If there’s one actress who practically owns the K-drama office romance genre, it’s Park Min Young. And she’s returning to familiar territory in the most exciting way possible. SBS just unveiled the first official still from their upcoming drama “Nine to Six” — and the pairing with Yook Sungjae already has fans buzzing.
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What Is “Nine to Six” About?
The drama follows Kang Yi Ji (Park Min Young), a sharp, career-obsessed deputy manager on the legal team at Chronic Motors Korea — a woman who has shelved her love life entirely in pursuit of professional excellence. Enter Han Seon Woo (Yook Sungjae), a warm-hearted, genuinely caring younger intern on the same team, who slowly draws her out of her all-work-no-play shell.
It’s a classic noona romance setup with a modern, grounded twist — and it’s based on the beloved 2021 Chinese drama “The Rational Life”, which already proved this premise resonates deeply with audiences. The K-drama adaptation promises to bring that emotional depth with a fresh Korean lens.
Meet the Key Cast
| Character | Actor | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kang Yi Ji | Park Min Young | Workaholic deputy manager, legal team |
| Han Seon Woo | Yook Sungjae | Warm, charming younger intern |
| Park Hyun Tae | Go Soo | Newly appointed head of Chronic Motors Korea |
A major talking point is Go Soo’s casting as the company chief — marking his return to the romance genre for the first time in 15 years. That alone makes “Nine to Six” one of the most anticipated SBS dramas of the second half of 2026.
The drama was announced at SBS’s media showcase event “SBS DRAMA: NEXT EPISODE” on June 1 in Seoul, where the network unveiled its full lineup for the second half of 2026 and early 2027.
Office romance as a storytelling device has long been a staple of Korean drama — rooted in the cultural significance of workplace relationships explored across the broader Korean television drama tradition that has won over global audiences for decades.
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FAQs
Q: What is the Korean drama “Nine to Six” based on?
It’s adapted from the popular 2021 Chinese drama “The Rational Life,” reimagined as a Korean office romance starring Park Min Young and Yook Sungjae.
Q: Who are the lead actors in SBS’s “Nine to Six”?
Park Min Young plays a career-driven deputy manager, Yook Sungjae plays her younger intern, and Go Soo plays the company’s newly appointed head — his first romance role in 15 years.
