# Chae Jong Hyeop’s Next Move: A Mysterious Villa Caretaker in Japan’s “The Rules of Vacation”

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chae-jong-hyeops-the-rules-of-vacation/  
Published: 2026-07-03  
Updated: 2026-07-03  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

After winning over Japanese audiences once, Chae Jong Hyeop isn’t slowing down — he’s heading straight back for round two.

His upcoming Japanese drama **“The Rules of Vacation”** (working title) has officially locked in a premiere date, and the first teasers are already hinting at another slow-burn romance worth watching.

## The Rules of Vacation: Story So Far

Produced by Japan’s ABEMA, the drama follows Hoshino Midori (Hashimoto Kanna), a woman exhausted by her hectic life who falls for a mysterious caretaker named Nishigami at a seaside villa. [Chae Jong Hyeop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chae_Jong-hyeop) plays Nishigami, the villa’s enigmatic manager — a role the newly released poster frames with plenty of quiet tension and an unreadable gaze.

![The Rules of Vacation](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/jonsgsgs.jpeg)

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The Rules of Vacation (working title) |
| Network | ABEMA (Japan) |
| Premiere | July 27, 2026 |
| Netflix Availability | July 31, 2026 |
| Lead Actor | Chae Jong Hyeop as Nishigami |
| Lead Actress | Hashimoto Kanna as Hoshino Midori |
| Genre | Romance |

## Why This Matters

Chae Jong Hyeop already made history in Japan as the first Korean actor to headline a drama in the country’s competitive prime-time slot, thanks to his lead role in “Eye Love You.” That breakthrough set expectations high, and this new project — paired with acclaimed Japanese actress Hashimoto Kanna — looks positioned to build on that momentum.

If you’re following his 2026 lineup, don’t miss our recap of his Korean drama [In Your Radiant Season opposite Lee Sung Kyung](https://technosports.co.in/in-your-radiant-season-episode/). And for more cross-border K-drama and J-drama crossovers worth tracking, check out our coverage of the growing [Korean Wave in Japan through the Inkigayo Tokyo lineup](https://technosports.co.in/inkigayo-live-in-tokyo-2026-full/).

## Conclusion

With a premiere date locked and chemistry already teased, “The Rules of Vacation” hits ABEMA July 27 and Netflix July 31 — another strong step in Chae Jong Hyeop’s growing international career.

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/rftzcYAmBhA?feature=oembed)

## FAQs

### **Q: When does “The Rules of Vacation” premiere?**

 A: It premieres on ABEMA on July 27, 2026, and arrives on Netflix on July 31.

### **Q: What role does Chae Jong Hyeop play?**

A: He plays Nishigami, the mysterious caretaker of a seaside villa.