Series synopsis
When the Devil Calls Your Name, also known as 악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때 is a South Korean comedy television series that premiered on tvN on July 31, 2019. It ended on September 19, 2019. It stars Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Lee Seol and Lee El.
Music producer and composer Ha Rib made a contract with the devil to trade his soul for fame. This devilish transaction brought him all the fame he could ask for, producing many hit songs. As the contract expiration draws near, he bargains with the devil for an extension. For that, he must find another person to sell the soul. Ha Rib finds a perfect candidate, but contemplates because she would have to suffer for 10 years for his selfish fame.
Premise
Music producer and composer Ha Rib made a contract with the devil to trade his soul for fame. This devilish transaction brought him all the fame he could ask for, producing many hit songs. As the contract expiration draws near, he bargains with the devil for an extension. For that, he must find another person to sell the soul. Ha Rib finds a perfect candidate, but contemplates because she would have to suffer for 10 years for his selfish fame.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jung Kyung-ho as Ha Rib / Seo Dong-Cheon
- Park Sung-woong as Mo Tae-Kang / Devil Ryu
- Lee Seol as Kim Yi-Kyung
- Lee El as Ji Seo-Young
- Kim Won-hae as Kong Soo-Rae
- Oh Eui-sik as Kang Ha
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Mo Tae-Kang's secretary
- Nam Ji-hyun as Dong-Hee
Supporting cast
- Song Kang as Luka Aleksijević / Ye Seong-Ho
- Choi Yoo-song as Ye Sun-A
- Park Seon-a as Doctor Kim
Guest cast
- Kim Ha-neul
- Kang Hoon as Assailant
- Song Yeong-jae as Go player
- Shin Dam-su as Drunk driver
- Kim Hak-sun
- Choi Woo-hyuk as Lee Choong-ryul (Young)
- Nam Myung-ryeol as Chairman Song Yeon-Mo
- Lee Gook-ju as Woman who sold her soul
- Park Jiwon as Self
- Kim Si-hyeon as Self
- Mia as Self
- Jo Serim as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | July 31, 2019 | September 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Contract with the Devil Ha Rip is a successful composer, and all of his songs top the charts and win many awards. One day, he is informed that his 10-year contract with the devil will soon terminate, and as per the contract, the devil will take Ha Rip’s soul. And he gets involved in strange situations. What is the true identity of Ha Rip? |
July 31, 2019 |
| 2 |
A Price to Pay For I Gyeong is a nameless singer-songwriter who has a miserable past. She goes to Ha Rip after finding out he released the song she wrote, and Ha Rip realizes that all his music are stolen and inspirations from others. Out of guilt, Ha Rip wants to terminate the contract. However, there is a price to pay for. |
August 1, 2019 |
| 3 |
Ha Rip Finding His Replacement I Gyeong decides to quit music and to find a new dream. Meanwhile, Ha Rip tries to find his replacement to carry through on his promise with Tae Kang. He manages to find someone who is desperate to be a musician and introduce the person to Tae Kang. However, Tae Kang says that he can’t accept the person as Ha Rip’s replacement. |
August 7, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 31, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2019 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday at 21:30:00 |