JTBC’s Reborn Rookie is only two episodes in and it’s already delivering some of the most entertaining workplace chaos on Korean television right now. The upcoming Episode 3 promises to completely upend the intern team dynamic — and judging by the newly released stills, nobody in that office is prepared for what Hwang Jun Hyun is about to do.
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Reborn Rookie: A Quick Refresher on the Story
Reborn Rookie follows Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo), the powerful chairman of leading conglomerate Choiseong Group, whose soul is unexpectedly swapped into the body of soccer player Hwang Jun Hyun (Lee Jun Young) after an accident — forcing him to restart life as a rookie employee at the very company he built.
The comedic potential here is practically limitless. And Episode 3 is cashing in on every bit of it.
What Happens in Episode 3? (Spoilers)
In the previous episode, Hwang Jun Hyun faced prejudice from colleagues due to his background as a former soccer player and the victim of Kang Yong Ho’s hit-and-run. But in the upcoming episode, he stuns everyone with professional competence and abilities that seem far beyond a true rookie’s level.
The comedy, however, comes from the gaps he can’t hide:
| Behaviour | Why It’s Shocking |
|---|---|
| Speaks informally to his boss Park Bong Gi | Chairmen don’t bow to anyone — old habits die hard |
| Cracks jokes to fellow intern Kang Bang Geul | Not exactly typical new-hire behaviour |
| Boldly threatens the sales team on a phone call | Leaves the entire office frozen in disbelief |
The stills capture the moment Hwang Jun Hyun delivers a fierce glare on a phone call with the sales team, while every colleague — from seasoned veteran Park Bong Gi to fellow intern Kang Bang Geul — stands completely frozen, unable to hide their shock at the new hire’s sheer audacity.
It’s the classic K-drama fish-out-of-water trope at its most delicious. According to Wikipedia’s overview of Korean drama, body-swap and reincarnation storylines have long been a beloved staple of the genre — and Reborn Rookie is proving exactly why audiences keep coming back for them.
Episode 3 of Reborn Rookie airs on June 6 at 10:40 p.m. KST on JTBC. soompi
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FAQs
Q: Why does Hwang Jun Hyun behave so strangely as a new intern in Reborn Rookie?
Because he’s actually Chairman Kang Yong Ho in a younger man’s body — so his chairman-level confidence, informal speech, and bold workplace decisions naturally leave his colleagues completely stunned.
Q: When does Episode 3 of Reborn Rookie air?
Episode 3 of Reborn Rookie airs on June 6, 2026 at 10:40 p.m. KST on JTBC, and is available with subtitles on Viki.
