chicago typewriter is a South Korea drama released in 2017 rated 8.7/10 with 16 episodes. This comedy series has been watched by 57,324 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ComedyRomanceSupernaturalPolitical |
| Year | 2017 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:10:00 |
| Rating | 8.7/10 |
| Director | Kim Chul Gyu |
| Main Cast | Yoo Ah In, Im Soo Jung, Go Kyung Pyo, Kwak Shi Yang |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
This drama follows the lives of two men and a woman through two eras: one during the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea and the other in the 21st century. The three main characters are: (1) Han Se Joo was a writer in his past life and a bestselling author in the present. But Se Joo is depressed with writer’s block so he can't write his next book. (2) Yu Jin Oh owned a bar in his previous life. In 2017, he is a talented ghostwriter who can bail Se Joo out of his predicament, but the mysterious man has a condition for his services. Se Joo may not be able to meet it. (3) Jeon Seol was a sniper. Now she has extremely varied expertise. She is a former Olympian hopeful, a veterinarian, and a book lover who runs her own delivery service. She oscillates between extreme fandom and an anti-fandom of Se Joo. The intricately woven story of these three characters unfolds to reveal strange mirroring connections between the time periods as well as possibilities for past lives to be redeemed or improved in the modern world. This story depicts Korea and the friendship between the three beautifully through different times.
Critical Reception
chicago typewriter has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.7/10 based on 22,649 ratings. It is ranked #228 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of chicago typewriter?
chicago typewriter has a rating of 8.7/10 based on 22,649 ratings.
How many episodes does chicago typewriter have?
chicago typewriter has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.
What genre is chicago typewriter?
chicago typewriter is a Comedy, Romance, Supernatural, Political drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in chicago typewriter?
The main cast of chicago typewriter includes Yoo Ah In, Im Soo Jung, Go Kyung Pyo, Kwak Shi Yang.
When was chicago typewriter released?
chicago typewriter was released in 2017 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.