The Promise
2016 1 season · 102 ep live_tv Scripted South Korea

The Promise

천상의 약속

Synopsis

천상의 약속

Na-Yeon is a bright woman. She supports her boyfriend Tae-Joon, who is from a poor background, and has even given up entering a university. But Tae-Joon dumps her for his success and goes with Se-Jin, who is a granddaughter of Baekdoo Company president. Do-Hee is Na-Yeon’s twin sister. She is arrogant and tough. Do-Hee works as a reporter at a weekly magazine. After Na-Yeon’s death, Do-Hee decides to take revenge. She takes on the identity of her sister Na-Yeon. Do-Hee then meets Hwi-Kyung, who is successor of Baekdoo Company.

The 2015–2017 South Korea Window

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Also On KBS2

Other series that aired on KBS2.

The 2010s South Korea Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Promise premiered. 719 total titles in this decade from South Korea.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
February 1, 2016
Last Air Date
June 24, 2016
Broadcast Span
5 months
Total Episodes
102 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 59.5 hours

Reception Benchmarks

3.9
TMDB Rating
13
Audience Reviews
Polarizing
Critical Tier

Ranked #1,387 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (1st percentile by TMDB audience score).

Rating is -3.0 points below the South Korea average of 6.9/10.

Among South Korea Crime productions specifically: #201 of 202 (top 100%).

Production Details

Primary Country South Korea
Original Language Korean
Production Companies Neo Entertainment
Series Type Scripted
Seasons / Episodes 1 / 102
Release Date February 1, 2016
Official Site www.kbs.co.kr

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Questions Answered

When did The Promise end?

The Promise finished its run with its final episode airing on June 24, 2016.

Where did The Promise air?

The Promise aired on KBS2, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.