Our Blues

* Shin Min-a

***Our Blues*** (Korean: 우리들의 블루스; RR: *Urideurui Beulluseu*) is an upcoming 2022 South Korean television series directed by Kim Kyu-tae and written by Noh Hee-kyung. Starring Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a and Cha Seung-won, the series revolves around the sweet and bitter life of people standing at the end, climax, or beginning of life, and depicts their stories in an omnibus format against the backdrop of Jeju Island. It is slated to premiere on tvN on April 9, 2022, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST). It will also be available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions.[*better source needed*]

## Synopsis

"Our Blues " follows a group of people on Jeju island.

Lee Dong-Seok (Lee Byung-Hun) was born in a small village on Jeju Island. He now sells stuff from his truck on the island. He is not a sophisticated man. Lee Dong-Seok then gets involved with Min Sun-A (Shin Min-A), who has just moved to Jeju. She has her own story which nobody knows.

Choi Han-Soo (Cha Seung-Won) was born and raised on Jeju Island, but he moved away to the mainland. He has now returned to his hometown. He is a perfect city man. He meets his first love Jung Eun-Hee (Lee Jung-Eun). She runs a fishing store on the island. She is friends with Go Mi-Ran (Uhm Jung-Hwa). Go Mi-Ran has returned to her hometown in Jeju, because she got tired of the tough city life.

Lee Young-Ok (Han Ji-Min), who moved to Jeju Island, has been a haenyeo (female diver) for the past 1 year. She is a bright person, but many rumors follow her around. She meets Park Jung-Joon (Kim Woo-Bin), who is a ship captain. He is a man with a warm heart and he is looking for a woman who will not leave Jeju. He falls in love with Lee Young-Ok.

## Casts

### Main

* Lee Byung-hun as Lee Dong-seok
* Shin Min-a as Min Seon-ah
* Cha Seung-won as Choi Han-soo
* Lee Jung-eun as Jeong Eun-hee
* Uhm Jung-hwa as Go Mi-ran
* Han Ji-min as Lee Young-ok
* Kim Woo-bin as Park Jeong-joon

### Supporting

* Kim Hye-ja as Kang Ok-dong
* Go Doo-shim as Hyeon Chun-hee
* Bae Hyun-sung as Jung Hyun
* Roh Yoon-seo as Bang Young-joo
* Park Ji-hwan
* Choi Young-jun as Bang Ho-sik
* Ki So-yu

## Production

### Development

The series written by Noh Hee-kyung is her comeback after the 2018 drama *Live*. *Our Blues*, is a 20-episode drama written by Noh Hee-kyung, directed by Kim Gyu-tae and co-produced by Studio Dragon.

### Casting

On April 20, 2021, it was reported that Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin were offered roles in the series and they were considering it positively. The cast lineup was confirmed on October 10, 2021. The drama represents Kim Woo-bin's return to television after a hiatus of 5 years, with his last TV series being *Uncontrollably Fond* in 2016.

### Filming

Filming began in Jeju Island in October 2021 after finalizing complete cast. In an interview to Cine21 the director of the series revealed that the series depicts the lives of ordinary people in the Jeju oil field as the background. It has 14 main characters making 8 stories. The 70% of the filming was done in Jeju Island.

On February 9, 2022, it was reported that Lee Byung-hun tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in self-quarantine. The filming for the series has been stopped since February 7. Later On February 21, 2022, actor Lee Byung-hun has posted a picture that he has recovered from COVID-19 symptoms.

On February 17, 2022, actress Han Ji-min posted a photo on SNS saying that her part had finished filming.

## References

1. ↑ Kim, So-yeon (December 28, 2021). "이병헌부터 서예지까지...스튜디오드래곤, 2022년 라인업 공개" [From Lee Byung-hun to Seo Ye-ji...Studio Dragon unveils lineup for 2022] (in Korean). Hankyung News. Retrieved January 18, 2022 – via Naver.
2. ↑ Lee Jung-hyun (October 7, 2021). "이병헌-신민아-차승원-한지민-김우빈 '우리들의 블루스' 주연" (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved January 25, 2022 – via Naver.
3. ↑ "Our Blues - (Korean Drama, 2022, 우리들의 블루스)". *HanCinema*. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Im Soo-yeon (January 20, 2022). "'우리들의 블루스' 김규태 감독: 마음과 마음을 연결하는 노희경 스타일의 변주" ['Our Blues' Director Kim Gyu-tae: A variation of Noh Hee-kyung's style that connects hearts]. *Cine21* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
5. ↑ Robinson, Jacob (December 22, 2021). "Netflix K-Drama 'Our Blues' Season 1: Everything We Know So Far". *What's on Netflix*. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
6. ↑ "Kim Woo-bin's comeback in Our Blues with Shin Min-ah leaves fans wanting more of star couple: 'Need to see them together". Indian Express.
7. ↑ Lee Min-ji (October 7, 2021). "노희경作 '우리들의 블루스' 이병헌 신민아 차승원 이정은 한지민 김우빈 엄정화 출연확정(공식)" [Noh Hee-kyung's 'Our Blues' Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-ah, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun, Han Ji-min, Kim Woo-bin, Uhm Jung-hwa confirmed to appear (official)]. *Newsen* (in Korean). Retrieved October 7, 2021 – via Naver.
8. ↑ "이정은, '우리들의 블루스' 출연 확정...차승원과 찰떡 호흡 예고" [Lee Jung-eun confirmed to appear in 'Our Blues'... Cha Seung-won and perfect breathing notice]. *Wow TV* (in Korean). October 7, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Park Soo-in (November 19, 2021). "김혜자 고두심 '우리들의 블루스' 합류, 노희경 작가와 재회" [Kim Hye-ja and Ko Doo-shim join 'Our Blues' and reunite with writer Noh Hee-kyung] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 19, 2021 – via Naver.
10. ↑ Hong Se-young (December 2, 2021). "배현성, 노희경 신작 '우리들의 블루스' 출연확정 [공식]" [Bae Hyun-seong, Noh Hee-kyung's new drama 'Our Blues' Confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via Naver.
11. ↑ Park Soo-in (December 8, 2021). "신예 노윤서, 노희경 작가 신작 '우리들의 블루스' 출연 확정" [Rookie Yoon-seo Noh, writer Noh Hee-kyung confirmed to appear in 'Our Blues']. *Newsen* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Bae Hyo-joo (February 28, 2022). "노희경 신작 '우리들의 블루스' 이병헌X신민아→김우빈 14人 시상식 라인업" [Noh Hee-kyung's new 'Our Blues' Lee Byung-hun X Shin Min-ah → Kim Woo-bin 14-person awards ceremony lineup] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved February 28, 2022 – via Naver.
13. ↑ Jang Woo-young (February 28, 2022). "최영준, '우리들의 블루스' 출연 확정…노윤서와 부녀 호흡 [공식]" [Choi Young-jun confirmed to appear in 'Our Blues'... Noh Yoon-seo and daughter-in-law [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved February 28, 2022 – via Naver.
14. ↑ Hwang Hye-jin (December 28, 2021). "서예지 복귀작 '이브'→노희경 4년만 신작 '우리들의 블루스'까지, 2022 기대작" [Seo Ye-ji's comeback work 'Eve' → Noh Hee-kyung's new work 'Our Blues' after 4 years, expected in 2022]. *Newsen* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
15. ↑ Kim Ji-young (April 20, 2021). "[종합] 이병헌→이정은, 노희경 신작 '우리들의 블루스'서 만날까 "긍정 검토"". *Joy News 24*. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
16. ↑ Park Chang-gi (April 20, 2021). "신민아♥김우빈, 노희경 신작 동반 출연? "논의 중" [공식]" [Shin Min-ah ♥ Kim Woo-bin and Noh Hee-kyung's new work? "under discussion" [official]]. *Ten Asia* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
17. ↑ Moon Soo-in (October 10, 2021). "노희경 작가 신작 '우리들의 블루스' 이병헌·신민아, 차승원·이정은 등 라인업 공개" [Writer Noh Hee-kyung's new 'Our Blues' lineup including Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-ah, Cha Seung-won, Lee Jung-eun]. *Culture News* (in Korean). Retrieved December 30, 2021.
18. ↑ Kim Hyeon-rok (October 25, 2021). "김우빈, 5년 만의 드라마 복귀…'우리들의 블루스' 제주 촬영 시작" [Kim Woo-bin to return to drama after 5 years... Filming for 'Our Blues' begins in Jeju]. *Spotify News* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
19. ↑ Lee Kyung-ah (October 29, 2021). "신민아, 제주도서 '우리들의 블루스' 첫 촬영 시작" [Shin Min-ah starts filming for 'Our Blues' in Jeju Island]. *News Inside*. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
20. ↑ Gu Min-ji (February 9, 2022). "이병헌, 코로나19 확진 판정…"우리들의 블루스, 촬영 중단" [Lee Byung-hun, confirmed for COVID-19... "Our blues, stop shooting] (in Korean). Dispatch. Retrieved February 9, 2022 – via Naver.
21. ↑ Kim Mi-hwa (February 21, 2022). "코로나 확진' 이병헌, 2주만의 건강한 모습.."괜찮습니다" [스타IN★]" ['Corona confirmed' Lee Byung-hun, healthy appearance after 2 weeks.."It's okay" [Star IN★]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved February 21, 2022 – via Naver.
22. ↑ Jang Woo-young (February 17, 2022). "한지민, 해녀 은퇴 "6개월 물질 고생했어"…20대 같은 40대" [Han Ji-min, retired haenyeo, "I suffered financially for 6 months"... 40's like 20's] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved February 17, 2022 – via Naver.

## External links

* Official website (in Korean)
* *Our Blues* at HanCinema