2026 tvN's first romantic comedy "Spring Fever" writer Kim A-jeong shared key viewing points you shouldn't miss.
The new tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "Spring Fever" (directed by Park Won-guk, written by Kim A-jeong), set to premiere on Jan. 5, 2026, is a hot pink romance of spring that will melt the frozen heart of teacher Yoon Bom (Lee Joo-been), chilled by cold winds, and the man Sun Jae-gyu (Ahn Bo-hyun), who has a burning heart.
Not only does it feature the reliably watchable trending actors Ahn Bo-hyun and Lee Joo-been, but it is also drawing attention as director Park Won-guk of "Marry My Husband," which recorded the highest ratings ever for a tvN Monday-Tuesday drama, has joined the project, and on the 31st (today) the "Spring Fever" side released a written interview with writer Kim A-jeong ahead of the premiere.
Writer Kim A-jeong said, "I reviewed numerous original novels over the years, but 'Spring Fever' was the first work that made me want to adapt it into a drama." He added, "The character of the male lead Sun Jae-gyu was unique. Jae-gyu is a pure macho who appeared in the world, a physical romantic with a hot heart and a solid body both inside and out," and said, "When I turned the first page, I was confused about how to accept this strange yet elegant man, but when I closed the last page, I felt like I had discovered my own gem. Just as spring was, I too could not help but fix my gaze on this man, and I was confident that viewers' eyes would be captured as well."
Kim A-jeong also cited "laughter" as the part she paid the most attention to while writing the work. She said, "With the news harsh and everyday life tough these days, I thought it would be fine for a drama to be a little light," and explained, "So our drama has added so many comedic elements that it could be called a 'comic romance' rather than a 'romantic comedy.'" She added, "I hope it will be a drama that lets people rest for a moment when they sit in front of the TV after a day."
Kim said, "I hope viewers find ways to turn their tragedies into comedies while watching this drama," and emphasized the work's message, saying, "In a life with no single correct answer, the answer sheet of comedy and tragedy can change at any time, and that answer sheet is ultimately something one completes oneself, and I want to convey that courage."
Finally, Kim A-jeong picked "the gradual disarming of Jae-gyu by Bom's changes" as a viewing point that will make "Spring Fever" even more enjoyable. She explained, "These days interest in dating types such as teto-nam and egn-nyeo is intense, and Jae-gyu is one hundred percent teto-nam: someone who goes straight for what he thinks is right, and the same goes for love." She added, "On the other hand, Yoon Bom is a mysterious character whom you cannot define as egn-nyeo or teto-nyeo, so it will be fun to watch how Jae-gyu opens Bom's heart," raising expectations for the main episodes.
She also mentioned viewing points for viewers who read the original. Kim said, "The web novel expands the narratives of various supporting characters, such as Se-jin and Han-gyeol's fresh high-teen romance, which could not be fully contained in the web novel," and expressed confidence, saying, "It will also be fun to compare the sync rate between the web novel's Yoon Bom and Sun Jae-gyu." She especially praised Ahn Bo-hyun, saying, "His physicality, dialect, and comic acting make him an irreplaceable casting choice, and he will give the impression that the character from the web novel is coming to life."
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