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A new romantic project could soon bring together Park Min-young and Yook Sungjae (BTOB) on screen. The two actors are currently in talks to play the lead roles in the drama « Nine to Six »(working title), a romance centered on work, life balance, and late-blooming love.
According to several Korean sources, the agencies of the two stars have confirmed that the project is under review, with a rather positive response from both sides. The drama is intended for the channel. SBS.
A rational heroine faced with the unpredictability of feelings
Nine to Six tells the story of a woman who has deliberately put her love life on hold to devote herself entirely to her career. Her very pragmatic view of love is shaken when she meets a man with a warm and sincere personality, triggering personal and emotional growth in both of them.
The drama is an adaptation of the very popular Chinese drama. The Rational Life (2021), appreciated for its mature approach to romance and the professional world.
Park Min-young is reportedly being offered the role of Kang Yi-ji, head of the legal team at a major automotive group. A hard worker, she has long considered marriage and romance to be emotional constructs that are incompatible with the realities of work. When faced with injustice, she prefers silent endurance to direct confrontation.
An unexpected partner for a sweet romance
Yook Sung-jae is rumored to be in the running to play Han Seon-woo, a jewelry designer with an unusual background, having studied law. Calm, intuitive, and surprisingly mature, he acts primarily with his heart, especially when it comes to Kang Yi-ji.
The staging would be entrusted to Lee Hyung-minknown for Strong Woman Do Bong-soon and Miss Night and Day, which suggests a balance between romance, lightheartedness, and a realistic view of professional life.
Pending official confirmation, Nine to Six already looks set to be a promising project for fans of mature, nuanced romance novels.
