K-Drama Star's Secret Romance Sparks Buzz

The tvN Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Ultimate Bias's Office' depicts an office growth romance that unfolds when Nam Dareum, a fan of the idol group D.N.X, joins the company. The drama, which premieres on August 3rd, is generating anticipation with its story centered around romance between an idol and an office worker and turning a passion into a career.

Hyunseok, formerly of the idol group CIX, will appear in the tvN drama 'My Ultimate Bias's Office' as 'Hyuk', the leader of the idol group D.N.X. Leveraging his diverse charms and natural acting skills as a former idol, Hyunseok is expected to bring vitality to the drama. He portrays a character with deep affection and a strong sense of responsibility for his team, who will anchor the group with his tall stature, striking visuals, and solid leadership. Having built a global fandom through his group activities, Hyunseok is now accelerating his acting career with this project.

'My Ultimate Bias's Office' is based on a webtoon of the same name and tells the story of rookie employee Nam Dareum, who ends up working at her ultimate bias's company in an attempt to meet him. Kim Hyejun plays the protagonist Nam Dareum, who joins 'Apello,' a fashion platform created by her ultimate bias Lee Chan (played by Cha Woo-min), in order to meet him. A teaser video humorously depicts her transformation from a passionate fan cheering at a concert to an office worker with an employee ID badge around her neck. Nam Dareum makes the company feel like a concert hall, fulfilling her wish to meet her ultimate bias.

The drama shares similarities with tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Lovely Runner' in that it centers on a romance with the narrative of an idol and a fan. Just as 'Lovely Runner' gained significant popularity through word-of-mouth, 'My Ultimate Bias's Office' is also drawing attention to whether it can become another hit by highlighting fan devotion to idols, growth, and romance.

Recently, there has been an increase in acting activities among members of girl groups in their 8th to 10th year since debut, which is also linked to the production environment. Production companies are increasingly preferring idols with existing fandoms and public recognition over new actors with low visibility and limited experience. This is because it allows for securing buzz before the work's release and anticipating global interest based on fandom. Consequently, the hurdles for auditions for new actors without idol experience are reportedly rising.