Webtoon 'My Oppa is an Idol' Comes to Life as an Exciting Live-Action Series
Discover the charming romantic comedy starring Hoon Kang and Hye-jun Kim—your next favorite series full of laughs, love, and unforgettable moments.
Exciting New Romantic Comedy Series Starring Hoon Kang and Hye-jun Kim
Hoon Kang and Hye-jun Kim are set to star together in an upcoming romantic comedy series titled My Favorite Employee. This project is based on the popular webtoon My Oppa is an Idol.
Production Details
According to Korean entertainment media outlet IS Plus, filming is scheduled to start later this year, with the series expected to air in 2026.
Plot Overview
The story centers around Dareum Nam, played by Hye-jun Kim, who unexpectedly lands a job at a startup founded by Chan Lee, a former idol. At the company, she meets the CEO, Ha-gi Kang, portrayed by Hoon Kang. Ha-gi is a successful and composed entrepreneur with a warm personality hidden beneath his cool exterior.
Dareum finds herself working for the very company started by the idol she used to admire, setting the stage for a charming romantic comedy.
Webtoon Background
The webtoon Sung-eun was serialized from 2017 to 2020. Currently, there is no official English version available, but fans can enjoy Sung-eun's other series, such as Bitten Contract, which is available in English on Webtoon.
Source
Information courtesy of IS Plus (Ji-hee You).