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2020 South Korean sci-fi television series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rugal (Korean: 루갈; RR: Rugal) is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Choi Jin-hyuk, Park Sung-woong, Jo Dong-hyuk, Jung Hye-in, Kim Min-sang, Han Ji-wan and Park Sun-ho. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Rel.mae, it aired on OCN in South Korea and on Netflix worldwide from March 28 to May 17, 2020.[1][2]
Rugal | |
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Hangul | 루갈 |
Literal meaning | Dry Tears |
Revised Romanization | Rugal |
Genre | |
Based on | Rugal by Rel.mae |
Developed by | OCN Studio Dragon |
Written by | Do Hyun |
Directed by |
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Starring |
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Music by | Park Se-joon |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 16 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Song Jin-sun |
Producer | Noh Ji-yeon |
Running time | 60–76 minutes |
Production company | LIAN Entertainment |
Original release | |
Network | OCN |
Release | March 28 – May 17, 2020 |
Rugal tells the story of Kang Gi-beom (Choi Jin-hyuk), an elite police officer attempting to bring down one of South Korea's largest criminal organizations, Argos. In retaliation for his efforts, Kang's wife is killed by hitmen sent by Argos, and Kang is blinded and framed for the murder. Kang is later recruited by the NIS to join a special task force known as "Rugal", whose members are equipped with biotechnology, giving them superhuman abilities. After receiving two artificial eyeballs to regain and enhance his sight, Kang sets off to clear his name and bring those responsible for his wife's death to justice.
The first script reading took place in October 2019 at Donga Digital Media Center in Sangam-dong, Seoul, South Korea.[citation needed]
Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||
1 | 760 | 943 | 791 | 810 | 500 | 679 | 679 | 676 | 442 | 601 | N/A | 682 | N/A | 522 | N/A | 516 | N/A |
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Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
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Nielsen Korea[12] | |||||
Nationwide | Seoul | ||||
1 | March 28, 2020 | 2.612% | 2.781% | ||
2 | March 29, 2020 | 3.884% | 4.075% | ||
3 | April 4, 2020 | 2.874% | 3.206% | ||
4 | April 5, 2020 | 3.119% | 3.879% | ||
5 | April 11, 2020 | 2.002% | — | ||
6 | April 12, 2020 | 2.804% | 3.437% | ||
7 | April 18, 2020 | 1.464% | — | ||
8 | April 19, 2020 | 2.574% | 2.921% | ||
9 | April 25, 2020 | 1.579% | — | ||
10 | April 26, 2020 | 2.066% | 2.318% | ||
11 | May 2, 2020 | 1.429% | — | ||
12 | May 3, 2020 | 2.676% | 3.407% | ||
13 | May 9, 2020 | 1.255% | — | ||
14 | May 10, 2020 | 1.892% | 2.072% | ||
15 | May 16, 2020 | 1.113% | — | ||
16 | May 17, 2020 | 2.305% | 2.472% | ||
Average | 2.228% | —[lower-alpha 1] | |||
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