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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘My Favourite Employee': Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon join cast - here's all you need to know
Korean dramas have been getting adapted left and right from popular webtoon series. The upcoming romantic comedy ' My Favourite Employee ' is one such K-drama that has dfirectly been adapted from a webtoon. Now even the lead cast of the show may be confirmed soon. Here is all you need to know about ' My Favourite Employee'. Kang Hoon and Kim Hye Joon in talks of leading 'My Favourite Employee' 'My Favourite Employee' has been building up a lot of buzz ever since it was confirmed that a live-action drama series will be made soon. Now, as per reports from E Daily, it has been shared that actors Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, among others, have been offered to lead the Korean drama! The show itself is still currently only in its initial stages of development. The production process of the show is set to start somewhere in the second half of the year. The show is being directed by Park Ji Hyun , who is responsible for working on 'Class of Lies'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo About 'My Favourite Employee' The upcoming Korean drama 'My Favourite Employee' is based on a popular webtoon novel titled ' My Oppa is an Idol '. The premise follows the lives of office employees as they deal with romance amidst the work pressure. It follows the story of Da Reum and Kang Ha Gi, two of the most unlikely people who get involved in each other's lives by chance. Da Reum joins the company that is headed by Ha Gi, creating a complex yet funny scenario for the two. Kang Hoon is a well-known actor who has starred in a lot of popular projects like 'Hunter with a Scalpel', 'The Secret Romantic Guesthouse', 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One' and 'When the Devil Calls Your Name'. Kim Hye Joon, on the other hand, has worked in various popular projects like 'A Shop for Killers', 'Inspector Koo', 'Kingdom', 'Just Between Lovers' and 'Green Fever'.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon roped in for rom-com My Favorite Employee: All about webtoon-based plot, characters and more
A fresh pairing may be headed to the small screen! According to industry insiders on July 16, actors Kang Hoon and Kim Hye Joon are reportedly being considered for lead roles. The drama in question is a new tvN romantic comedy titled My Favorite Employee. The series is based on the webtoon My Oppa is an Idol. It is currently in the early stages of development. Filming is expected to begin in the second half of 2025, with a scheduled broadcast sometime in 2026. While official confirmation from the actors and production team is still pending, reports indicate that both are expected to take on the lead roles. What's My Favorite Employee about? My Favorite Employee is described as a lighthearted office romance that follows Nam Da Reum. She's a passionate young recruit who unexpectedly joins a company run by Lee Chan, a former idol turned CEO. There, Nam Da Reum also encounters Kang Ha Gi, the company president. This sets up a charming connection between the characters. The story promises a blend of workplace antics, hidden fan moments, and slow-burn chemistry, all wrapped in a rom-com setting with K-drama flair. Kang Hoon is reportedly in talks to play Kang Ha Gi, a high-ranking executive who appears cold and intimidating at first glance. But beneath his sharp personality lies a warm-hearted leader who built his startup from the ground up. Kim Hye Joon is said to be taking on the role of Nam Da Reum. She's an enthusiastic newcomer who finds himself working for none other than his former idol crush, Lee Chan. Her character's journey of admiration turning into an unexpected connection adds a layer of fun and relatability to the plot. The role of Lee Chan, the idol-turned-CEO and center of the fan-to-employee twist, has not yet been confirmed. No official confirmation yet from Kang Hoon and Kim Hye Joon's side While the buzz around Kang Hoon and Kim Hye Joon's possible team-up is gaining attention, both stars' agencies have yet to release official statements. The drama remains in its pre-production and casting phase. More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the team finalizes key details. Fans of both actors and the original webtoon are already expressing excitement online. They are eager to see how the adaptation shapes up and whether this new on-screen couple will bring sparks to tvN's 2026 drama lineup.
South China Morning Post
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hunter with a Scalpel: Park Ju-hyun as forensics specialist in new serial killer K-drama
Lead cast: Park Ju-hyun, Park Yong-woo, Kang Hoon An ace forensics specialist is forced to confront demons from her past while investigating a series of brutal slayings in the new thriller Hunter with a Scalpel. Leading the series is Park Ju-hyun , already a veteran of serial killer dramas thanks to her turn in the hit K-drama Mouse Based on Choi Yi-do's novel of the same name, the show introduces us to Seo Se-hyeon (Park) at a crime scene, where she imagines herself as the perpetrator, who stabbed a drugged-up baseball player on a nightclub dance floor. Clad in black and clasping the bloody murder weapon with a distant look in her eyes, Se-hyeon strikes an unnerving tone as she elucidates in a dry monotone on the killer's slow stabbing motions and the thrill he must have felt while committing the crime. Play The detective in charge of the case asks her how she could know that. Her answer – 'Someone I knew told me about it once' – hints at the personal direction that the show's focal case will take.
Pink Villa
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
K-dramas to watch on OTT this week, June 16-22: Kang Hoon's Hunter With a Scalpel to Yoon Hyun Soo's I Am a Running Mate
The third week of June has several exciting new series line-ups, which range in various genres, including crime thrillers like Hunter With a Scalpel, and series like I Am a Running Mate and Salon de Holmes for light watches. These dramas span a wide spectrum, from sweet high drama and comedy pangs to dark, and gripping plots, ensuring there's something for every mood. Additionally, fans can look forward to new episode releases of ongoing dramas like Our Unwritten Seoul, The First Night with the Duke, GOOD BOY and more. New premieres Starring Kang Hoon, Park Ju Hyun and Park Yong Woo, this crime thriller is about a forensic pathologist who discovers her long-presumed dead father is still alive and committing murders. The series premieres on June 16 on Disney+ or U+ Mobile TV. Salon de Holmes Featuring Lee Si Young and Jung Young Joo, it revolves around four women in a residential apartment complex who team up to solve their community's problems. The comedy drama will release on June 16 on ENA. I Am a Running Mate Starring Yoon Hyun Soo, Hong Hwa Yeon and Choi Woo Sung, it follows a model student who runs for student council's vice president, to revamp his image after an incident earns him an embarrassing nickname. The high school drama premieres on June 19 on TVING. Ongoing K-dramas Besides the above-mentioned ones, several ongoing series will be back with new episodes as well. Check the list below: Second Shot at Love In the finale, Gong Myung might finally help Sooyoung overcome her alcohol addiction and the two will recieve their happily ever after. Watch episodes 11 and 12 on June 16 and 17 on Viki. The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun In episodes 6-10, single mother Jang Shin Young will embark on a quest for justice for her daughter, by seeking revenge against a powerful chaebol family. Watch it on June 16-20 on Kocowa. Our Movie In episodes 3 and 4, a terminally ill struggling actress (Jeon Yeo Been) and a director (Namkoong Min) will begin to fall for each other while working on a movie together. Watch it on June 20 and 21 on Wavve. Korean viewers can also stream it on Disney+. Spring of Youth In episode 8, Ha Yoo Joon and Park Ji Hu will draw nearer and Lee Seung Hyub will find himself still pining for her amid his dazzling stardom. Watch it on June 18 on SBS or Viki. The First Night with the Duke In episode 3 and 4, Ok Taecyeon will show his jealous and cute side as Seohyun shows interest in another man. Watch it on June 18 and 19 on Viki. Oh My Ghost Clients In episodes 7 and 8, Jung Kyung Ho, Seol In Ah and Cha Hak Yeon will try solving a case which will shake them to the core. Watch it on June 20 and 21 on Netflix, Viki, Kocowa, or Wavve. GOOD BOY In episodes 7 and 8, a serious illness might wreck Park Bo Gum's dreams of a happy future with Kim So Hyun. Catch it on June 21 and 22 on Prime Video. Korean viewers can also watch it on Netflix, Disney+, or TVING. Our Unwritten Seoul In episodes 9 and 10, Park Bo Young's twin characters will have a fallout and the younger sibling's relationship with Park Jinyoung will grow deeper. Watch it on June 22 and 23 on Netflix.
