The Cravings

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  • 2016
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.3  (63)

The Cravings is a South Korean television series, which originally premiered on NAVER tvcast in 2013, directed by Nam Geon. The series stars the talented Park Hee-bon as Yoon Na-ri, Woo-Jung Lee as Baek Seon-woo, and Jong-hwan Park as Lee Joo-hyun. The show is a romantic comedy that follows the lives of three young adults as they navigate through love and their burgeoning careers. The main character, Yoon Na-ri, is a pastry chef who is trying to find her true calling in life. She is passionate about baking, and her desserts are the best in town. However, she struggles to make ends meet, and she often has to take on odd jobs to pay her bills.

Baek Seon-woo, on the other hand, is a successful businessman who has everything she wants in life. She is wealthy, intelligent, and beautiful. However, she is also very lonely, and she feels that something is missing from her life.

The third main character, Lee Joo-hyun, is a young man who is in love with Baek Seon-woo. He is kind, gentle, and caring, and he is willing to do anything to win her heart.

As the series progresses, the three characters' lives become intertwined, and they each find themselves falling in love with one another. Yoon Na-ri falls in love with Baek Seon-woo, and she begins to realize that there is more to life than just working hard and paying bills. Baek Seon-woo, in turn, begins to open up to the world around her and discovers the joys of having real friendships and falling in love.

Lee Joo-hyun, who is competing for Baek Seon-woo's heart, also comes to realize that he needs to put aside his own desires and be selfless in his love for her. As the series progresses, the characters learn to overcome their personal hurdles and grow both personally and professionally.

Throughout the show, there are several subplots and storylines that add depth and complexity to the overall narrative. One of the most memorable storylines involves Yoon Na-ri's relationship with her mother. Yoon Na-ri's mother, who is a successful businesswoman, disapproves of her daughter's passion for baking and is constantly trying to get her to give up her dream.

The Cravings also has several strong themes that are explored throughout the series. For example, the show highlights the importance of pursuing one's passion, even in the face of adversity. The characters are all pursuing their own dreams, whether it's Yoon Na-ri's love of baking, Baek Seon-woo's desire for companionship, or Lee Joo-hyun's love for Baek Seon-woo.

Another important theme in the series is the idea that true love is selfless. The characters in the show are all forced to make sacrifices for the ones they love, whether it's Yoon Na-ri putting her career on hold to help her mother or Lee Joo-hyun putting his own feelings aside to make Baek Seon-woo happy.

Overall, The Cravings is a heartwarming and entertaining romantic comedy that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. The show has something for everyone, from its charming characters to its comedic storyline to its exploration of important themes.

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Episode 10
10. Episode 10
 
Discharged from the hospital, Jae-yeong returns home with her mom, only to find a flood of water coming from the fridge and the food inside spoiled.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
 
After packing things, Jae-yeong visits Da-jeongs place and gets waxed. Helping Da-jeong with dinner preparations, she receives a call from Wu-jeong.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
 
Jae-yeong meets Theo and Da-jeong at her favorite pub. When Theo steps out, Da-jeong makes a self-deprecating joke and encourages her.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
 
Jae-yeong hires a popular online broadcasting jockey to promote a new app. He suddenly says he thinks she and the CEO may be engaged in a fling.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
 
Jae-yeong brings Da-jeong to her favorite restaurant where she meets her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. She takes him out for a talk.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
 
Jae-yeong goes through a hazing ritual on her first day at a startup. She discovers the belongings of her desk's previous user, whom she gets to meet.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
 
After learning that her boyfriend cheated on her, Jae-yeong breaks up with him and weeps at home. Then she receives a text from Da-jeong and goes out.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
 
Fasting for a medical examination, Jae-yeong feels anxious. Her boyfriend drops by but leaves as soon as he is told to go home and get some rest.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
 
Jae-yeong takes a half day off for a secret job interview but an urgent task keeps her in the office at lunchtime. She gets a call from the new job.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
 
Jae-yeong moves to Yeonnam-dong and is busy with unpacking when her landlady calls her and says the deposit has not arrived in her account.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 20, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (63)