Series synopsis
Red Balloon, also known as 빨간풍선 is a South Korean family drama television series that premiered on TV Chosun on December 17, 2022. It ended on February 26, 2023. It stars Seo Ji-hye, Lee Sung-jae, Hong Soo-hyun and Lee Sang-woo.
Zi-chen, the school's star student, seeks solitude—until Hsiang-wan intrudes, snapping photos. But when Zi-chen returns to his dorm, an unsettling surprise awaits.
Premise
Zi-chen, the school's star student, seeks solitude—until Hsiang-wan intrudes, snapping photos. But when Zi-chen returns to his dorm, an unsettling surprise awaits.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Seo Ji-hye as Cho Eun-gang
- Lee Sung-jae as Ji Nam-cheol
- Hong Soo-hyun as Han Ba-da
- Lee Sang-woo as Ko Cha-won
- Jung Yoo-min as Jo Eun-san
- Yoon Mi-ra as Na Gong-ju
- Yun Ju-sang as Ko Mul-sang
- Lee Bo-hee as Yang Ban-sook
Supporting cast
- Jung Bo-seok as Cho Dae-bong
- Kim Hye-sun as Ko Geum-a
- Choi Dae-chul as Cho Dae-geun
- Seol Jung-hwan as Kwon Tae-gi
- Yoon Ji-sook as Lee Ji-ok
- Lee Sang sook as Yeo Jeon-hui
- Oh Eun-seo as Go Mi-pung
- Jo Yeon-ho as Ji-un
- Go Na-Hee as Ji-cheon
- Lee Tae-yoon as Detective
- Koo Ja-geon as Kwon Tae-gi's friend
- Na Se-na as Jo Eun-byeol Teacher (Eps 10)
Guest cast
- Lee Tae-yoon as Detective
- Koo Ja-geon as Kwon Tae-gi's friend
- Na Se-na as Jo Eun-byeol Teacher (Eps 10)
- Lee Chang-In as (waiter)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | December 17, 2022 | February 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Vacation House Eun-kang is Ba-da's lifelong friend of 20 years. She helps Ba-da, a jewellery designer, by doing odd jobs for her. When Eun-kang's boyfriend, Tae-ki, whom she had been taking care of for four years, passes the civil servant exam, Ba-da and her husband, Cha-won, take Eun-kang and Tae-ki to a luxury vacation house to celebrate. However, Eun-kang's hidden desires slowly begin to show. |
December 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Breakup Eun-kang goes swimming in the pool after becoming frustrated from an argument with Tae-ki, and Cha-won watches her from a distance. Meanwhile, Ba-da and Cha-won go through a rough patch due to Cha-won's parents. Later, Eun-kang dresses up to see Cha-won when Tae-ki pushes her away. |
December 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Eun-kang Gets Closer To Cha-won Eun-kang and Cha-won ignore Ba-da's calls and spend time together. A falling apart between Cha-won and Ba-da begins due to Cha-won's mother, which Ba-da can't take any longer. Meanwhile, Eun-san and Nam-chul have dinner together after working overtime, and later, Eun-san witnesses Tae-ki cheating on Eun-kang. |
December 24, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Chosun |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 17, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 26, 2023 |
| Runtime | 77 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |