A Joseon Queen Reborn as a High School Baddie — Kim Se Jeong in Talks for the Most Exciting Webtoon Drama of 2026!

Kim Se Jeong trading in her warm rom-com energy for Joseon martial arts and modern high school chaos? Yes, please. The internet is already buzzing — and honestly, the concept alone has us hooked.

What Is “High School Queen” All About?

On April 2, a media outlet reported that Kim Se Jeong has been cast as the lead in the upcoming drama “High School Queen” (literal translation). The series is currently in production planning, and the exact broadcast schedule is still being discussed. In response, Kim Se Jeong’s agency BH Entertainment stated, “The new drama ‘High School Queen’ is one of the projects offered to Kim Se Jeong.”

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “High School Queen” tells the story of Kim Chung Ha, a Joseon-era queen and its greatest swordswoman, who is reincarnated into the body of modern high school student Park Da Jin. The webtoon has been widely loved for delivering a thrilling sense of justice as she uses Joseon martial arts to take on school bullies.

A Joseon warrior queen waking up in a modern classroom and fighting bullies with ancient martial arts? This is the kind of premise that writes itself into a binge-watching marathon.

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Why Kim Se Jeong Is Perfect for This Role

Let’s be honest — this role has Kim Se Jeong written all over it. She’s proven she can do bubbly romance (Business Proposal), action (The Uncanny Counter), and webtoon-based drama (Today’s Webtoon). This combines all three.

Kim Se Jeong first debuted with the group I.O.I and strengthened her music career as a member of gugudan. She has built her acting career appearing in dramas such as “School 2017,” “The Uncanny Counter,” “Business Proposal,” “Today’s Webtoon,” “Brewing Love,” and “Moon River.” She is also preparing for I.O.I’s 10th anniversary comeback and tour starting in May.

A K-pop idol turned critically acclaimed drama actress — and now potentially a reincarnated Joseon queen? Her range is genuinely unmatched.

According to Wikipedia’s entry on Kim Se-jeong, the multi-talented artist debuted through the survival show Produce 101 in 2016 and has since built an impressive dual career in both music and acting — making her one of Korea’s most versatile entertainers.

For more K-drama casting news and Korean entertainment updates, visit our latest drama coverage on TechnoSports and don’t miss our Kim Se Jeong career highlights feature.

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