Bewitching Romance
| Bewitching Romance | |
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| Hangul | ^혹하는 로맨스 |
| Written by | Lee Re |
| Directed by | Lee Chang-min |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| Production company(s) | How Pictures |
| Release | |
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| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
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Bewitching Romance (Hangul: 불혹하는 로맨스) is an upcoming South Korean romance drama television series written by Lee Re, directed by Lee Chang-min, and starring Jung Kyung-ho, Jeon Yeo-been, Choi Dae-hoon, and Kang Mal-geum. The series follows two people in their 40s, numb to life, who find unexpected love. It is scheduled to premiere on ENA in the first half of 2027 and will subsequently be streaming on Genie TV in South Korea.
Synopsis
Cast and characters
- Jung Kyung-ho as Na Yi-jun
- A top news anchor, he rose from a middle-class background to achieve academic excellence, scoring perfectly on his college entrance exam, and earning the distinction of youngest anchor in history. In his 40s, he suffers from andropause, causing his self-esteem to plummet.[1]
- Jeon Yeo-been as Seo Hae-yoon
- A news writer known for sensational and gossipy content, earning her the nickname "Ssammai writer". With over a decade in broadcasting, she's driven by ratings. Her short fuse and mental exhaustion leave her little energy for romance, often burning out after half a day with a man.[2]
- Choi Dae-hoon Ji Han-soo
- A reporter at YCB News Bureau. He is loyal and romantic, defending Yi-jun and punishing those who badmouth him out of jealousy. He has been single for four years, abandoned by his wife, divorced, and even undergoing psychiatric counseling, until he meets the love of his life.[3]
- Kang Mal-geum as Heo Mi-eun
- A scriptwriter at the YCB News Bureau and Hae-yoon's best friend.[3]
Production
Development
The series was developed under the working title Romance at Forty (Lua error in Module:Korean at line 112: attempt to call field '_xlit' (a nil value).), is written by Lee Re, directed by Lee Chang-min, who previously helmed Cashero (2025) and Agency (2023), and produced by How Pictures.[2][4]
Casting
Jung Kyung-ho and Jeon Yeo-been were cast to lead the series in March 2026.[2] The next month, Choi Dae-hoon and Kang Mal-geum joined the lead cast.[3] By May 2026, Jung, Jeon, Choi, and Kang's appearances as the series leads were officially confirmed.[4]
Release
In May 2026, ENA officially announced that the series will premiere in the first half of 2027 and will subsequently be streaming on Genie TV in South Korea.[4]
References
- ↑ Kim, Jin-hyeok (March 4, 2026). [단독]정경호, '불혹하는 로맨스'로 흥행불패 잇는다 [[Exclusive] Jung Kyung-ho continues his box office success with Romance at Forty]. My Daily (in 한국어). Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kim, Jin-seok (March 4, 2026). [단독]정경호·전여빈, '불혹하는 로맨스' 주인공(종합) [[Exclusive] Jung Kyung-ho and Jeon Yeo-bin, the stars of Romance at Forty (Comprehensive)]. My Daily (in 한국어). Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Kim, Jin-seok (April 13, 2026). [단독]최대훈·강말금, '불혹하는 로맨스' 주연 [[Exclusive] Choi Dae-hoon and Kang Mal-geum to star in Romance at Forty]. My Daily (in 한국어). Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Lee, Kyung-ho (May 15, 2026). '혹하는 로맨스', 정경호X전여빈·최대훈X강말금 캐스팅 확정...'볼빨간 어른 로코' [Bewitching Romance, Jung Kyung-ho X Jeon Yeo-bin, Choi Dae-hoon X Kang Mal-geum Casting Confirmed... 'Red-cheeked Adult Rom-Com']. IZE (in 한국어). Retrieved May 15, 2026.
External links
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