Hotel Del Luna (Korean: 호텔 델루나) is a dark fantasy and romcom series, starring Lee Ji-eun and Yeo Jin-goo. It aired on tvN from July 13 to September 1, 2019 for 16 episodes. Written by the Hong Sisters and directed by Oh Choong-hwan, the series was a smashing hit as it ranked among the highest rated dramas in cable history.
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I. Synopsis
Hotel Del Luna revolves around a peculiar hotel; a supernatural place which is not visible to everyone. The staff and clients are ghosts, whose souls are still roaming around because they have to work out some unfinished business on earth before they could cross over to the other side.
Jang Man-wol, played by Lee Ji-eun, the owner of the hotel, makes a deal with the father of Koo Chan-sung (Yeo Jin-goo) to have his son work for her in exchange of granting him life and money. Having no idea of the deal or what it entails, Chan-sung returns to Korea 20 years later and ends up fulfilling the agreement by becoming the manager of Hotel Del Luna.
All the mysteries and secrets behind the place unfold one by one as the story goes on.
II. Cast
Main
| Actors |
Characters |
| Lee Ji-eun |
Jang Man-Wol – The hotel's owner She's fickle, suspicious and greedy. |
| Yeo Jin-goo |
Koo Chan-Sung – The hotel's manager He is a sincere perfectionist. He looks level-headed, but he actually has a soft disposition. |
Supporting
| Shin Jung-geun
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Kim Sun Bi – Bartender. |
| Bae Hae-sun |
Choi Seo-hee - The housekeeper and room service provider |
| Pyo Ji-hoon |
Ji Hyun-joong - The hotel receptionist |
| Kang Mi-na |
Spirit of Jung Soo-jung / Kim Yoo-na (residing inside Kim Yoo-na's body) |
| Lee Tae-sun |
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| Seo Yi Sook |
Mago - A goddess who controls the life and death of people passing through the hotel |
| Kang Hong Suk |
Grim Reaper - A spirit who guides the souls staying at the hotel to the afterlife |
III. Soundtracks
IV. Reception
Viewership
The series was the most viewed drama of 2019 on tvN with average ratings of 8%. The last episode had the highest rating of 12% nationwide.
Adaptations
Due to its success, several remakes of Hotel Del Luna were announced. A US remake, a Philippine remake and a Korean musical are scheduled to release in 2022.
V. Accolades
