JTBC, 'Reborn Rich' Author's Web Novel 'New Employee Chairman Kang' Adapted into Drama... Lee Jun-young Stars

The drama 〈Reborn Rich〉's original author, writer Sang-kyung, has another web novel being adapted into a drama.

On the 10th, JTBC announced that it will air a new drama based on writer Sang-kyung's web novel 「New Employee Chairman Kang」 next year. This marks the second adaptation of Sang-kyung's work into a JTBC drama, following the huge success of 〈Reborn Rich〉 in 2022.

〈New Employee Chairman Kang〉 revolves around the story of soccer player Hwang Jun-hyun and conglomerate chairman Kang Yong-ho whose souls are swapped. The unique story will showcase the soul exchange between two characters from completely different backgrounds and statuses.

The production team includes writer Kim Sun-ok, who has joined as a creator, known for directing hit dramas such as 〈Temptation of Wife〉 and 〈The Penthouse〉. Actor Lee Jun-young has been cast in the lead role of Hwang Jun-hyun.