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, Park Jae-chan,

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, Han Jae-suk, and Kim Min-jung. The series delves into the lives of four young individuals who become interns at Yongcheonru, the most prestigious

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. It aired on Channel A from December 21, 2024, to February 9, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 ( KST). It is also available for

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and Wavve in South Korea, and on

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and Viki in selected regions.

Synopsis

The interns navigate the demanding environment of Yongcheonru, the most prestigious

, facing challenges from disgruntled guests, strict supervisors, and the inherent complexities of the inn's operations. Prince Lee Eun, despite his attempts at anonymity, finds his royal lineage constantly drawing unwanted attention. He must carefully conceal his identity while navigating the social and political undercurrents of Joseon. Hong Deok-soo excels in

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as a man, impressing her superiors with her intelligence and dedication. However, she grapples with the constant fear of exposure and the limitations imposed upon women in Joseon. Cheon Jun-hwa, initially resistant, gradually finds himself drawn to the challenges of the inn and the camaraderie he develops with his fellow interns. He begins to question his pre-conceived notions and find a new sense of purpose. And Ko Soo-ra, driven by ambition, excels in his duties, earning the respect of his superiors. However, his single-minded focus begins to strain his relationships and cloud his judgment.

Cast and characters

Main

* Bae In-hyuk as Prince Mu Yeong / Lee Eun-ho / Lee Eun : A prince who hides his identity and disguise as a commoner intern. * Kim Ji-eun as Hong Deok-soo/ Hong Jae-on : A woman who disguise as a man to become a general manager at Yongcheonru. *

as Cheon Jun-hwa : The heir to Yongcheonru who is forced as an intern by his father. * Park Jae-chan as Ko Soo-ra : An intern at Yongcheonru who seeks to restore his family's honor.

Supporting

* Lee Ho-won * Han Jae-suk

Special appearance

* Kim Min-jung as Seol Mae-hwa The innkeeper of Yongcheonru

Production

Development

''Check-in Hanyang'' is written by Park Hyun-jin, directed by Myeong Hyun-woo, planned by Channel A, and co-produced by Wemad Co., Raemongraein, and Story Networks. On August 29, 2024, Channel A and Japanese content production company

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signed a business agreement for the joint production of the ''Check-in Hanyang'' at the Dong-a Media Center in

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Casting

On April 26, 2024, Bae In-hyuk, Kim Ji-eun,

, and Park Jae-chan had been confirmed as the main characters of the series. According to ''

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'' interview on May 28, Han Jae-suk would be appear. On June 13, it was reported that Kim Min-jung would appear and make a special appearance. On June 24, Lee Ho-won was reported to appear, according to his agency.

Release

Channel A announced that ''Check-in Hanyang'' would be broadcast in December 2024. In November 2024, it was confirmed to premiere on December 21, and would air every Saturday and Sunday at 19:50 ( KST). It was also confirmed to be available for

and Wavve in South Korea, and

and Viki in selected regions.

Viewership

References

External links

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