The body-swap revenge drama everyone’s been buzzing about is about to take its biggest turn yet. JTBC’s Reborn Rookie has been building toward a power shift between its two leads, and newly released stills suggest the wait is finally over.
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What’s Reborn Rookie About?
The drama follows Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo), the powerful chairman of conglomerate Choiseong Group, who after an accident finds his soul swapped into the body of young soccer player Hwang Jun Hyun (Lee Jun Young), forcing him to restart life as a rookie employee at his own company.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Network | JTBC |
| Lead Cast | Lee Jun Young, Jeon Hye Jin, Son Hyun Joo, Jin Goo |
| Genre | Body-Swap Revenge Drama |
| Next Episode | June 13, 10:40 PM KST |
The Revenge Plot So Far (Spoilers Ahead)
Convinced his eldest children Kang Jae Gyeong (Jeon Hye Jin) and Kang Jae Seong (Jin Goo) framed him for a hit-and-run and tried to kill him, Kang Yong Ho, now living as Hwang Jun Hyun, set out on a quest for revenge by stoking the rivalry between the two siblings, getting better results than expected. But that success came with a catch.
His boldness led to an unexpected crisis when Kang Jae Gyeong followed Hwang Jun Hyun, saw him racing, and grew suspicious of his true identity.
The Big Twist: Jeon Hye Jin’s Character Does a 180
This is where things get interesting. Newly released stills show Kang Jae Gyeong’s demeanor toward Hwang Jun Hyun shifting dramatically, from suspicious and sharp to almost pleading, as she unexpectedly grasps his arm and asks for his help. The adversarial dynamic that’s defined their relationship so far appears to have completely flipped.
Fans will have to tune in to the next episode airing June 13 at 10:40 PM KST to see exactly how Hwang Jun Hyun capitalizes on this sudden change.
If you’re new to the body-swap genre and curious about its storytelling roots across film and TV, you can read more on Wikipedia: Body swap appearances in media. soompi
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FAQs
Q1: What is Reborn Rookie about?
It follows a powerful chairman whose soul gets swapped into a young soccer player’s body, forcing him to seek revenge against his children from within his own company.
Q2: When does the next episode of Reborn Rookie air?
The next episode airs on June 13 at 10:40 PM KST, available with subtitles on Viki.
