Come and Hug Me

 

Come and Hug Me is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Jang Ki-yong, Jin Ki-joo and Heo Joon-ho. It started airing on MBC on 16 May 2018

A man and a woman who were each other's first loves during childhood reunite years later as adults.

In his childhood, Yoon Na-moo was a seemingly quiet and mysterious boy whose father was a psychopath serial killer. He meets his polar opposite in Gil Nak-won, a daughter of a popular actress. Through Nak-won's persistence, pure and loving nature towards Na-moo, Na-moo falls into a reciprocated love. But, when Na-moo's father Yoon Hee-jae, a man who has a twisted affection for his son, murders Nak-won's parents their short love comes to an end.

Years later Gil Nak-won is now Han Jae-yi, an aspiring actress (like her mother before her) who always tries to have a good outlook on life, but also has a panic disorder from her traumatic past. And Yoon Na-moo is now Chae Do-jin, a rookie detective who wishes to atone for his father's sins. These two would-be lovers have held on to the precious memories of when they were together but, connected by a tragic fate they must try to overcome the stigma and hardships they will face.

 

Main Cast

Jang Ki-yong as Chae Do-jin

Nam Da-reum as young Chae Do-jin / Yoon Na-moo

A rookie detective who graduated from police university. He is cheerful and optimistic but has never forgotten his first and only love, Jae-yi.

Jin Ki-joo as Han Jae-yi

Ryu Han-bi as young Han Jae-yi / Gil Nak-won

A woman with a panic disorder who dreams of becoming an actress like her mother, and though she has suffered greatly, she overcomes it and vows to live well.

Heo Joon-ho as Yoon Hee-jae

Chae Do-jin's father. A psychopath serial killer who gives twisted affection to his son and shows no remorse. He murdered Jae-yi's parents and countless others.

 

Production

Nam Joo-hyuk and Bae Suzy were offered the leading roles of the series but both declined.

The first script reading was held between late March and early April at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea.

 

Ratings

NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.

TNmS stop publishing their report from June 2018.

Regular broadcasting of the drama was cancelled on June 7, June 13, June 20 and June 27th due to coverage of the 2018 World Cup and local elections.

Episodes 19 and 20 were broadcast at 9:30 and 10PM instead of the regular broadcasting time of 10 and 10:30PM due to coverage of the 2018 World Cup.