It premiered on September 23rd, recording a viewership rating of 2.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area and 2.0% nationwide (according to Nielsen Korea). This rating is higher than that of its predecessor “Your Honor”, increasing viewers’ anticipation.
“Dear Hyeri” consists of 12 episodes and is an original drama without a source material, available on Genie TV. The main character Eun-ho (played by Shin Hye-sun) is an announcer with a new personality emerging due to deep emotional wounds. Her ex-boyfriend Hyun-oh is played by Lee Jin-wook. Hyun-oh is a capable man and a star announcer, but he faces conflicts with Eun-ho regarding marriage. The complicated relationship between Eun-ho and Hyun-oh forms the core storyline.
In the first episode, the romance between the two leads unfolds sweetly, evoking excitement among viewers. However, as the story progresses, their relationship becomes complicated, and they start hiding their feelings from each other. The episode ends with the revelation of Eun-ho and Hyun-oh’s tangled emotions, adding tension to the narrative.
In the second episode, Eun-ho receives a diagnosis of “Dissociative Identity Disorder”, deepening her internal conflict. She experiences confusion as she awakens as the personality “Hyeri”. Simultaneously, the romance between Joo-yeon (played by Kang Hoon) and Hyeri gradually develops, adding intrigue. Joo-yeon begins to read Hyeri’s emotions, raising expectations for how their relationship will unfold.
Currently, “Dear Hyeri” is available on Genie TV (or Genie TV Mobile). It is not offered on platforms like Netflix or TVING, making it an attractive exclusive content piece.
For those who missed the live broadcast, “Dear Hyeri” is being rebroadcast on ENA, ENA DRAMA and ENA STORY, so be sure to take note of this opportunity.
Source: Wikitree
