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Moon Sang Min And Nam Ji Hyun Finally Share Their Second Kiss In "To My Beloved Thief"
KBS 2TV’s “To My Beloved Thief” has shared a sneak peek of Moon Sang Min and Nam Ji Hyun’s long-awaited second kiss! “To My Beloved Thief” is a period fantasy drama starring Nam Ji Hyun as Hong Eun Jo, a woman who is secretly the legendary thief known as Hong Gil Dong, and Moon Sang Min as Yi Yeol, a prince who unexpectedly swaps bodies with her. Spoilers Previously on “To My Beloved Thief,” Hong Eun Jo and Yi Yeol fell hard for one another after their fateful first meeting in a marketplace, followed by a stolen first kiss late at night. However, numerous obstacles have stood in the way of their love, starting with their vast difference in social status. Amidst the swirling whirlwinds of fate and societal turmoil, these star-crossed lovers have tried to find the best way to protect each other, but it has remained uncertain whether they can ever truly be together. In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Hong Eun Jo and Yi Yeol meet furtively at night, when everyone else is asleep. As they stare deeply into one another’s eyes, their gazes are full of emotion. Then, as Yi Yeol tenderly caresses Hong Eun Jo’s face, he leans in for a long overdue second kiss. The next episode of “To My Beloved Thief” will air on February 14 at 9:20 p.m. KST.
Yulhee To Star In New 19+ Short-Form Drama Based On Webtoon
Former LABOUM member Yulhee is making her return to acting in a steamy new drama. On February 12, Yulhee personally announced on Instagram that she would be starring in the new short-form drama “Quiet in the Office” (working title). Based on the web novel and webtoon of the same name, “Quiet in the Office” is a 19+ romance drama about an editorial designer named Kim Na Yul (Yulhee), who has given up on dating due to her overwhelming workload. When she accidentally winds up seeing a new side of her workaholic boss Kwon Si Jin (Lee Jae Bin), they become entangled in unexpected ways.
Lee Chae Min In Talks For New Drama Based On Webtoon
Lee Chae Min may be starring in the upcoming drama “My Reason to Die” (working title)! On February 12, Lee Chae Min’s agency VARO Entertainment confirmed, “[Lee Chae Min] has received a casting offer for the drama ‘My Reason to Die’ and is currently reviewing it with a favorable outlook.” Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “My Reason to Die” is a romance drama about a high school senior named Ji Oh, who is about to try out for the national taekwondo team. Lee Chae Min has been offered the role of the mysterious but charming male lead Cha Gyeol. Are you excited to potentially see Lee Chae Min star in this new drama?
Sparks Begin To Fly Between Bae In Hyuk And Roh Jeong Eui In “Our Universe” As Park Seo Ham Enters The Picture
tvN’s “Our Universe” has shared new stills from its upcoming episode! “Our Universe” is a romance drama about two in-laws who, despite harboring deep misunderstandings about one another, unexpectedly end up raising their nephew Woo Joo together. After moving in together, they embark on a journey of personal growth and blossoming romance. Spoilers Previously in the drama, Sun Tae Hyung (Bae In Hyuk) and Woo Hyun Jin (Roh Jeong Eui) officially began living together to co-parent their nephew Woo Joo (Park Yu Ho). The previous episode ended with a scene of Sun Tae Hyung and Woo Hyun Jin waking up in the same bed, heightening anticipation for what will happen next. The newly released photos show Sun Tae Hyung and Woo Hyun Jin on the night before the “waking up in the same bed” incident. Their flushed faces, as if drunk, and their eye contact as they sit facing each other on the same bed add intrigue. Woo Hyun Jin is seen with a glow-in-the-dark star sticker on her face and tears in her eyes, while Tae Hyung looks at her affectionately. Fans are left wondering what was discussed that night and how they ended up waking up in the same bed. On a rainy evening, Tae Hyung comes out holding an umbrella to meet Hyun Jin, but his expression stiffens when he sees her returning with Park Yoon Seong (Park Seo Ham). The romantic tension between them, along with Tae Hyung’s cold expression, sparks curiosity about how Park Yoon Seong’s presence will affect their relationship. The production team stated, “In the upcoming fourth episode, sparks begin to fly between Sun Tae Hyung and Woo Hyun Jin. The tense atmosphere will heighten the excitement, and their relationship will reach a new turning point. Please also pay attention to Park Yoon Seong’s actions, which will interfere with their relationship.” The next episode airs on February 12 at 10:40 p.m. KST.
Watch: tvN Previews 2026 K-Drama Lineup
tvN’s K-drama lineup for 2026 has been revealed! On February 12, tvN released a teaser video for its upcoming drama lineup featuring star-studded cast and various genres ranging from romance to action. “Mad Concrete Dreams” Korean Title: “대한민국에서 건물주 되는 법” Cast: Ha Jung Woo, Im Soo Jung, Shim Eun Kyung Premiere Schedule: March 14 at 9:10 p.m. KST “Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama that follows a struggling landlord who becomes entangled in crime to protect his family and property. While he achieves the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to participate in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real. “Siren’s Kiss” Korean Title: “세이렌” Cast: Park Min Young, Wi Ha Joon Premiere Schedule: March 2 at 8:50 p.m. KST “Siren’s Kiss” is a romance thriller about a man who investigates an insurance fraud case involving people who all died after falling in love with an irresistibly captivating woman. Wi Ha Joon stars as Cha Woo Seok, the inspector relentlessly investigating the mysterious deaths, while Park Min Young plays Han Seol Ah, the woman suspected of standing at the center of the case. “Spellbound” Korean Title: “오싹한 연애: 나를 찾아줘” Cast: Park Eun Bin, Yang Se Jong Premiere Schedule: 2026 “Spellbound” (working title) is a drama remake of the 2011 film “Spellbound” starring Son Ye Jin, Lee Min Ki, Park Chul Min, Kim Hyun Sook, Lee Mi Do, and more. The drama is an investigative occult romance drama about a hotel heiress who can see ghosts and a passionate, empathetic prosecutor who team up in a chaotic partnership. “Filing for Love” Korean Title: “은밀한 감사” Cast: Shin Hae Sun, Gong Myoung Premiere Schedule: 2026 “Filing for Love” is a romantic comedy about audit director Joo In Ah (Shin Hae Sun), who hides a secret, and audit department ace Noh Ki Joon (Gong Myoung), who is suddenly demoted to handle internal company misconduct. “Yumi’s Cells 3” Korean Title: “유미의 세포들 3” Cast: Kim Go Eun, Kim Jae Won Premiere Schedule: April 2026 Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, “Yumi’s Cells” follows the life of ordinary office worker Yumi (Kim Go Eun), told from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head that control her every thought, feeling, and action. Season 3 picks up with Yumi’s next chapter as she evolves from an everyday office worker into a star author after much hard work. “Four Hands” Korean Title: “포핸즈” Cast: Song Kang, Lee Jun Young, Jang Gyuri Premiere Schedule: second half of 2026 “Four Hands” (literal title) is a piano term that refers to a technique where two people play a single piano together. The drama will depict the friendship, love, rivalry, and growth of youths who meet at an arts high school, following their journey from adolescence to adulthood as professional pianists. “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” Korean Title: “취사병 전설이 되다” Cast: Park Ji Hoon, Yoon Kyung Ho Premiere Schedule: 2026 Based on a popular web novel and webtoon, “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military mess hall comedy drama that follows an army cook who trades his rifle for a kitchen knife and his bullet belt for an apron. As he takes on a life-changing quest, he rises to legendary status. “Back to Work!” Korean Title: “내일도 출근!” Cast: Seo In Guk, Park Ji Hyun Premiere Schedule: 2026 Based on a webtoon, “Back to Work!” (working title) follows Ji Yoon (Park Ji Hyun), a seventh-year office worker stuck in a career slump, who chooses her prickly boss Si Woo (Seo In Guk) as the “lesser evil” to avoid the “worst.” Together, they grow to become each other’s irreplaceable “best.” “My Favorite Employee” Korean Tittle: “최애의 사원” Cast: Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, Cha Woo Min Premiere Schedule: second half of 2026 Based on a webtoon, “My Favorite Employee” (literal title) tells the story of the romance between Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Joon), who joins a company to meet her long-time bias Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min), and the company’s boss Kang Ha Gi (Kang Hoon). “My Guilty Human” Korean Title: “나의 유죄인간” Cast: Yim Si Wan, Seol In Ah Premiere Schedule: 2026 Based on a popular web novel and webtoon, “My Guilty Human” (literal title) is a romance thriller that follows an arrogant third-generation chaebol heir who becomes a murder suspect, and a former special forces officer who goes undercover as his personal secretary to investigate him. “Retired Agent Management Team” Korean Title: “은퇴요원+관리팀” Cast: Cha Seung Won, Kim Do Hoon Premiere Schedule: Summer 2026 “Retired Agent Management Team” (literal title) is a bromance thriller about a Gen X retired agent and a Gen Z super ace who team up to track down a mole who has been secretly operating behind a criminal organization for over 25 years. For one man, it’s a chance to reclaim his former glory; for the other, it’s an opportunity to fulfill his dream of becoming a true field agent. “100 Days of Lies” Korean Title: “100일의 거짓말” Cast: Park Jinyoung, Kim You Jung Premiere Schedule: 2026 “100 Days of Lies” (literal title) tells the story of Gyeongseong’s (now Seoul) top pickpocket who becomes an undercover spy for the independence movement by working at the Japanese Government-General of Korea under a false identity. Take Our Poll Vote in the poll above to let us know which 2026 tvN drama you’re looking forward to!
10 Romantic K-Dramas To Watch This Valentine's Day On Viki
From teen crushes that grow into something deeper, to childhood sweethearts finding their way back to each other, and enemies to lovers in the most unlikely romances, K-dramas have long mastered the art of romantic storytelling. Add fantasy to the mix and even love blossoms in the time of danger. Over the years K-dramas have made even skeptics believe and fall in love. Sure, everyday is Valentine’s Day in the K-drama universe, but why not revisit some favorites this February? Here are 10 dramas that fit the bill! “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon) is the brilliant yet unbearably narcissistic vice president of a thriving family-owned company. Young Joon is good-looking and overtly confident. The man believes he alone is the reason for his success, giving little or perhaps no acknowledgment to those who work with him. He meets his match in his secretary, Kim Mi So (Park Min Young). Super efficient to the point of perfection, one day she decides to call it quits. Young Joon, helpless for the first time, asks her to stay with many of his attempts being borderline hilarious. However, the unthinkable happens when Young Joon falls hopelessly in love with Mi So, and the twist in the plot is that there is a long forgotten promise. As a quintessential boss-secretary rom-com, this drama gives you everything: the laughs, the plot, and terrific chemistry. Start watching “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim”: “Descendants of the Sun” From the swanky office in Seoul to a strife ridden area somewhere in the middle of nowhere, love blossoms between a soldier and a doctor. Yoo Shi Jin (Song Joong Ki), a captain with the special forces unit, first meets Dr. Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo) at a hospital. He is smitten, but duty calls him, and he is transferred for a special task. But what are the chances that Mo Yeon and her team would land up there as well for medical aid? It is not smooth sailing as their very different professions and personal ideologies clash. But it is here between lurking danger, which includes a deadly virus and human trafficking, that the two fall in love. Along with the main leads’ great chemistry and a second lead couple to top things off, this K-drama is a classic for a reason. Start watching “Descendants of the Sun”: “Oh My Venus” A heart-pumping romance unfolds when celebrity personal trainer Kim Young Ho (So Ji Sub) crosses paths with lawyer Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah). Joo Eun has let herself go, and her overall health is in shambles. Young Ho, on the other hand, has fled from his high flying life in Los Angeles following a scandal. What begins as a client-trainer equation soon turns into something more. Between high intensity workouts and steamed salads, we get a delightful recipe for love. What makes this one a perfect watch is the fiery chemistry between the two leads, their adorable antics, and the added motivation to get off the couch and workout. Start watching “Oh My Venus”: “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) is a heavy lifter in more ways than one. As a college weightlifting champ with her sights set on a gold medal, she can lift weights with the same ease with which she demolishes plates of fried chicken. But everything changes when she gets infatuated with a doctor. Suddenly, Bok Joo wants to lose weight, which is a no-no for weightlifting champs. Plus, she wants to grow bangs and feel feminine for the first time. Enter the campus heartthrob, swimmer Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk), who had feelings for Bok Joo during their elementary school days. The two begin as friends, with Joon Hyung patiently enduring her “doctor crush” phase, despite the fact that the man in question is his older brother. Soon enough, as Bok Joo gets closer to Joon Hyung, she realizes it’s him whom she feels most at ease with. An uncomplicated coming-of-age romance, the show scores on all aspects, with both Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk making the cutest campus couple. Start watching “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”: “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon” Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young) is also a heavy lifter, but her strength is not forged in the gym, it is something she has been born with. She comes from a long line of women who have been blessed with monumental strength, but there is one caveat: they can only use it for good causes. Do Bong Soon agrees to work as a bodyguard to Ahn Min Hyuk (Park Hyung Sik), the CEO of a gaming company. Unbeknownst to Bong Soon, Min Hyuk has had a past connection to her, and the two soon find themselves helping Bong Soon’s detective friend solve a crime. A perfect popcorn rom-com, both Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik showcase their flair for comedy as they deliver a cute romance. Start watching “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon”: “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” Kim Shin, aka the Goblin (Gong Yoo), is cursed to a lifetime of immortality. He has roamed the earth for a thousand years and is waiting for his bride, the one woman who can remove the sword wedged in his chest and free him from the physical world. The ageless and handsome Goblin meets an orphan named Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun). This young girl has the ability to call upon him, and he soon realizes that she is the one, the Goblin’s bride. As the two embark on a magical journey with the Goblin showing her the wonders of the world, he slowly realizes he is falling in love with her and becomes hesitant to have the sword removed. “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” is a bittersweet love story, one that works for all seasons and occasions. It makes you laugh, cry, and ache with its love story. The bromance between Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook is also one for the textbooks. Start watching “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God”: “Lovely Runner” To what lengths can you go to save the life of your favorite idol? Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon), a devoted fan of Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok), is devastated over the tragedy that has befallen him. On the day of his passing, she suddenly finds herself back in the past, with Sun Jae still alive. Determined to change the hands of time, she pulls out all the stops to try and alter their destiny. But it seems Sun Jae’s survival is also closely linked to her own story. As she embarks on her mission to save Sun Jae, we get a magical rom-com. “Lovely Runner” became one of the most popular shows, catapulting Im Sol and Sun Jae as pop cultural icons. Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok make this drama unforgettable with their warmth, vulnerability, and a quiet intensity in their characters. Start watching “Lovely Runner”: “Her Private Life” Sung Duk Mi (Park Min Young) is a curator for an art gallery. However, she has a secret: she is the owner of a fansite dedicated to Cha Shi An (Jung Je Won). She is die-hard fan girl who takes her fandom very seriously. When her path crosses with Ryan Gold (Kim Jae Wook), the two bid for the same painting, one by Shi An’s favorite artist. And the battle lines are drawn. To Duk Mi’s horror, Ryan Gold is the new director at her art gallery. He is not only her boss, but he has also discovered her well-kept secret when he lays his hands on her fangirl planner. As the fun begins, so does a tingling and unlikely love affair between the two. The scorching chemistry between Park Min Young and Kim Jae Wook will make your heart race and skips several beats in this one. Starting watching “Her Private Life”: “True Beauty” Lim Ju Gyeong (Moon Ga Young) is constantly bullied for her looks. In a world where physical appearances matter more than anything, Ju Gyeong takes a deep dive into the world of makeup and fixes it to enhance her looks. Soon enough, she catches the eye of the school’s most handsome guy, Lee Su Ho (Cha Eun Woo), who is well aware of her past. As a cute romance starts between the two, she also catches the eye of the quiet Han Seo Jun (Hwang In Youp). Su Ho and Seo Jun, one time best friends, are now sworn enemies and vying for Ju Gyeong’s affections makes the dynamics tense. A coming-of-age high school romance, “True Beauty” is a reminder that confidence, kindness, and self acceptance matter far more than appearances. Start watching “True Beauty”: “Heirs” Kim Tan’s (Lee Min Ho) life looks like everything you could wish for. He is the heir to Empire Group, a powerful family conglomerate. In reality, however, he lives in the shadow of his older brother, who sends him to the United States to secure his own position in the company. But Kim Tan’s move to the U.S. is not entirely unfortunate. He meets Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye), who has travelled to the States in search of her sister. Their initial bickering gradually gives way to growing feelings, and Kim Tan realizes he is falling in love, unaware that she is the daughter of his family’s housekeeper back in South Korea. The classic “rich boy-poor girl” love story gets a twist, with Kim Tan’s one-time buddy and now arch rival Choi Young Do (Kim Woo Bin) also vying for Eun Sang. “Heirs” remains an all-time favorite high school romance in the K-drama universe. Its fabulous ensemble cast as well as its chemistry between Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye give it a strong rewatch value. Start watching “Heirs”: Puja Talwar is a Soompi writer with a strong Yoo Yeon Seok and Lee Junho bias. A long time K-drama fan, she loves devising alternate scenarios to the narratives. She has interviewed Lee Min Ho, Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Ji Chang Wook to name a few. 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