Yumi's Cells (Korean: 유미의 세포들; RR: Yumiui Sepodeul) is a 2021 South Korean television series directed by Lee Sang-yeob and starring Kim Go-eun, Ahn Bo-hyun, Jinyoung, Lee Yu-bi and Park Ji-hyun. Based on eponymous webtoon, it is a cell-based psychological romance that unravels the daily life of an ordinary office worker Yumi through the eyes of the cells in her head.[5] The series premiered on tvN on September 17, 2021, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 22:50 (KST).[6] It was also released simultaneously on both online streaming servicesTVING[7] and iQIYI.[8]
September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17) – present (present)
On September 8, 2021, TVING announced that the drama had sold broadcast rights in more than 160 countries around the world, including Europe, North America and Southeast Asia.[9][10]
The second season premiered exclusively on TVING on June 10, 2022, releasing two episodes every Friday at 16:00 (KST).[11][12]
The drama tells the story of an ordinary office worker from the perspective of the brain cells in her head that control her every thought, feeling and action.
Yumi (Kim Go-eun) is an ordinary woman. Her love-cell falls into a coma following the shock of a failed relationship. The drama will depict her growth and transformation as her cells work hard to wake up the love cell.
Goo Woong (Ahn Bo-hyun) is a game developer who is an engineer to the core. Although he doesn't speak emotionally, he tries to wake up Yumi's love-cell with his simple and honest personality.
Yumi's prime cell that represents the people. It's the driving force behind Yumi's actions. Other cells wear blue, but it wears pink.
Emotional Cell (voice: Park Ji-yoon)
Emotional cell, responsible for emotion. It has a nocturnal temperament, so at night, it flutters blue leaves and gets wet with sensitivity.
Rational Cell (voice: Shim Kyu-hyuk)
The opposite cell responsible for ideal thinking. When working or having an important conversation, this is Yumi's busiest cell from the moment she wakes up to the moment she goes to sleep.
Hungry Cell (voice: Lee Jang-won)
Cell responsible for appetite and cravings. When this cell wakes up, Yumi's appetite explodes.
Naughty Cell (voice: Ahn Young-mi)
Clumsy sexuality cell that promotes racy thoughts. It spits out obscene words from time to time, most of which are muted.
On December 31, 2020, it was reported that webtoon Yumi's Cells published on Naver by Lee Dong-gun with 3.2 billion accumulated views was being made into a television series and Kim Go-eun was confirmed as the female lead.[29] In April 2021, the lead cast line-up was announced as Kim Go-eun, Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Yu-bi, and Park Ji-hyun.[30]
Filming of the series began in April 2021.[31] On June 18, Ahn Bo-hyun revealed in an interview that he was currently filming Yumi's Cells and he has developed naturally tanned skin tone for the role of Ku Woong.[32]
Yumi's Cells is being produced using a new format which combines live-action and 3D animation. It is the first time in a Korean drama that such a format is used to produce a TV series while using the Unreal Engine as its source.[33] The 3D animation is produced by Locus Corporation (also known as Sidus Animation Studios), the producer of Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs,[34] which is also producing an animated feature film based on the property with Studio N.[35]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This drama airs 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).
^ abcdYoon Hyo-jeong (September 8, 2021). "'유미의 세포들' 제작진 "김고은, 우리 주변에 있을 것 같은 유미 그렸다"" ['Yumi's Cells' crew "Kim Go-eun drew Yumi who seems to be around us"] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021 – via Naver.
^Lee Jung-hyun (April 27, 2021). "드라마 '유미의 세포들' 티빙과 tvN에서 만나요" [See you on tvN with tvN in the drama 'Yumi's Cells']. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
^Hwang Hye-jin (August 9, 2021). "'유미의 세포들' 김고은X안보현 포스터 공개, 웹툰 빼닮은 비주얼" ['Yumi's Cells' Kim Go-eun X Ahn Bo-hyun poster released, webtoon-like visuals]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
^Jo Hye-jin (April 27, 2021). "김고은X안보현X이유비X박지현 '유미의 세포들', 티빙‧tvN 동시공개 [공식입장]" [Kim Go-eun X Ahn Bo-hyun X Lee Yu-bi X Park Ji-hyun's 'Yumi's Cells', Simultaneous Release of Teabing and tvN [Official Position]] (in Korean). X-sports News. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021 – via Naver.
^Choi Bo-ran (December 31, 2020). "김고은, 웹툰 원작 '유미의 세포들' 여주인공 캐스팅 확정(공식)" [Kim Go-eun confirmed for the female lead in the webtoon original 'Yumi's Cells' (official)]. YTN (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 31, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Yoo Ji-hye (March 10, 2021). "[단독] 안보현, '유미의 세포들' 주연…김고은과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Ahn Bo-hyeon, starring in 'Yumi's Cells'... Breathing with Go-eun Kim]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Moon Ji-yeon (April 20, 2021). "[단독] 박진영, '유미의 세포들' 합류..김고은 남친 유바비役" [[Exclusive] Jinyoung Park joins 'Yumi's Cells'.. Kim Go-eun's boyfriend Yubabi]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Lee Kyung-ho (April 18, 2021). "[단독]박지현, '유미의 세포들'로 안방 컴백..질투 폭발 서새이役" [[Exclusive] Ji-hyun Park, comeback with 'Yumi's Cells'..Explosion of Jealousy as Seo Sae-i]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Noh Gyu-min (April 5, 2021). "이유비, '조선구마사' 차기작 결정…'유미의 세포들' 출연" [Lee Yu-bi, 'Joseon Gumasa' next project decided... Appeared in 'Yumi's Cells']. TenAsia (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on October 2, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Lee Se-bin (June 16, 2022). "유세윤·강유미 '유미의 세포들2' 혀세포 성우 등판…"자신 있는 분야" [Yoo Se-yoon and Kang Yu-mi's 'Yumi's Cells 2' tongue cell voice actors debut... “A field of confidence] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved June 16, 2022 – via Naver.
^Moon Ji-yeon (September 15, 2021). "[공식] 미람·정순원·주종혁 '유미의 세포들' 합류..존재감 넘치는 활약" [[Official] Miram, Soonwon Jeong, Jonghyuk Joo join 'Yumi's Cells'...]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kim Soo-jin (June 22, 2021). "정순원, 티빙 오리지널 '유미의 세포들' 출연 확정 [공식]" [Jung Soon-won confirmed to appear in Teabing's original 'Yumi's Cells' [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Eun-mi Jo (September 1, 2021). "신예 김차윤, '유미의 세포들' 캐스팅..톡톡 튀는 매력+분위기 메이커 역할[공식]" [Rookie Kim Cha-yoon, cast in 'Yumi's Cells'...]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021 – via Naver.
^Ha Ji-won (September 15, 2021). "미람, '유미의 세포들' 출연...김고은과 절친 호흡 [공식입장]" [Miram to appear in 'Yumi's Cells'... Kim Go-eun and best friend [official position]]. EXports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kang Hyo-jin (December 3, 2021). "[단독]전석호, '유미의 세포들' 시즌2 합류" [[Exclusive] Jeon Seok-ho joins 'Yumi's Cells' season 2] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved December 3, 2021 – via Naver.
^Shin Young-eun (April 28, 2021). "샤이니 민호 '유미의 세포들' 특별출연 [공식]" [SHINee's Minho's 'Yumi's Cells' Special Appearance [Official] [Official]]. Maeil Economic Daily Star (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Baek Seung-hoon (August 30, 2021). "안영미, '유미의 세포들' 출격…19금 '응큼세포' 목소리" [Ahn Young-mi, 'Yumi's Cells' scramble... 19 Gold 'Num Cell' Voice]. NEWSIS (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kang Hyo-jin (August 31, 2021). "[단독]이상이, '유미의 세포들' 특별출연…김고은과 인연" [[Exclusive] Lee Sang-yi to make a special appearance in 'Yumi's Cells'... Relationship with Kim Go-eun]. Spotify News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021 – via Naver.
^Jang Woo-young (November 27, 2021). "신예은, '유미의 세포들2' 다은 役 특별 출연 [공식입장]" [Shin Ye-eun to make a special appearance as Da-eun in 'Yumi's Cells 2' [Official Position]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved November 27, 2021 – via Naver.
^Park Soo-in (December 2, 2021). "피오 측 "'유미의 세포들2' 특별출연" 컨트럴 役(공식입장)" [P.O's "Special appearance in 'Yumi's Cells 2'" Controlp (official position)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via Naver.
^Kang Seon-ae (December 31, 2020). "'유미의 세포들' 드라마화…여주인공 유미는 배우 김고은" [Dramatization of 'Yumi's Cells'... The female lead is Yumi and actress Kim Go-eun.]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Hyo-Jeong Yoon (April 27, 2021). "김고은·안보현·이유비·박지현 '유미의 세포들' 주연 확정" [Kim Go-eun, Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Yu-bi, and Park Ji-hyun confirmed as the lead roles in 'Yumi's Cells']. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Moon Ji-yeon (July 1, 2021). "김고은, 역대급 '공감캐' 변신..'유미의 세포들' 하반기 공개" [Go-eun Kim, transforming into an all-time 'sympathetic character'...'Yumi's Cells' released in the second half of the year]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
^Kang Seon-ae (June 18, 2021). "안보현 "'유미의 세포들' 위해 피부 그을려" 살짝 노출된 복근[스타화보]" [Ahn Bo-hyeon, "I want to tan for 'Yumi's cells'" slightly exposed abs [star pictorial]]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
^Jang Ah-reum (July 29, 2021). "김고은, 역대급 '공감캐' 변신..'유미의 세포들' 하반기 공개" [What's going on in Kim Go-eun's head... Lovely teaser poster for 'Yumi's Cells' released]. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
^Lee, Hyo-seok (June 19, 2020). "네이버웹툰 '유미의 세포들' 극장용 장편 애니로 만든다" [Naver Webtoon 'Yumi's Cells' to be made into a feature film for theaters]. Yonhap News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
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