Forecasting Love and Weather featured in Global Top 10 weekly list of the most-watched international Netflix TV shows for 6 weeks in a row from February 21 to April 3.[7]
Synopsis
Inside a national weather service, love proves just as difficult to predict as rain or shine for a diligent forecaster and her free-spirited coworker.
In mid 40s, General 2 department. Head of Analysis Team 2 of the Korean Meteorological Department. She is the mother of two sons with the highest levels of parenting issues.
KMAmeteorologist Jin Ha-kyung struggles with the hardships of her work as the agency fails to forecast a hailstorm that struck the capital area, amidst the pressure of her upcoming marriage with co-employee Han Ki-joon. Junior meteorologist Lee Shi-woo, who was one of the very few staff who saw earlier the possibility for hail, tries to convince the headquarters of a potential late afternoon rainshower. Ha-kyung discovers Ki-joon sleeping with weather journalist Chae Yoo-jin, who later breaks up with her boyfriend Shi-woo.
Two months later, Ha-kyung is promoted upon the resignation of her predecessor, and Shi-woo is transferred to the KMA headquarters for his excellent forecasting skills; Ki-joon and Yoo-jin are married. Ha-kyung, Shi-woo and other KMA meteorologists try to pinpoint the cause of the near-freezing temperatures in the Korean peninsula amid the spring season. Ha-kyung and Ki-joon clash at work over who inherits their apartment. Later, Ha-kyung and Shi-woo have a drink and talk about the two people who messed up with both of their love lives.
3
"In Between Seasons"
February 19, 2022 (2022-02-19)
After having a drunken one-night stand, Ha-kyung and Shi-woo agree to pretend nothing at all happened between them. The KMA is pressured by fisherfolks to lift the Wind Wave Warning (풍랑경보 pungnanggyeongbo)[25][26] that has been in effect for two days. Ha-kyung insists extending the Warning until there is enough evidence for it to be downgraded to Wind Wave Advisory (풍랑주의보 pungnangju-uibo)[25][26] or be lifted entirely. Later, Ha-kyung starts having feelings for Shi-woo, who admits that he would not ask her out if she has no feelings for him.
Ha-kyung seemingly refuses to be involved in a new workplace romance despite she and Shi-woo admitting their feelings for each other. After a massive pile-up due to radiation fog over the peninsula, Ha-kyung and Shi-woo get tangled in an awkward argument on how to issue their fog advisories. Yoo-jin writes a news article about the lack of an official fog advisory in KMA's system of weather advisories (기상특보 gisangteukbo), which she discussed without providing proper context and puts the KMA in a bad light. Ha-kyung and Shi-woo team up in crafting a feature refuting Yoo-jin's biased article.
5
"Localized Heavy Rain"
February 26, 2022 (2022-02-26)
Ki-jun finds it difficult to let go of Yu-jin's lie. Unrest grows within Ha-kyung's team, and Um Dong-han struggles to focus at work.
Ha-kyung grows wary of Si-woo's secrets after running into him at a motel. News about her mother sends her hurrying to the hospital.
7
"Ozone Warning"
March 5, 2022 (2022-03-05)
After an uneasy convorsation with Yu-jin, Ki-jun seeks sage advice. While looking for a place to crash, Si-woo finds someone else in need of a home.
8
"Discomfort Index"
March 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)
As temperatures boil over outside, so do emotions as another uncovered truth pushes the animosity between Si-woo and Ki-jun to new heights.
9
"Dry Changma (Rainy Season)"
March 12, 2022 (2022-03-12)
Ha-kyung narrates about the uncertainty of the weather forecasting, especially when it comes to the rainy season arriving. She doesn’t want to take anything for granted. Bothered to no end by the sight of Ha-kyung and Si-woo together, Ki-jun tails them on their day off. Meanwhile, Yu-jin wonders where he is. When Ki-jun finally makes it home, Yu-jin is annoyed because he missed his mother’s birthday. Next day in office, there’s still uncertainty regarding the rain at the weather station, so they need to report on the delay. Si-woo does not think they should make a hasty announcement, but Ki-jun challenges him. The chief director asks both men to debate their theories so they can publish an appropriate statement. Yu-jin interviews Ha-kyung one-on-one about the weather miscalculation, but afterward, she brings up the rumors that she’s dating Si-woo; she admits he is innocent, charming, smart, and good looking. Ha-kyung asks Yu-jin why she broke up with him if he’s a good catch. Yu-jin tells Ha-kyung that Si-woo does not believe in marriage. Meanwhile, Ki-jun tells Si-woo that Ha-kyung does not date anyone who does not consider marriage.
Ha-kyung faces intensifying pressure from her mother to get married. A pesky reporter lurks around the office in search of a good story. Um notices that his daughter is on a field-trip to the KMA and excitedly catches up with her but Um Dong-han’s wife she's not happy about Bo-Mi going to the KMA. She wants him to tell their daughter not to go and to call off the whole event. When information about a heat spike has been uploaded onto the online portal by mistake. Myung-Joo’s in charge of this and she profusely apologizes as they hurriedly work to take it down but Butcher Heo notices it flash up on the portal and inevitably starts writing up a story of his own. In the next morning the Director General is not happy with news of the incorrect heat spike has become public. The thing is, Yu-Jin speaking with Heo in the cafeteria is not a good look off the back of this leak and Ki-Jun takes his wife outside to talk, accusing her of leaking the story.Yu-Jin packs up her things and decides she and Ki-Jun should take some time apart.
11
"1°C"
March 19, 2022 (2022-03-19)
Ha-kyung sends Si-woo on an assignment to the Jeju island Typhoon Center. Si-woo clearly shows displeasures but then agrees with a smile. Meanwhile, Ki-jun tells Yu-jin not to leave for a “break,” or it will be over between them. She sticks to her decision and leaves the apartment. Um Dong-han is happy to see his daughter Bo-mi at work while Um Dong-han’s wife looks at a petition for a divorce. Later on, Bo-mi has an allergic reaction and collapses in the bathroom. She ends up at the hospital, and the wife berates Um Dong-han for giving their daughter processed meat at the cafeteria. Si-woo meets Ha-kyung, and she tells him they should try and make it work. However, the next day, Ha-kyung learns that Si-woo has left for Jeju island, and she’s devastated. She blames Ki-jun for all this, she believes if it weren’t for the wounds he created, she would not have sent Si-woo away.
In March 2021, it was reported that Cha Young-hoon will direct the series created by Gline's creative group, led by writer Kang Eun-kyung.[27][28] During the same time, Park Min-young and Song Kang were considering appearing in the series as main leads.[29] In May 2021, Yura and Yoon Park joined the cast of the series.[30]
On October 19, 2021, Park Min-young posted photos from the filming site.[31]
On March 5, 2022, it was confirmed that actor Yoon Park had tested positive for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure. He had a self-diagnosis kit on March 4 and after testing positive. He was given the PCR test immediately as the filming for the drama had ended. The broadcast schedule seems to be uninterrupted.[32]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
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).
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^Hwang Su-yeon (May 31, 2021). "유라 측 "JTBC 기상청 사람들', 출연 논의 중" [공식입장]" [Yura's side "JTBC Meteorological Agency People," [Official Position]]. Export News (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
^ abPark Soo-in (January 11, 2022). "박민영 송강 '기상청 사람들' 짜릿한 만큼 설레는 살얼음판 연애" [Park Min-young and Song Kang's 'Meteorological Agency People' A love affair that thrills as much as it is thrilling] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Ho-young (August 31, 2021). "[단독] 문태유, '기상청 사람들' 합류…송강→박민영 호흡" [[Exclusive] Tae-Yoo Moon joins 'Meteorological Agency People'... Song Kang → Park Min-young breathing]. iMBC (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^Ha Soo-jeong (January 19, 2022). "윤사봉, '홍천기' 이어 '기상청 사람들' 출연..워킹맘 주무관役 [공식]" [Sa-bong Yoon, appeared in 'Meteorological Agency People' following 'Hongcheongi] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022 – via Naver.
^Hyun Jung-min (January 13, 2022). "채서은, '기상청 사람들' 출연…"영광스러운 기회" [Chae Seo-eun to appear in 'People of the Meteorological Administration'... "Glorious opportunity]. Sports world (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Sang-hoo (July 1, 2021). "[단독] 배명진, JTBC '기상청 사람들'합류… 쉴 틈없는 열일 행보" [[Exclusive] Bae Myung-jin joins JT BC's 'Meteorological Agency People'. Ten days without rest]. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^Jang Ah-reum (February 3, 2022). "배명진 '기상청 사람들' 합류…권해효 보좌 감초 주무관 활약 기대" [Bae Myung-jin joins 'Meteorological Agency people'... Kwon Hae-hyo's assistant licorice officer looking forward to the performance] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022 – via Naver.
^Seo Ye-jin (December 18, 2021). "[공식] 이태검, '기상청 사람들' 출연 확정…박민영X송강X윤박과 호흡" [[Official] Lee Tae-gum confirmed to appear in 'Meteorological Agency People'... Park Min-young X Song Kang X Breathing with Yoon Park]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^Son Bong-seok (February 7, 2022). "기상청 사람들' 배우 이태검, 첫 방송 사수 당부" [Meteorological Agency People' actor Lee Tae-gum, asks to shoot the first broadcast] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abCheon Yun-hye (October 15, 2021). "김미경, 박민영에 받은 깜짝 생일파티..박민영X송강 사이 행복한 엄마" [Kim Mi-kyung and Park Min-young's surprise birthday party... Happy mother between Park Min-young and Song Kang]. Herald POP (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^ ab"등장인물소개 - 기상청 외 사람들" [Character introduction - People outside the meteorological office] (in Korean).
^Cheon Yoon-hye (February 7, 2022). "장소연, '기상청 사람들'→'그리드' 연이은 출연..2022년도 열일 행보" [Jang So-yeon, 'Meteorological Agency People' → 'Grid' appeared one after another]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via Naver.
^Hae-seon Han (February 28, 2022). ""같이 지내자" '기상청 사람들' 박민영♥송강, 동거行[종합]" ["Let's stay together" 'Meteorological Agency people' Park Min-young ♥ Song Kang, living together]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
^Jang Woo-young (March 17, 2022). "서정연, 태풍 전문 예보관 된다…'기상청 사람들' 특별 출연" [Seo Jeong-yeon to become a typhoon expert... Special appearance on 'Meteorological Agency People'] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved March 17, 2022 – via Naver.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편" [Meteorological Agency People: The Cruelty of In-House Romance]. Npio Entertainment (in Korean). October 13, 2021. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
^Lee Min-ji (March 10, 2021). "'동백꽃' 차영훈PD, 글라인 손잡고 '기상청 사람들' 연출 "여름 촬영 시작"(공식)" ['Camellia' PD Cha Young-hoon, working with Gline to direct 'People of the Korea Meteorological Administration' "Summer filming begins" (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^Lee Ho-yeon (March 9, 2021). "박민영·송강 측 "새 드라마 '사내연애 잔혹사' 제안 받고 검토 중" [공식]" [Park Min-young and Song Kang's side "receiving and reviewing a proposal for a new drama 'Cruel Death in Office Dating'" [Official]]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^Ahn Yoon-ji (May 31, 2021). "유라X윤박, '기상청 사람들' 합류할까 "출연 논의 중"[공식]" [[Official] Yura X Yoon-bak to join 'Meteorological Agency People']. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^Suzy Han (October 19, 2021). "'기상청' 박민영, 여신미모+커피차 인증 "팬들 덕분에 웃어요"" [Meteorological Administration' Park Min-young, goddess beauty + coffee truck certification "I smile thanks to the fans"]. Top Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
^Ahn Tae-hyun (March 5, 2022). "윤박, 코로나19 확진…3차 접종 마쳤지만 돌파 감염" [Yoon Park, Corona 19 confirmed... 3rd dose completed, but breakthrough infection] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved March 5, 2022 – via Naver.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.1" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.1]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. February 20, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Melon.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.2" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.2]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. February 27, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022 – via Melon.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.3" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.3]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022 – via Melon.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.4" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.4]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022 – via Melon.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.5" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.5]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022 – via Melon.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.6" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.6]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022 – via Melon.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.7" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.7]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022 – via Melon.
^"기상청 사람들 : 사내연애 잔혹사 편 OST Part.8" [People of the Korea Meteorological Administration: In-House Romance Cruel OST Part.8]. NHN Bugs. Most Contents; JTBC Studios. March 27, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022 – via Melon.
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