Lee Jong Suk’s Drama Iseop’s Romance Confirms Choi Yoon Ji as Female Lead

Lee Jong Suk’s upcoming K-drama Iseop’s Romance has officially found its leading lady. Actress Choi Yoon Ji has been confirmed to star opposite Lee Jong Suk in the highly anticipated romance drama.

On August 11, production company Ace Factory announced that Choi Yoon Ji will appear in Iseop’s Romance, ending weeks of speculation about the drama’s female lead.

The upcoming series tells the story of Tae Yi Seop, a third-generation chaebol heir who appears perfect in every aspect of life but is surprisingly inexperienced when it comes to romance. Lee Jong Suk will take on the role of Tae Yi Seop.

Choi Yoon Ji has been cast as Kang Min Kyung, an exceptionally talented employee who is known throughout TK Group as the company’s “secret weapon.” As one of the firm’s most capable professionals, Kang Min Kyung is expected to become a key figure in both the workplace and the drama’s central romance.

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Choi Yoon Ji Joins Lee Jong Suk

The casting announcement marks Choi Yoon Ji’s first leading role opposite Lee Jong Suk, creating a fresh on-screen pairing that has already generated interest among K-drama fans.

While Lee Jong Suk’s character comes from one of the country’s most powerful business families, Kang Min Kyung has earned her reputation through hard work and exceptional ability. Their different backgrounds are expected to create both workplace tension and romantic chemistry as the story unfolds.

What Is Iseop’s Romance About?

Iseop’s Romance is based on the popular web novel by Kim Eon Hee.

The story follows Tae Yi Seop, a wealthy third-generation chaebol heir who excels at almost everything except relationships. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Kang Min Kyung, an elite employee widely recognized as TK Group’s “secret weapon.”

The drama blends office romance with corporate life, promising a mix of comedy, heartfelt moments, and romantic tension.

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