December 14, 2019 (2019-12-14) – February 16, 2020 (2020-02-16)
Crash Landing on You (Korean: 사랑의 불시착) is a 2019 South Koreanromantic comedy television series written byPark Ji-eun, directed byLee Jung-hyo, and starringHyun Bin,Son Ye-jin,Kim Jung-hyun, andSeo Ji-hye. The series follows Yoon Se-ri, a South Korean chaebol who is swept across the border by a tornado whileparagliding and lands in North Korea. She meets Ri Jeong-hyeok, a Captain in theKorean People's Army, who hides and protects her. Despitethe political divisionbetween their countries, they develop a romantic relationship. A subplot involves Gu Seung-jun, a fraudster seeking refuge in the North, and Seo Dan, a musician and Jeong-hyeok's fiancée.
Park Ji-eun conceivedCrash Landing on You based on an incident in which a South Korean actress drifted into North Korean waters. The script draws thematic inspiration from the paradox of theKorean division, as well as literary works such asThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz andThe Little Prince. Produced byStudio Dragon andCulture Depot with a budget of approximately US$20 million, the series was filmed over six months. The production utilized live-shooting, with filming taking place in Switzerland, Mongolia, and South Korea.Nam Hye-seung composed and produced the original soundtrack.
Comprising 16 episodes,Crash Landing on You aired ontvN from December 14, 2019 to February 16, 2020, and was distributed globally byNetflix. The series received critical acclaim for its cinematography, performances, and the chemistry between the lead actors, as well as its portrayal of life in North Korea. It faced domestic criticism; theChristian Liberty Unification Party accused the show of violating theNational Security Act by "glamorizing" North Korea, while others criticized its use ofproduct placement.North Korean state media condemned the series as a "provocative" distortion. Commercially, it was a major success, achieving a nationwide rating of 21.7% for its finale and becomingthe highest-rated drama in tvN's history at the time.
Portraying North Korea's daily life against the backdrop of the peninsula's ideological division,Crash Landing on You was a major success of theKorean Wave, particularly in Japan; it drove sales for featured brands and increased tourism to its filming locations in Switzerland. The series also circulated in North Korea viathe black market, where a line of dialogue from the show became a trend. The series was adapted into a musical and received numerous accolades, including the Grand Prize for Hyun Bin at the7th APAN Star Awards and multiple nominations at the57th Baeksang Arts Awards. For her contributions to cultural understanding through the series, theMinistry of Unification named Park Ji-eun the "Unification Education Person of the Year".
The four main cast members ofCrash Landing on You. From left to right:Hyun Bin as Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok,Son Ye-jin as Yoon Se-ri,Seo Ji-hye as Seo Dan, andKim Jung-hyun as Gu Seung-jun.
A Captain in theKorean People's Army (KPA) serving in theKorean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the captain of Company Five. He is the youngest son of the Director of theGeneral Political Bureau of the KPA.[1] Jeong-hyeok is described as having aSouth Korean-styletsundere personality: cold, principled, and uncompromising on the outside, yet endearing and occasionally "adorable" on the inside.[2][3][4] His life is upended when Yoon Se-ri, a South Koreanchaebol heiress, accidentallyparaglides intoNorth Korean territory. Although regulations require her execution, he chooses to hide and protect her.[5] Before his military service, Jeong-hyeok was a talented pianist studying inSwitzerland.[6] During his time there, he briefly crossed paths with Se-ri, though they did not formally meet.[7] Following the mysterious death of his older brother, he was forced to give up his musical career, return to North Korea to enlist, and investigate the incident.[8]
A third-generation South Korean heiress[9] and the illegitimate daughter of Yoon Jeung-pyeong, the chairman of Queens Group.[10] Depicted as a high-profile celebrity known for her beauty and business acumen, she established a successful fashion brand and was named successor to her father's conglomerate.[9][11] While paragliding, a tornado sweeps her across the border into North Korea,[12] where she encounters Captain Ri Jeong-hyeok. Initially a steely pragmatist who prioritizes her career over emotion and remains undaunted by threats,[5] her personality softens during her time in the North as she struggles with her predicament.[5][13] As she grows closer to Jeong-hyeok, she desires his happiness.[13] Se-ri previously contemplated suicide in Switzerland but found the will to live after hearing Jeong-hyeok play the piano, a connection she later recognizes as "destiny".[14]
ABritish-Korean businessman and former fiancé of Se-ri. Depicted as being charming and persuasive but unscrupulous,[1][15] heembezzles a massive sum from Se-ri's brother, Yoon Se-hyeong. To evade theNational Police Agency andInterpol, he flees to North Korea, intending to hide for ten years until the statute of limitations expires.[16][17] InPyongyang, he develops a romantic interest to Seo Dan, though she initially rejects him due to her engagement to Jeong-hyeok.[18][19]
A cellist from an upper-class background in Pyongyang and Jeong-hyeok's fiancée. Characterized as a strong, confident, and elegant woman, she fully expected to marry Jeong-hyeok until the appearance of Se-ri forced her into a complicatedlove triangle. She is initially devoted to Jeong-hyeok and rejects Seung-jun's advances.[20][21] She eventually opens her heart to Seung-jun after spending time with him and receiving his earnest advice.[22]
Yang Kyung-won as Pyo Chi-su: A sergeant-major in Company Five. Despite his short temper and hostility toward Se-ri due to his prejudices against South Korea, he is kind-hearted and loyal.[23][24]
Lee Shin-young as Park Kwang-beom: A staff sergeant noted for his good looks and quiet demeanor. He is respectful of and loyal to Jeong-hyeok.[23]
Tang Jun-sang as Geum Eun-dong: The youngest member of the unit. He is the sole breadwinner for his family and bonds closely with Se-ri. With nine years of military service remaining, he frequently expresses longing for his mother.[1][23]
Oh Man-seok as Cho Cheol-gang: A Lieutenant Commander in theMinistry of State Security who serves as the series' main antagonist.[27] A formerkotjebi, he rose through the ranks through bribery and corruption. Cheol-gang orchestrates criminal operations including drug trafficking, illegal excavation in the DMZ,[1][28] and harboring fugitives.[29] He murders those who threaten to expose him, including Jeong-hyeok's brother.[30]
Kim Young-min as Jung Man-bok: Awiretapper assigned to monitor Jeong-hyeok, known by the monikergwittaegi (귀때기,'The Rat').[31] Coerced into working for Cheol-gang to protect his family,[32] he previously provided the intelligence that led to the death of Ri Mu-hyeok, Jeong-hyeok's brother and Man-bok's former benefactor. Burdened by guilt,[33][34] he ultimately allies with Jeong-hyeok and Se-ri to bring down Cheol-gang.[32]
Kim Young-pil as Senior Colonel Kim Ryong-hae: Jeong-hyeok's superior who is easily influenced by his wife, Ma Young-ae.[35]
Jun Gook-hwan as Ri Chung-ryeol: Jeong-hyeok's father and the Director of the General Political Bureau. A vice-marshal, he is a calculating figure known in the military as the "Old Fox" (늙은 여우).[36]
Jung Ae-ri as Kim Yun-hui: Jeong-hyeok's composed mother who generally defers to her husband, except regarding matters involving her children.[1]
Nam Kyung-eup as Yoon Jeung-pyeong: Se-ri's father and the chairman of Queens Group. After being imprisoned forfinancial crimes, he steps down and names Se-ri his successor, trusting her competence over his other children.[37]
Bang Eun-jin as Han Jeong-yeon: Se-ri's stepmother. Their relationship is strained by an incident where Jeong-yeon, embittered by her husband's infidelity, abandoned a young Se-ri at a beach, leaving lasting emotional scars.[1][38]
Choi Dae-hoon as Yoon Se-jun: Se-ri's eldest brother. He is portrayed as clumsy, hot-tempered, and immature.[39]
Hwang Woo-seul-hye as Do Hye-ji: Se-jun's wife and a former actress. She married Se-jun for his wealth and maneuvers to secure his succession as chairman.[1]
Park Hyung-soo as Yoon Se-hyeong: Se-ri's older brother. He resents Se-ri's appointment as heir.[40] Upon learning of her survival in North Korea, he actively hinders her return to preserve his claim to the family fortune.[41]
Yoon Ji-min as Go Sang-ah: Se-hyeong's ambitious wife who covets Se-ri's company. She conspires to keep Se-ri trapped in the North.[42]
Ko Kyu-pil as Hong Chang-sik: Se-ri's anxious team manager who, along with Su-chan, tirelessly searches for her.[1]
Im Chul-soo as Park Su-chan: An insurance agent who desperately tries to prove Se-ri is alive.[1]
Jang Hye-jin as Ko Myeong-eun: Seo Dan's mother and the owner of Pyongyang's largest department store. She is fiercely protective of her daughter and eager to see her married to Jeong-hyeok. Her interactions with her younger brother provide comic relief.[43]
Park Myung-hoon as Ko Myeong-seok: Seo Dan's uncle and a Major General in the Ministry of State Security. He secretly supports Jeong-hyeok and is frequently embarrassed by his sister's theatrical behavior.[1][43]
Kim Sun-young as Na Wol-suk: The head of the village people's unit. She is tough and outspoken, initially resisting Se-ri's influence.[44]
Kim Jung-nan as Ma Young-ae: The Senior Colonel's wife and the influential leader of the village women. Se-ri quickly wins her favor through flattery.[1][45]
Cha Chung-hwa as Yang Ok-geum: A hairdresser and former news announcer. She is Wol-suk's close friend.[44]
Jang So-yeon as Hyun Myeong-sun: Jung Man-bok's quiet and reserved wife.[44]
Lim Sung-mi as Geum-soon: A vendor at thejangmadang who secretly sells South Korean goods.[46][47]
List of actors and characters who made special appearances and were acknowledged in the closing credits:
Jung Kyung-ho as Cha Sang-woo: A Hallyu star and Se-ri's former secret boyfriend (episodes 1, 5, 7).[48]
Ha Seok-jin as Ri Mu-hyeok (episodes 2, 3, 8, 10): Jeong-hyeok's late brother. He was murdered by Cheol-gang disguised as an accident after uncovering the latter's corruption.[33][34]
Na Young-hee as a North Korean wedding dress shop owner (episode 7).[50]
Kim Soo-hyun as Won Ryu-hwan / Bang Dong-gu (episode 10): A North Korean sleeper agent in Seoul. He reprises his role from the 2013 filmSecretly, Greatly.[51]
Kim Sook as a North Korean fortune teller (episodes 11, 16).[52]
Yoon Se-ri is a successful South Korean businesswoman who has a strained relationship with her family. During a dinner, her father, the Chairman of Queens Group, announces that Se-ri will inherit the company instead of her incompetent brothers. The following day, Se-ri goes paragliding to test a new product for her own company, Seri's Choice. A tornado blows her off course, causing her to crash. Upon waking, she encounters Ri Jeong-hyeok, a Captain in the North Korean Army. Realizing she has landed in the North Korean Demilitarized Zone, Se-ri attempts to escape Jeong-hyeok and his squad, Company Five. Unknowingly running deeper into North Korea, she arrives at a village and realizes the gravity of her situation upon seeing the local lifestyle. As a military truck approaches, Jeong-hyeok pulls her into hiding.
In the epilogue, Jeong-hyeok lowers his weapon and smiles as he watches Se-ri struggling in a tree, attempting to use her walkie-talkie.
2
"Episode 2"
December 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)
1.773
Jeong-hyeok decides to hide Se-ri in his home. Businessman Gu Seung-jun, fleeing the fallout of an embezzlement scheme involving Se-ri's brother, Yoon Se-hyeong, seeks refuge in North Korea. In the South, Se-ri's family vies for succession rather than worrying about her safety. Se-ri adjusts to the modest lifestyle and bonds with Jeong-hyeok's squad. Jeong-hyeok travels to Pyongyang to investigate his brother's death; there, he is revealed to be the son of the Director of the General Political Bureau. While he is away, Cho Cheol-gang, a corrupt officer and Jeong-hyeok's superior, raids the house and discovers Se-ri. Jeong-hyeok returns and declares that Se-ri is his fiancée.
The epilogue reveals that Se-ri had traveled to Switzerland seeking assisted suicide after being disowned, but was rejected. While watching paragliders, she stood next to Jeong-hyeok, who was then a piano student.
3
"Episode 3"
December 21, 2019 (2019-12-21)
1.894
To secure Se-ri's release, Jeong-hyeok claims she is a covert Division 11 operative. Remaining unconvinced, Cheol-gang tasks wiretapper Jung Man-bok with bugging Jeong-hyeok's home to find evidence against his family. Man-bok, haunted by his past, had previously been coerced by Cheol-gang into playing a role in the death of Jeong-hyeok's brother, Ri Mu-hyeok. Meanwhile, Jeong-hyeok's fiancée, Seo Dan, returns from her studies in Russia and catches the eye of Seung-jun. As Se-ri's family in the South plots a corporate takeover in her absence, Jeong-hyeok's attempt to smuggle her out by sea is thwarted by a coast guard interception.
The epilogue shows Jeong-hyeok following Se-ri's instructions to speak kind words to a tomato plant she gave him. He hesitates before whispering the word "piano".
4
"Episode 4"
December 22, 2019 (2019-12-22)
2.225
Due to a maritime security order, a restless Se-ri attempts to paraglide back home, only to be stopped by Jeong-hyeok, who warns her of imminent detection. He helps her evade Cheol-gang's search. In Seoul, Chairman Yoon hands management rights to his second son, Se-hyeong, angering his eldest son, Se-jun. Se-ri's cold relationship with her stepmother is highlighted. In the village, Se-ri integrates with the local housewives. Dan encounters Seung-jun again; he gives her a ride to the military village while flirting, though she rebuffs him. Jeong-hyeok later finds a lost Se-ri in a marketplace using a scented candle to guide her.
The epilogue reveals that in Switzerland, Jeong-hyeok and Dan crossed paths with Se-ri as she was preparing to jump from a bridge. Jeong-hyeok asked Se-ri to take a photograph of him and Dan, inadvertently saving her life.
5
"Episode 5"
December 28, 2019 (2019-12-28)
2.210
Upon arriving at Jeong-hyeok's house, Dan finds him with Se-ri. Meanwhile, Se-hyeong discovers Seung-jun's whereabouts in North Korea and bribes his broker to betray him. To get Se-ri out of the country, Jeong-hyeok devises a new plan to fly her to Europe. Although Cheol-gang catches wind of the scheme, he lacks the specifics; despite interrogating the squad, he is unable to break them thanks to Jeong-hyeok's protection. En route to Pyongyang, a power outage leaves Jeong-hyeok and Se-ri stranded overnight. They eventually reach a hotel where Seung-jun is staying. Seung-jun meets Se-ri and pulls her into an elevator, a scene witnessed by Jeong-hyeok.
The epilogue shows Se-ri breaking up with former boyfriends. One remarks that she will one day understand what it is like to wait for someone. In the present, she finds herself waiting for Jeong-hyeok.
6
"Episode 6"
December 29, 2019 (2019-12-29)
2.414
Jealous, Jeong-hyeok confronts Seung-jun. Dan arrives at the hotel and is furious to find Jeong-hyeok outside Se-ri's room. Seung-jun, pursued by Se-hyeong's men, strikes a deal to keep Se-ri in the North in exchange for his own safety and money. Jeong-hyeok's father formalizes his son's marriage to Dan by setting a wedding date. Seung-jun gives Cheol-gang a photo of Se-ri, and Cheol-gang agrees to stop her departure to bring about the downfall of Jeong-hyeok's family. En route to Sunan International Airport, Se-ri is ambushed by Cheol-gang's armored trucks. Jeong-hyeok arrives to protect her and is critically wounded while shielding her from gunfire.
The epilogue reveals that Jeong-hyeok had secretly prepared for the possibility of an attack, promising to protect Se-ri at all costs.
7
"Episode 7"
January 11, 2020 (2020-01-11)
2.510
Se-ri misses her flight to drive Jeong-hyeok to the hospital and donates blood to save him. Cheol-gang attempts to arrest Jeong-hyeok at the hospital, but Jeong-hyeok's father intervenes. Realizing Jeong-hyeok's high-ranking background, Se-ri feels unsafe and calls Seung-jun, who convinces her to stay with him for Jeong-hyeok's safety. In the South, Se-ri is declared legally dead. Dan confronts Jeong-hyeok about Se-ri's true identity; he confesses his feelings for Se-ri and asks to break off their engagement.
The epilogue reveals that Se-ri had been searching for the pianist who played a song she heard in Switzerland, as the melody gave her the strength to live.
8
"Episode 8"
January 12, 2020 (2020-01-12)
3.043
Jeong-hyeok sneaks out of the hospital to find Se-ri. Seung-jun proposes a fake marriage to Se-ri to help her leave the country. When Jeong-hyeok finds them, Se-ri tries to drive him away with harsh words for his own safety but quickly chases after him. They spend the night in an abandoned school due to a blizzard. Cheol-gang tortures Seung-jun to find Se-ri. Dan visits Jeong-hyeok's father. Back home, Se-ri and Jeong-hyeok share a warm Christmas. Se-ri pawns Seung-jun's ring to buy Jeong-hyeok's brother's watch. She is kidnapped and calls Jeong-hyeok in distress, confessing her love before a gunshot is heard.
The epilogue shows that while Se-ri once considered Christmas meaningless, she now happily decorates a tree and wraps a gift for Jeong-hyeok.
9
"Episode 9"
January 18, 2020 (2020-01-18)
2.941
Jeong-hyeok is arrested for assaulting Cheol-gang. Man-bok's son finds the watch and gives it to his father. It is revealed that Jeong-hyeok's father kidnapped Se-ri to protect her. Se-ri, unaware of his identity, takes the blame to protect Jeong-hyeok, an act of sincerity that moves his mother to let her stay. Upon his release, Jeong-hyeok reunites with Se-ri at his family home, where he reveals he was the composer of the song she heard in Switzerland. Dan opens up to Seung-jun about her unrequited love. Jeong-hyeok's father arranges for Se-ri to return to the South via the DMZ. At the border, the couple shares a tearful farewell.
The epilogue shows Se-ri rearranging the books on Jeong-hyeok's shelf so the first syllables of the titles spell out "I love you, Ri Jeong-hyeok".
10
"Episode 10"
January 19, 2020 (2020-01-19)
3.927
Se-ri returns and shocks her employees and family, preventing her sister-in-law Sang-ah from taking control of her company. Despite her return to luxury, she feels empty and misses Jeong-hyeok. In the North, Man-bok confesses the truth about Mu-hyeok's death to Jeong-hyeok and provides the watch as evidence. Cheol-gang is sentenced to life imprisonment but escapes and defects to the South, vowing to kill Se-ri. Seung-jun advises Dan to move on. To protect Se-ri, Jeong-hyeok secretly defects to Seoul, where he reunites with a stunned Se-ri.
The epilogue reveals that Jeong-hyeok's father dispatched Man-bok and Company Five to the South to bring Jeong-hyeok back. They are overwhelmed by modern Seoul and meet Dong-gu, a North Korean sleeper agent.
11
"Episode 11"
February 1, 2020 (2020-02-01)
3.726
Jeong-hyeok explains that he traveled to Seoul to protect Se-ri from Cheol-gang. To keep him safe, Se-ri hides him in her apartment. In the North, the arrest of Cheol-gang's accomplices leaves Seung-jun vulnerable. Although offered a chance to flee the country, Seung-jun instead seeks refuge with Dan at her apartment. The North Korean soldiers struggle to adjust to life in Seoul. Cheol-gang attempts to lure Jeong-hyeok away to ambush Se-ri in a parking garage, though his plot ultimately fails.
The epilogue shows Dan meeting Se-ri in Switzerland in the past. Following Se-ri's advice, Dan eats chocolates to calm her anger after seeing Jeong-hyeok looking at Se-ri.
12
"Episode 12"
February 2, 2020 (2020-02-02)
4.782
Cheol-gang escapes and utilizes a network of defectors to operate in Seoul. The squad and Man-bok reunite with Jeong-hyeok and Se-ri at an event hosted by her company. Seung-jun reveals to Dan that he conned Se-ri's brother to avenge his father; the two grow closer. Se-ri invites the squad to her home. Sang-ah provides Cheol-gang with Se-ri's location. On Se-ri's birthday, she returns to a dark apartment and fears the worst, but it is a surprise party thrown by Jeong-hyeok and the squad.
The epilogue reveals that Jeong-hyeok found Se-ri's old voice recorder. Listening to her "will" recorded in Switzerland, he recognizes his voice in the background and realizes they were together on her birthday years prior.
13
"Episode 13"
February 8, 2020 (2020-02-08)
3.998
Jeong-hyeok gives Se-ri a ring. Dan's mother discovers Seung-jun in Dan's apartment, and he admits his feelings for Dan. Se-ri treats the squad to a shopping spree before their departure. Cheol-gang blackmails Man-bok into cooperation by threatening his son. Man-bok pretends to comply but informs Jeong-hyeok. Se-hyeong conspires with Cheol-gang to kill Se-ri. In a confrontation at a warehouse, the squad ambushes Cheol-gang's men. Se-ri arrives to support Jeong-hyeok and takes a bullet for him, leaving her critically injured.
The epilogue shows that before the battle, Jeong-hyeok intended to fight alone, but the squad insisted on joining him to protect Se-ri. They are shown weeping as she lies unconscious.
14
"Episode 14"
February 9, 2020 (2020-02-09)
5.119
While Se-ri undergoes surgery, the squad misses their transport back to the North. Se-ri wakes up and listens to a recording Man-bok made of her stepmother's tearful apology, leading to a reconciliation. She secures evidence of Se-hyeong and Sang-ah's collusion with Cheol-gang. Cheol-gang exposes Jeong-hyeok's location to North Korean officials, while Sang-ah reports him to theNational Intelligence Service (NIS). Jeong-hyeok tracks Cheol-gang to his hideout. The NIS surrounds them; Cheol-gang attempts to shoot, and a gunshot rings out.
The epilogue reveals that before leaving, Jeong-hyeok stocked Se-ri's fridge and left her a recording of his piano performance along with a handwritten note.
15
"Episode 15"
February 15, 2020 (2020-02-15)
4.898
Cheol-gang is killed by the NIS, but not before shooting at Jeong-hyeok. In the North, Seung-jun is captured but rescued; he rushes to save Dan from kidnappers, suffering mortal gunshot wounds. Jeong-hyeok and his men are arrested by the NIS. To protect his squad and Se-ri, Jeong-hyeok falsely testifies that he manipulated Se-ri. Devastated by his words and suffering from sepsis, Se-ri collapses into critical condition.
The epilogue shows NIS agents analyzing footage of Jeong-hyeok and Se-ri. They conclude that his behavior clearly indicates he is in love and poses no security threat.
16
"Episode 16"
February 16, 2020 (2020-02-16)
6.337
Seung-jun dies after Dan confesses her love. Se-ri recovers. Jeong-hyeok's father arranges aprisoner exchange. Se-ri rushes to the border for a heartbreaking farewell where Jeong-hyeok says "I love you". Back in the North, Jeong-hyeok's father saves the squad from an ambush. Se-ri exposes her brother's crimes. She receives scheduled messages from Jeong-hyeok for a year. Years later, Se-ri establishes a music scholarship in Switzerland hoping to find him. During a paragliding trip, she and Jeong-hyeok reunite.
The epilogue shows the happy lives of the characters: the squad members are successful, and Dan focuses on her music career. Se-ri and Jeong-hyeok spend two weeks every year in a cottage in Switzerland.
The screenwriterPark Ji-eun conceived the premise forCrash Landing on You after hearing of aSouth Korean actress who accidentally drifted intoNorth Korean waters while boating inIncheon in 2008. Inspired by this event, she developed a draft under the working titleChaebol in North Korea (북한에 간 재벌). The project took 11 years to materialize as Park balanced it with other commitments. Initially, the script depicted the protagonist crossing the border via a water route; however, Park revised this to an aviation accident to distinguish the plot from the filmsNorth Korean Guys (2003) andThe Net (2016). Military and aviation experts advised her thatparagliders are radar-evasive, unlike motorized aircraft. She also referenced accounts ofKPA Special Operations Forces utilizing paragliders to infiltrate theROK/US Combined Forces Command.[54]
The production team researched talk shows and content shared bydefectors onAfreecaTV andYouTube to ensure the series portrayed life in North Korea accurately.[55] Park interviewed refugees from diverse social backgrounds to gather plot ideas, including frontline officers, soldiers' wives,Ministry of State Security personnel,jangmadang merchants,kotjebi, smugglers, doctors, drivers, researchers, pianists who had studied abroad, film directors, and restaurant staff deployed overseas. Kwak Moon-an, a defector and writer, served as an assistant, while Baek Kyung-yoon, an expert inNorth Korean dialects, provided linguistic support to the director. DirectorLee Jung-hyo stated that North Korea was chosen as the setting because it provided a "disconnected space where romance can happen, and a background where tension-filled incidents harmonize".[54]
By 2018, the writing and pre-production were complete.[54] The premise was driven by the paradox of thedivision of theKorean peninsula: a people sharing a language, appearance, and heritage, yet isolated, with South Korean citizens barred from entering the North. The series drew thematic inspiration fromThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) andThe Little Prince (1943), utilizing the motif that "sometimes the wrong train takes you to the right station".[56] On May 22, 2019,Studio Dragon andCulture Depot were announced as the production companies, with Lee directing and the series scheduled for broadcast ontvN later that year.[57]
On the day the project was announced,Hyun Bin andSon Ye-jin were confirmed as the lead actors.[57] This marked their second collaboration, following the 2018 filmThe Negotiation.[58] Hyun was cast as Ri Jeong-hyeok; he expressed interest in the character's dual nature: principled and stoic outwardly, yet warm and sincere toward those he trusts, such as his subordinates and Yoon Se-ri.[3] To prepare, he trained in North Korean dialect for several months and underwent physical training to suit the role.[59] Son was cast as Se-ri, a character she described as bringing "joy and unexpected laughter". Son characterized Se-ri as not merely a perfect, haughty figure, but a down-to-earth and energetic woman whose occasional impulsiveness spreads positive energy.[60]
In July 2019,Seo Ji-hye joined the cast as Seo Dan, Jeong-hyeok's fiancée.[61][62] Seo stated she was drawn to the role because the character, despite her polished exterior, was both pure and sincere.[63] She studied the North Korean dialect and researched local fashion and hairstyles to enhance the character's realism.[20] That same month,Kim Jung-hyun was confirmed to play Gu Seung-jun, a businessman and swindler with a complex connection to Yoon Se-ri. Kim described the character as multifaceted, balancing ambition and a desire for conquest with a tendency to conceal his emotions.[64][65]
Crash Landing on You had a production budget estimated byNikkei Asia at US$20 million.[88] In September 2019, Hi Investment & Securities reported that Studio Dragon intended to sell broadcast rights toNetflix to mitigate financial risk following the underperformance ofArthdal Chronicles (2019) and to capitalize on the competitive globalover-the-top (OTT) market. The firm noted that Netflix offered stable revenue independent of domestic television ratings, allowing Studio Dragon tobreak even regardless of the show's broadcast performance.[89][90] A strategic partnership betweenCJ ENM, Studio Dragon, and Netflix was formalized on November 21, 2019, confirming the series' distribution on the streaming platform.[91]
Filming locations forCrash Landing on You in Switzerland: the Sigriswil Panorama Bridge inSigriswil (top) and the lake shore atIseltwald (bottom).
The series followed a live-shoot system, dealing with a tight schedule and frequent interruptions throughout its six months of production.[92][93] Scholars Sarah A. Son and Juliette Schwak noted that the storyline was built for both domestic and international audiences, aligning with the distribution strategies of tvN and Netflix for K-content.[94] Production design required meticulous attention to avoidpolitical risk.Property manager Joo Dong-man stated that items depicting theKim family, which are illegal to reproduce in South Korea, had to be blurred or reduced in size. The team faced challenges in sourcing authentic North Korean items; for instance,North Korean-manufactured mobile phones reportedly cost three times more than aniPhone when purchased from defectors.[95]
The remainder of filming took place at various locations in South Korea.[99] The paragliding accident sequence usedcomputer-generated imagery (CGI) to depict North Korean objects in a tornado, a visual homage toThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz.[103] TheKorean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) scenes were filmed at severaloreums onJeju Island; although Lee Jung-hyo visited the DMZ, he found it did not convey the "fantasy space" aesthetic the story required.[99] The North Korean village set was constructed at lots inHoengseong (Gangwon Province) and Chungju (North Chungcheong Province).[99][104] The picnic scene in Episode 6 was filmed at Binae Island in Chungju in late November to capture the autumn reeds.[99] On January 27, 2020, Son Ye-jin was hospitalized for fatigue but returned to the set shortly after.[105] Filming concluded on February 13, 2020.[92]
Crash Landing on You depicts national division and was broadcast against a backdrop ofimproving relations between the two Koreas.[106] Rather than focusing onconflict orreunification, the screenplay explores the possibility of coexistence, presenting the nuances between the nations.[107] The series portrays the intersection of a chaebol heiress and a soldier; their respective personification ofcapitalism andsocialism renders the work ideologically inseparable.[104] Journalist and education critic Shin Nam-ho and scholar Doyle Greene noted that the ideological conflict between North and South is the obstacle to the protagonists' romance.[108][109] Scholars Stephen Epstein and Christopher K. Green regardCrash Landing on You as a significant text, calling it the "most noteworthy South Korean [...] representation of North Korea".[110] Scholar Indumathi Somashekar and cultural critic Kim Heon-sik stated that the drama changed perceptions by demonstrating the humanity and social values of North Koreans.[12][111]
Son and Schwak argue thatCrash Landing on You portrays North Korea with nostalgia, as "the receptacle of a Korean past characterized by ruralness and intimate community",[112] or a version of South Korea's "pre-development".[113] This imagery is conveyed through the contrast between the "visually muted North" and the "technicolor South",[114] and the North Korean characters' astonishment at the modernity and affluence of Seoul.[115] The series depicts North Korea as atotalitarian regime marked byoppression andcorruption,[116] whereas South Korea is presented as a compassionate state, evidenced by theNational Intelligence Service (NIS) humane treatment of the protagonists.[108] The work highlights the darker side of South Korean capitalism through Se-ri's greedy brothers.[117] Shin, Son, and Schwak each observe that the protagonists' reunion in Switzerland reflects a forced compromise and the "untimeliness of reunification"; Shin remarks that their love cannot be realized on the Korean peninsula.[108][118]
Critic Hwang Jin-mi described the use of the North Korean setting inCrash Landing on You as a "masterstroke" for theromantic comedy genre. This setting generates the "forbidden" element, likening the protagonists toWilliam Shakespeare'sRomeo and Juliet, and making geographical space the primary obstacle, obviating the need for a fictional country as inDescendants of the Sun (2016).[119] The series employs K-drama tropes such as "meant-to-be" encounters and "accidental skinship",[120] yet updates or reverses gender roles,[b][122] and mocks South Korean filmmaking stereotypes.[c][123] The "male as saviour" and "female as damsel" tropes are reworked, as the protagonists risk their lives to save each other.[124] Scholar An Ji-yoon describes the aesthetic ofCrash Landing on You as quirky and fairy tale-like.[125] According to scholar Kim Jeong-hee, North Korean dialects with explanatory subtitles and pop culture references, such as the boy band BTS, attracted viewers.[126]
Crash Landing on You was highly acclaimed for its recreation of life in North Korea, based on research and consultation with defectors. Journalist Joo Sung-ha, a defector, remarked that the series accurately depicted many aspects, from citizens secretly accessing South Korean media to morningpropaganda exercises.[127][128] The series highlights resource scarcity through frequent power outages, bicycle-powered televisions, and the stockpiling of batteries.[104][128] Other depictions of daily hardship include bathing in washbasins during winter and using seawater to make kimchi due to salt shortages.[128] The series depictsjangmadang as sites for the illicit trade of South Korean products,[128][129] and illustrates the life of the Pyongyang elite as similar to capitalist society.[119] The drama does not shy away from realities such as unannouncedhome inspections,mass surveillance, and corruption.[29][119][128]
Crash Landing on You OST was produced bymusic directorNam Hye-seung and contains 11 singles and 18 original score tracks.[130][131]Stone Music Entertainment released the album on digital music platforms on February 16, 2020.[132][133] The physical edition, available for pre-order on February 11 and officially released on February 17, consists of two CDs, a 104-page lyric photobook, two mini-posters, and two film photocards; pre-orders included an additional exclusive poster.[130] Avinyl edition comprising two LPs and a lyric photobook was released on September 26, 2022. This version omittedIU's "Give You My Heart" (마음을 드려요) and several background tracks, reducing the tracklist to 22 songs.[134]
The soundtrack's lead single, "But It's Destiny" (우연인 듯 운명) by10cm, draws its themes from coincidence and fate. It is a slow-tempo track that opens with the piano before incorporatingelectronicambient sounds and guitar.[135] Yoon Mi-rae's "Flower" features a vocal style described as simpler and distinct from her previous soundtrack contributions.[136] The third single,Davichi's "Sunset" (노을), is aballad blendingacoustic instruments withmodern rock elements. Its lyrics depict the regret of being unable to repay a silent love, using the recurring sunset as a metaphor.[137]Baek Ye-rin's "Here I Am Again" (다시 난, 여기) eschews a repetitive verse structure in favor of a progressive narrative. The song expresses the longing of lovers forced to separate, who prioritize the other's well-being but ultimately return to one another.[138]
Kim Jae-hwan's "Someday" (어떤 날엔) combines piano andstring accompaniment to represent the sorrow of Ri Jeong-hyeok and Yoon Se-ri regarding their impossible romance.[139] The production team designed the Part 6 single "Photo of My Mind" (내 마음의 사진) (Song Ga-in), Part 7's "The Hill of Yearning" (그리움의 언덕) (April 2), and the instrumental "The Season of Us" (너와 나의 그 계절) as a connected suite. These tracks share a short motif influenced by Korean folk music to reflect the series' North–South Korean setting. While they share an opening melody, their structures diverge in the latter half. The lyrics of "The Hill of Yearning" and "Photo of My Mind" function as acall and response, respectively, creating a cohesive musical and thematic narrative.[131][140]
Sejeong's "All of My Days" (나의 모든 날) opens directly with vocals to create a monologue-like effect regarding unspoken words to a lover.[141] "Like You" (좋다), a duet by So Soo-bin andNature'sSohee, usesacoustic guitar to convey the euphoria of love through everyday imagery.[142]Crush's "Let Us Go" (둘만의 세상으로 가) is a piano-driven track reflecting the protagonists' lingering emotions.[143] The final single, IU's "Give You My Heart", utilizes whispered vocals and breathy delivery. The arrangement progresses from a calm first verse to a string-backed chorus in the second verse, followed by ana cappella section after the climax. The lyrics express a sincere confession described as both painful and earnest.[144]
Several background tracks establish the series' atmosphere, including the opening theme "Sigriswil" (시그리스빌), performed by Kim Kyung-hee (April 2) with agender-neutral vocal tone.[145] "The Song for My Brother" (형을 위한 노래) is a piano piece symbolizing Jeong-hyeok's nostalgia for his brother and his predestined connection with Se-ri; its melody resembles a music box.[146] Writing forTop Star News, Im Ra-ra characterized the soundtrack as an "OST gourmet spot" garnering acclaim, noting that the music effectively heightened the series' visual and auditory appeal.[147] On theGaon Chart, the album peaked at number 8 on the weekly chart and number 14 on the monthly chart for February 2020.[148][149] By the end of the first half of 2020, the album had sold 24,881 copies.[150]
On October 25, 2019, tvN released a 14-secondteaser forCrash Landing on You on YouTube, featuring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin in Switzerland and Mongolia.[164] In early November, a second teaser was released, revealing the scene in which Hyun discovers Son suspended from a tree; he aims his gun at her before she loses her balance and falls into his arms.[165] Three days later, tvN unveiled the first poster, depicting the two leads camping under a starry sky and confirming the series’ December 2019 premiere.[166] Footage from the script reading was released on November 8, 2019.[167]
On November 15, 2019, an interview with Hyun and Son introducing the series was released.[168] In the following days, the production team published character stills of Hyun,[169] Son,[9] Seo Ji-hye,[170] and Kim Jung-hyun.[15] On November 19, teasers featuring the four main characters were released.[171] The first trailer was released on November 29, introducing the secret romance between the protagonists.[13] The main poster, featuring the four lead actors, was unveiled on December 8, 2019.[172] The following day, the director and cast held a press conference to discuss the series' plot.[173] During the broadcast, the production team released stills, teasers, highlights, and behind-the-scenes footage.[174][175]
Crash Landing on You followedMelting Me Softly in tvN's weekend 21:00 (KST) time slot.[176] Consisting of 16 episodes, the series premiered on December 14, 2019, and was originally scheduled to conclude on February 2, 2020.[177] On December 31, 2019, the production team announced a hiatus for the first week of January 2020 to ensure safe filming conditions. On January 4 and 5, 2020, tvN aired two specials titled "Turn on the Light of Love" (사랑불을 켜라), which recapped episodes 3 through 6 and included behind-the-scenes footage.[178] On January 20, 2020, the team announced a second hiatus for theLunar New Year holiday; a special episode titled "Lunar New Year Gift Set" (설 선물세트가) aired on January 25.[179] The series ended its run on February 16, 2020.[180]
In South Korea, the series was livestreamed on the subscription platformTVING. The platform's servers crashed during one episode due to high traffic, with 92.5% of active users accessing the stream.[181] Episodes were subsequently available on TVING VOD.[182] Internationally, Netflix acquired exclusive distribution rights in over 190 countries through a strategic partnership with CJ E&M and Studio Dragon.[91][173] In Asia, English-speaking regions, and Latin America, episodes were released on Netflix immediately following the Korean broadcast. In Japan and Europe, the complete series was released on February 16, 2020.[183] On the Netflix version, a background track used in episode 13 during Kim Ju-meok's meeting withChoi Ji-woo was replaced due to copyright issues.[184]
In 2022,Crash Landing on You was adapted into a musical. The 170-minute musical, with a 20-minute intermission, was written by Park Hae-rim, composed by Lee Sang-hoon, and directed by Park Ji-hye. It premiered on September 16, 2022, achieving commercial success comparable to the original drama.[185][186] A filmed version of the musical was released exclusively atCJ CGV theaters on November 30, 2023.[187]
Crash Landing on You attracted critical attention for its depiction of North Korea.[109] Critics praised the series and included it on lists of the best Korean dramas on Netflix.[d] On thereview aggregatorRotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 100% based on six reviews.[197] Megan Vick ofEntertainment Weekly and Kayti Burt ofTime described it as "perfect" and "iconic", respectively, recommending it as an ideal introduction to Korean dramas.[196][198]Variety called it an "unforgettable classic",[199] while Jo Walker ofThe Guardian characterized the show as "addictively off-the-wall, heartbreaking and hilarious".[200]
Reviewers commended the series' production values, describing it as "outstanding", with "beautiful visuals"[201] and "deft telling".[202]The Washington Post praised it as "charming"[194] and "addictive",[203] with Wadzanai Mhute ofThe Daily Beast noting it "draws the viewer in".[204] Samuel Stone of/Film andVariety highlighted the blend of romantic comedy and action.[190][199] While Vick and Erikson found the premise somewhat absurd,[196][202] cultural critic Ha Jae-geun praised the show's ability to execute the concept without feeling forced.[201] Stone compared the South Korean subplot involving a family power struggle to the American seriesSuccession (2018–2023).[190]
The cast's performances received critical acclaim. Pop culture critic Hwang Jin-mi noted that the acting helped overshadow controversies regarding the show's portrayal of North Korea.[119] Burt, Mhute, andCinema Escapist critic Anthony Kao lauded the chemistry between leads Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, identifying it as a key factor in the show's popularity among romance fans.[198][204][205] Writing forTV Daily, Yoon Ji-hye asserted that the pair compensated for the script's shortcomings, making the unrealistic premise convincing.[206] Randy Schiff ofThe Buffalo News called Son's performance "excellent", praising her decisive and charismatic portrayal,[207] while Yoon commended her complex portrayal, balancing desperation, humor, and strength.[206]
Schiff described Hyun's performance as "superb".[207] Yoon observed that he established a new archetype for North Korean men,[206] while Mhute found his portrayal of a soldier "emotionally repressed" and "captivating".[204] Burt credited the supporting cast for the show's success,[198] with Walker noting that they made the series enjoyable.[200] Both Lee Su-yeon ofIZE and Erikson praised the supporting actors, emphasizing the narrative importance of the four soldiers under Jeong-hyeok's command and the women in the North Korean village.[202][208] Schiff singled out Yang Kyung-won, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, Oh Man-seok, Nam Kyung-eup, and Yoo Su-bin for their "fine performances".[207] Mhute appreciated the show's use of ametanarrative through a soldier obsessed with K-dramas.[204]
Crash Landing on You gained a massive domestic and international following, bolstered by the global rise in television viewership during theCOVID-19 pandemic.[209] Domestically, the series was characterized as a "national romantic comedy", consistently topping viewership ratings across all channels during its timeslot.[210] It premiered with a nationwide rating of 6.1%[211] and concluded with 21.6%, surpassingGuardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017) as the highest-rated drama in tvN history.[180] The series maintained this record for four years until it was overtaken in 2024 byQueen of Tears, another work by Park Ji-eun.[212]
The series was smuggled into North Korea viavideo tapes andhard disk drives from theChinese border, gaining widespread viewership.[213][214] 2021 and 2022 surveys identifiedCrash Landing on You as the most popular K-drama in North Korea.[215][216] In Japan, the drama captivated audiences during theCOVID-19 pandemic.[217] Following its February release, it remained in Netflix Japan's top 10 list through June 2020.[218] The titleCrash Landing on You ranked among the top ten buzzwords of 2020 selected by U-Can.[219] Netflix ranked the series fourth on its list of most-loved South Korean TV shows of 2019.[220]
Crash Landing on You : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Season
Episode number
Average
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
1.508
1.773
1.894
2.225
2.210
2.414
2.510
3.043
2.941
3.927
3.726
4.782
3.998
5.119
4.898
6.337
3.331
Source:Audience measurement performed nationwide byNielsen Korea.[e]
On May 14, 2020, theMinistry of Unification namedPark Ji-eun the "Unification Education Person of the Year". She was recognized for her indirect portrayal of North Korean culture and her positive influence on unification education through the series.[259]
List of awards and nominations received byCrash Landing on You
Crash Landing on You faced criticism for "glamorizing North Korea", with critics arguing that the series idealized life in North Korea in a way that contradicted reality.[g][277] Drama critic Gong Hee-jeong argued that the screenwriters' portrayal of North Koreans was "excessive", alienating some viewers.[278] Conversely, cultural critic Hwang Jin-mi dismissed these criticisms, noting that the series depicted negative aspects of North Korean life, such as frequent blackouts, trains stalling, andkotjebi.[119] On January 22, 2020, theSeoul Metropolitan Police Agency reviewed a January 9 complaint by theChristian Liberty Unification Party, accusing tvN and the production team ofCrash Landing on You of violating theNational Security Act by praising the North Korean regime.[279] According toAsia Economy, the police faced a dilemma regarding the investigation, sinceinter-Korean relations had improved under PresidentMoon Jae-in.[280]
The series also faced scrutiny over blatantproduct placement (PPL) involving South Korean brands, despite the primarily North Korean setting. Many viewers found these details forced and unrealistic, particularly as some products were modeled by the series' actors.[h][281] Anticipating controversy, the production team included a disclaimer at the start of episodes emphasizing the series' fictional nature. Lee Jung-hyo emphasized thatCrash Landing on You was a romantic comedy and a bright fantasy in which the romance between the four main characters could unfold.[277] The team clarified that scenes featuring South Korean products, such as coffee sticks and "talking rice cookers", were not intentional PPL but an attempt to depict items fromjangmadang.[128] They stated that they strove to portray North Korea as authentically as possible.[278]
On March 4, 2020, North Korean outlets, includingUriminzokkiri andArirang Meari, published articles criticizing recent South Korean film and television productions that depicted the North. They condemned these works as "provocations", "defamation", and "distortion", accusing them of exploiting the tragedy of national division for profit.[282][283] Although the articles did not name the works, South Korean media interpreted them as referring toCrash Landing on You and the 2019 filmAshfall.[284] Film critic Cho Hee-moon noted that art in North Korea, unlike in free societies, functions not as a creative outlet but as state propaganda designed to uphold theWorkers' Party's ideological standards. Cho observed that this focus on political messaging over entertainment in North Korean media creates a contrast between the two Koreas' productions.[285]
Crash Landing on You sparked a resurgence of theKorean Wave, attracting a broader audience, including a significant male viewership.[286] During its broadcast, keywords such as "Director of theGeneral Political Bureau of the KPA" andgwittaegi became trending search topics in South Korea.[36][287] Brands such as BBQ Chicken and Mediheal credited their product placement in the series for a surge in sales.[288][289] The drama revitalized interest in South Korean content in Japan, leading viewers to subscribe to Netflix specifically to watch the show[290] and turning the series into a social phenomenon, withWeekly Asahi noting that Hyun Bin's popularity led to a surge in Japanese women suffering from "Hyun Bin loss".[291]Crash Landing on You drew large numbers of fans to its filming locations in Switzerland, promptingovertourism concerns. In 2023,Iseltwald implemented a toll for access to the dock where the character Ri Jeong-hyeok plays the piano in the series.[100][290]
According toRadio Free Asia, the line "are you a General?" (네가 장군님이니?) from the series became a popular slang term within North Korea. InSouth Pyongan Province, the phrase is used to mock those who are arrogant or boastful, while inNorth Hamgyong Province, it is used to humiliate inexperienced youth who behave insolently. Authorities reportedly cracked down on the use of the phrase after they viewed it as a swipe atKim Jong Un's leadership. Fearful of the consequences, many residents scrambled to hide or destroy their hard drives and SD cards to avoid being caught with the show.[214] Scholar Choi Sang-min suggests that becauseCrash Landing on You circulated widely and resonated emotionally with North Korean citizens, the regime was compelled to react aggressively and tighten control by increasing penalties for consuming South Korean media.[292]
In late February 2020, the production team and Park Ji-eun donated 130 million won to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association to support the response to theCOVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.[293] The series also impacted the personal lives of lead actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, who began dating in March 2020 and were married on February 10, 2022.[294] In June 2024, the series wasparodied as "Trash Landing on You" (쓰레기의 불시착) tosatirize North Korea's deployment of waste-filled balloons into South Korea.[295] South Korean activists have utilized the series asanti-Pyongyang propaganda, sending it to the North viaUSB drives, bottles, andballoons.[296] An American remake, produced by Studio Dragon in collaboration with a U.S. partner, is currently in development.[297]
^Although the thirteenth episode ofCrash Landing on You does not feature end credits listingChoi Ji-woo as a special guest, South Korean media sources have confirmed her cameo in the episode.
^One example of reversed gender roles is the portrayal of the female protagonist, Yoon Se-ri, as a chaebol, a character archetype typically reserved for male leads.[121]
^The series satirizes dramatic tropes through the character Kim Ju-meok, who, upon watching South Korean dramas, argues thatamnesia is a "common illness in capitalistic countries".[123]
^Some examples cited as "glamorizing North Korea" were the depiction of women diligently making kimchi by a stream next to drying persimmons, which created a cozy and peaceful atmosphere, and the prominent display ofpropaganda slogans such as "People's Paradise" (인민의 락원) and "Songun Revolution,Strong and Prosperous Nation" (선군혁명 강성대국) throughout the series.[277]
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^Kim Jeong-eun (January 11, 2020).'사랑의 불시착' 서지혜-김정현, 심상치 않은 분위기의 재회! 공조 or 적대? ['Crash Landing on You' Seo Ji-hye and Kim Jung-hyun, reunion with an unusual atmosphere! Cooperation or hostility?].Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abcdHwang Seo-yeon (December 18, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 손예진-북한 중대원 4人, 환상의 '티키타카' ['Crash Landing on You' Son Ye-jin and four North Korean company members, fantastic 'tiki-taka'].TV Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Lee Seol (February 22, 2020).[북한 100℃] '사랑의 불시착' 표치수에게 보내는 편지 [[North Korea 100℃] 'Crash Landing on You' Letter to Pyo Chi-su].News1 (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 17, 2025. RetrievedNovember 17, 2025.
^abShin Seung-hee (December 5, 2019).유수빈 '사랑의 불시착' 캐스팅.. 현빈 중대원 북한 군인 김주먹 역 [Yoo Su-bin cast in 'Crash Landing on You'... Plays Hyun Bin's company member, North Korean soldier Kim Ju-meok].Veritas Alpha (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Jo Seong-gyeong (December 16, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 유수빈, '천국의 계단'에 오열한 북한군인 큰웃음 선사 ['Crash Landing on You' Yoo Su-bin, North Korean soldier sobbing at 'Stairway to Heaven' brings big laughs].Sports Seoul (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Cho Yong-cheol (January 2, 2020).'사랑의 불시착' 오만석-김영민, 미워할 수 없는 나쁜 남자들 ['Crash Landing on You' Oh Man-seok and Kim Young-min, bad guys you can't hate].The Financial News (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 2, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Park Hyun-sook (December 30, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 오만석, 현빈×손예진 위험으로 내몰리게 하다 ['Crash Landing on You' Oh Man-seok drives Hyun Bin × Son Ye-jin into danger].Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoo Kyung-sang (January 20, 2020).'사불' 현빈, 형 하석진 죽음 진실 알고 오열 [결정적장면] ['Crash Landing on You' Hyun Bin sobs knowing the truth about his brother Ha Seok-jin's death [Critical Scene]].Newsen (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Jo Seong-un (December 23, 2019).김영민, '사랑의 불시착' 본격 등장... 강렬한 존재감 뿜어 [Kim Young-min makes his full appearance in 'Crash Landing on You'... exuding a strong presence].Sports Dong-a (in Korean).Archived from the original on February 3, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abKim Eun-ae (February 10, 2020).'사랑의 불시착' 귀때기 김영민, 오만석 향해 총 쐈다..분노 가득한 강렬눈빛 ['Crash Landing on You' 'The Rat' Kim Young-min shot at Oh Man-seok... intense gaze full of rage].Osen (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abJeong Ha-eun (December 29, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 하석진, 김영민과 얽힌 과거 공개...죽음의 비밀 밝혀질까 ['Crash Landing on You' Ha Seok-jin reveals past tangled with Kim Young-min... Will the secret of his death be revealed?].Sports Seoul (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abIm Su-yeon (January 19, 2020).'사랑의 불시착' 현빈, 손예진 구하려 남한 行...김수현 깜짝 등장 [종합] ['Crash Landing on You' Hyun Bin goes to South Korea to save Son Ye-jin... Kim Soo-hyun makes a surprise appearance [Comprehensive]].Xports News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abLee Dong-heon (November 6, 2019).김영필, '사랑의 불시착' 출연 확정... 현빈·손예진과 호흡 [Kim Young-pil confirmed to appear in 'Crash Landing on You'... working with Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin].Newsworks (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 15, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abLee Jin-beom (December 16, 2019).'인사권' 아버지 리충열(정국환), 총정치국장 늙은여우 캐릭터 ['Personnel Authority' Father Ri Chung-ryeol (Jun Gook-hwan), Director of the General Political Bureau, an 'Old Fox' Character].Biz Tribune (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoo Byung-chul (December 16, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 남경읍, 무게감 넘치는 연기력 폭발...손예진과 시너지 기대 UP ['Crash Landing on You' Nam Kyung-eup, explosion of weighty acting skills... Expectations for synergy with Son Ye-jin UP] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV.Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Lee Bo-hee (December 15, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 최대훈, 손예진과 남매 케미 '허당미X야망' 장착 ['Crash Landing on You' Choi Dae-hoon, sibling chemistry with Son Ye-jin equipped with 'clumsiness X ambition'].Seoul Shinmun (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 16, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Choi Ha-neul (December 23, 2019).[어게인TV] '사랑의 불시착' 방은진 "손예진 돌아올것" 그룹 후계결정 보류하자 [[Again TV] 'Crash Landing on You' Bang Eun-jin: "Son Ye-jin will return", let's postpone the group succession decision].Herald POP (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Su-jeong (February 2, 2020).'사랑의불시착' 손예진, 박형수와 경영권 두고 살벌한 대립 "죽길 바랐나?" ['Crash Landing on You' Son Ye-jin, brutal confrontation with Park Hyung-soo over management rights "Did you hope I would die?"].MTN News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Jeong-eun (December 30, 2019).사랑의 불시착' 윤지민, 감출 수 없는 고상아의 탐욕! '카리스마 넘치는 열연' ['Crash Landing on You' Yoon Ji-min, Go Sang-ah's greed that cannot be hidden! 'Charismatic enthusiastic performance'].Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 30, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abLee Bo-hee (January 22, 2020).'기생충' 장혜진-박명훈, '사랑불'로 이어진 "치명적 존재감" ['Parasite' stars Jang Hye-jin and Park Myung-hoon continue their "fatal presence" in 'Crash Landing on You'].Seoul Shinmun (in Korean).Archived from the original on February 7, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abcKim Ga-young (December 24, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 김정난·김선영·장소연·차청화, 사택마을 주부 4인방 ['Crash Landing on You' Kim Jung-nan, Kim Sun-young, Jang So-yeon, and Cha Chung-hwa, the 4 housewives of the officer's village].Edaily (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Cho Yong-cheol (December 23, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 손예진, 발랄엉뚱 윤세리 블랙홀 매직쇼 ['Crash Landing on You' Son Ye-jin, lively and quirky Yoon Se-ri's black hole magic show].The Financial News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Jo Hyun-na (April 1, 2021).[액트리스] '파이터' 임성미 - 거짓말하고 싶지 않으니 열심히 한다 [[Actress] 'Fighter' Lim Sung-mi - I work hard because I don't want to lie].Cine21 (in Korean).Archived from the original on April 2, 2021. RetrievedNovember 21, 2025.
^손예진 위해, 샴푸부터 속옷까지 아랫동네 물건으로 ★풀셋팅★ [For Son Ye-jin, ★full setting★ with items from the south village, from shampoo to underwear].Crash Landing on You. Episode 2 (in Korean). December 15, 2019.tvN.Archived from the original on December 16, 2019. RetrievedNovember 21, 2025 – viaDailymotion.
^Kim Mi-jeong (December 14, 2019).정경호, '사랑의 불시착' 특별출연...손예진 前남자친구 역 [Jung Kyung-ho makes a special appearance in 'Crash Landing on You'... plays Son Ye-jin's ex-boyfriend].Kuki News (in Korean).Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Bo-young (December 23, 2019).정경호·하석진·박성웅 명품 카메오 군단...'사랑의 불시착' 존재감 한몫 [Jung Kyung-ho, Ha Seok-jin, and Park Sung-woong, a corps of luxury cameos... contribute to the presence of 'Crash Landing on You'].Edaily (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoo Su-kyung (January 12, 2020).'사랑의 불시착' 나영희, 클래스가 다른 특별출연 ['Crash Landing on You' Na Young-hee, a special appearance of a different class].Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 12, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Soo-jung (January 19, 2020).김수현, '은위' 동구로 '사랑의 불시착 특별출연 [Kim Soo-hyun makes special appearance in 'Crash Landing on You' as Dong-gu from 'Secretly, Greatly'].No Cut News (in Korean).Archived from the original on January 20, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Tae-young (February 2, 2020).'사랑의 불시착' 김숙 특별출연, 아기 동자 빙의된 북한 점쟁이 '강렬 존재감' ['Crash Landing on You' Kim Sook makes special appearance, North Korean fortune teller possessed by a baby spirit 'intense presence'].News Inside (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Soo-jung (February 9, 2020).최지우, '사랑의 불시착' 출연 소감 "제가 더 감사" [Choi Ji-woo's thoughts on appearing in 'Crash Landing on You': "I am even more grateful"].No Cut News (in Korean).Archived from the original on February 9, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abcYoon Hyo-jeong (December 18, 2019).'사랑의불시착' 측 "2008년 실제 여배우 월북 사건 모티브" ['Crash Landing on You' team: "Inspired by a 2008 incident of an actress drifting into North Korea"].News1 (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^홈 > 사랑의 불시착이란? > 기획의도 [Home > What is Crash Landing on You? > Planning Intent] (in Korean).tvN. Archived fromthe original on December 13, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^abLee Da-hye (May 22, 2019).현빈·손예진, '사랑의 불시착' 출연...절대극비 러브스토리 그린다 [Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin to appear in 'Crash Landing on You'... drawing a top-secret love story].Asia Today (in Korean).Archived from the original on May 22, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Oh Gi-peum (May 22, 2019).현빈과 손예진, 이들이 그려낼 사랑 [Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, the love they will portray].Vogue Korea (in Korean).Archived from the original on May 25, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Hwang Su-yeon (December 2, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 현빈 "두세 달 전부터 북한 사투리 연습, 어려웠다" [포인트:톡] ['Crash Landing on You' Hyun Bin "I've been practicing North Korean dialect for two or three months, it was difficult" [Point: Talk]].Xports News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 21, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoon Hyo-jeong (November 26, 2019).'사랑의 불시착' 손예진, 귀티+도도 재벌 상속녀 변신 ['Crash Landing on You' Son Ye-jin, transformation into a classy and haughty chaebol heiress].News1 (in Korean).Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoon Seong-yeol (June 29, 2019).[단독] 서지혜, 차기작 '사랑의불시착' 유력..현빈·손예진 호흡 [[Exclusive] Seo Ji-hye likely to star in next project 'Crash Landing on You'.. working with Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin].Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Lee Jeong-hyeon (July 4, 2019).[방송소식] 서지혜, tvN '사랑의 불시착' 합류 外 [[Broadcast News] Seo Ji-hye joins tvN's 'Crash Landing on You' and others] (in Korean).Yonhap News Agency.Archived from the original on November 16, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Lee Ji-eun (July 15, 2019).[단독] 김정현, 현빈·손예진 '사랑의 불시착' 출연 확정 ...'시간' 이후 1년만에 복귀 [[Exclusive] Kim Jung-hyun confirmed to appear in Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin's 'Crash Landing on You' ... returning 1 year after 'Time'].NewsPim (in Korean).Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^[사랑의 불시착] 김정현, 영 앤 리치 사기꾼 '구승준'으로 변신 "얻고자 하는 것에 대한 욕망이 강렬한 캐릭터" [[Crash Landing on You] Kim Jung-hyun transforms into 'young and rich' con artist Gu Seung-jun "A character with an intense desire for what he wants to achieve"].Jeonbuk Ilbo (in Korean). November 28, 2019.Archived from the original on November 29, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoon Seong-yeol (July 27, 2019).[단독] '믿보배' 오만석, 현빈X손예진 '사랑의불시착' 합류 [[Exclusive] 'Trustworthy' actor Oh Man-seok joins Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin in 'Crash Landing on You'].Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Lee Da-won (July 27, 2019).[단독] '기생충' 박명훈, '사랑의 불시착' 합류...대세 행보 이어간다 [[Exclusive] 'Parasite' star Park Myung-hoon joins 'Crash Landing on You', continuing his trend].Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Jo Hye-ryeon (July 31, 2019).[단독] 김영민, 손예진·현빈 만난다... '사랑의 불시착' 합류 [[Exclusive] Kim Young-min to meet Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin... joins 'Crash Landing on You'].TV Report (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025 – viaNaver News.
^Choi Young-joo (August 2, 2019).[단독] 배우 고규필, 손예진·현빈 주연 '사랑의 불시착' 합류 [[Exclusive] Actor Ko Kyu-pil joins Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin in 'Crash Landing on You'].No Cut News (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 3, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoon Seong-yeol (August 4, 2019).[단독] 김선영 '사랑의불시착' 캐스팅..올해만 4번째 드라마 [[Exclusive] Kim Sun-young cast in 'Crash Landing on You'... her 4th drama this year].Star News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Nam Jeong-hyeon (August 14, 2019).장혜진 남경읍 박형수 차청화, 우리도 '사랑의 불시착' [Jang Hye-jin, Nam Kyung-eup, Park Hyung-soo, Cha Chung-hwa, we are also in 'Crash Landing on You'].Newsis (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Hong Hye-min (August 16, 2019).장소연, '사랑의 불시착' 출연 확정..김영민과 부부 호흡 [공식] [Jang So-yeon confirmed to appear in 'Crash Landing on You'... couple chemistry with Kim Young-min [Official]].Hankook Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 16, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Choi Joo-ri (August 19, 2019).[공식] 최대훈, '사랑의 불시착' 출연 확정..손예진과 남매 호흡 [[Official] Choi Dae-hoon confirmed for 'Crash Landing on You'... chemistry as Son Ye-jin's brother].Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Jo Jeong-won (August 20, 2019).윤지민, '사랑의 불시착' 캐스팅! '고상+우아' 재벌가 며느리 변신 [Yoon Ji-min cast in 'Crash Landing on You'! Transformation into a 'noble + elegant' chaebol daughter-in-law].The Financial News (in Korean). Archived fromthe original on September 15, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Joo-won (August 23, 2019).[공식] 탕준상, '사랑의 불시착' 출연 확정..북한 군인 변신 [[Official] Tang Jun-sang confirmed for 'Crash Landing on You'... transforming into a North Korean soldier].Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean).Archived from the original on August 23, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Jin-young (September 22, 2019).'사랑의불시착' 중 하나인 광범 역을 맡았다 [Played the role of Kwang-beom, one of the members in 'Crash Landing on You'].Gyeongsang Ilbo (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Yoon Seong-yeol (October 31, 2019).[단독]황우슬혜 '하자있는 인간들' 이어 '사랑의불시착' 합류 [[Exclusive] Hwang Woo-seul-hye joins 'Crash Landing on You' after 'Love with Flaws'].Star News (in Korean). Archived fromthe original on December 31, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Choi Yu-kyung (December 11, 2019).배우 임철수, tvN 새 토일드라마 '사랑의 불시착' 합류... 보험사 박수찬 역!! [Actor Im Chul-soo joins tvN's new weekend drama 'Crash Landing on You' as insurance agent Park Soo-chan!!].Associated Press of Sports Korea (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 30, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kwak Hyun-soo (December 13, 2019).[단독] 정애리, 현빈 엄마 된다...'사랑의 불시착' 특별 출연 [[Exclusive] Jung Ae-ri to become Hyun Bin's mother... special appearance in 'Crash Landing on You'].Sports Dong-a (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Kim Hyeon-jong (December 20, 2019).순창군 '사랑의 불시착' 제작 지원 [Sunchang County supports the production of 'Crash Landing on You'].Break News (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Jeong Gu-cheol (December 16, 2019).충주시, tvN '사랑의 불시착' drama 제작 지원으로 관광명소 홍보 [Chungju City promotes tourist attractions by supporting the production of tvN's 'Crash Landing on You'].Jungbu Maeil (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 16, 2019. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
^Hwang Gyeong-suk (December 16, 2019).뷰티디바이스 브랜드 바나브, 드라마 '사랑의 불시착' 제작지원 나서 [Beauty device brand Vanav to support production of drama 'Crash Landing on You'].News2day (in Korean).Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. RetrievedNovember 16, 2025.
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