Clean with Passion for Now

Summary

Clean with Passion for Now (Korean일단 뜨겁게 청소하라!!) is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Yoon Kyun-sang, Kim Yoo-jung and Song Jae-rim.[2] It is based on the popular webtoon of the same title by Aengo, which was first published by KakaoPage in 2013, and was later published by Comico Korea in 2015.[3][4] It aired on JTBC from November 26, 2018 to February 4, 2019, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:30 (KST).

Clean with Passion for Now
Promotional poster
Hangul
일단 뜨겁게 청소하라!!
Revised RomanizationIldan Tteugeopge Cheongsohara
GenreRomantic comedy
Based onClean with Passion for Now
by Aengo (앵고)
Written byHan Hee-jung
Directed byNo Jong-chan
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Kim Joo-seok
  • Park Joon-seo
Running time70 minutes[1]
Production companies
  • Drama House [ko]
  • Oh! Brothers Production
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseNovember 26, 2018 (2018-11-26) –
February 4, 2019 (2019-02-04)

Synopsis edit

Jang Seon-kyul (Yoon Kyun-sang) has wealth and good looks but suffers from severe mysophobia. He is obsessed with cleaning and even owns his own cleaning company. However, he meets a carefree and untidy girl named Gil Oh-sol (Kim Yoo-jung) after she enters his company as a new employee. Oh-sol has worked all sorts of part-time jobs while striving for a full-time job and does not have the luxury to date or clean. She gave up on being neat after facing the tough reality of the world and is known for always wearing her trademark tracksuit. But she has a bright personality and does not mind getting dirty. With the help of Oh-sol, Seon-kyul faces his mysophobia and also falls in love with her.

Cast edit

Main edit

  • Yoon Kyun-sang as Jang Seon-kyul, a good-looking and wealthy CEO of "Cleaning Fairy", who has mysophobia.[5]
  • Kim Yoo-jung as Gil Oh-sol, a girl with a positive personality. She does not really care about dirtiness and possesses a strong stomach.[6]
  • Song Jae-rim as Choi Ha-in / Daniel Choi, a psychiatrist from the Rochester Clinic who lives on the rooftop of Oh-sol's house and is known for being a free spirit.[7]

Supporting edit

People around Oh-sol edit

  • Kim Won-hae as Gil Gong-tae, Oh-sol's father. A district cleaner.[8]
  • Lee Do-hyun as Gil Oh-dol, Oh-sol's younger brother who is a promising Taekwondo athlete.[9]
  • Min Do-hee as Min Joo-yeon, Oh-sol's best friend.[10]

People around Seon-kyul edit

  • Kim Hye-eun as Cha Mae-hwa, Seon-kyul's mother.[11]
  • Ahn Suk-hwan as Cha Seung-hwan, Seon-kyul's grandfather who is the president of AG Group.
  • Yoo Sun as Secretary Kwon, Seon-kyul's secretary.[12]
  • Kim Ki-nam as Secretary Kim

Cleaning Fairies edit

  • Yang Hak-jin as Kim Dong-hyun, a rebellious guy who is good at fighting.[13]
  • Cha In-ha as Hwang Jae-min, a dreamer who was chased out of his home.[14]
  • Go Geon-han as Jeon Young-shik, Oh-dol's senior at the Taekwondo training center.[15]

Others edit

Special appearances edit

  • Choi Woong as Lee Do-jin, Oh-sol's college senior and first love.
  • Park Kyung-hye as Ha-in's patient.
  • Woo Hyun as Baek Geum-sul, Ha-in's patient, impersonating doctor.
  • Na Hae-ryung as Kim Hye-won, a TV anchor.
  • Park Ah-in as Lee Young-eun, a woman in an office cleaned by Oh-sol.
  • Jo Ryun as Jung Hye-won, Oh-sol's and Oh-dol's mother.
  • Kim Joo-young as actor who knows Jae-min.
  • Kim Sun-bin as lawyer.
  • Shin So-yul as Seo Ji-hye, receptionist in a hotel.

Production edit

  • The first script reading was held on January 30, 2018 at JTBC building in Sangam-dong.[18]
  • The series was set to air in April 2018.[19] However, on February 26, it was revealed that lead actress Kim Yoo-jung was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and would be focusing on treatment.[20] It has since halted filming and its broadcast has been delayed to the second half of the year.[21]
  • On May 25, JTBC announced that the production would resume filming in August 2018 for a slated premiere in November 2018. Ahn Hyo-seop, who was originally cast in the lead role of Jang Seon-kyul, withdrew from the drama due to scheduling conflicts.[22][23] He was replaced by Yoon Kyun-sang.[5]
  • Filming resumed on September 5, 2018.[24]

Original soundtrack edit

Clean with Passion for Now
OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released2018
GenreSoundtrack
Language
LabelWarner Music, JTBC Contents Hub

Part 1 edit

Released on November 26, 2018 (2018-11-26)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Sweet Heart"LoveCityLoveCityOh My Girl Banhana03:42
2."Sweet Heart" (Inst.) LoveCity 03:42
Total length:07:24

Part 2 edit

Released on November 26, 2018 (2018-11-26)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Oh Lady Go Lady"HoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-heeHoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Yoo Young-joonGWSN03:38
2."Oh Lady Go Lady" (Inst.) HoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Yoo Young-joon 03:38
Total length:07:16

Part 3 edit

Released on December 10, 2018 (2018-12-10)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Luv U Luv"GamDongis, ROZGamDongis, ROZYoo Seung-woo03:12
2."I Luv U Luv" (Inst.) GamDongis, ROZ 03:12
Total length:06:24

Part 4 edit

Released on December 17, 2018 (2018-12-17)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Want To Sleep More" (좀 더 잘래요)HoeJangNim, Ra.L, Lee Kwang-heeHoeJangNim, Ra.L, Lee Kwang-heeKim Greem03:57
2."I Want To Sleep More" (Inst.) HoeJangNim, Ra.L, Lee Kwang-hee 03:57
Total length:07:54

Part 5 edit

Released on December 24, 2018 (2018-12-24)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Gravity"HoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Ra.LHoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Yoo Young-joonKLANG04:41
2."Gravity (English Ver.)"HoeJangNim, Hodge, Lee Kwang-heeHoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Yoo Young-joonKLANG04:41
3."Gravity" (Inst.) HoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Yoo Young-joon 04:41
4."Gravity (English Ver.)" (Inst.) HoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Yoo Young-joon 04:41
Total length:18:44

Part 6 edit

Released on December 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Clean with Passion for Now" (일단 뜨겁게 청소하라)KwonMilkKwonMilkCrying Nut03:01
2."Clean with Passion for Now" (Inst.) KwonMilk 03:01
Total length:06:02

Part 7 edit

Released on January 7, 2019 (2019-01-07)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Fade Into You" (물 들어가)Gamdongis, Seo Jae-ha, Kim Young-sungGamdongis, Seo Jae-ha, Kim Young-sungNam Sae-ra03:55
2."Fade Into You" (Inst.) Gamdongis, Seo Jae-ha, Kim Young-sung 03:55
Total length:07:50

Part 8 edit

Released on January 14, 2019 (2019-01-14)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Cosmos"LoveCityLoveCityHuh Gak04:11
2."Cosmos" (Inst.) LoveCity 04:11
Total length:08:22

Part 9 edit

Released on January 21, 2019 (2019-01-21)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Can't Say You're The Only One" (너 뿐이라고 말하진 못해도)HoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-heeHoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, HodgeKevin Oh04:10
2."I Can't Say You're The Only One" (Inst.) HoeJangNim, Lee Kwang-hee, Hodge 04:10
Total length:08:20

Part 10 edit

Released on January 28, 2019 (2019-01-28)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."You Are Everything To Me"Yoon Kyung, Lee Kyu-wonLee Kyu-wonJoohee04:06
2."You Are Everything To Me" (Inst.) Lee Kyu-won 04:06
Total length:08:12

Viewership edit

Clean with Passion for Now : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode number
12345678910111213141516
1748843778754787718825901669852N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[25]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast
date
Title Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[26]
Nationwide Seoul
1 November 26, 2018 That Man and Woman's Stories
(그 남자, 그 여자의 사정)
3.272% 3.605%
2 November 27, 2018 Coincidence Offers Aid To Those Who Don't Want It
(우연은 원치 않은 자에게 조력을 베푼다)
3.320% 3.201%
3 December 3, 2018 It Starts With a Kiss
(시작은 키스!)
3.483% 3.374%
4 December 4, 2018 Bit by Bit, Just Like That
(조금씩, 조금씩, 그렇게)
3.394% 2.986%
5 December 10, 2018 Sweet and Tangy Yogurt
(새콤달콤 요구르트)
3.533% 3.708%
6 December 11, 2018 Because We Don't Know Ourselves
(왜냐하면 우리는 우리를 모르고)
2.997% 2.841%
7 December 17, 2018 While We Touch Each Other
(서로에게 닿는 동안)
3.435% 3.366%
8 December 18, 2018 Things I Like and Things I Like
(좋아하는 것과 좋아하는 것)
3.574% 3.516%
9 December 24, 2018 Saying "I Like You" Isn't Always Necessary
(꼭 좋아한다 말하지 않아도)
2.777% 2.864%
10 December 25, 2018 Secrets and Lies
(비밀과 거짓말)
3.304% 3.565%
11 January 14, 2019 I Can't Hide It
(숨길 수 없어요)
2.131% N/A
12 January 15, 2019 It Can't Get Better Than This
(이보다 더 좋을 순 없다)
2.084%
13 January 21, 2019 I Will Be Your Shoulder to Lean On
(내가 너의 어깨가 되어줄게)
2.139%
14 January 28, 2019 You Make Me Want to Be a Better Man
(당신은 내가 더 좋은 사람이 되고 싶게 만들어요)
2.027%
15 January 29, 2019 When I Madly Want to Hug You
(네가 미치도록 안고 싶을 때)
1.906%
16 February 4, 2019 Love With Passion For Now!
(일단 뜨겁게 사랑하라!!)
1.583%
Average 2.810% [a]
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not released.
  • This series 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).
  • Episodes 11 and 12 did not air on January 7 and 8, 2019. They were postponed to the following week and a soccer match between South Korea and the Philippines was broadcast during the series' time slot on January 7.

Remake edit

iQiyi announced that there will be a Chinese adaptation of the drama, titled Cleaning Elfs.[27]

The Chinese remake was released on Netflix under the title Use For My Talent in 2021.[28]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Due to some unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.

References edit

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External links edit

  • Official website (in Korean)
  • Clean with Passion for Now at HanCinema
  • Clean with Passion for Now at IMDb