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{{short description|2020 South Korean sci-fi television series}}
{{short description|2020 South Korean sci-fi television series}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| name = Rugal
| image = Rugal 2020.jpg
| image = Rugal 2020.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| native_name = {{Infobox Korean television name|hangul=루갈|rr=Rugal|lk=Dry Tears}}
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| caption = Promotional poster
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|hangul=루갈}}
| genre = {{ubl|[[Action film|Action]]|[[Science fiction film|Science fiction]]}}
| genre = {{ubl|[[Action film|Action]]|[[Science fiction film|Science fiction]]}}
| based_on = {{based on|''Rugal''|Rel.mae}}
| developer = [[OCN (TV channel)|OCN]]<br>[[Studio Dragon]]
| based_on = {{based on|''Rugal''|Rel.mae}}
| developer = [[Studio Dragon]]
| company = LIAN Entertainment
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| writer = Do Hyun
|company=LIAN Entertainment
| writer = Do Hyun
| director = {{ubl|Kang Cheol-woo|Lee Jung-soo}}
| director = {{ubl|Kang Cheol-woo|Lee Jung-soo}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[Choi Jin-hyuk]]|[[Park Sung-woong]]|[[Jo Dong-hyuk]]|Jung Hye-in|Kim Min-sang|[[Han Ji-wan]]|[[Park Sun-ho]]}}
| executive_producer = Song Jin-sun
| starring = {{ubl|[[Choi Jin-hyuk]]|[[Park Sung-woong]]|[[Jo Dong-hyuk]]|Jung Hye-in|Kim Min-sang|[[Han Ji-wan]]|[[Park Sun-ho]]}}
| executive_producer = Song Jin-sun
| producer = Noh Ji-yeon
| producer = Noh Ji-yeon
| music = Park Se-joon
| country = South Korea
| country = South Korea
| language = Korean
| language = Korean
| num_episodes = 16
| num_episodes = 16
| runtime = 60–76 minutes
| runtime = 60–76 minutes
| distributor = {{ubl|[[Orion Cinema Network|OCN]]|[[Netflix]] (International)}}
| network = [[OCN (TV channel)|OCN]]
| network = OCN
| first_aired = {{start date|2020|3|28}}
| first_aired = {{start date|2020|3|28}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2020|5|17}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2020|5|17}}
| website = http://program.m.tving.com/ocn/rugal
}}
}}


'''''Rugal''''' ({{Korean|루갈||Rugal|lit='''''Dry Tears'''''}}) is a 2020 [[Korean drama|South Korean television series]] starring [[Choi Jin-hyuk]], [[Park Sung-woong]], [[Jo Dong-hyuk]], Jung Hye-in, Kim Min-sang, [[Han Ji-wan]] and [[Park Sun-ho]]. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Rel.mae, it aired on [[Orion Cinema Network|OCN]] in South Korea and on [[Netflix]] worldwide from March 28 to May 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ji-won|last=Choi|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200323000879|title=OCN’s ‘Rugal’ dabbles in biotech action|date=March 23, 2020|website=[[The Korea Herald]]|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=David|last=Opie|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a32154455/rugal-netflix-tv-korean-daredevil/|title=Netflix's Rugal is South Korea's answer to Daredevil|date=April 15, 2020|website=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
'''''Rugal''''' ({{Korean|루갈||Rugal}}) is a 2020 [[Korean drama|South Korean television series]] starring [[Choi Jin-hyuk]], [[Park Sung-woong]], [[Jo Dong-hyuk]], Jung Hye-in, Kim Min-sang, [[Han Ji-wan]] and [[Park Sun-ho]]. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Rel.mae, it aired on [[OCN (TV channel)|OCN]] in South Korea and on [[Netflix]] worldwide from March 28 to May 17, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ji-won|last=Choi|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200323000879|title=OCN's 'Rugal' dabbles in biotech action|date=March 23, 2020|website=[[The Korea Herald]]|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=David|last=Opie|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a32154455/rugal-netflix-tv-korean-daredevil/|title=Netflix's Rugal is South Korea's answer to Daredevil|date=April 15, 2020|website=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
''Rugal'' tells the story of Kang Ki-beom ([[Choi Jin-hyuk]]), an elite police officer attempting to bring down one of South Korea's largest criminal organizations, Argos. In retaliation for his efforts, Kang's wife and child are killed by hitmen sent by Argos, and Kang is blinded and framed for the murders. Kang is later recruited by the [[National Intelligence Service (South Korea)|NIS]] to join a special task force known as "Rugal", whose members are equipped with [[biotechnology]], giving them superhuman abilities. After receiving two artificial eyeballs to regain and enhance his sight, Kang sets off to clear his name and bring those responsible for his family's deaths to justice.
''Rugal'' tells the story of Kang Gi-beom ([[Choi Jin-hyuk]]), an elite police officer attempting to bring down one of South Korea's largest criminal organizations, Argos. In retaliation for his efforts, Kang's wife is killed by hitmen sent by Argos, and Kang is blinded and framed for the murder. Kang is later recruited by the [[National Intelligence Service (South Korea)|NIS]] to join a special task force known as "Rugal", whose members are equipped with [[biotechnology]], giving them superhuman abilities. After receiving two artificial eyeballs to regain and enhance his sight, Kang sets off to clear his name and bring those responsible for his wife's death to justice.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==


=== Main ===
=== Main ===
* [[Choi Jin-hyuk]] as Kang Ki-beom<ref>{{cite web|first=Gun-hee|last=Lee|title=Choi Jin-hyuk Confirms Role in OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/choi-jin-hyuk-confirms-role-in-ocn-s-rugal-134422.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 10, 2019|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Choi Jin-hyuk]] as Kang Gi-beom<ref>{{cite web|first=Gun-hee|last=Lee|title=Choi Jin-hyuk Confirms Role in OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/choi-jin-hyuk-confirms-role-in-ocn-s-rugal-134422.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 10, 2019|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Park Sung-woong]] as Hwang Deuk-goo<ref>{{cite web|first=Hye-sun|last=Hyun|title=Park Sung-woong Becomes a Villain for OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/park-sung-woong-becomes-a-villain-for-ocn-s-rugal-134654.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 17, 2019|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Park Sung-woong]] as Hwang Deuk-gu<ref>{{cite web|first=Hye-sun|last=Hyun|title=Park Sung-woong Becomes a Villain for OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/park-sung-woong-becomes-a-villain-for-ocn-s-rugal-134654.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 17, 2019|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Jo Dong-hyuk]] as Han Tae-woong<ref>{{cite web|first=Hee-yeon|last=Jung|title=Jo Dong-hyuk Confirms Appearance in OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/jo-dong-hyuk-confirms-appearance-in-ocn-s-rugal-134781.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 21, 2019|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Jo Dong-hyuk]] as Han Tae-kwoong<ref>{{cite web|first=Hee-yeon|last=Jung|title=Jo Dong-hyuk Confirms Appearance in OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/jo-dong-hyuk-confirms-appearance-in-ocn-s-rugal-134781.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 21, 2019|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* Jung Hye-in as Song Mi-na
* [[Jung Hye-in]] as Song Mi-na
* Kim Min-sang as Choi Keun-chul<ref>{{cite web|first=Gyu-min|last=Noh|title=Scene Stealer Kim Min-sang Joins OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/scene-stealer-kim-min-sang-joins-ocn-s-rugal-134822.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 22, 2019|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* Kim Min-sang as Choi Geun-cheol<ref>{{cite web|first=Gyu-min|last=Noh|title=Scene Stealer Kim Min-sang Joins OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/scene-stealer-kim-min-sang-joins-ocn-s-rugal-134822.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 22, 2019|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
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* [[Park Sun-ho]] as Lee Gwang-cheol
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* Lee Sang-bo as Yang Moon-bok
* [[Han Ji-wan]] as Choi Ye-won
* [[Han Ji-wan]] as Choi Ye-won
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* [[Park Sun-ho]] as Lee Kwang-chul


=== Supporting ===
=== Supporting ===
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* Yoo Ji-yun as Jang Mi-joo
* Yoo Ji-yun as Jang Mi-joo
* Ji Dae-han as Bong Man-chul
* Ji Dae-han as Bong Man-chul
* [[Kim Da-hyun]] as Seol Min-joon<ref>{{cite web|first=Joo-won|last=Kim|title=Kim Da-hyun Signs On for OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-da-hyun-signs-on-for-ocn-s-rugal-135137.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 31, 2019|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Kim Da-hyun]] as Seol Min-joon<ref>{{cite web|first=Joo-won|last=Kim|title=Kim Da-hyun Signs On for OCN's "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/kim-da-hyun-signs-on-for-ocn-s-rugal-135137.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=October 31, 2019|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
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* Han Gi-yoon as Kim Dae-shik<ref>{{cite web|first=Ha-na|last=Ahn|title=Han Gi-yoon-I to Star in "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/han-gi-yoon-i-to-star-in-rugal-135549.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=November 12, 2019|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
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* Lee Sang-bo as Yang Moon-bok
* Han Gi-yoon as Kim Dae-shik<ref>{{cite web|first=Ha-na|last=Ahn|title=Han Gi-yoon-I to Star in "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/han-gi-yoon-i-to-star-in-rugal-135549.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=November 12, 2019|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Lee Seo-el]] as Kim Yeo-jin<ref>{{cite web|first=Ji-hyun|last=Lee|title=Lee Seo-el to Join "Born Again"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/lee-seo-el-to-join-born-again-139489.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=March 11, 2020|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Lee Seo-el]] as Kim Yeo-jin<ref>{{cite web|first=Ji-hyun|last=Lee|title=Lee Seo-el to Join "Born Again"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/lee-seo-el-to-join-born-again-139489.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=March 11, 2020|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
* Dong Hyun-bae as Lee Jae-han<ref>{{cite web|first=Yoon-jin|last=Park|title=Dong Hyun-bae Joins Choi Jin-hyuk and Jo Dong-hyuk in "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/dong-hyun-bae-joins-choi-jin-hyuk-and-jo-dong-hyuk-in-rugal-140125.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=April 1, 2020|access-date=June 4, 2020}}</ref>
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* Dong Hyun-bae as Lee Jae-han<ref>{{cite web|first=Yoon-jin|last=Park|title=Dong Hyun-bae Joins Choi Jin-hyuk and Jo Dong-hyuk in "Rugal"|url=https://www.hancinema.net/dong-hyun-bae-joins-choi-jin-hyuk-and-jo-dong-hyuk-in-rugal-140125.html|website=[[HanCinema]]|date=April 1, 2020|accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>


== Production ==
== Production ==
The first script reading took place in October 2019 at Donga Digital Media Center in [[Sangam-dong]], [[Seoul Capital Area|Seoul]], South Korea.{{cn|date=June 2020}}
The first script reading took place in October 2019 at Donga Digital Media Center in [[Sangam-dong]], [[Seoul Capital Area|Seoul]], South Korea.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}


== Ratings ==
== Ratings ==
{{Television ratings graph
{{Television ratings graph
| title = Rugal
| title = Rugal
| refs = Audience measurement performed nationwide by [[Nielsen Media Research]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200328|title=Nielsen Korea|work=AGB Nielsen Media Research|language=ko|accessdate=September 6, 2020}}</ref>
| refs = Audience measurement performed nationwide by [[Nielsen Korea]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200328|title=Nielsen Korea|work=AGB Nielsen Media Research|language=ko|access-date=September 6, 2020}}</ref>
| average = y
| average = y
| width = 300
| width = 300
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! colspan="2" | Average audience share
! colspan="2" | Average audience share
|-
|-
! colspan="2" | AGB Nielsen<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200328|title=Nielsen Korea|work=AGB Nielsen Media Research|language=ko|accessdate=March 28, 2020}}</ref>
! colspan="2" | Nielsen Korea<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20200328|title=Nielsen Korea|work=AGB Nielsen Media Research|language=ko|access-date=March 28, 2020}}</ref>
|-
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! width="90" | Nationwide
! width="90" | Nationwide
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! 5
! 5
| April 11 , 2020
| April 11, 2020
| 2.002%
| 2.002%
| {{N/A}}
| {{N/A}}
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* {{Hancinema drama|Rugal}}
* {{Hancinema drama|Rugal}}
* {{IMDb title|tt11769798}}
* {{IMDb title|tt11769798}}
* ''[https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=4177477 Rugal]'' (Korean) at [[Naver]]


{{OCN original series}}
{{OCN original series}}
{{Works by Studio Dragon}}
{{Works by Studio Dragon}}


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Revision as of 06:09, 15 March 2023

Rugal
Promotional poster
Hangul
루갈
Literal meaningDry Tears
Revised RomanizationRugal
Genre
Based onRugal
by Rel.mae
Developed byOCN
Studio Dragon
Written byDo Hyun
Directed by
  • Kang Cheol-woo
  • Lee Jung-soo
Starring
Music byPark Se-joon
Country of originSüdkorea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerSong Jin-sun
ProducerNoh Ji-yeon
Running time60–76 minutes
Production companyLIAN Entertainment
Original release
NetworkOCN
ReleaseMarch 28 (2020-03-28) –
May 17, 2020 (2020-05-17)

Rugal (Korean: 루갈; RR: Rugal) is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Choi Jin-hyuk, Park Sung-woong, Jo Dong-hyuk, Jung Hye-in, Kim Min-sang, Han Ji-wan and Park Sun-ho. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Rel.mae, it aired on OCN in South Korea and on Netflix worldwide from March 28 to May 17, 2020.[1][2]

Synopsis

Rugal tells the story of Kang Gi-beom (Choi Jin-hyuk), an elite police officer attempting to bring down one of South Korea's largest criminal organizations, Argos. In retaliation for his efforts, Kang's wife is killed by hitmen sent by Argos, and Kang is blinded and framed for the murder. Kang is later recruited by the NIS to join a special task force known as "Rugal", whose members are equipped with biotechnology, giving them superhuman abilities. After receiving two artificial eyeballs to regain and enhance his sight, Kang sets off to clear his name and bring those responsible for his wife's death to justice.

Cast

Main

Supporting

  • Jang In-sub as Bradley
  • Jang Seo-kyung as Susan
  • Park Choong-sun as Dr. Oh
  • Yoo Sang-hoon as Min Dal-ho
  • Park Jung-hak as Go Yong-duk
  • Kim In-woo as Choi-yong
  • Yoo Ji-yun as Jang Mi-joo
  • Ji Dae-han as Bong Man-chul
  • Kim Da-hyun as Seol Min-joon[7]
  • Han Gi-yoon as Kim Dae-shik[8]
  • Lee Seo-el as Kim Yeo-jin[9]
  • Dong Hyun-bae as Lee Jae-han[10]

Production

The first script reading took place in October 2019 at Donga Digital Media Center in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.[citation needed]

Ratings

Rugal : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
1760943791810500679679676442601K.A.682K.A.522K.A.516K.A.
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[11]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[12]
Nationwide Seoul
1 March 28, 2020 2.612% 2.781%
2 March 29, 2020 3.884% 4.075%
3 April 4, 2020 2.874% 3.206%
4 April 5, 2020 3.119% 3.879%
5 April 11, 2020 2.002% —
6 April 12, 2020 2.804% 3.437%
7 April 18, 2020 1.464% —
8 April 19, 2020 2.574% 2.921%
9 April 25, 2020 1.579% —
10 April 26, 2020 2.066% 2.318%
11 May 2, 2020 1.429% —
12 May 3, 2020 2.676% 3.407%
13 May 9, 2020 1.255% —
14 May 10, 2020 1.892% 2.072%
15 May 16, 2020 1.113% —
16 May 17, 2020 2.305% 2.472%
Average 2.228% —[a]
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes that the rating is not known.
  • This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Notes

  1. ^ Due to some ratings not recorded, the exact average rating is unknown.

References

  1. ^ Choi, Ji-won (March 23, 2020). "OCN's 'Rugal' dabbles in biotech action". The Korea Herald. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  2. ^ Opie, David (April 15, 2020). "Netflix's Rugal is South Korea's answer to Daredevil". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  3. ^ Lee, Gun-hee (October 10, 2019). "Choi Jin-hyuk Confirms Role in OCN's "Rugal"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  4. ^ Hyun, Hye-sun (October 17, 2019). "Park Sung-woong Becomes a Villain for OCN's "Rugal"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  5. ^ Jung, Hee-yeon (October 21, 2019). "Jo Dong-hyuk Confirms Appearance in OCN's "Rugal"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  6. ^ Noh, Gyu-min (October 22, 2019). "Scene Stealer Kim Min-sang Joins OCN's "Rugal"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  7. ^ Kim, Joo-won (October 31, 2019). "Kim Da-hyun Signs On for OCN's "Rugal"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  8. ^ Ahn, Ha-na (November 12, 2019). "Han Gi-yoon-I to Star in "Rugal"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  9. ^ Lee, Ji-hyun (March 11, 2020). "Lee Seo-el to Join "Born Again"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  10. ^ Park, Yoon-jin (April 1, 2020). "Dong Hyun-bae Joins Choi Jin-hyuk and Jo Dong-hyuk in "Rugal"". HanCinema. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  11. ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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