---
title: "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hometown-cha-cha-cha-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 128883
imdb_id: "tt14518756"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 78
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 652
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hometown-cha-cha-cha-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2021. The show is a remake of the 2004 South Korean film Mr. Handy, Mr. Hong. It stars a big-city dentist who opens up a practice in a close-knit seaside village, where she meets a charming jack-of-all-trades who is her polar opposite in every way. The series is a romantic comedy that aired on tvN, a South Korean cable television network, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 (KST) from August 28 to October 17, 2021. The show features a mix of comedy and drama, and its original network is tvN.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A city dentist relocates to a seaside village and meets a local jack-of-all-trades."

### Why Watch
- charming seaside setting
- engaging character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow-paced development
- Tone & Suitability: The series maintains a lighthearted and generally family-friendly tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heartwarming, romantic, cozy, scenic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (16 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 16
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (19%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 13 (81%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Yu Je-won, Shin Ha-eun
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shin Min-a** as *Yoon Hye-jin*
- **Kim Seon-ho** as *Hong Du-sik*
- **Lee Sang-yi** as *Ji Sung-hyun*
- **Gong Min-jeung** as *Pyo Mi-seon*
- **Kim Yeong-ok** as *Kim Gam-ri*
- **Cho Han-cheul** as *Oh Chae-jun*
- **In Gyo-jin** as *Chang Yeong-guk*
- **Lee Bong-ryeon** as *Yeo Hwa-jeong*
- **Cha Chung-hwa** as *Jo Nam-sook*
- **Kang Hyung-suk** as *Choi Eun-cheol*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in a close-knit seaside village.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The leads are a dentist from the city and a local jack-of-all-trades.

### Q: What is the genre?
It is a romantic series focused on the relationship between two polar opposites.

### Q: What year was it released?
The series was released in 2021.

### Q: What is the premise?
A big-city dentist opens a practice in a village where she encounters a charming local resident.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/128883)
- [Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hometown_Cha-Cha-Cha)
- [Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (TV Mini Series 2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14518756/fullcredits/)
- [Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (TV Series 2021-2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/128883/cast)
- [Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/683929-mr-hong/cast)
- [Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/hometown-cha-cha-cha-1/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*