The K-drama world is buzzing today with a report that could define the 2026 romantic drama landscape. According to an exclusive from MyDaily on January 6, the “Queen of Rom-Com” Park Min Young and BTOB’s Yook Sungjae are in talks to headline a new SBS office romance titled ‘Nine To Six’.
While initial rumors surrounding the title surfaced earlier this year, this official update provides the most concrete evidence yet that the pairing is moving from fan “wishlists” to reality.
The Plot: A Korean Twist on a C-Drama Classic
Nine To Six is reportedly a remake of the highly acclaimed 2021 Chinese series The Rational Life (starring Qin Lan and Dylan Wang). The drama follows a successful professional woman who has prioritized her career over love for years. Her world is turned upside down when she meets a younger, warm-hearted man who teaches her that “rationality” isn’t the only way to live.
The series will be directed by Lee Hyung Min, the visionary behind Strong Woman Do Bong Soon and the 2024 hit Miss Night and Day.
Character Breakdown: The Workaholic vs. The Designer
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Park Min Young as Kang Yi Ji: Park has been offered the role of a head legal counsel at a major automobile firm. A rational workaholic to her core, Yi Ji views romance as a mere chemical reaction of hormones and has placed marriage at the bottom of her to-do list.
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Yook Sungjae as Han Seon Woo: Yook is in talks to play a multi-talented jewelry designer with a law school background. Despite his mature and down-to-earth personality, Seon Woo is a man who follows his heart—especially when it comes to breaking down Kang Yi Ji’s logical walls.
Agency Status: “Under Positive Review”
In response to the MyDaily report, representatives for both actors confirmed that they have received the scripts and are “positively reviewing” the offers.
This news comes at a peak moment for both stars. Park Min Young is currently trending globally for her role in “The Confidence Man KR” (Amazon Prime’s first Korean original), while Yook Sungjae is coming off a Top Excellence Award win at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards for his performance in The Haunted Palace.
Why Fans are Excited
The potential pairing bridges two generations of K-drama excellence. Park Min Young’s legendary “office chemistry” (seen in What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim) paired with Yook Sungjae’s proven ability to play sensitive yet strong leads makes Nine To Six one of the most anticipated dramas of the year.
