Something in the Rain

Something in the Rain follows a gradual, unexpected romance between Yun Jin-a, a thirty-something coffee shop supervisor, and Seo Joon-hui, a game designer who has just returned from living abroad. What starts as a casual acquaintance deepens into affection as they navigate misread signals, professional pressures, and social expectations about age and dating. The city becomes a canvas for small, intimate moments that reveal how two mature people handle fear, vulnerability, and jealousy without melodrama. The story also threads in Jin-a's close circle of friends and family, giving life to a simple, grounded love story that feels earned rather than rushed. The tone remains warm, observant, and humane. The series also balances humor with tender moments.

Directed by Ahn Pan-seok and created by Kim Eun, Something in the Rain arrived in 2018 as a JTBC series starring Son Ye-jin and Jung Hae-in. It is built on an original script rather than adaptations for modern audiences worldwide.

Critics praised the quiet, character driven approach and the chemistry between the leads. Themes include mature romance, the challenges of balancing career and relationship, and the pressure of public perception on couples in their 30s. The writing favors restraint over melodrama. Audiences praised its honesty about vulnerability and consent too.

It helped cement Son Ye-jin and Jung Hae-in as a top screen pair and influenced fashion and cafe aesthetics in fan communities. Memorable scenes set in cozy coffee shops and rainy streets resonated with viewers who crave grounded, everyday romance rather than big shocks. In fan circles it sparked memes.

Awards and nominations: It drew attention from the major Korean awards circuit, earning nominations in television categories that highlighted the ensemble cast and the show's quietly confident storytelling, signaling industry respect for its mature depiction of romance in major ceremonies.