Two of Korean drama’s most beloved names are finally sharing a screen — and the wait is almost over. A Proper Romance is officially heading into production next month, and the K-drama community is already buzzing with excitement. Here’s your complete, up-to-date breakdown.
Netflix Series at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | A Proper Romance |
| Platform | Netflix (Exclusive) |
| Director | Nam Sung Woo (Useless Lies) |
| Writer | Kim Ha Na (My Heart is Beating) |
| Production Studio | Big Ocean ENM |
| Male Lead | Park Hyung Sik as Na Jeong Seok |
| Female Lead | Park Gyu Young as Woo A Mi |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Filming Starts | April 2026 |
| Expected Premiere | 2027 (likely Q2–Q3) |
What’s the Story?
The concept alone has K-drama fans hooked. The story follows Na Jeong Seok (Park Hyung Sik), who used to be a subordinate to Woo A Mi (Park Gyu Young) while he was in the military. However, after a while, they cross paths again in a completely different setup — she joins as the new assistant team member in his team, where he is now the CEO whom everyone fears. Wikipedia
An arrogant boss. His former superior, now his employee. The power-reversal romcom energy is absolutely off the charts.
When Does Filming Start?
A Proper Romance is going on floors in April 2026. The believed timeline for the shoot is five to six months, running up to September 2026, without any delays. Wikipedia
The show was not announced as part of Netflix’s 2026 release lineup — so a Q2 or Q3 2027 premiere seems most likely, with most bets placed on the second half of 2027. Wikipedia
Why This Pairing Is Generating Massive Buzz
Park Hyung Sik has proven his ability to command high viewership and buzz through dramas like Strong Woman Do Bong-soon, Doctor Slump, and Buried Hearts — demonstrating particular strength in the romantic comedy genre. PC Gamer
Meanwhile, Park Gyu Young has previously played strong roles in Sweet Home and Squid Game 2 & 3 — and attention is now focused on whether she can bring her charm to the tough romance genre after low ratings in previous rom-coms. PC Gamer This feels like the project that finally unlocks her full rom-com potential.
A Dream Team Behind the Camera
Director Nam Sung Woo proved his storytelling chops with Useless Lies, while writer Kim Ha Na’s My Heart is Beating won hearts across Asia. Together, with this cast, expectations couldn’t be higher.
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Learn more about Park Hyung Sik’s career journey from ZE:A to becoming one of South Korea’s top drama leads on his Wikipedia page.
FAQs
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Q: What is the plot of A Proper Romance?
Na Jeong Seok, once a subordinate in the military to Woo A Mi, is now the CEO of a start-up company — and a romantic office comedy unfolds when his former superior becomes his new subordinate employee, turning their entire relationship dynamic upside down.
