Overview

• ‘Dear Hongrang,’ based on Jang Da-hye’s novel, is now streaming exclusively on Netflix as of May 16, 2025.
• The series follows a long-lost heir’s return to a powerful merchant family in Joseon, igniting questions of identity and familial loyalty.
• Critics commend the performances of Lee Jae-wook, Jo Bo-ah, and Jung Ga-ram for bringing depth to the show’s complex emotional dynamics.
• Writer Kim Jin-a’s mid-season streamlining of subplots has been noted for improving cohesion in the densely plotted narrative.
• Themes of obsession, grief, and a shifting love triangle drive the story’s emotional stakes, earning praise for its layered storytelling.