Namib (TV series)

2024–2025 South Korean television series

This article is about the South Korean TV series. For the desert in Southern Africa, see Namib.

Namib

Promotional poster

Hangul|

나미브

Revised Romanization| Namibeu
McCune–Reischauer| Namibŭ
Genre|

* Slice of life
* Workplace

Written by| Eom Sung-min
Directed by|

* Han Sang-jae [ko]
* Kang Min-gu [ko]

Starring|

* Go Hyun-jung
* Ryeoun
* Yoon Sang-hyun
* Lee Jin-woo

Music by|

* Kim Joon-seok[1]
* Jeong Se-rin[1]

Country of origin| South Korea
Original language| Korean
No. of episodes| 12
Production
Running time| 60 minutes[2]
Production companies|

* SLL
* Studio Wooyoungsoo

Original release
Network|

* ENA
* Genie TV

Release| December 23, 2024 (2024-12-23) –
January 28, 2025 (2025-01-28)

Namib (Korean: 나미브) is a 2024–2025 South Korean slice of life workplace television series written by Eom Sung-min, co-directed by Han Sang-jae [ko] and Kang Min-gu [ko], and starring Go Hyun-jung, Ryeoun, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Lee Jin-woo. The series depicts a star creation project between a fired star producer and a male trainee. It aired on ENA from December 23, 2024, to January 28, 2025, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST), and subsequently streaming on Genie TV. It is also available for streaming on Viki in selected regions.

## Synopsis

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Kang Soo-hyun, a star producer who trains idols gets fired from her position as co-CEO of Pandora Entertainment. She then approaches a long-term male trainee named Yoo Jin-woo with malicious intentions, but gradually shows sincerity and helps him achieve his dream.

## Cast and characters

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### Main

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* Go Hyun-jung as Kang Soo-hyun[3]

A star producer who raises idols with her own philosophy and intuition but was fired from her position as co-CEO of Pandora Entertainment. Even after being kicked out of the company for some reason, she struggles to take responsibility for her disabled son.

* Ryeoun as Yoo Jin-woo[3]

A long-term trainee at Soo-hyun's company.He is a 10-year trainee with all sorts of flaws, from his parents' debt to his past career. Just when he was about to give up his dream, drifting like the waves, he starts training again, following Soo-hyun's advice who says she will make him a star.

* Yoon Sang-hyun as Shim Jun-seok[3]

A former music producer who quit his job after his son was injured and became a full-time house husband. He gradually develops a desire to return to work due to his wife's stubbornness and becomes Yoo Jin-woo's producer.

* Lee Jin-woo as Shim Jin-woo[3]

Soo-hyun and Jun-seok's only son who lost his hearing in a car accident when he was young and is the main worry of his parents, but he actually tolerates bullying at school.

### Supporting

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* Lee Ki-taek as Chris[4]

A talented agency trainee but ends up working as the manager of an entertainment establishment after being released.

* Kim Hyun-sook as Hong Jung-hwa[5]

Soo-hyun's close friend and the first singer produced by Soo-hyun and Jun-seok. She rose to stardom as soon as she debuted, but is now retired and runs an Italian restaurant. She helps Soo-hyun as Jin-woo's vocal trainer.

* Choi Yu-ju as Kyung Ha-na[6]

A singer trainee in her late 20s, which is not young for a trainee, but she is confident in herself and challenges her dream of becoming a singer.

## Production

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### Development

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In February 2024, it was reported that director Jung Da-won, who directed Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) and writer Eom Sung-min, who penned Default (2018), would work together while SLL and Studio Wooyoungsoo co-managed the production for the series.[7][8] On April 29, the Genie TV original lineup was revealed at the 2024 KT Group Media Day held at the Novotel Ambassador in Dongdaemun District, Seoul and that the series title was tentatively changed to Starry Night (Korean: 별이 빛나는 밤; RR: Byeori binnaneun bam) and would be airing on ENA's Monday–Tuesday timeslot. PD Han Sang-jae [ko], who directed Ugly Miss Young-ae seasons 8–17 (2011–2019) and Cold Blooded Intern [ko] (2023), replaced Jung to helm the series.[9] On November 7, it was also revealed that director Kang Min-gu [ko] would also direct.[10] At the press conference on December 16, director Kang told the media that there were several working titles for the series during the planning stage but eventually chose "Namib" as the meaning of it was beautiful and well fit the character.[11]

### Casting

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On February 19, 2024, Go Hyun-jung was reportedly cast to star on the series and currently reviewing it at that time.[12] The next day, it was reported that Ryeoun is positively considering to appear in the drama.[13] On February 22, Song Sae-byeok was reportedly cast for the series.[14] On August 8, Go and Ryeoun along with Yoon Sang-hyun, who replaced Song, and Lee Jin-woo has officially confirmed their appearances.[8]

### Filming

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Principal photography took place for five months between July and December 2024.[15][11]

## Release

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Namib was scheduled to premiere on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, and ENA in the second half of 2024,[8] and would also be available to stream on Viki in 190 countries.[16] In November 2024, it was confirmed that the series would air on December 23, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).[17]

## Viewership

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Namib : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)

Season| Episode number| Average

|
|

1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10| 11| 12
| 1| 314| 402| 451| 443| 518| 550| 516| 509| 518| 497| 468| N/A| 472

Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[18][A]

Average TV viewership ratings  Ep. | Original broadcast date  | Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[18][19]

|
|

Nationwide  | Seoul
1  | December 23, 2024  | 1.416% (7th) | 1.607% (2nd)
2  | December 24, 2024  | 1.637% (4th) | 1.645% (4th)
3  | December 30, 2024  | 2.168% (2nd) | 2.013% (2nd)
4  | December 31, 2024  | 2.131% (2nd) | 2.317% (2nd)
5  | January 6, 2025  | 2.269% (2nd) | 2.507% (2nd)
6  | January 7, 2025  | 2.373% (3rd) | 2.769% (3rd)
7  | January 13, 2025  | 2.266% (2nd) | 2.639% (2nd)
8  | January 14, 2025  | 2.237% (2nd) | 2.324% (3rd)
9  | January 20, 2025  | 2.410% (2nd) | 2.537% (2nd)
10  | January 21, 2025  | 2.292% (2nd) | 2.453% (3rd)
11  | January 27, 2025  | 2.0% (12th) | 1.915% (9th)
12  | January 28, 2025  | 2.0% (15th) | N/A
Average  | 2.100% | 2.248%[B]

* In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
* This drama 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).

## Notes

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1. ^ The average viewership numbers is calculated based on the published viewership numbers. The exact average viewership numbers is unknown due to multiple unpublished viewership numbers.
2. ^ This average rating is calculated based on the published ratings. The exact average rating is unknown due to multiple ratings not being published.

## References

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1. ^ a b DK, Strings (November 26, 2024). 2024년 12월23일 첫방 예정인, ENA 드라마 "나미브" ost DK STRINGS(정덕근스트링)가 함께했습니다. [The ENA drama "Namib" OST, scheduled to premiere on December 23, 2024, features DK STRINGS (Jeong Deok-geun Strings).]. instagram (in Korean). Retrieved November 26, 2024.
2. ^ 나미브 [Namib]. Studio Genie (in Korean). Retrieved November 8, 2024.
3. ^ a b c d Yoon, Sung-yeol (August 8, 2024). 고현정X려운X윤상현X이진우 '나미브' 올 하반기 첫 방송 [공식] [Go Hyun-jung X Ryeoun X Yoon Sang-hyun X Lee Jin-woo 'Namib' First Broadcast in the Second Half of This Year [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
4. ^ Park, Dong-sun (November 15, 2024). 이기택, 지니TV '나미브' 캐스팅...고현정·려운과 호흡 [Lee Ki-taek cast in Genie TV's 'Namib'...Working with Go Hyun-jung and Ryeoun] (in Korean). ET News. Retrieved November 15, 2024 - via Naver.
5. ^ Kim, Ji-won (December 4, 2024). '은퇴' 김현숙, 고현정과 아이돌 육성한다...보컬 트레이닝 담당('나미브') ['Retired' Kim Hyun-sook and Go Hyun-jung to train idols...In charge of vocal training ('Namib')] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024 - via Naver.
6. ^ Kim, Ye-eun (December 11, 2024). 최유주, '나미브' 출연...고현정·려운 만난다 [Choi Yu-ju to appear in 'Namib'...Meets Go Hyun-jung and Ryeoun] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024 - via Naver.
7. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (February 19, 2024). [단독]'기획사 대표' 고현정, 男연습생 키운다..'나미브' 주인공 [[Exclusive] 'Planning Agency CEO' Go Hyun-jung, Raising Male Trainees..'Namib' Main Character] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
8. ^ a b c Lee, Mi-ji (August 8, 2024). 고현정X려운X윤상현X이진우 '나미브' 캐스팅..올 하반기 첫방(공식) [Go Hyun-jung X Ryeoun X Yoon Sang-hyun X Lee Jin-woo Casting for 'Namib'..First Broadcast in the Second Half of This Year (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
9. ^ Choi, Ji-yoon (April 29, 2024). 고현정, 쫓겨난 연예기획사장...'별이 빛나는 밤' [Go Hyun-jung, the kicked out entertainment agency president...'Starry Night'] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
10. ^ Kang, Nae-ri (November 7, 2024). 고현정, 스타 제작자 변신...'나미브', 대본 리딩 현장 공개 [Go Hyun-jung, transformed into a star producer...'Namib', script reading site revealed]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved January 15, 2025.
11. ^ a b Jang, Woo-young (December 16, 2024). "고현정, 민희진 아냐"..건강 악화 불참→사막과 바다 만나는 '나미브' [종합] ["Go Hyun-jung, not Min Hee-jin"..Absent due to deteriorating health→'Namib' where the desert and the sea meet [Comprehensive]]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 15, 2025.
12. ^ Kang, Da-yoon (February 19, 2024). 고현정, 연예기획사 대표될까..."'나미브' 제안받고 검토 중" [공식입장] [Go Hyun-jung, will she become the head of an entertainment agency? "Reviewing the offer for 'Namib'" [Official Position]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
13. ^ Kim, Hyun-jung (February 20, 2024). [단독] '대세' 려운, 고현정의 연습생 된다...'나미브' 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] 'Trendy' Ryeoun becomes Go Hyun-jung's trainee...Casting in 'Namib'] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
14. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (February 22, 2024). [단독]'나미브' 고현정 남편은 송새벽..려운 키운다 [[Exclusive] 'Namib' Go Hyun-jung's husband is Song Sae-byeok..Raising Ryeoun] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
15. ^ Kim, Yang-soo (July 17, 2024). 고현정x려운, '나미브' 제목 확정→제작 돌입 "최근 첫 촬영" [Go Hyun-jung x Ryeoun, 'Namib' title confirmed→Production begins "First filming recently"] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Nate.
16. ^ Son, Bong-suk (August 2, 2024). 라쿠텐 비키, K-드라마 하반기 라인업 공개...'우연일까?'→'사랑 후에 오는 것들' [Rakuten Viki Reveals K-Drama Lineup for the Second Half of the Year...'Is It a Coincidence?'→'What Comes After Love'] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved November 5, 2024 - via Naver.
17. ^ Kim, Ji-woo (November 7, 2024). 고현정, 이정도 민낯은 과시...목걸이까지 센스 철철 [나미브] [Go Hyun-jung, showing off her bare face to this extent...even her necklace is full of style [Namib]] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2024 - via Naver.
18. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
* "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 23, 2024. Archived from the original on December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
* "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 24, 2024. Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
* "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 30, 2024. Archived from the original on December 30, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
* "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 31, 2024. Archived from the original on January 1, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
* "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
* "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 7, 2025. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
* "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
* "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
* "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 20, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
* "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
* "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
19. ^ 나미브 시청률 [Namib ratings] (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Retrieved January 29, 2025 - via Daum.

## External links

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* Official website (in Korean)
* Production website at SLL (in English and Korean)
* Namib at IMDb
* Namib at HanCinema

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