Delivery Man (TV series)

Delivery Man (Korean딜리버리맨) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Yoon Chan-young, Bang Min-ah, and Kim Min-seok. It is an original drama of Genie TV, and is available for streaming on its platform, and on TVING (in South Korea), Viki and Viu in selected regions.[6][7][8] It also aired on ENA from March 1 to April 6, 2023, every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 (KST) for 16 episodes.[1][9]

Delivery Man
Promotional poster
Hangul
딜리버리맨
Revised RomanizationDillibeorimaen
McCune–ReischauerTillibŏrimaen
Genre
Written by
  • Joo Hyo-jin[2]
  • Park Hye-young[2]
  • Han Bo-kyung[2]
Directed by
Starring
Music byKim Jong-cheon[3]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerLee Joo-ho
Producers
  • Lim Min-joo
  • Kim Young-ha
  • Park Jae-woo
Running time60 minutes[4]
Production companyKortop Media[5]
Original release
NetworkENA
ReleaseMarch 1 (2023-03-01) –
April 6, 2023 (2023-04-06)

Synopsis

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The series is a comedic investigative drama about a taxi driver who grants the last wishes of ghosts.[10][11]

Cast

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Main

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  • Yoon Chan-young as Seo Young-min, a livelihood taxi driver who runs a one-of-a-kind business known as "Ghost-Only Taxi"[10][11]
  • Bang Min-ah as Kang Ji-hyun, a ghost who has lost her memory[6]
  • Kim Min-seok as Do Gyu-jin, a handsome doctor with perfect specifications[11]

Supporting

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  • Kim Seung-soo as Ji Chang-seok, leader of the violent team at Dongpa Police Station[12]
  • Park Hye-jin as Park Bun-ja, Young-min's grandmother[12]
  • Park Jeong-hak as Kang Hyung-soo, Ji-hyun's father[12]
  • Heo Ji-na as Kim Hee-yeon, head nurse in the emergency room of Daehun Hospital[13]
  • Lee Hye-jung as Yoon So-ri, a new nurse at the emergency room of Daehun Hospital[12]
  • Lee Gyu-hyeon as Kim Jeong-woo, a nurse in the emergency room of Daehun Hospital[14]
  • Ha Kyung as Lee Dong-wook, a talented shaman[12]

Extended

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Special appearances

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Viewership

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Delivery Man : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode number
123456789101112
1311N/A237N/A275N/A265N/A227228226253
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[24]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[25] Seoul[26]
1 March 1, 2023 1.1% (19th) N/A
2 March 2, 2023 0.7% (NR)
3 March 8, 2023 1.0% (15th) 1.078% (7th)
4 March 9, 2023 1.0% (10th) 1.114% (8th)
5 March 15, 2023 1.0% (11th) 1.181% (8th)
6 March 16, 2023 1.0% (13th) 1.111% (8th)
7 March 22, 2023 1.1% (10th) N/A
8 March 23, 2023 0.8% (NR)
9 March 29, 2023 0.9% (13th)
10 March 30, 2023 1.3% (7th)
11 April 5, 2023 0.9% (NR)
12 April 6, 2023 1.2% (10th) 1.369% (9th)
Average 1.0% [a]
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
  • NR denotes that the series did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
  • This series 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).

Notes

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  1. ^ Due to some unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Kim Ye-na (February 24, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 강솔X박대희 감독, 믿고 보는 재회 "신뢰 중요해"". Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023 – via Naver.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hong Se-young (January 27, 2023). "'귀신만 받아요' 윤찬영·방민아, 택시 영업 티저포스터 (딜리버리맨)". Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023 – via Naver.
  3. ^ "딜리버리맨 OST Part 1". Bugs! (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Delivery Man". KT Studio Genie. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  5. ^ Ha Su-jeong (March 2, 2023). "윤찬영·방민아, 귀신 전용 택시 영업 개시..공조 시작(딜리버리맨)". OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b Lee Soo-yeon (January 30, 2023). "'걸스데이' 방민아, 신작서 '기억상실 귀신'으로 등장 ('딜리버리맨')" ['Girl's Day' Bang Min-ah, appears as a 'ghost with memory loss' in a new book ('Delivery Man')]. TV Report (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Kang Seo-jung (January 19, 2023). "'꼭두의 계절'→'꽃선비'까지..해외로 뻗어나가는 K-드라마" [From 'Season of Kokdu' to 'Flower Scholar'..K-drama expanding overseas]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Chin, Carmen (February 2, 2023). "'All Of Us Are Dead' actor Yoon Chan-young and Girl's Day member Minah star in teaser for K-drama 'Delivery Man'". NME. Archived from the original on June 1, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  9. ^ Cha Hye-young (February 1, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 윤찬영X방민아, 신박한 콤비 플레이…3월 1일 첫 방송 확정" ['Delivery Man' Yoon Chan-young X Bang Min-ah, new combination play... First broadcast confirmed on March 1st]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  10. ^ a b Kim Myung-mi (January 11, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 윤찬영X방민아X김민석, 달콤 살벌 수사극 어떨까". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Naver.
  11. ^ a b c "Yoon Chan-young, Bang Minah and Kim Min-seok in "Delivery Man"". HanCinema. Bridge News. January 11, 2023. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c d e "딜리버리맨" [Delivery Man]. ENA (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  13. ^ Lee Mi-ji (February 9, 2023). "허지나, '딜리버리맨'·'소울메이트' 출연..열일 이어간다(공식)" [Heo Ji-na, appearing in 'Delivery Man' and 'Soul Mate'...continues ten days (official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Yoo Jun-ha (February 24, 2023). "이규현, 드라마 '딜리버리맨' 출연 확정" [Lee Gyu-hyeon confirmed to appear in the drama 'Delivery Man']. E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Yoo Jung-min (January 19, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 최태환, 윤찬영과 브로맨스…카멜레온 같은 연기 변신" ['Delivery Man' Choi Tae-hwan, Yoon Chan-young and romance... Acting transformation like a chameleon]. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Naver.
  16. ^ a b c Yoo Jun-ha (March 3, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 윤찬영X방민아의 숨겨진 인연 암시하며 기대↑". E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Naver.
  17. ^ a b Yoo Jun-ha (March 30, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 조미녀, 효심 깊은 택시기사 열연". E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
  18. ^ Lee Jun-hyeon (March 9, 2023). "윤찬영, 소멸 위기 방민아 구했다…설레는 변화 시작 ('딜리버리맨')". Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Naver.
  19. ^ a b Lee Ye-jin (March 10, 2023). "망했어요, 좋아하니까"…윤찬영, 방민아 향한 마음 '대환장 짝사랑' (딜리버리맨)" [It's ruined, because I like it"... Yoon Chan-young's heart for Bang Min-ah, 'reversal one-sided love' (Delivery Man)]. X-ports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Naver.
  20. ^ a b c d e Kang Min-kyung (March 17, 2023). "[TEN이슈] 윤찬영, 남산서 자물쇠 거는 게 소원…방민아에 직진 "좋아해요"('딜리버리맨')". Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2023 – via Naver.
  21. ^ a b Hwang Su-yeon (March 23, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 전효성 특별 출연…과학자 김정태 딸 役". Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Yoo Jun-ha (March 24, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 귀신인 줄 알았던 방민아, 살아있었다… 급반전". E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Noh Ki-seop (April 6, 2023). "'딜리버리맨' 정종우, 사설탐정 '구봉' 역으로 맹활약". Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  24. ^ No. of Viewers:
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 1, 2023. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 8, 2023. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 15, 2023. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 22, 2023. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 29, 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). March 30, 2023. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). April 5, 2023. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). April 6, 2023. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  25. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Naver.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023 – via Naver.
  26. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 8, 2023. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 15, 2023. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
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