What's The Buzz Around Latest K-Drama Durian’s Affair, 5 Things You Need To Know

‘Durian’s Affair’ stars Park Joo-mi, Choi Myung-gil and Kim Min-jun in the lead roles. The Korean drama ‘Durian's Affair’ follows a story of intertwining love affairs and relationships with different characters across time. It was released on June 24, 2023, and is said to have 16 episodes. One can watch this drama on Viki and Viu. 'Durian's Affair' had a sharp rise in viewers on July 23, 2023, as it reached a new all-time high for its latest episode. The fantasy romance drama increased to an average countrywide rating of 6.3%, according to Nielsen Korea, making it the most-watched drama in its time slot. (according to Soompi). Here are some of the things that you need to know about this trending Korean drama:

1. Time Travel Genre

Time travel Korean dramas provide viewers with a distinct and captivating storyline that transports them to the past and the future. And ‘Durian's Affair’ is one of them, focusing on how relationships and love affairs change through time. In the drama, two ladies from a wealthy Joseon dynasty family become entangled with men after travelling through time to the year 2023, the present.

2. A Masterpiece Written By Im Sung-han

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This fantasy melodrama is getting a lot of attention because of its unconventional storytelling and unique themes. Written by Im Sung-han (also known as Phoebe) and directed by Shin Woo-cheol and Jung Yeo-jin, this show is a masterpiece. Im Sung-han is one of the best screenwriters in South Korea and is popularly known for ‘Miss Mermaid’, ‘Princess Aurora’, ‘Opposite Attraction’, ‘Dear Heaven’, and ‘Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)’. She is renowned for adding unexpected genre elements to liven up her stories. It is anticipated that her prolific work would have an odd attraction effect and draw in viewers.

3. Joseon Era And Present Time

The Joseon era is one of the Korean Peninsula's longest-reigning dynasties and in its first few episodes, ‘Durian's Affair’ spends a lot of time in the Joseon era. The drama is more at ease in its present-day setting, which has dramatic plot twists and larger-than-life characters.

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4. Lead Protagonist Park Joo-mi as Du Ri-an

Park Joo-mi is playing the role of Du Ri-an in this drama. She plays the role of a woman who is kind, powerful, and tough in spirit. One day during an eclipse she is miraculously transported into the present (2023) and pushed into the difficult lives of a wealthy family headed by Choi Myung-gil's matriarch (a woman who is the head of a family). Park Joo-mi is one of the most iconic actors inSouth Koreawho is known for her great performances and ageless beauty.

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5. Extraordinary Drama

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The drama opens in the present with a lavish 70th birthday celebration at a big mansion, which includes all the high amenities of Korean royalty. In a ballroom full of individuals wearing tuxedos and embellished dresses, and holding champagne. ‘Durian's Affairs’ touch of fantasy and the secret controversial romance is generating a lot of interest and curiosity among fans all around the world.

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