When the Devil Calls Your Name
{{short description|2019 South Korean television series}}
{{Infobox television
| image = When the Devil Calls Your Name.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| native_name = {{Infobox Korean television name|hangul=악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때|rr=Angmaga Neo-ui Ireum-eul Bureul Ttae}}
| genre = {{ubl|Melodrama|Fantasy|Supernatural{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002835827|title=[단독]정경호, 차기작은 tvN '악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때'|website=Naver|publisher=Ilgan Sports|access-date=April 13, 2019|language=ko}}{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003952133|title=정경호x박성웅, '악마가 너의 이름을' 출연 확정..퍼펙트 콤비 재회[공식입장]|website=Naver|publisher=OSEN|access-date=April 13, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219200637/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003952133|url-status=live}}}}
| developer = Lee Myung-han
| writer = {{ubl|Noh Hye-young|Go Nae-ri}}
| director = Min Jin-ki
| starring = {{ubl|Jung Kyung-ho|Park Sung-woong|Lee Seol|Lee El}}
| country = South Korea
| language = Korean
| num_episodes = 16
| producer = Moon Jeong-su
| company = {{ubl|tvN|The Moon C&M}}
| network = tvN
| first_aired = {{Start date|2019|07|31}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2019|09|19}}
}}
When the Devil Calls Your Name ({{Korean|악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때}}) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Lee Seol and Lee El. It is inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's work Faust. It aired on tvN from July 31 to September 19, 2019.{{cite news|url=http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3066013|title=A musical deal with the devil: New drama updates German tale 'Faust' with songs and laughs|website=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=July 29, 2019|archive-date=February 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219200636/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3066013|url-status=live}}
Synopsis
The series is about a man who sold his soul to a devil ten years ago to obtain fortune and fame. As his contract is soon to expire, he tries to make a deal with the devil using his life as collateral.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=082&aid=0000841552|title=정경호, '라이프 온 마스' 차기작으로 tvN '악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때' 출연|website=Naver|publisher=Busan Ilbo|access-date=April 13, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=April 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412210849/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=082&aid=0000841552|url-status=live}}
Cast
=Main=
File:When The Devil Calls Your Name cast.jpg
- Jung Kyung-ho as Ha Rip / Seo Dong-cheon, a star composer who has sold his soul to a titular devil. He has enjoyed youth and success with numerous hits to his name.
- Park Sung-woong as Mo Tae-gang / Ryu, a top actor who is possessed by the devil Ryu, to whom Ha Rip sold his soul.
- Nam Da-reum as Ryu's true form
- Lee Seol as Kim I-gyeong, an unsuccessful singer-songwriter who only knows bad luck.
- Lee El as Ji Seo-yeong, the CEO of Soul Entertainment.
=Supporting=
- Song Kang as Luka, Ha Rip's rookie assistant.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003952846|title=송강, '악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때' 캐스팅..정경호 어시스턴트 役 [공식입장]|website=Naver|publisher=OSEN|access-date=April 13, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=May 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521143149/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003952846|url-status=live}}
- Kim Ye-jun as young Luka
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Mr. Kang, Tae-gang's secretary.
- Nam Ji-hyun{{efn|Credited as Son Ji-hyun.}} as Yu Dong-hui, I-gyeong's best friend.{{cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000053037|title=손지현 측 "tvN '악마가 너의 이름을 부를때' 출연 확정"(공식입장)|website=Naver|publisher=Newsen|access-date=April 13, 2019|language=ko|archive-date=October 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021172322/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000053037|url-status=live}}
- Oh Eui-shik as Kang Ha, Ha Rip's housemate.
- Lee Hwa-kyum{{efn|Credited as Lee Yoo-young.}} as Joo Ra-in, an idol singer.
- Jung Won-young as Shi-Ho, an idol singer.
- Kim Hyung-mook as Lee Choong-ryeol, co-CEO of Soul Entertainment.
- Kim Won-hae as Kong Soo-rae, a coffeehouse owner and I-gyeong's boss.
- Im Ji-kyu as Kyung-Soo, a police officer and I-gyeong's step brother.
- Choi Yoo-song as Ye Jung-ah, Luka's mother.
- Ryu Hye-rin as Jung Hye-won
- Lee Bong-ryun as a nurse
Original soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = When The Devil Calls Your Name OST
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Various artists
| cover =
| alt =
| released =
| recorded = 2019
| genre = Soundtrack
| length =
| language = {{hlist|Korean|English}}
| label = {{hlist|Genie Music|Drama Music}}
| producer = {{hlist|Park Sung-il|Ecobridge}}
}}
=Special Edition=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|07|25}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = The Street You Left
| note1 = {{lang|ko|간과 쓸개}}
| lyrics1 = Park Sung-il
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Liver and Gallbladder
| length1 = 3:17
| title2 = The Street You Left
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 3:17
| total_length = 6:34
}}
=Part 1=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|07|31}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = Trap of Love
| note1 =
| lyrics1 = Oh Hyun-joo
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Jung Won-young
| length1 = 2:54
| title2 = Trap of Love
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 2:54
| total_length = 5:08
}}
=Part 2=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|08|01}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = When I Am in Busan
| note1 = {{lang|ko|부산에 가면}}
| lyrics1 = Ecobridge
| music1 = Ecobridge
| extra1 = Jung Kyung-ho
| length1 = 3:35
| title2 = When I Am in Busan
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Ecobridge
| length2 = 3:35
| total_length = 7:10
}}
=Part 3=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|08|07}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = Talk To Oneself
| note1 = {{lang|ko|혼잣말}}
| lyrics1 = Seo Dong-sung
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Sondia
| length1 = 4:14
| title2 = Talk To Oneself
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 4:14
| total_length = 8:28
}}
=Part 4=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|08|08}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = Where Is The Dream
| note1 = {{lang|ko|꿈은 어디에}}
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-sung|Ko Nae-ri|Park Sung-il}}
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Jung Kyung-ho
| length1 = 3:11
| title2 = Where Is The Dream
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 3:11
| total_length = 6:22
}}
=Part 5=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|08|15}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = My Song
| note1 = {{lang|ko|나의 노래}}
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-sung|Ko Nae-ri|Park Sung-il}}
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Sondia
| length1 = 4:13
| title2 = My Song
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 4:13
| total_length = 8:26
}}
=Part 6=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|08|22}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = You Bring No Sadness
| note1 = {{lang|ko|그대는 슬픔이 아니다}}
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-sung|Ko Nae-ri|Park Sung-il}}
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Sondia
| length1 = 3:51
| title2 = You Bring No Sadness
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 3:51
| total_length = 7:02
}}
=Part 7=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|08|29}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = The Day We Met
| note1 = {{lang|ko|우리가 처음 만난 날}}
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-sung|Ko Nae-ri|Park Sung-il}}
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Sondia
| length1 = 3:35
| title2 = The Day We Met
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 3:35
| total_length = 7:10
}}
=Part 8=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|09|05}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = The Street You Left (Live Ver.)
| note1 = {{lang|ko|그대 떠나 없는 거리}}
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-sung|Ko Nae-ri|Park Sung-il}}
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Sondia, Jung Kyung-ho
| length1 = 4:12
| title2 = The Street You Left (Live Ver.)
| note2 = Inst.
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| length2 = 4:12
| total_length = 8:24
}}
=Part 9=
{{tracklist
| headline = Released on {{Start date|2019|09|12}}
| extra_column = Artist
| title1 = Talk to Oneself (Acoustic Ver.)
| note1 = {{lang|ko|혼잣말}} (Acoustic Ver.)
| lyrics1 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-sung|Ko Nae-ri|Park Sung-il}}
| music1 = Park Sung-il
| extra1 = Sondia
| length1 = 2:19
| title2 = You Bring No Sadness
| note2 = {{lang|ko|그대는 슬픔이 아니다}} (Busking Ver.)
| lyrics2 = {{hlist|Seo Dong-sung|Ko Nae-ri|Park Sung-il}}
| music2 = Park Sung-il
| extra2 = Sondia
| length2 = 3:45
| total_length = 6:04
}}
Production
When the Devil Calls Your Name reunites Jung Kyung-ho and Park Sung-woong who previously starred together in Life on Mars (2018).{{cite news|url=http://m.isplus.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?total_id=23475728&cloc=|title="나의 소울친구"..정경호X박성웅, 2년간 합 맞춘 완벽 케미|trans-title="My soul friend" .. Jung Kyung-ho X Park Sung-woong, perfect chemistry for two years|last=Hong|first=Shin-ik|website=Ilgan Sports|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=May 27, 2019|language=ko}}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Lee Seol's singing voice was provided by singer Sondia ({{lang|ko|손디아}}).{{cite web|url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/entertain/view/2019/08/631407/|title='악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때' 이설·손디아의 특별한 협업|publisher=mk.co.kr|language=ko|date=2019-08-15|access-date=2020-03-11}}
Viewership
{{Television ratings graph
| title = When the Devil Calls Your Name
| refs = Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.{{cite web|url=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200729|title=Nielsen Korea|work=AGB Nielsen Media Research|language=ko|access-date=July 29, 2020|archive-date=October 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030152343/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200729|url-status=live}}
| width = 300
| height = 200
| country = South Korea
| -
|0.882
|0.696
|0.628
|0.558
|0.534
|0.650
|0.508
|0.543
|0.509
|0.374
|0.454
|0.393
|0.282
|N/A
|0.374
|0.365
}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;max-width:500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" |
| + Average TV viewership ratings |
| rowspan="2" |{{abbr|Ep.|Episode}}
! rowspan="2" |Original broadcast date ! colspan="2" |Average audience share |
|---|
| width="90" |Nationwide
! width="90" |Seoul |
| 1
| July 31, 2019 | {{color|red|3.066%}} | {{color|red|3.759%}} |
| 2
| August 1, 2019 | 2.560% | 3.264% |
| 3
| August 7, 2019 | 2.530% | 3.348% |
| 4
| August 8, 2019 | 2.161% | 2.742% |
| 5
| August 14, 2019 | 1.907% | 2.465% |
| 6
| August 15, 2019 | 2.120% | 2.483% |
| 7
| August 21, 2019 | 1.937% | 2.207% |
| 8
| August 22, 2019 | 2.087% | 2.632% |
| 9
| August 28, 2019 | 2.037% | 2.517% |
| 10
| August 29, 2019 | 1.613% | 1.919% |
| 11
| September 4, 2019 | 1.844% | 2.396% |
| 12
| September 5, 2019 | 1.624% | 2.135% |
| 13
| September 11, 2019 | 1.369% | {{color|blue|1.712%}} |
| 14
| September 12, 2019 | {{color|blue|0.945%}} | {{N/A|N/A}} |
| 15
| September 18, 2019 | 1.581% | 1.853% |
| 16
| September 19, 2019 | 1.597% | 2.307% |
| colspan="2" | Average
! {{color|green|1.936%}} ! {{color|green|—}}{{efn|Due to an unpublished rating, the exact average rating is unknown.}} |
colspan="4" style="font-size:85%" |
|
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! Ref. |
|---|
| 2019
| Top Excellence Award, Actor | {{nom}} |
Notes
{{notelist}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{official website|http://program.tving.com/tvn/thedevilscall}} {{in lang|ko}}
- {{IMDb title|tt10015794}}
- {{Hancinema drama|When_the_Devil_Calls_Your_Name}}
{{Faust}}
{{TvN (South Korean TV channel) television dramas (2006–2019)}}
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Category:Korean-language television shows
Category:2019 South Korean television series debuts
Category:2019 South Korean television series endings
Category:South Korean melodrama television series