The Kidnapping Day tells the story of Kim Myung-jun (Yoon Kye-sang), a well-meaning but clumsy man who reluctantly commits kidnapping to pay for his daughter’s medical bills. His victim is 11-year-old prodigy Choi Ro-hee (Jeon Yu-na). However, a twist of fate occurs when Myung-jun accidentally hits Ro-hee with his car, causing her to lose her memory.
As Myung-jun finds himself in a crisis, he cunningly poses as Ro-hee’s father to extract ransom money from her wealthy parents. But when he arrives at their home, he discovers the parents dead. Terrified of being implicated in their murder, Myung-jun flees the scene. Meanwhile, Ro-hee, with her exceptional mind, begins to piece together her fragmented memories and doubts Myung-jun’s identity and true intentions.
The series explores the special bond formed between an inept kidnapper and a brilliant young girl as they navigate a suspenseful tale of desperation, deception, and unexpected alliances.
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Yoon Kye-sang
Park Sung-hoon
Jeon Yu-na
Kim Shin-rok
Director: Park Yoo-young
Writer: Kim Je-young
Network: ENA
Release Date: September 13, 2023
Release Date (Final Episode): October 25, 2023
Schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays at 21:00 KST
No. of Episodes: 12
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Korean Title: 유괴의 날
Also Known As: The Day | The Day of Kidnapping
Source Material: Novel
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TV Ratings
| Episode | Date Aired | Rating | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 2023 | 1.833% | 417,000 |
| 2 | September 14, 2023 | 1.450% | 321,000 |
| 3 | September 20, 2023 | 3.094% | 658,000 |
| 4 | September 21, 2023 | 3.605% | 696,000 |
| 5 | September 27, 2023 | 3.495% | 798,000 |
| 6 | September 28, 2023 | 3.195% | 708,000 |
| 7 | October 5, 2023 | 3.955% | 813,000 |
| 8 | October 11, 2023 | 4.144% | 925,000 |
| 9 | October 12, 2023 | 4.177% | 946,000 |
| 10 | October 18, 2023 | 4.262% | 997,000 |
| 11 | October 19, 2023 | 4.269% | 953,000 |
| 12 | October 25, 2023 | 5.245% | 1,178,000 |
| Average | — | 3.560% | 784,000 |
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Source Material. The Kidnapping Day is based on a 2019 novel of the same name authored by Jeong Hae-yeon.
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- 1 Star — Terrible. I deeply regret watching it.
- 2 Stars — Poor. What did I even just witness? Ugh.
- 3 Stars — Average. It’s alright; nothing special.
- 4 Stars — Very Good. Pretty darn satisfying, gotta admit.
- 5 Stars — Excellent. Deserves a standing ovation, seriously.
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