After a four-year delay, fans might finally see NCT’s Jaehyun in “Dear.M” on Korean television. Reports say the drama will air on KBS JOY starting April 14, bringing the long-awaited youth romance mystery to local audiences.
Long-Delayed Debut
“Dear.M,” starring Jaehyun, Roh Jeong Eui, Park Hye Soo, and Bae Hyun Sung, is set to air on KBS JOY. The drama will reportedly start on April 14, with episodes showing every Monday and Tuesday at 9:50 PM KST, according to SPOTV. This news surprises many, given the drama’s troubled history.
Initially planned for a February 2021 premiere, “Dear.M” was postponed indefinitely due to controversy involving actress Park Hye Soo. This left fans wondering if the drama would ever air in South Korea.
“Dear.M” is a youth romance mystery. It follows four university students trying to find the identity of a mysterious person known as M. An anonymous confession on the university’s student forum starts a chain of events. The characters go on a journey of friendship, romance, and self-discovery.
The main cast includes:
Jaehyun as Cha Min Ho
Roh Jeong Eui as Seo Ji Min
Park Hye Soo as Ma Joo Ah
Bae Hyun Sung as Park Ha Neul
As they search for M, friendships are tested, hidden feelings come out, and each character faces personal challenges.
“Dear.M” was ready for its February 26, 2021, premiere. However, KBS pulled the drama due to school bullying allegations against Park Hye Soo. The network delayed the broadcast, waiting for the legal issues to be resolved. With no clear outcome, the drama was shelved.
“Dear.M” was released online in Japan and on Viki for international viewers in June 2022. Korean fans were disappointed that the drama did not air in their country.
Reports say KBS will air “Dear.M” on KBS JOY, a cable channel, instead of its main channel. This could be an attempt to reduce controversy. Jaehyun’s acting debut is a major draw, and fans are eager to see his performance.
KBS has not officially confirmed the broadcast schedule. Fans are waiting for an official statement about the KBS JOY premiere on April 14. If the drama airs as reported, it will end a four-year wait. Whether it will be successful remains to be seen.
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