A six-term assemblyman who dies in 2008 and wakes up as a ghost in 1998. A clueless civil servant who can actually see him. A political conspiracy waiting to be unravelled. This is May the Congressman Protect You — and it just confirmed its dream cast.
What Is May the Congressman Protect You About?
The story follows a powerful six-term lawmaker, Goo Young Jin (Kim Yun Seok), who dies in 2008 and returns as a ghost, awakening ten years earlier in 1998. There, he crosses paths with Cha Jae Rim (Kim Seon Ho), a low-ranking civil servant who possesses the rare ability to see ghosts. The two form an unlikely partnership, navigating the treacherous political world while attempting to rewrite the past. (x)clusive.sg
Based on the Kakao page web novel of the same name by Kim Hyun Bin, the drama is set primarily in 1998 and is scheduled to premiere on tvN in the second half of 2026. Cineplay
Ghost Politician: Meet the Characters
| Actor | Character | Who They Are |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Yun Seok | Goo Young Jin | Six-term assemblyman-turned-ghost; a political strategist seeking revenge |
| Kim Seon Ho | Cha Jae Rim | Level 9 civil servant; politically clueless but can see ghosts |
| Ryu Kyung Soo | TBA | A pivotal figure linked to Goo Young Jin |
| Ahn Eun Jin | Goo Seung Hee | Special appearance as Goo Young Jin’s daughter |
Kim Yun Seok’s Goo Young Jin is a man who believes politics is not about common sense but calculation — not about conviction but strategy. Once a designer of the political arena, he meets his end after becoming entangled in a corruption scandal, then returns to the past determined to reset his life and race back to the heart of power.
The Dream Team Behind the Camera
This is where things get truly exciting. Director Park Shin Woo — who won Best Director at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards for Our Unwritten Seoul — joins forces with writer Kwon Jong Kwan, who previously penned The Price of Confession. DIPE
Director Park Shin Woo’s previous credits also include It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Jealousy Incarnate, and Encounter — a track record that makes this one of the most anticipated tvN dramas of the year. Wikipedia
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What the Leads Said
Kim Yun Seok shared: “I am excited to be working with such wonderful actors and staff. I am happy to have met a great project, and I will pour my heart and soul into it to leave an unforgettable impression on the viewers.” DIPE
Kim Seon Ho added: “It is a true honor to work on such a great project with actors I respect. I enjoyed the original web novel, and the drama script is just as fun. I will prepare diligently, so please show lots of anticipation.” DIPE
Principal photography started in the second week of April 2026, meaning the drama is now well into production and firmly on track for its second-half 2026 premiere. Cineplay
You can learn more about the growing tradition of political K-dramas on Wikipedia’s Korean drama page — a genre that continues to push creative boundaries every year.
Stay tuned to TechnoSports for all the latest updates, stills, and premiere details as they drop.
