From Now On, Showtime!

From Now On, Showtime!

Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	2022 (2022)
Headquarters	South Korea
Parent	Samhwa Networks

From Now On, Showtime! () is a 2022 South Korean drama featuring Park Hae-jin, Jin Ki-joo, and Jung Joon-ho. Directed by Lee Hyeong-min and Jeong Sang-hee under Samhwa Networks, the narrative centers on Cha Cha-woong, a magician who teams up with a policewoman and spirits to unravel mysteries through concealed hints. The show debuted on MBC on April 23, 2022, airing every weekend at 20:40 KST until June 12, 2022. It was pre-sold to OTT platforms across more than 190 countries, significantly broadening its global audience.

Synopsis

This romantic comedy explores the relationship between Cha Cha-woong (Park Hae-jin), a magician who enlists ghosts in his acts, and Go Seul-hae (Jin Ki-joo), a determined police officer endowed with supernatural powers.

Main

• Park Hae-jin portrays Cha Cha-woong, a celebrated magician who employs spirits.
  • Seo Dong-hyun plays the younger version of Cha Cha-woong.
• Jin Ki-joo takes on the role of Go Seul-hae, an impassioned cop gifted with otherworldly abilities.
  • Oh Ye-ju depicts young Go Seul-hae.
• Jung Joon-ho appears as General Choi Gum, the guardian of Cha Cha-woong's lineage through generations.

Individuals around Cha Woong

• Jung Suk-yong as Deputy Nam Sang-geon: the paternal figure at 'Magic Factory'.
• Ko Kyu-pil as Ma Dong-cheol: the lead magician managing the group's power; a former gangster recognized by his phoenix-patterned shirt and gold chain.
• Park Seo-yeon as Kang Ah-reum: the expert responsible for mechanical and electronic devices.
• Kim Won-hae as Park Soo-moodang / Cha Sa-geum: the shaman grandfather of Cha Woong, devoted servant to General Choi Gum throughout his life.
• Cha Mi-kyung as Na Geum-ok: longtime associate of Cha Sa-geum and host of 'Immortal Grandma'.
• Jang Ha-eun as Cheon Ye-ji, granddaughter to Na Geum-ok.

Individuals around Go Seul-hae

• Kim Jong-tae as Ko Young-sik
• Kim Jong-hoon as Seo Hee-soo, Go Seul-hae's unreciprocated love interest and leader of the detective team

Police

• Jeong Jae-sung as Seo Chang-ho, father of Hee-soo and police chief
• Choi Moo-in as Min Hong-sik, the humorous chief of police station
• Ahn Jung-kwon as Kim Il-kyung, dependable sergeant and senior to Seul-hae
• Kim Hee-jae as Lee Yong-ryeol, Seul-hae's patrol partner and secondary gunner
• Yang Joo-ho as Byeon Tae-sik, detective at a major precinct
• Choi Young-woo as An Shi-hoon, youngest detective on the force
• Kim Jong-hoon as Hee-su

Others

• Ahn Chang-hwan as Tae-chun, contributing intense dramatic moments
• Seo Dong-hyun
• Ha Sung-kwang
• Lee Eun-gyeol, an actor turned magical director involved in production
• Choi So-yul as Si-eun, an emerging child actress

Special appearances

• Shin Hyun-joon in the role of the Grim Reaper
• Park Seul-gi as MC for an entertainment information show
• Choi Sung-won portraying Minho
• Han Cho-won as Aris
• Hong Soo-hyun playing a Virgin ghost
• Im Won-hee cast as God of heaven

Production

In May 2021, Park Hae-jin was confirmed to headline the series, followed by an offer to Jin Ki-joo for the female lead in July 2021. By August 2021, Jung Joon-ho was invited to join the cast.

On September 27, 2021, Samhwa Networks finalized a decade-long global broadcast rights agreement with PCCW and Vuclip based in Singapore.

The initial script reading occurred on October 6, 2021, at MBC’s Seoul studios, with filming beginning shortly after on October 14. The production includes exclusive artwork created by actor Park Ki-woong, adding distinctive artistic elements.

Footage from the script reading was released on February 18, 2022, showcasing the strong chemistry between leads Park Hae-jin and Jin Ki-joo.

Viewership

Ep.	Initial air date	Average viewer share
		Nielsen Korea		TNmS
		Nationwide	Seoul Metropolitan Area	Nationwide (TNmS)
April 23, 2022 | 2.8% (29th) | rowspan="5" Template:N/A | rowspan="3" Template:N/A |-	April 24, 2022 | 3.6% (23rd) |-	April 30, 2022 | 2.3% (36th) |-	May 1, 2022 | 3.3% (25th) | 3.3% (19th) |-	May 7, 2022 | 2.8% (28th) | Template:N/A |-	May 8, 2022 | 4.1% (12th) | 4.3% (12th) | 4.8% (9th) |-	May 14, 2022 | 3.3% (19th) | 3.6% (18th) | Template:N/A |-	May 15, 2022 | 4.6% (8th) | 4.8% (7th) | 4.6% (12th) |-	May 21, 2022 | 2.6% (28th) | Template:N/A | Template:N/A |-	May 22, 2022 | 3.8% (15th) | 3.9% (14th) |4.0% (17th) |-	May 28, 2022 | 3.2% (23rd) | Template:N/A |4.2% (15th) |-	May 29, 2022 |4.2% (12th) |3.7% (17th) |4.4% (14th) |-	June 4, 2022 |2.7% (28th) | rowspan="3" Template:N/A | Template:N/A |-	June 5, 2022 |3.1% (25th) |3.8% (19th) |-	June11,2022|3.2%(26th)|Template:N/A|-	June12,2022|4.2%(15th)|4.3%(11th)|4.7%(13th)
Average		3.4%	—	—

• The lowest ratings are highlighted in blue; the highest are marked in red.
• N/A indicates data is not available.

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations by ceremony, year, category, nominee/work, and outcome

Award event	Year	Category	Nominee / Work	Outcome
MBC Drama Awards	2022	Best Couple Award	Park Hae-jin alongside Jin Ki-joo	Template:Nom
		Best New Actress	Park Seo-yeon	Template:Nom

External links

• From Now On, Showtime! on Daum
• From Now On, Showtime! on Naver