Certainly! Forecasting Love and Weather (기상청 사람들: 사내연애 잔혹사 편) is a 2022 South Korean romantic drama that combines workplace dynamics with personal relationships, set against the backdrop of the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). Here's a breakdown of the story and main characters:
Plot Summary
The drama follows the lives of employees at the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) as they navigate the unpredictable weather—both in their professional forecasts and their personal relationships. The story revolves around:
Jin Ha-kyung, a rational and disciplined forecaster who prioritizes accuracy in both weather predictions and love.
Lee Si-woo, a free-spirited freelance forecaster who challenges her structured worldview.
Their complicated romantic entanglements with colleagues, exes, and new loves, mirroring the unpredictability of weather patterns.
Themes of betrayal, second chances, workplace politics, and emotional growth are explored as the characters learn that forecasting love is just as difficult as forecasting the weather.
Main Characters
1. Jin Ha-kyung (Park Min-young)
Role: Team leader at KMA’s Weather Forecast Division.
Personality: Cold, meticulous, and rule-abiding, but slowly learns to embrace spontaneity.
Story: After breaking off her engagement to Han Ki-jun, she enters a complicated relationship with Lee Si-woo, which forces her to confront her emotional walls.
2. Lee Si-woo (Song Kang)
Role: A freelance forecaster with a warm, intuitive approach to weather prediction.
Personality: Bright, optimistic, and emotionally open—the opposite of Ha-kyung.
Story: Falls for Ha-kyung despite their professional clashes, but their relationship is tested by workplace gossip and personal insecurities.
3. Han Ki-jun (Yoon Park)
Role: Senior forecaster at KMA and Ha-kyung’s ex-fiancé.
Personality: Ambitious and image-conscious, often prioritizing career over relationships.
Story: Cheated on Ha-kyung with Chae Yoo-jin, leading to workplace tension and guilt.
4. Chae Yoo-jin (Yura)
Role: A weather reporter and Ki-jun’s mistress (later girlfriend).
Personality: Charming but manipulative, struggling with public scrutiny.
Story: Her affair with Ki-jun complicates dynamics at KMA, especially when she faces backlash.
5. Shin Seok-ho (Moon Tae-yoo)
Role: A kind-hearted intern at KMA.
Personality: Naïve but earnest, with a crush on senior colleague Kim Sa-ra.
Story: Provides comic relief while navigating first love and workplace challenges.
6. Kim Sa-ra (Park Min-ji)
Role: A diligent KMA employee and Ha-kyung’s friend.
Personality: Shy and introverted but supportive.
Story: Gradually opens up to Seok-ho’s affections while dealing with office politics.
Key Relationships & Conflicts
Ha-kyung & Si-woo: A slow-burn romance between opposites, facing scrutiny due to their age gap and workplace hierarchy.
Ki-jun & Yoo-jin: A toxic affair that impacts their careers and reputations.
Seok-ho & Sa-ra: A sweet subplot about young love in a professional setting.
Themes & Ending
The drama parallels weather forecasting with relationships—both require patience, adaptability, and acceptance of unpredictability. By the finale:
Ha-kyung and Si-woo reconcile, embracing their flaws.
Ki-jun and Yoo-jin part ways, realizing their relationship was built on selfishness.
The KMA team grows closer, both professionally and personally.
Forecasting Love and Weather is a melodramatic yet heartfelt take on love, career, and the storms we weather in life.