Han Hyo Joo and Gong Myoung’s New K-Drama Your Ground Has Fans Already Excited

Han Hyo Joo and Gong Myoung are teaming up for a new baseball romance drama, with Kim Shin Rok and Sung Jun also joining the cast.

MBC’s upcoming drama Your Ground has officially confirmed its main cast, bringing together the four actors for a story that combines baseball, romance, friendship, rivalry and second chances. The drama is scheduled to premiere toward the end of 2026.

Your Ground follows Kang Hae Hwan, a talented baseball pitcher whose promising career is derailed after a shocking setback. His life takes a new turn when he reunites with Seo Hee Seung, his first love of 11 years ago, who has since become a sports agent.

Han Hyo Joo Plays a Former Lawyer Turned Sports Agent

Han Hyo Joo will portray Seo Hee Seung, a highly skilled lawyer who has never lost a case.

Her life changes when she is sent to the sports agency Donghaeng at the direction of her law firm’s CEO. Despite having little knowledge about professional baseball, Hee Seung quickly enters the competitive world of sports management.

While baseball may be unfamiliar territory for her, her competitive personality makes her a formidable agent.

The biggest surprise comes when she encounters Kang Hae Hwan again. The two were once first loves, but they have not seen each other for 11 years. Now, instead of meeting as lovers, they find themselves working together as agent and player.

According to the character description, Hee Seung will show both her strong charisma and an unexpectedly clumsy side when dealing with baseball.

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Gong Myoung Takes on the Role of a Baseball Prodigy

Gong Myoung stars as Kang Hae Hwan, a right-handed pitcher for the Miracles.

Hae Hwan was once considered one of the most promising pitchers of his generation. He was praised as a “genius pitcher” from his high school days and was expected to become the team’s next-generation ace.

However, a shocking incident changes the direction of his career.

After falling into a long slump, Hae Hwan struggles to return to the pitcher’s mound. His difficult journey takes another turn when Seo Hee Seung suddenly appears in front of him as his agent.

Reuniting with his first love after 11 years, Hae Hwan begins working toward a comeback.

The role will allow Gong Myoung to portray both the emotional struggles of an athlete dealing with failure and the excitement of a first-love romance.

Kim Shin Rok Joins as the CEO of a Top Sports Agency

Kim Shin Rok will play Dong Chi Young, the CEO of Donghaeng, described as one of Korea’s leading sports agencies.

Dong Chi Young is a veteran of the sports industry and is known for being a tough and experienced negotiator.

Her responsibilities extend beyond player contracts. She handles free agency, salary negotiations and long-term career planning for athletes.

Kim Shin Rok’s character is expected to provide a strong professional presence within the drama as the main characters navigate the complicated world of sports management.

Sung Jun Plays Gong Myoung’s Baseball Rival

Sung Jun takes on the role of Yoon Yi Seok, a sidearm pitcher for the Miracles.

Yoon Yi Seok became the team’s ace after Kang Hae Hwan left the mound.

Although Yi Seok wants Hae Hwan to successfully return to baseball, his relationship with him is naturally complicated. Once Hae Hwan returns to the field, the two will have to compete for the coveted ace position.

Their relationship is therefore expected to combine friendship and fierce competition.

But baseball isn’t the only thing that complicates Yi Seok’s life.

As he spends more time around Seo Hee Seung, he begins developing unexpected feelings for her, potentially adding another romantic layer to the story.

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Your Ground Brings Baseball and Romance Together

The upcoming drama is expected to explore more than just the world of professional baseball.

At the center of the story is Hae Hwan’s attempt to rebuild his career after a devastating setback. His comeback will unfold alongside his reunion with Hee Seung, creating a story that mixes professional ambition with unresolved first love.

The drama will also explore the relationships between players and agents, friends and rivals, and mentors and juniors, with their individual dreams and ambitions becoming closely connected.

Han Hyo Joo and Gong Myoung’s Baseball Chemistry Already Drawing Attention

Interest in the pairing grew earlier this year when Han Hyo Joo and Gong Myoung were spotted together at a baseball game.

The two were attending the game as part of their preparation for Your Ground, but photos from the outing led to dating speculation among some fans.

Gong Myoung later explained that they had gone to the stadium to study baseball for the drama. He also joked about a photo of himself eating sundae that appeared in coverage of their outing, saying Han Hyo Joo laughed when she saw it during a script reading.

The unexpected attention surrounding their baseball outing has only added curiosity about their on-screen chemistry.

Your Ground Production Team

Your Ground will be directed by Lee Sang Yeob and Kang Chae Won, with rising writer Hwang Hae Yeon handling the screenplay.

Lee Sang Yeob is known for his work on dramas including Yumi’s Cells and Shopaholic Louis. The production is being developed as an MBC Friday-Saturday drama and is currently scheduled to arrive toward the end of 2026.

What to Expect From Your Ground

With a talented cast and a story centered on baseball and second chances, Your Ground is shaping up to be an intriguing addition to MBC’s 2026 drama lineup.

The combination of Han Hyo Joo and Gong Myoung’s first-love romance, Hae Hwan and Yi Seok’s rivalry, and Dong Chi Young’s experience in the sports industry gives the drama several storylines to explore.

For Han Hyo Joo and Gong Myoung, their characters’ 11-year reunion will be at the heart of the story, while the baseball setting provides an additional source of competition and emotional conflict.

Your Ground is scheduled to premiere toward the end of 2026. More details about its exact premiere date and broadcast schedule are expected to be announced later.