" who loves being called that she relies on tricks and charm more than her writing skills to get her through work.[10]
- Ji Il-joo as Park Nam-gyu[11]
- Ji Yoon-ho as Oh Seung-yong[12]
Ratings
In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
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1 | September 4, 2017 | 2.500% | 2.569% | 3.0% | |
2 | September 5, 2017 | 2.869% | 3.180% | 2.4% | |
3 | September 11, 2017 | 2.588% | 2.625% | 2.6% | |
4 | September 12, 2017 | 2.411% | 2.587% | 2.9% | |
5 | September 18, 2017 | 2.602% | 3.238% | 2.3% | |
6 | September 19, 2017 | 3.068% | 3.424% | 2.6% | |
7 | September 25, 2017 | 2.786% | 2.934% | 2.8% | |
8 | September 26, 2017 | 2.761% | 3.325% | 2.5% | |
Average | 2.698% | 2.985% | 2.6% |
References
- AROGON [메이킹] 김주혁x천우희! 버럭 혹은 하트 뿅뿅 아르곤 티저&포스터 촬영 현장! 170904 EP.1. YouTube. tvN Drama. August 28, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- Jie, Ye-eun. "Kim Joo-hyuck, Chun Woo-hee to star in 'Argon'". The Korea Herald. Herald Corporation. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- Kim, Jin-seok. "[단독]김주혁·천우희, tvN '아르곤' 주인공 '확정'". Naver (in Korean). Ilgan Chosun. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- Kim, Su-ji. "김주혁, 천우희 '아르곤' 출연…'치인트' 이윤정 PD 연출". Naver (in Korean). Dispatch. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- Shin, So-won. '아르곤' 김주혁·천우희·박원상 라인업확정, 9월 첫방. Naver (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "Kim Joo-hyuk's Unforgettable On-Screen Appearances | Viu". Viu. November 13, 2017. Archived from the original on November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- Kim, Young-rok. "김주혁X천우희, tvN '아르곤' 출연 확정…9월 방송 [공식]". Naver (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "Kim Joo-hyeok and Chun Woo-hee to star in tvN "Argon"". Hancinema. Dailian. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "Kim Joo-hyeok and Chun Woo-hee to star in "Argon"". Hancinema. Sports Chosun. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "Park Minha from Nine Muses to star in "Argon"". Hancinema. Newsen. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- Jeon, Hyo-jin. "지일주, tvN '아르곤' 출연…김주혁·천우희와 호흡 [공식]". Naver (in Korean). Sports Dong-A. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- Kwak, Hyun-soo. "지윤호, tvN '아르곤' 출연 확정...이윤정 PD와 두 번째 만남 [공식입장]". Naver (in Korean). Sports Dong-A. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- Lee, Ah-young. "tvN "김주혁·천우희 '아르곤' 월화극 편성…'하백' 후속" (공식)". Naver (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- Hyun, Ji-min. "'아르곤' 대본 리딩 공개...압도적 김주혁X섬세한 천우희". Naver (in Korean). Tenasia. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "TNMS 홈페이지에 오신 것을 환영합니다". TNmS (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
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