When the Devil Calls Your Name (Korean: 악마가 너의 이름을 부를 때) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Lee Seol and Lee El. It is inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's work Faust. It aired on tvN from July 31 to September 19, 2019.
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Synopsis
The series is about a man who sold his soul to a devil ten years ago to obtain fortune and fame. As his contract is soon to expire, he tries to make a deal with the devil using his life as collateral.
Cast
Main
Jung Kyung-ho as Ha Rip / Seo Dong-cheon, a star composer who has sold his soul to a titular devil. He has enjoyed youth and success with numerous hits to his name.
Park Sung-woong as Mo Tae-gang / Ryu, a top actor who is possessed by the devil Ryu, to whom Ha Rip sold his soul.
Nam Da-reum as Ryu's true form
Lee Seol as Kim I-gyeong, an unsuccessful singer-songwriter who only knows bad luck.
Lee El as Ji Seo-yeong, the CEO of Soul Entertainment.
Supporting
Song Kang as Luka, Ha Rip's rookie assistant.
Kim Ye-jun as young Luka
Yoon Kyung-ho as Mr. Kang, Tae-gang's secretary.
Nam Ji-hyun as Yu Dong-hui, I-gyeong's best friend.
Oh Eui-shik as Kang Ha, Ha Rip's housemate.
Lee Hwa-kyum as Joo Ra-in, an idol singer.
Jung Won-young as Shi-Ho, an idol singer.
Kim Hyung-mook as Lee Choong-ryeol, co-CEO of Soul Entertainment.
Kim Won-hae as Kong Soo-rae, a coffeehouse owner and I-gyeong's boss.
Im Ji-kyu as Kyung-Soo, a police officer and I-gyeong's step brother.
Choi Yoo-song as Ye Jung-ah, Luka's mother.
Ryu Hye-rin as Jung Hye-won
Lee Bong-ryun as a nurse
Original soundtrack
Production
When the Devil Calls Your Name reunites Jung Kyung-ho and Park Sung-woong who previously starred together in Life on Mars (2018). Lee Seol's singing voice was provided by singer Sondia (손디아).