Nine to Six: A Workaholic, a Warm-Hearted Younger Man, and a Premiere Date to Circle

Some K-drama couples work because they're alike. Others work because they're total opposites. SBS's upcoming romance Nine to Six is firmly in the second camp, and it just announced its…

By Reetam Bodhak

October 21, 2026

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Some K-drama couples work because they’re alike. Others work because they’re total opposites. SBS’s upcoming romance Nine to Six is firmly in the second camp, and it just announced its premiere date: November 25 at 9 p.m. KST.

What Is Nine to Six About?

The story follows Kang Yi Ji, played by Park Min Young, a logical, cool-headed workaholic who has pushed romance to the back burner. She’s decisive at work but clumsy in love. Then she meets Han Seon Woo (Yook Sungjae), a thoughtful, warm-hearted younger man with a gentle charm. Through him, she learns how to love, and the two grow together in their careers and their lives.

It’s set at a company called Chronic Motors, and it’s based on the popular 2021 Chinese series The Rational Life.

Meet the Cast

Actor	Character	Role in the Story
Park Min Young	Kang Yi Ji	Flawless, work-obsessed lead
Yook Sungjae	Han Seon Woo	Affectionate younger love interest
Go Soo	Park Hyun Tae	Elite general manager who judges staff on performance
Joo Hyun Young	Shin Ji Won	Yi Ji’s close friend and full-time housewife
Kim Mi Kyung	Lee Kyung Shim	Yi Ji’s mother

Why Fans Are Excited?

Here’s what’s stirring up buzz:

Go Soo’s romance comeback: He returns to the romance genre for the first time in 15 years, playing Park Hyun Tae with his signature relaxed charisma.
Realistic mother-daughter chemistry: Park Min Young and Kim Mi Kyung are expected to bring warmth and depth.
The “office villains”: Jung Hae Kyun, Jo Bok Rae and Cha Chung Hwa play insufferable bosses, which should give the workplace plenty of drama.
Relatable concerns: Joo Hyun Young’s character brings in the real-life worries of a long-time housewife.

The supporting cast also includes Nam Yoon Ho, Choi Ji Soo, Chun Woo Jin and Bae Yoo Ram.

Why This Pairing Works?

Opposites attract is a tried-and-true recipe, and the contrast here is clear: one lead is all logic and polish, the other is all warmth. Add a workplace full of difficult personalities, and you have a story that blends romance with everyday office life. A script-reading video has already given fans a taste of that chemistry.

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Where to Watch Before the Premiere?

Can’t wait that long? Park Min Young stars in Love in Contract, and Yook Sungjae appears in The Haunted Palace, and both are available on Viki.

With a seasoned cast, a proven source story and a premiere date locked in, Nine to Six looks like a cozy, character-driven pick for late November. Mark your calendar.