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Drama: Awaken (English title) / Day and Night (literal title)
Revised romanization: Naggwa Bam
Hangul: 낮과 밤
Director: Kim Jung-Hyun
Writer: Shin Yoo-Dam
Network: tvN
Episodes:
Release Date: November 30, 2020 --
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 21:00
Genre: Romance / Thriller
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Mysterious cases take place in a town. These mysterious cases are connected to cases that took place 26 years ago. Do Jung-Woo and Kong Hye-Won try to uncover the secret behind the cases from 26 years ago and the present day cases.

Notes

"Awaken" takes over tvN's Monday & Tuesday 21:00 time slot previously occupied by "Birthcare Center.”
Han Ye-Seul was first offered the lead female role, but declined.
First still images of Namgung Min in tvN drama series “Awaken.”

Cast



Namgung Min	Seol Hyun	Lee Chung-Ah	Yoon Sun-Woo
Do Jung-Woo	Kong Hye-Won	Jamie Layton	Moon Jae-Woong

Broadcasting Station



Yoon Kyung-Ho	Kim Ki-Nam
Lee Ji-Wook	PD No

Seoul Police Agency



Kim Won-Hae	Baek Ji-Won	Choi Dae-Chul	Lee Sin-Young	Kang Rae-Yeon
Hwang Byung-Chul	Lee Taek-Jo	Yoon Seok-Pil	Jang Ji-Wan	Min Yoo-Ra

Baekya Foundation



Kim Tae-Woo	Choi Jin-Ho
Oh Jung-Hwan	Son Min-Ho

Do Jung-Woo's People



Woo Hyeon	Jung Dae-Ro
Jung Soon-Gu	Baek Hyun-Soo

Kong Hye-Won's Family

Kim Chang-Wan

Kong Il-Do

Others



Shin Ian	Lee Joon-Sang
Oh Kyung-Min (ep.1)	Baek Seung-Jae (ep.1)

Additional Cast Members:

Jo Hye-Won - Sun Geul-Nyeo
Kwak Hee-Joo

Trailers

Comments

Matts Jan 14 2021 11:17 pm I really love how Nam Koong Min acts. I love him and Jang Hyuk. I hope I can watch more drama of him.

sensible viewer Jan 07 2021 11:57 am why this drama has same story as falsify another ngm drama

Laarni Barcena Jan 07 2021 8:55 am Nam Koong Min looks here reminds me of Jang Hyuk but his acting is more of Chief Kim and Nam Gyo Man LOL. I really enjoyed this drama and keep on waiting for its update every week. Keep it up Nam Koong Min!

yoyoyo Jan 06 2021 8:59 am agree with the comment below but good drama

Sky Jan 05 2021 11:20 pm If nam can draw jamie adult photo why can't he draw the 3rd child?

Cain Jan 05 2021 8:10 am I don't know about you guys. But Nam Koong-Min's character has a vibe of Chief Kim and General Manager Baek from his 2 previous dramas.

It's like the intelligent of GM Baek with facial expression and personality of Chief Kim, however, there's no over-the-top and crazy side of Chief Kim. That's what I feel for this one LOL

Seojin Jan 05 2021 3:24 am I want jungwoo and jamie in one scene together..

Cain Jan 04 2021 6:10 am I love that I recognize most of the actors and their past dramas with one another.

Diandra Jan 02 2021 11:55 am Damn this drama is really a masterpiece,i never thought that it would be this good like this drama required ur 100% attention to understand the whole situation just daebak, can't wait to see the next ep.... For those who like to watch happy and bright drama this isn't for you but for those who like dark mistery crime this drama is highly recommended.

american style~ #jamie Jan 02 2021 3:11 am i like this drama altho it is underrated!!! I really love lee chung ah l,, her charisma and she is so pretty and cool ? her acting and character is also way better than seolhyun. I used to like SH in aoa but bc of the bully case i felt disappointed:-( nam goong min is cool too and acted well! Jung woo jamie got more chemistry and i enjoy seeing them together!

I hope there will be reunited scene of 112,113 and 157 where they all take revenge together! 157 hoepfully is not that evil and he is just taking revenge. Jamie has a more important role than hye won and maybe if jamie is first lead would mean more. (Jung woo’s “i will protect u” to jamie was so cute)

Another mistake this drama made was that they let us know what happened first before the characters know.. so wasted a bit of time of them finding out and not as exciting for audience.

BUT nice story and so excited for next!

may Dec 31 2020 3:46 am Im excited to watch this drama coz I love Nam's versatility but why are the ratings low? unlike his other projects that got double figure ratings. There are many good actors in SK, but Nam is awesome??.

xyz Dec 30 2020 11:21 am why does namgoong min remind me so much of lee jin wook in voice ... hmmmm

Peter Marendy Dec 29 2020 6:47 am Awken is a brilliant drama. The plot is gripping Each episode involves intricately woven story lines and believable character developments. Arguably the most impressive element of this drama is the acting, especially that of Namkoong Min, Chung-Ah and Kyung-Ho. It is unfathomable why its ratings aren't high.

Typical007 Dec 29 2020 4:51 am Does anybody know what's inside Jamie Leighton's backpack? She carries it with her everywhere.

Pgirl13 Dec 28 2020 10:51 am Namkoong Min casting with outstanding members within this drama - crazy about sci-fi fantasy , mysterious drama or movie - so with all of that this drama will be worth the watch - @Arithant : beautiful outstanding comment you made - the romantic events sometimes not all that makes drama or movie -☺? - bravo to the writer & director - high power up events & action - May I say ?

treannah Dec 26 2020 6:06 pm This drama is alright, draggy in the suspense side and ok in the romance section. Story wise is quite stupid how they figured out the murderer could be the 3rd child!...lol (duh...ML is 1 , Jamie is 2...pretty obvious whos left) and it took up to episode 8 to figure that out!?!?!...lol. Acting is expected from this star studded entourage....people complaining about their acting skills is like saying Jim Carey will be the next Batman or putting Yoo In Na as a FL/martial artist...their acting is set in stone and will be well known for their expression/acting/performance for certain drama/movie genres. Were half way and i think all the slow build-up has surpassed for a late half great expectation (fingers crossed) and hope it goes off with a bang for 2021 :)

Arihant Dec 25 2020 1:42 pm Surprised that most comments focus on the romance..It is a non issue for me..The story and the way the plot is revealed is very mysterious and suspenseful Hope this show does better ratings wise.The actors especially Nam Gung Min are doing really well

LoneGunMan Dec 25 2020 12:28 pm This show is a bit slow. It does remind me of The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion. But no where near as good as that movie.

Raptor Dec 24 2020 7:03 am So it’s the typical good looking male lead having a love line with the good looking female lead? LOL how to have that kind of romance when NGM has more chemistry with the drug peddler than Seol Hyun? ?

Raptor Dec 24 2020 5:27 am So I guess it’s that easy to reduce a supposedly strong female character to an emotional wreck constantly looking like she’s in distress with that irritating, perpetual quizzical frown on her face. ?

Oh yeah I’m talking about Gong all right.

Starlight Dec 23 2020 9:07 am Finally they show the real killer, the clue about DID is right.

N31 Dec 23 2020 4:59 am This drama reminds me of my favorite anime (zankyou no terror) the plot is really same and I should rewatch it again. Or is it live action of that anime? I love the plot, characters and all of the actor/ess. Guys if you don’t like thriller genre or the actor/ess in drama just don’t put yourself to get hating on it. It doesn’t make sense. Because you waste your time. Watch what you like and leave what you don’t. Make it simple or you should try to be PD nim and make your own drama. Cheers!!

Full Dec 21 2020 8:52 pm The thriller is interesting but slow so yeah the romance would really help the drama. At first I was shipping Jamie and Jung woo too but it’s kinda obvious that’s not what the writer wants. Jae Woong is so cute and his character is very interesting just like Jamie’s character. For now he’s the most interesting and I’m so shipping him with Jamie their interaction are just so cute and mind blowing.

The minimum of Ava Dec 21 2020 3:49 pm Here's some tips for me:

1. This drama has romance. So for you that are a lil anti of thriller/mystery mixed with romance, better run away from now.

2. This drama is intriguing (the plot is somehow unique), but it's a bit slow-paced and that makes it kinda tired to follow.

3. For you who ask, the fl is Seolhyun. She get the loveline with ml.

4. Up to ep 7, we only have very little of Moon Jae Woong (who's more interesting in my pov).

5. Jamie is more interesting, but I think Seolhyun has more power over this drama (because she's the fl, she's the love interest *yawn*).

6. The ending could be melodrama with ml dying and fl realizing she has a (hmm) criminal father and her crush is (kinda) not normal (if he really has some supernatural power or stuff).

7. Drop it? Not drop it?

Jamie Dec 21 2020 9:17 am I was interested when i saw the trailer, it is namgoong and lee chung ah .... But whaaat!!!! Haisshh i don't have already interested in watching Awaken it's because of Seolhyun ... I was expecting that namgoong will like lee chung ah at that TV Series but it's not!!

MN2020 Dec 18 2020 4:51 pm I Want Jung Woo and Jamie are the Main Pair-up& End-Up, I Dnt care if Hye Won iis only the 3rd party of the plot since, Namkoong Min and Lee Jung Ah are more fit in age in really life which is 30's and 40's while Hye Won is still in her 20's whiwhich makes her more compatible w/ Moon Jae-Woong in the story plot. I Want The Childbood friends will end up together, after Jamie fully remembered her past.

erem Dec 17 2020 9:54 pm i really hope that DJW will end with Jamie, or this series will end like St*rt Up :(

scarletsungrok Dec 17 2020 6:34 pm jaewoongs character is giving me life omg hes my fav part of the drama, hope he gets a nice ending !!

dope Dec 17 2020 2:27 am lovin this drama!! dont care if it has romance or not but the storyline is really interesting !!

Radzi Dec 16 2020 4:22 am This drama like movie the witch

JairusD Dec 16 2020 1:04 am Is Namkoong Min an Anti-hero in this drama? I will be ineterested to watch if he is.. :-)

scarletsungrok Dec 14 2020 2:23 pm I'm on episode 3 and I definitely think this drama doesnt need a romance arc. The plot is already so interesting, and tbh the romance arc ruins the thrilling mood, and it also feels out of place in such a dark plot based drama. NGM doesn't even have good chemistry with the FL, and the whole thing seems a little childish. I would rather see the characters seek answers than see them flirt. Normally I am a fan of romance-mystery dramas, but this one just doesn't mix. I still think this drama is good and has lots of potential. Anyone else feel this way?

Also, my boy Sun Woo! awesome acting, his character is making me cry, he deserves justice! TT

Shayleen Dec 14 2020 10:23 am Han Ye Seul was originally offered to play Jamie Leighton. I was very glad she declined. Now rooting for my girl Lee Chung Ah, watching her in the hospital is torturing me :( So it's true that the loveline is between DJW and Hyewon. Okay romance, step aside, you're placed in the wrong fate, you're just not interesting. I still don't know about Jaewoong and Modu, why is it his screen time so short?

CarminaCarmina Dec 14 2020 2:11 am Unique and very interesting storyline. The chemistry between Do Jung-Woo and Jamie Leighton is stronger than that between Do Jung-Woo and Gong Hye-Won, but I don't really care much about the romance arc. I'm more interested in the storyline, the mystery, thrill, and all. They keep me glued to the screen episode after episode.

Fch Dec 13 2020 3:39 pm @moonlight . Agreed But in this page kong il do doesntt wrote her father..his name just put on family list for hye won.. Btw . I thought theres somethin about jung woo candy..seems like medicine for him.

Sentinel Dec 13 2020 1:17 am @Woomie Lol agreed, I was sad. Maybe because I was biased towards Lee Chung Ah (Jamie). In earlier episodes Do Jung Woo and Jamie's sudden closeness really gave me hope, but shattered immediately after ep 4. Wishes aside, this drama is enjoyable. They has their fair share of mystery and comedy, with a little bit of romance.

Woomie Dec 12 2020 12:00 am After watching episode 4 I feel like the love line will be between Hye yoon and Jung woo so hahaha I’m going to stop my Woo-mie ship now. Won’t go any further with this ship because I don’t wanna get hurt like start up. Anyways the mystery is really good and the story is still going strong. I hope They rescue my girl Jamie on time. Poor girl she just got into the country and now this.

Moonlight Dec 10 2020 1:24 pm I think this story is based on Go Hyewon's story. As we can see that only Hyewon's part got narration. And i assumed Hyewon's is a key (maybe cheat key) to the whole story. Also maybe to White Night Village case. Anyway, it seems like Team Leader Do like Hyewon too. And judging from their scene together in car, it seems like Team Leader Do protect Hyewon or know something that related to Hyewon. I wonder what is character Go Hyewon role in this drama and that get me excited. This drama pretty good meh! And also i love it when Dr Jamie noticed the temperature between them and left for 3 minutes (+3 seconds)? hahahahah and it is funny. Seems like our smart Dr Jamie caught the love first before us ????

May Day Dec 10 2020 10:56 am Anyone think Hye-Won's father is a scientist from the White Night Village?

Lee Chungah Dec 10 2020 5:46 am I forgot to leave a comment on here when the drama first aired but I'm so proud of my girl, Chungah! She's such an underrated actress and I hope she gains more attention from this. I don't think I need to even praise NGM because his acting is always top tier and I like his character in this. I've seen so many people judging Hyewon already like.. It's only episode 4, chill out. Let's wait and see how all their characters develop. I'm not a KPOP fan so I haven't really listened to AOA or anything like that but as a Kdrama and kmovie addict, I've watched all of the kdramas and kmovies. I've seen most people judging her acting based on Orange Marmalade which came out in 2015, it's been 5 years already people!! People improve and she improved immensely. Go watch: My Country: The New Age (2019 kdrama) or The Great Battle (2018 Movie), you'll see how she has improved immensely! Awaken, Fighting!

Raptor Dec 08 2020 10:59 pm The nod to LGBT existence was quite funny. Was hoping that Ji Wan would muster the courage to kiss the guy. That’d have been hilarious.

Liking the drama so far, though it can be a bit draggy at times. The love triangle the show is trying to develop seems a little icky, tbh. NGM is great and sexy as usual.

Fan of NGM Dec 08 2020 2:24 pm For ppl who said no to unnecessary loveline, please take note that this drama is under genre Romance and Mystery. So definitely there will be a love line. And for ppl who keep saying sht bout Gong Hyewon (or maybe bc the actress), we are just on 3-4 episode so please, lmao. We dont know the Hyewon's story (the character) well. Plus, i think Seolhyun did well in acting lol

Adam Dec 07 2020 3:35 pm Why they say the fl is Hyewon when Jamie is more more interesting character? Even Hyewon's facial expressions looks same all the time (looks like she's always furious about something) lol. Hyewon definitely like Jungwoo, but the way she denies it lke ugh girl enough with that we know it! I hope this drama doesn't have unnecessary loveline, just focus on the mystery and investigation. We have the great NGM and LCA pls pls script be great too!

Luthfin Dec 07 2020 6:59 am i can see Jung-Woo and Hye-Won is pair to be lover

Dunk Dec 07 2020 2:22 am I can’t wait for episode 3! This drama is so exciting. @previous comments yessss I feel the chemistry between Jung woo and Jamie and it’s fire. Wasn’t expecting romance in this drama but it makes it a lot more entertaining and I’m living for it.

Andre Dec 06 2020 6:52 pm They should fire the director of this drama. The train sequence in the end of episode one is hilarious in its badness. Also the lead actress is completely raw. Overall seems like an amateurish drama and the only reason I bothered was because of Namgung Min.

Cherry Dec 04 2020 11:01 am Cool your nerves. It's just episode 2 and remember that it's a mystery drama. It is acceptable that some things will be incoherent. As long as a resolution will be offered eventually then I'm on board. But my magnet here is really Chung Ah and her chemistry with Min. God, I'm not a fan on love teams in mystery dramas coz story gets messy 100% of the time but I can't resist their charm as a couple.

Whoottt Dec 04 2020 8:35 am Jamie and Jung Woo seem so much more like a believable pair than Jung Woo and Hye Won. He has a lot more chemistry with Jamie.

When it comes to Hye Won, it their relationship has more of a mentor and mentee mentality.

I have nothing against Seolhyun btw. She is an okay actress. :)

Songsak Dec 04 2020 2:56 am I think we all agree there's much more chemistry between chungah and min than with hyun. So far i really enjoy this drama although theres some incoherences or non logic situations (the train scene for example)..

Cilee Dec 03 2020 11:56 pm I'm not a kpop fans so I don't mind seolhyun in here, and I'm a big fan of namgoong min, but this drama is so boooring

Cha Dec 03 2020 1:32 am @Woomie I don't want a love triangle as well but I saw her confess her feelings towards Jungwoo in the trailer. Her actions and what her mom said in ep.2 also implied that.

Kadre Dec 02 2020 7:16 pm Okay, I'm in the first episode and we have cops in pursuit of not one, not two, but three huge trucks. First thing I asked: why the f*ck don't they just call for helicopters? Why is this supposed to be tense? Then I learned it was just a show off and a kind of presentation for the main characters. They could at least try to be believable. Not for me despite being a huge fan of Namgung Min

sarangbiet Dec 02 2020 11:01 am Already watched till ep 2. It is already pick my interest since ep 1. Well there are still so many mysteries here. I am also confused, why Hye Won is the female lead. Because Jamie is the strong one in these episodes. I am sure we will find put the reason along the story.

And for anyone who still doubt Seolhyun acting, please.. just because she was bad at Orange Mermalade (yes, she was awkward at that, i admit) doesn't mean she is bad at this. Her latest acts in My Country and Ansi Fortress are so good. Even public praised her.

Woomie Dec 01 2020 9:54 pm I watched orange marmalade completely and I know that SH acting there wasn’t good. But in her other dramas she’s improved. (E.g my country and there was one movie she also starred in that I watched). Seol Hyun acting here is good guys. She actually got better.

Is there romance in this drama? Because Minnie Oppa and Chung Ah unnie got one hell of a chemistry here. There have to be romance because I’m so shipping Jung woo and Jamie. (Ship Name: Woomie) lol.

@Cha I hope you’re wrong. I don’t want a love triangle in this perfect drama. If there’s romance I hope Hye won doesn’t have feelings for Jung woo.

Cha Dec 01 2020 7:56 pm Just finished ep.2 and I think Do Jung Woo and Jamie Layton like each other, they have the potential to be a couple. Whereas Kong Hye Won loves Do Jung Woo one-sidedly.

LoneGunMan Dec 01 2020 1:37 pm Opening scene in the first episode is similar to The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion. Good start.

Cherry Dec 01 2020 12:23 pm Watched episodes 1 and 2 already and Lee Chung Ah single handedly slayed this drama. IMO, she is much the female lead and the more interesting character compared to SH.

0103 Dec 01 2020 9:45 am Have watched few episodes of orange marmalade, skipped it due to its confusing plot and bland acting. Sorry for prejudices but really, she lacks emotions. She might be praised by some but many still questions her acting skills. Why so? Tone, facial control, voice~ and the character does not fit her at all.

Icarusfalls Dec 01 2020 8:13 am just so you all know, we have here 4 main leads so there's no main fl main ml kinda thing, but if there's like the main main lead then it gotta be nam goong min.

Ana Nov 30 2020 10:35 pm The guy she try to save have the heart in the right side? I know is possible but is very rare ?

Chuckles Nov 30 2020 12:02 pm Oh no!!! Age difference...LOL! Who cares.

Franc Nov 26 2020 5:54 am Does anyone notices that Namgoong Min and Yoon Sun-woo are brothers in Hot stove league? Hahahah

Fighting for this!

PANDORA Nov 25 2020 4:37 pm Guys watching the trailer and highlights above, Lee Chung-Ah seems like the female lead. I think the cast pics were placed like that or something? I hope I'm right lol let's wait until the first episode to find out for sure.

Lewyatsushitouka Nov 24 2020 6:41 am Reunion with Namkoong Min again

Somebody Nov 23 2020 12:38 pm Damn the age difference between leads is a lot what the hell

RonPark Nov 23 2020 7:39 am Not to mention the age gap of the lead. I think its the biggest age gap on Kdrama so far. I think this would be great though Namgung Min hyung is really good on serious mode drama though.

jennreveluv Nov 20 2020 7:32 am So Excited For This!!!!!

Ssiii Nov 17 2020 12:05 pm Gonna watch this for NGM

Why Nov 13 2020 4:55 pm Why is lee chung ah not the female lead..

Maic Nov 08 2020 11:57 pm I will watch because i like the history, and i like all the 3 main actors. I dont care about seolhyun life, i'll watch cause she's wonderful actress. I think she was wrong, but we are here for the drama not for the personal life of her. I really love mina, but dont hate the drama cause of seolhyun she is wonderful actress. And hate her is = what she doing with mina. So dont create more victims. And support mina, and love her. And support seolhyun acting, and love this brilhant drama with wonderful actors and actress <3

Kang BearGi Nov 08 2020 9:10 am first time see the casting honestly i excited for seolhyun, chung ah, and namkoong min but now... yeahh i dunno here for lee chung ah only

Ronin Nov 07 2020 4:32 pm This is the first kdrama I'm going to make an effort to watch, and it's all due to Seolhyun.

Pinguin74 Nov 04 2020 5:17 pm Nam Koong Min, always miss your acting...

jhun of philippines Oct 29 2020 2:42 am waiting for this drama because of Namgun Min, he is good actor even in drama, comedy, thriller and even no leading lady or no love interest he can carry the story like in dr prisoner and good manager, and in hot stove league he didnt smile or laugh but he acted soooo good.

Genesis77 Oct 27 2020 12:53 am This is going to be a great drama...because anything with Nam Koong Min in it, is fantastic. I stan him so hard. It's also gonna be a great drama because the others cast in this are some very, very, very good actors and actresses, and I've watched a lot of them in varying dramas over the years. Lee Chung Ah, I feel in love with her after watching my 1st kdrama, Flower Boy Ramen Shop...yup, that was a long time ago but that was one of the 1st dramas I watched...up there with The Midas, Iris, etc....

But, I'm looking forward to this drama.

Eric Oct 21 2020 2:35 pm The synopsis reminds me of Rooftop Prince.. is it gonna be another time travel drama? Can't wait to watch it!!!!

@Fatima Oct 19 2020 10:32 am i think chung ah really is the fl but i guess the 3 of them are the leads: chung ah, seolhyun and namgoong min

Fatima Oct 10 2020 8:02 am I stand for Lee Chung Ah Why she's not the lead female? I support u

Neea Sep 30 2020 1:21 am why Han Ye-Seul? I miss u on screen

Takka May 24 2020 4:45 am Excited for Namgoong min and Lee chungah

scarletsungrok Dec 31 2019 12:00 pm YESSS please i hope they both accept !!!

neea Dec 30 2019 4:31 am yes yes, pls accept!! Love both of the, just.love.'em

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

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Seoul Police Agency

Baekya Foundation

Do Jung-Woo's People

Kong Hye-Won's Family

Others

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