Today we want to address a topic that has gained great relevance in recent years. Clean with Passion for Now is a topic that has generated debate and controversy in different areas, from politics to science. In order to fully explore this issue, we will delve into its origins, its impact on today's society and the possible solutions that are being proposed. Clean with Passion for Now is a topic that concerns us all, since its influence reaches different aspects of our daily lives. Through this article, we intend to analyze and reflect on Clean with Passion for Now to have a clearer and more informed vision of this topic that is so relevant today.
Jang Seon-kyul (Yoon Kyun-sang) has wealth and good looks but suffers from severe mysophobia. He is obsessed with cleaning and even owns his own cleaning company. However, he meets a carefree and untidy girl named Gil Oh-sol (Kim Yoo-jung) after she enters his company as a new employee. Oh-sol has worked all sorts of part-time jobs while striving for a full-time job and does not have the luxury to date or clean. She gave up on being neat after facing the tough reality of the world and is known for always wearing her trademark tracksuit. But she has a bright personality and does not mind getting dirty. With the help of Oh-sol, Seon-kyul faces his mysophobia and also falls in love with her.
Cast
Main
Yoon Kyun-sang as Jang Seon-kyul, a good-looking and wealthy CEO of "Cleaning Fairy", who has mysophobia.
Kim Yoo-jung as Gil Oh-sol, a girl with a positive personality. She does not really care about dirtiness and possesses a strong stomach.
Song Jae-rim as Choi Ha-in / Daniel Choi, a psychiatrist from the Rochester Clinic who lives on the rooftop of Oh-sol's house and is known for being a free spirit.
Supporting
People around Oh-sol
Kim Won-hae as Gil Gong-tae, Oh-sol's father. A district cleaner.
Lee Do-hyun as Gil Oh-dol, Oh-sol's younger brother who is a promising Taekwondo athlete.
Park Ah-in as Lee Young-eun, a woman in an office cleaned by Oh-sol.
Jo Ryun as Jung Hye-won, Oh-sol's and Oh-dol's mother.
Kim Joo-young as actor who knows Jae-min.
Kim Sun-bin as lawyer.
Shin So-yul as Seo Ji-hye, receptionist in a hotel.
Production
The first script reading was held on January 30, 2018 at JTBC building in Sangam-dong.
The series was set to air in April 2018. However, on February 26, it was revealed that lead actress Kim Yoo-jung was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and would be focusing on treatment. It has since halted filming and its broadcast has been delayed to the second half of the year.
On May 25, JTBC announced that the production would resume filming in August 2018 for a slated premiere in November 2018. Ahn Hyo-seop, who was originally cast in the lead role of Jang Seon-kyul, withdrew from the drama due to scheduling conflicts. He was replaced by Yoon Kyun-sang.
Coincidence Offers Aid To Those Who Don't Want It (우연은 원치 않은 자에게 조력을 베푼다)
3.320%
3.201%
3
December 3, 2018
It Starts With a Kiss (시작은 키스!)
3.483%
3.374%
4
December 4, 2018
Bit by Bit, Just Like That (조금씩, 조금씩, 그렇게)
3.394%
2.986%
5
December 10, 2018
Sweet and Tangy Yogurt (새콤달콤 요구르트)
3.533%
3.708%
6
December 11, 2018
Because We Don't Know Ourselves (왜냐하면 우리는 우리를 모르고)
2.997%
2.841%
7
December 17, 2018
While We Touch Each Other (서로에게 닿는 동안)
3.435%
3.366%
8
December 18, 2018
Things I Like and Things I Like (좋아하는 것과 좋아하는 것)
3.574%
3.516%
9
December 24, 2018
Saying "I Like You" Isn't Always Necessary (꼭 좋아한다 말하지 않아도)
2.777%
2.864%
10
December 25, 2018
Secrets and Lies (비밀과 거짓말)
3.304%
3.565%
11
January 14, 2019
I Can't Hide It (숨길 수 없어요)
2.131%
N/A
12
January 15, 2019
It Can't Get Better Than This (이보다 더 좋을 순 없다)
2.084%
13
January 21, 2019
I Will Be Your Shoulder to Lean On (내가 너의 어깨가 되어줄게)
2.139%
14
January 28, 2019
You Make Me Want to Be a Better Man (당신은 내가 더 좋은 사람이 되고 싶게 만들어요)
2.027%
15
January 29, 2019
When I Madly Want to Hug You (네가 미치도록 안고 싶을 때)
1.906%
16
February 4, 2019
Love With Passion For Now! (일단 뜨겁게 사랑하라!!)
1.583%
Average
2.810%
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In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
N/A denotes ratings that were not released.
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).
Episodes 11 and 12 did not air on January 7 and 8, 2019. They were postponed to the following week and a soccer match between South Korea and the Philippines was broadcast during the series' time slot on January 7.
Remake
iQiyi announced that there will be a Chinese adaptation of the drama, titled Cleaning Elfs.
The Chinese remake was released on Netflix under the title Use For My Talent in 2021.
Notes
^Due to some unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.
^"Nielsen Korea" (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
^"Nielsen Korea" (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
^《热情的清扫吧》韩版未播,中国版已经开始选角,拟邀黄景瑜沈月. Phoenix New Media (in Korean). August 13, 2018. Archived from the original on October 11, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.