tvN's "Chagane" is raising anticipation for a real gangsta sitcom by heralding the birth of the spicy organization "Chagane."
"Chagane" (directed by Yang Jung-woo, Lee Jeong, Lee Ji-suk, Jeon Hye-rim), which premieres on Jan. 8, 2026 (Thursday), is a real spicy-flavor sitcom about the gangsta family "Chagane" aiming for a life-changing break by developing a new spicy sauce. It is scheduled to depict a journey in which the hottest men of 2025 set out across Asia to find new and varied spicy flavors, and it raises expectations with Cha Seung-won and Choo Sung Hoon, who boast 16 years of friendship, leading a lineup that also includes DinDin, Danny Gu and Tommy.
Meanwhile, a highlight video featuring introductions to each character in the Chagane organization was released, further increasing interest in the real gangsta sitcom. The journey, which began with Cha Seung-won and Choo Sung Hoon joining forces to develop a K-spicy sauce, teases unpredictable developments and stimulates curiosity, just like Cha Seung-won's line, "(Our organization's) dream is enormous but the end will be modest."
Cha Seung-won stands out as the No. 1 boss of the Chagane organization. He leads the group as a boss who is a desire character who "wants only the leading role" and possesses a spicy charisma, but at the same time he hides a contrasting charm. In particular, he is expected to reveal aspects of a practical leader who carefully takes responsibility for his younger members' meals and even personally takes part in sauce development. Choo Sung Hoon compared Cha Seung-won to "a very tough cat," drawing laughter.
Choo Sung Hoon, the No. 2 who stays by the boss's side, provides laughter as a character who, contrary to his strong physique, has peculiar weaknesses. With animal instincts and a businessman's concern for sales, he serves as another pillar within the organization. But he shows signs of dreaming of independence with a clearly different direction from the boss, increasing curiosity about what incidents will unfold.
The addition of uniquely characterized members is another unmissable point of interest. DinDin, called the boss's natural enemy, hinted at a twist by showing an attitude that ignores the boss's orders while also performing the role of a meticulous chief of staff. Cha Seung-won said of DinDin, "He is not my type," raising expectations for their chemistry. Danny Gu, the youngest who studied abroad, is an unshakable energizer with zero sense of hesitation in any situation and the youngest with clear eyes who emits positive energy. He shows a fantastic pairing chemistry with the boss, but what happens within that is unpredictable. Also, Tommy, who boasts a long-standing relationship with Choo Sung Hoon, is a character still shrouded in mystery, adding to the curiosity.
The highlight video reveals the genre identity of the much-discussed "real gangsta sitcom," raising curiosity. Even amid a noir-like atmosphere, scenes that make you laugh out loud follow, promising surprise laughter. Expectations rise for how the ragtag organizational life of the five men who happened to band together will unfold.
Meanwhile, tvN's 'Chagane' premieres at 8:40 p.m. on Jan. 8, 2026 (Thursday).<
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