Actors Cha Seo-won, Jo Jun-young, and Lee Jae-in have confirmed their participation in the tvN new drama "Spring Fever," completing a fresh chemistry that calls for a spring fever.
The tvN new drama "Spring Fever," scheduled to air for the first time in the first half of 2026 (directed by Park Won-guk, written by Kim Ah-jung), is a hot pink comic romance about an unidentified teacher, Yoon-bom (played by Lee Joo-bin), who descends to a rural school with her heart closed, and a wildly unpredictable male character, Seon Jae-kyu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), who rushes in without a leash.
Based on the popular web novel of the same name, "Spring Fever" is garnering significant attention even before its broadcast, thanks to the collaboration between director Park Won-guk, known for his trendy directing skills through works such as "Marry My Husband" and "Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong," and writer Kim Ah-jung, who showcased the essence of romantic comedy with "Love at First Sight."
First, Cha Seo-won will take on the role of the flawless elite lawyer Choi I-jun. I-jun is a character with perfect looks, boasting a sharp jawline and gentle eye smiles, resembling someone who just stepped out of a shoujo manga, contrasting with Jae-kyu's charm. However, I-jun's life plunges into turmoil with the reunion of Jae-kyu, with whom he has a past connection. Entangled with Yoon-bom for some reason, I-jun's love triangle is expected to add new fun to the story. Following dramas such as "Neighbors' Evil" and "Unintentional Love Story," as well as the variety show "Let's Play Soccer 4," Cha Seo-won continues his active career with "Spring Fever." With his strength shown in the melodrama genre, attention is particularly focused on the return of Cha Seo-won, who has shone in various romance projects.
Rising star Jo Jun-young plays the role of Sun Han-gyeol, Jae-kyu's only nephew, and the top student at Sinsoo High School. With vibrant energy and a hexagonal charm, the acknowledged "perfect son" Han-gyeol forms a teacher-student relationship with Yoon-bom, who has come to the countryside. Having made his mark in the home theater as a young actor with both visuals and acting skills through appearances in dramas such as "Crushology 101," "All Our Love," and "Dear.M," Jo Jun-young is expected to create another life character. His path as a rising force in K-drama is attracting more attention than ever. His acting chemistry with Ahn Bo-hyun, who is set to showcase the uncle-nephew dynamic, is also highlighted as a major point of interest.
Lee Jae-in will meet viewers as the anti-fan Choi Se-jin, Han-gyeol's only rival and Sinsoo High School's perpetual second place. In the drama, Se-jin transfers to a small school in the countryside to secure good grades due to the pressure from her family, who are from prestigious universities. Expecting to easily achieve first place, she faces an insurmountable wall whenever she tries, and her encounter with Han-gyeol adds a new dimension to youth romance. With hits in succession this year, including "Our Unwritten Seoul," "It's Night Time," and "Racket Boys," Lee Jae-in, who has risen as a "hot" actress, raises curiosity about how she will portray the character Se-jin and what strengths she will showcase.
"Spring Fever" generates excitement by bringing together reliable actors Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Joo-bin, along with Cha Seo-won, Jo Jun-young, and Lee Jae-in, creating an encounter with a cast guaranteed to be a box office success. Especially being known as the next work of director Park Won-guk, who achieved the highest ratings ever for a tvN Monday-Tuesday drama with "Marry My Husband," it hints at the birth of another "life drama." Beyond the main narrative of Jae-kyu and Yoon-bom, this work is expected to evoke various common grounds and tastes with the youth romance of high school students. It makes one eagerly anticipate how this drama will bring a spring fever to the home theater and produce excitement and satisfaction when it first airs.
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