JTBC has confirmed the main cast of its next drama The New Employee Chairman Kanga series combining fantasy, comedy and corporate drama. The script tells the story of Kang Yong-ho (Son Hyun-joo)the all-powerful chairman of the Choi Sung Group conglomerate, whose soul is accidentally transferred into the body of a young footballer (Lee Joon-young)This forced him to restart his life as an employee of his own company.
A top-notch cast for a stunning plot
At his side, Lee Joo-myung embodies Kang Bang-geulthe hidden child of a wealthy family, whose existence has always been concealed. Sent abroad fifteen years earlier, she returns under a new identity after faking her own death, determined to prove her worth to the group. Behind her casual attitude lies a burning ambition and a meticulous plan to secure her place in the family empire.
Jeon Hye-jin play Kang Jae-kyungKang Yong-ho's twin daughter, a determined, competitive woman who will do anything to take control of the conglomerate after her father's accident. Her iron will and imposing charisma make her a formidable heiress. Her twin brother, Kang Jae-sungperformed by Jin GooFor his part, the father lives in the shadow of his sister and his father's authority. Riddled with insecurity, he is carried away by his ambition, and will do anything to surpass his sister and seize power.
Combining comedy, family rivalries and supernatural elementsThe New Employee Chairman Kang promises a story as original as it is emotional, with an exceptional cast.
The New Employee Chairman Kang is scheduled for 2026 on JTBC.
