When the Devil Calls Your Name

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When the Devil Calls Your Name
File:When the Devil Calls Your Name.jpg
Promotional poster
Genre
Developed by Lee Myung-han
Written by
  • Noh Hye-young
  • Go Nae-ri
Directed by Min Jin-ki
Starring
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 16
Production
Producer(s) Moon Jeong-su
Running time 75 minutes[3]
Production company(s) tvN
The Moon C&M
Distributor tvN
Release
Original network tvN
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Dolby Digital
Original release July 31 (2019-07-31) –
September 19, 2019 (2019-09-19)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

When the Devil Calls Your Name (Hangul악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때; RRAgmaga Neoui Ileum-eul Buleul Ttae) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Lee Seol and Lee El. It is inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's work Faust. It aired on tvN from July 31 to September 19, 2019.[2][4]

Synopsis

The series is about a man who sold his soul to a devil ten years ago to obtain fortune and fame. As his contract is soon to expire, he tries to make a deal with the devil using his life as collateral.[1][5]

Cast

Main

  • Jung Kyung-ho as Ha Rip / Seo Dong-cheon, a star composer who has sold his soul to a titular devil. He has enjoyed youth and success with numerous hits to his name.[1]
  • Park Sung-woong as Mo Tae-gang / Ryu, a top actor who is possessed by the devil Ryu, to whom Ha Rip sold his soul.[2]
  • Lee Seol as Kim I-gyeong, an unsuccessful singer-songwriter who only knows bad luck.[2]
  • Lee El as Ji Seo-yeong, the CEO of Soul Entertainment.[2]

Supporting

  • Song Kang as Luka, Ha Rip's rookie assistant.[6]
  • Yoon Kyung-ho as Mr. Kang, Tae-gang's secretary.
  • Son Ji-hyun as Yu Dong-hui, I-gyeong's best friend.[7]
  • Oh Eui-shik as Kang Ha, Ha Rip's housemate.
  • Lee Yoo-young as Joo Ra-in, an idol singer.
  • Jung Won-young as Shi-Ho, an idol singer.
  • Kim Hyung-mook as Lee Choong-ryeol, co-CEO of Soul Entertainment.
  • Kim Won-hae as Kong Soo-rae, a coffeehouse owner and I-gyeong's boss.
  • Im Ji-kyu as Kyung-Soo, a police officer and I-gyeong's step brother.
  • Choi Yoo-song as Ye Jung-ah, Luka's mother.
  • Ryu Hye-rin as Jung Hye-won
  • Lee Bong-ryun as a nurse

Original soundtrack

When The Devil Calls Your Name OST
Soundtrack album by Various artists
Recorded 2019
Genre Soundtrack
Language
Label
Producer
  • Park Sung-il
  • Ecobridge

Special Edition

Released on July 25, 2019 (2019-07-25)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "The Street You Left" (간과 쓸개) Liver and Gallbladder 3:17
2. "The Street You Left" (Inst.)   3:17
Total length:
6:34

Part 1

Released on July 31, 2019 (2019-07-31)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "Trap of Love"   Jung Won-young 2:54
2. "Trap of Love" (Inst.)   2:54
Total length:
5:08

Part 2

Released on August 1, 2019 (2019-08-01)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "When I Am in Busan" (부산에 가면) Jung Kyung-ho 3:35
2. "When I Am in Busan" (Inst.)   3:35
Total length:
7:10

Part 3

Released on August 7, 2019 (2019-08-07)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "Talk To Oneself" (혼잣말) Sondia 4:14
2. "Talk To Oneself" (Inst.)   4:14
Total length:
8:28

Part 4

Released on August 8, 2019 (2019-08-08)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "Where Is The Dream" (꿈은 어디에) Jung Kyung-ho 3:11
2. "Where Is The Dream" (Inst.)   3:11
Total length:
6:22

Part 5

Released on August 15, 2019 (2019-08-15)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "My Song" (나의 노래) Sondia 4:13
2. "My Song" (Inst.)   4:13
Total length:
8:26

Part 6

Released on August 22, 2019 (2019-08-22)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "You Bring No Sadness" (그대는 슬픔이 아니다) Sondia 3:51
2. "You Bring No Sadness" (Inst.)   3:51
Total length:
7:02

Part 7

Released on August 29, 2019 (2019-08-29)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "The Day We Met" (우리가 처음 만난 날) Sondia 3:35
2. "The Day We Met" (Inst.)   3:35
Total length:
7:10

Part 8

Released on September 5, 2019 (2019-09-05)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "The Street You Left (Live Ver.)" (그대 떠나 없는 거리) Sondia, Jung Kyung-ho 4:12
2. "The Street You Left (Live Ver.)" (Inst.)   4:12
Total length:
8:24

Part 9

Released on September 12, 2019 (2019-09-12)
No. Title Artist Length
1. "Talk to Oneself (Acoustic Ver.)" (혼잣말 (Acoustic Ver.)) Sondia 2:19
2. "You Bring No Sadness" (그대는 슬픔이 아니다 (Busking Ver.)) Sondia 3:45
Total length:
6:04

Production

When the Devil Calls Your Name reunites Jung Kyung-ho and Park Sung-woong who previously starred together in Life on Mars (2018).[8] Lee Seol's singing voice was provided by singer Sondia (손디아).[9]

Viewership

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Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(AGB Nielsen)[11]
Nationwide Seoul
1 July 31, 2019 3.066% 3.759%
2 August 1, 2019 2.560% 3.264%
3 August 7, 2019 2.530% 3.348%
4 August 8, 2019 2.161% 2.742%
5 August 14, 2019 1.907% 2.465%
6 August 15, 2019 2.120% 2.483%
7 August 21, 2019 1.937% 2.207%
8 August 22, 2019 2.087% 2.632%
9 August 28, 2019 2.037% 2.517%
10 August 29, 2019 1.613% 1.919%
11 September 4, 2019 1.844% 2.396%
12 September 5, 2019 1.624% 2.135%
13 September 11, 2019 1.369% 1.712%
14 September 12, 2019 0.945% N/A
15 September 18, 2019 1.581% 1.853%
16 September 19, 2019 1.597% 2.307%
Average 1.936% [lower-alpha 1]
  • 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).

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2019 12th Korea Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor Jung Kyung-ho Nominated [12]

Notes

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

References

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