Times (Korean Drama)

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Drama: Times
Revised romanization: Times
Hangul: 타임즈
Director: Yoon Jong-Ho
Writer: Lee Sae-Bom, An Hye-Jin
Network: OCN
Episodes: 12
Release Date: February 20 - March 28, 2021
Runtime: Sat. & Sun. 22:30
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

In the year 2015, Lee Jin-Woo (Lee Seo-Jin) works as a reporter, who pursues only the truth. In the year 2020, Seo Jung-In (Lee Joo-Young) works as a reporter. She is passionate about her work. Somehow these two people connect via a phone call. They try to prevent the death of South Korea President Seo Ki-Tae (Kim Young-Chul), who is also Seo Jung-In's father. Soon, Lee Jin-Woo and Seo Jung-In face a dangerous truth.

Notes

"Times" takes over OCN's Sat. & Sun. 22:30 time slot previously occupied by "The Uncanny Counter" and followed by "Dark Hole" on April 30, 2021.
First script reading for OCN drama series “Times” took place September, 2020 in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.

Cast



Lee Seo-Jin	Lee Joo-Young	Kim Young-Chul	Moon Jeong-Hee
Lee Jin-Woo	Seo Jung-In	Seo Ki-Tae	Kim Young-Joo

Daily Search



Kim In-Kwon	Moon Ji-In	Lim Soo-Hyeon	Lee Sang-Un	Park Ye-Ni
Do Young-Jae	Myung Soo-Kyung	Jung Yoo-Mi	Jang Young-Joon	Song Min-Joo



Ryu Kwon-Ha	Ahn Ji-Hee
Kang Hyun-Soo	Kim Hye-Joo

Times



Kim In-Kwon	Moon Ji-In
Do Young-Jae	Myung Soo-Kyung

DBS Current Events Desk



Jung Sung-Il	Kim Sun-Ik	Kim Wang-Yong
Kang Shin-Wook	security guard (ep.1)	PD (ep.12)

Politicians' Group



Ha-Joon	Yu Seong-Ju	Song Young-Chang	Park Choong-Sun	Choi Beom-Ho
Lee Geun-Woo	Nam Sung-Beom	Baek Kyu-Min	Secretary Choi Min-Jae	President's staff member



Ma Jung-Pil	Lee Yoon-Sang	Ki Hwan	Son Dong-Soo	Jung Doo-Kyum
Seo Ki-Tae's chauffeur	Kim Sung-Guk	Kim Young-Joo's assistant	Kim Young-Joo's assistant	assemblyman



Kwon Hyuk-Soo	Shin Min-Soo	Jo Bum-Joon	Kim Kye-Hyung
assemblyman (ep.7-8)	assemblyman (ep.7-8)	Baek Kyu-Min's assistant (ep.7-8)	Seo Ki-Tae's assistant (ep.9)

Ma Un Police Station



Shim Hyung-Tak	Heo Jae-Ho	Bae Hyun-Kyung	Park Bin	Han Dong-Won
Han Do-Kyung	Yoon Sung-Ho	Oh Jung-Sik	detective	Detective Yoon

Kim Hyun-Chang

detective (ep.12)

Crime Gang



Baek In-Kwon	Wi Kwang-Hoon
criminal	criminal

Shooter

Yoo Jae-Myung

Kim Jin-Chul

Jo Kang-Sik's Group



Jung Chung-Gu	Woo Hee
Jo Kang-Sik (ep.3-4)	Jo Yoo-Jin (ep.3-4)

Excellent Industrial Protestors



Ko Tae-San	Lim Dong-Min
protestor	protestor

JC Telecom



Bae Ki-Bum	Jin Si-Won
CEO Park Chan-Yong	customer service agent (ep.8)

Others



Kim Jae-Il	Seo Young-Sam	Ko Kyu-Pil	Oh Kyu-Taek	Na Mi-Hee
reporter	Ark Communication lecturer (ep.1)	Ark Communication CEO (ep.1)	taxi driver (ep.1)	psychiatrist (ep.1)



Ahn Soo-Ho	Lee Dong-Kyu	Lee So-Yun	Lee Sung-Il	Park Joon-Sang
CEO Park (ep.2)	Reporter Kim Young-Soo (ep.2)	Secretary Choi's daughter (ep.3)	prison officer (ep.5)	prison officer (ep.5)



Lee Moo-Nyoung	Kim Young-Sun	Lim Ho-Jun	Kim Kyung-Min	Oh Ki-Hwan
demonstrator (ep.5)	Choi Cheol-Ho's wife (ep.5)	Choi Cheol-Ho's colleague (ep.6)	prosecutor (ep.9)	Han Tae-Jin (ep.11)



Park Hye-Young	Uhm Tae-Ok	Han Sang-Jo
Reporter Kim Ji-Eun (ep.11)	victim Lee Sung-Chul (ep.11)	enforcers at hotel (ep.12)

Additional Cast Members:

Kang Hak-Soo - DBS Current Events Desk guest (ep.6)
Yoon Tae-Soo - (ep.10)

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2021-02-20	1	1.576%	1.909%
2021-02-21	2	2.709%	2.473%
2021-02-27	3	1.624%	-
2021-02-28	4	2.844%	3.140%
2021-03-06	5	1.615%	-
2021-03-07	6	2.420%	2.096%
2021-03-13	7	1.450%	-
2021-03-14	8	2.301%	2.194%
2021-03-20	9	1.400%	-
2021-03-21	10	2.801%	2.461%
2021-03-27	11	1.400%	-
2021-03-28	12	3.079%	3.019%

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

pepepe Jan 15 2023 10:16 am <>

For those who still confused about the timeline:

Original Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in DBS. Seo Gi-Taek is the current president. Lee Jin-Woo's statues is unknown.

2nd Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in Search Daily Network. Seo Gi-Taek is dead (shot during rally). Lee Jin-Woo Died in Car Crash. Happened because of Kim Young-Joo's call to Senator Nam.

3rd Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in Search Daily Network. Seo Gi-Taek is dead (murdered during rally). Lee Jin-Woo is also Died in Car Crash. Happened because of Seo Jung-In's call and Lee Jin-Woo saved Seo Gi-Taek from being shot.

4th Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in Daily Search Network. Seo Gi-Taek is dead (hit by truck during rally). Lee Jin-Woo still Died in Car Crash. Happened because of Seo Jung-In's call and Lee Jin-Woo saved Seo Gi-Taek from being framed.

5th Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in DBS. Seo Gi-Taek is becoming a president. Lee Jin-Woo still Died in Car Crash. Han Do Kyung suicide. Happened because of Seo Jung-In's call and Lee Jin-Woo hit Han Do Kyung before he killed Seo Gi-Taek.

6th Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in DBS (i think?). Seo Gi-Taek died (murdered by Lee Jin-Woo). Lee Jin-Woo Died (suicide?). Han Do Kyung suicide. Happened because of Lee Jin-Woo find out about the truth behind Lee Geun-Woo's death.

7th Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in DBS. Seo Gi-Taek is the current president. Lee Jin-Woo is running for the office -becoming electoral candidate. Han Do Kyung suicide. Happened because of Lee Jin-Woo spared Seo Gi-Taek due to Seo Jung In's call.

8th Timeline: Seo Jung In is working in DBS. Seo Gi-Taek is the current president. Lee Jin-Woo is recently released from the jail and returning into his reporter life. Han Do Kyung suicide. Happened because of 2020 Lee Jin-Woo's call to 2015 Lee Jin-Woo to not take any revenge and focused to reveal the truth. This is the final timeline until Lee Jin-Woo received a call again from unknown timeline Seo Jung In.

King Pup 1722 Aug 09 2022 3:13 am Found it slightly messy in the first 3-4 episodes due to the quick pace of the story line, especially when it jumps between what’s happening in the past and what’s happening in the future, and it’s made more complicated because when the past is changed, it affects the future.

But on the whole, it’s a clever story line with twists and turns. At 12 episodes, the series has little “fat” and doesn’t have scenes which are dragging and inserted just to fill up the time. Overall opinion is it’s a GOOD show, well worth the time to watch it!

Doris Jul 01 2022 7:16 am Will there be a second season? I truly hope so!

valaquella Aug 20 2021 3:12 pm needs season 2

bzz Aug 09 2021 4:32 pm It's a great series to watch if your down on mysteries, crimes and fantasies. It have a lot of unexpected twist along the way that hook my curiousity and made me watch it until the end although it literally have no romance in it. The ending was a cliffhanger, i personally think it would be better if he answered the phone and heard a single "hello" from her just to know if it's really her. Soooooooo season 2 when???

mae Jul 01 2021 8:43 am season 2 please

Lilo Jun 18 2021 9:15 pm It's very interesting and the plot twist just keep watching and I need season 2! Though it's the best ending for this genre, but still I need season 2! Pleaaseee! I still want to see them solve crimes!

Risyacha Jun 07 2021 2:59 am I haven't watched yet. Is this like Kairos?

len Apr 22 2021 9:12 pm i need season 2

cangelinek Apr 14 2021 9:41 pm What! what happen to the ending?? Omg...

Guiltypleasure Apr 07 2021 10:48 am Interesting story and casts. I only confusing about the ending

Drama Detective Apr 06 2021 9:28 am why jin woo not meet jung-in at 2014 / 2015 .. where is she

Dodmy Jean Mar 31 2021 8:09 pm Really enjoyed the series. Left with a cliffhanger so I am hoping for a 2nd season. I thought there will be a love interest between the main two leads but they only hinted at it briefly so maybe in season 2 there will be a little.

RAZ Mar 31 2021 1:53 am I just finished this drama and overall I enjoyed it. ~~Spoilers~~ As others have stated it does get a little boring in the last couple of episodes, but not enough to stop watching. I didn't care for the female's amnesia bit after she dies the second time. I mean it makes no sense if she didn't have amnesia after she died the first time, why would she suddenly have amnesia after the 2nd time. In the first episode, when the female lead's dad was president in 2019 with 70% approval rating, that was actually real. However, Nam Sung Beom called Kim Young Joo in 2015, and convinced her that they needed to get rid of Seo Ki Tae before he got rid of them. That is how the whole thing started.

need season 2 Mar 30 2021 12:16 pm That was one roller coaster ride with this series. Political , fantasy ,action not a common combo to come across. The execution was seamless. Now I am checking for other works of lee seo jin, he is a delight to watch. The cast were very good. The only flaw is that the villain is not really that bad compared to our real life politicians :)

Lilac Mar 30 2021 4:32 am What a disappointed ending.. what happened to seo kitae? The plot was so-so, nothing is interesting. Actually I expect a lot since the beginning because at first it was very exciting and thrilling. I was very disappointed as the episode progressed. The story is messy. I don't even understand what's the point of this drama. I believed this drama because of Lee Seojin, but the plot ugh, the worst. I'm sorry. Just don't waste your time to watch this

Cynthia Mar 29 2021 11:46 am I love the story, It may not popular as other drama series but this drama made me curious of what will gonna happen. But one thing I am not satisfied is the ending. It is hanging, is there season 2 of this? please make it!!

Jay Mar 29 2021 3:55 am What a dissapointed ending. Script writer did a bad job, you could virtually sleep through the last 2 episodes. It has nothing in them at all. Everyone just zombie their way can't wait to finish the story. Just hope they don't make another season.

Paul Edward Mar 28 2021 7:40 am Last 4 episodes are so boring. It turned out to be a political war.

huft Mar 28 2021 4:58 am this story keep going back and forth....

Leon Mar 28 2021 3:02 am It was so good in the first few episode..... and suddenly things gone abit slow and draggy.... and even abit boring... I think, they try to make it not like what we seen before in Kairos and some others... end up delivering a more boring and kinda lame storyline....

@El Mar 24 2021 4:37 am that was in the year 2019 but all the events shown in that year (1st ep) didn't actually happen, it was all in her head as she was traumatized by her dad's death in 2015 so she kinda hallucinated all the events. he never became the president to begin with, since he was being assassinated before he was even elected. neither the scene of her dad cooking for her bday nor her working at DBS happened in the year 2019, those were just hallucinations from her PTSD.

Marie Mar 24 2021 2:18 am @woww totally agree with you! It may not be as popular as the other dramas who have mainstream names and romance but man, it keeps you on the edge and curious what happens next. And i love the subtle humour here and there. Im not ready for the final 2 episodes yet, heehee. Don't want this to end so soon.

El Mar 23 2021 8:09 am I’m on the 1st episode and I dont think I get this....at first she’s working at DBS (idk what year) but then shes in 2020 where her father already passed away and shes working at daily search. So the scene where her dad cook for her bday is 2015? Or maybe before 2015..... This drama reminds me of Kairos but I dont get it at the first ep...

Mo Mar 23 2021 1:45 am What a messy drama. That's why in reality, we cant change our past. Everything happens for a reason.

Naked frog Mar 21 2021 7:42 pm Jung In's cellphone in 2015 was stolen by Jin Woo, so it is now owned by Jin Woo in 2020. Will Jin Woo in 2020 contact Jin Woo in 2015 using Jung In's cellphone? Is Jung In's cellphone really destroyed by Jin Woo as he said? or is he still keeping it? because the only way to save Jung In is,Jin Woo in 2020 must contact Jinwoo in 2015 using Jung In's cellphone that he stole from her. or is there another way?

gigi Mar 21 2021 3:22 am nobody cares if seo jung in dies, her character is not at all engaging to begin with. unfortunately lee jin woo is gonna to change the past and create another time line where miss boring, referring to both character and actress, is still alive.

Peggy Mar 21 2021 2:29 am No she cannot die, time will change again and Jung In will be alive and she will the truth!

Sammy Mar 20 2021 9:18 pm Omg seo jung in just died noooooo I can't believe it actually wait is she gonna come back again from the past or something????

woww Mar 20 2021 8:24 pm This is drama is simply Wowwwww. The plot, editing, screenplay and acting hell of a yes!! I was hesitant to watch it but gave it a try and glad I did. This drama definitely gives a run to its contemporaries.. vincenzo, sisphyus, mouse. But in due honesty I think lack of popular names is not drawing enough attention. While the other dramas have visuals, heavy budget, known faces, this one has got pure talent in script, emotions, screenplay and simply amazing!! Watch it and you are in for a joy ride.

Jombok Mar 20 2021 3:58 pm Too bad , after few episode find it is not interesting to watch anymore. The actress just nah , the actor just ok. Overall , no excitement in this drama and nothing special.

peterm Mar 19 2021 8:13 pm I am greatly enjoying this drama. The plot is gripping. It could have easily become overly complicated but the writer a director have managed to ensure it is reasonably easy to follow. The acting by all the main leads and prominent support cast members is excellent. Adjusting to uch dramatic plot changes must be challenging for even the best actors. I strongly disagree with the the critics of Ms Joo-Young's performance. Congratulations to OCN for against providing the public with creative dramas.

kimchi Mar 16 2021 7:11 am so far this drama is okay but i cant really stand jinwoo anymore.he damaging the others as he went downhill for his stupid revenge.ik he felt the most pain for his lost but he need to consider the limits.he said that he wanted to reveal the truth but he instead hid the several evidence in order to take revenge by becoming president.what a pity way though there are still many other solutions.watching him doing this while being the lead for this drama,its annoyed me more

Paul Edward M. Hipa Mar 15 2021 10:30 pm After the latest 2 episodes, I don't know who's the villain now. Everyone has their own evil side.

Melin Mar 15 2021 8:59 am is this drama the same as the signal drama ???

Eunice Mar 13 2021 6:22 pm I think it’s the woman, Kim young-joo behind all these assassination plot against the old man

Khanhhh Mar 09 2021 12:04 pm I watched two episodes and thought :

- The 1st future (2020), a father's president, someone has been investigated with corruption, and a building got on fire, telephone network banned.
- The future changed, so the 1st future was the original future right? Someone does something and they changed it.

So two main roles aren't beginner, not them. And father character has something I cant say, something strange and in the poster, he has a red leak light (red is evil, bad) so I think he will be the last villain in this show.

P2yt Mar 07 2021 9:29 am Lee Soe Jin fighting...... you are the best.

kdramafighting Mar 03 2021 11:44 pm really a unbelievable plott twist on ep4 .. really make me can't wait for next ep ..

floweryu Mar 02 2021 5:11 pm this is a reply to zada's comment - seo jungin didnt travel back in 2015, but she's currently in the year 2019, where her dad is supposedly the president for the past 4 years. but when her current timeline completely changed right after waking up from her sleep, she felt confused. she said to the other lady her 'memories jumbled up' right after realising that her dad is in fact dead. meaning she could have been suffering from admitting that her dad had already passed away?? (everything was just hallucination) or possibly like you said it could have been a premonition from her 2015 self?? but yes i do think her dad never became the president at all.

ROSE Mar 01 2021 4:51 am Im so crazy with Lee Soe Jin

Sakura Feb 28 2021 1:03 am It’s like the call (movie) they can communicate anytime .. or kairos and signal

Peter M Feb 25 2021 5:54 am I am hooked. The plot is gripping and the acting of the main male and female actors is extremely good. Seo-Jin is completely believable. His great experience and talent are obvious. Joo-Young is performing very well contrary to what a few uncharitable commentators here claim. Yes, it is like Signal (A very good but not great drama), but Times has more intriguing and intense plot. I wish all the actors and behind the scenes staff of this production the best of luck.

Zada Feb 24 2021 5:17 am I already watched in episode 2 but I still don't get it. Let me clear about it. So, Seo Ki Tae was died before he became the next new president, right? In the future her daughter, Seo Jung In was time traveled back in 2015 right before her father become the new president. And the conclusion is Seo Ki Tae never be a president (If the story in year 2015). Am I right?

Whits Feb 23 2021 11:23 am I watch this because the plot is like Signal. But this one is between reporter and they can communicate anytime they want. The difference of this one with Signal is they can't save people. If they try to change the situation, someone's death to be exact, they just can't do anything about it. It will change to another incident which lead to dead also. This is from what i watch in episode 1&2. Hopefully, just a little bit of hope, they can save people's life with time travel. Because this is just 12ep so the lead character already dying in the beginning. Please let them breathe first, director-nim :)

Lilac Feb 23 2021 6:05 am Already watch the first 2 episodes. The plot similar to kairos, but in this drama they can communicate anytime. I really can't wait for the next episodes. I guess I should be suspicious of Seo Ki-tae, as the former president said at the start to Seo Jung-in "You think your dad is clean?"

Well ocn dramas never disappoint me, also the main lead is Lee Seojin. So yeah I'm really looking forward to this drama

Flow Feb 23 2021 3:44 am Use same concept like Signal and Kairos however there are two big different. 2 main character is not limit by 1 minutes instead they can talk as long as they want via phone call. There are no specific time when can made a phone call. They can call anytime they want day or night, it is their desire not limited by specific time. Lee Jin-Woo can call Seo Jung-In and Seo Jung-In also can call Lee Jin-Woo. Every time there are changes made by Lee Jin-Woo, Seo Jung-In experience time frozen and 'thing change' in front of her eyes. Very compelling and intriguing. Truly Time Warping.

uskcy Feb 22 2021 11:46 pm lee joo young, what sucky actress. easily convinced her reality changed, father went from alive to dead. then find out she can communicate wiht the past ala Signal, but doesnt say anything.

Ayuhh Feb 22 2021 10:22 am Similar to kairos grrr i hope its not boring like kairos. Lol dunno but for me kairos is borinh

sf Feb 22 2021 4:06 am I'm a little afraid because the past cannot be changed anyway so, the end of the story is quite predictable but, until then I will enjoy the interpretation of the two main actors.

iai Feb 21 2021 11:14 pm Even though the plot of this story is already using it but I still like this drama and I will continue to watch the next episode. I think the acting and chemistry of the main characters are very good !!

Caps Feb 21 2021 8:03 pm Well deserved Lee Joo-Young. I've seen her several times doing a supporting role and she delivered those very well. The genre of the drama may have been used before, but I'm liking it that she's been given a chance for a lead role. Good luck to you, Joo-Young! Fighting!

As for both the leads, I think they have good chemistry together even if I've only seen them talking over the phone on episodes 1 & 2. The banter between the two is quite natural. It's not forced. Probably, it's also because the voice of the two leads have charm and the right emotions.

Liking it so far!

Rocky Feb 21 2021 6:57 pm How is it? I'm doubtingbif I should watch it because the plot is already overused.

dodaudat1 Feb 21 2021 1:04 pm The film is similar to KAIROS and SIGNAL!. But I love the main cast "Lee Joo-Young". I follow her from "Itaewon Class" and I hope she would do good on this show!.

sun Feb 21 2021 3:46 am Watched Signal, though with same storyline I still watched Tunnel, Kairos and I was totally just amazed like Signal did so I’ll give this a try as well.

kewl to Feb 21 2021 12:19 am It gives me the KAIROS vibes, tunnel and signal! mediocre!

Naria Feb 19 2021 2:50 am Plot sounds similar to Signal and Tunnel, idk if I could give it a try

Mahi Feb 18 2021 7:30 am can't wait

Monica K. Feb 15 2021 7:50 am I love these kinds of drama, so I know that I will love this too. Not to mention that the lead actress is one of my favorite actresses too. Can't waitttt

이조영 Feb 11 2021 3:04 pm When OCN makes drama. Expect it to be wonderful.,♥️

Flower Feb 07 2021 4:11 am Same old plot about time travel, past, phones and others. Please come up with something new.

Nab Jan 31 2021 6:53 pm Why 20 February?? It's too long to wait :"(

sisi Jan 29 2021 10:31 pm its gives me the Kairos vibe. Exiting to see it.

Jay Jan 28 2021 10:58 pm Lee Joo Young!!! I'm a huge fan of yours ?? I can't wait to watch your drama!!!!! ????

NG Jan 26 2021 5:51 am Wowwwwwwww FOR Lee Joo-Young! Yo Go Girl! She is getting more and more attention She deserve and it on OCN too! I feel like actor or actress in S.Korea should at least try once to play in OCN drama, it really a different level.

anyway, OCN back to their 12episode drama :( Cant Wait For This !

@susu : I feel like that too! Haha. sounds like Kairos and Signal.

susu Jan 24 2021 4:07 am kairos + signal = times

Bandi Jan 23 2021 8:25 am I think this drama will be good. But head to head with vincenzo and penthouse 2

sthefany gutierrez Jan 11 2021 8:38 pm Signal + Kairos?!?!?!?!? This would be Boooommm!!!

Lulu Jan 07 2021 7:07 pm Signal featuring Kairos??? Don't worry it's an CON drama so we will love it.

Marie Jan 07 2021 4:28 am Lee Seo Jin, my love.. Can't wait to see you again ! ( ˘ ³˘)♡

reet Dec 23 2020 7:10 am lee Joo young fighting!!!!!!!! you are the best!! love you!!

your international fan

Uche Dec 22 2020 10:06 pm Oppa Fighting!!!!

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

Daily Search

Times

DBS Current Events Desk

Politicians' Group

Ma Un Police Station

Crime Gang

Shooter

Jo Kang-Sik's Group

Excellent Industrial Protestors

JC Telecom

Others

Trailers

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