Draft:Suddenly Intern
Upcoming South Korean television series
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Suddenly Intern (Korean: 신입사원 강회장; RR: Sinipsawon Ganghoejang) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Hyun Ji-min, directed by Go Hye-jin, and starring Lee Jun-young, Son Hyun-joo, Lee Ju-myoung, Jeon Hye-jin, and Jin Goo. Based on the web novel The New Employee Chairman Kang by San Kyung, the series follows the journey of Chairman Kang Yong-ho, who, after an accident, swaps souls with a young man named Hwang Jun-hyeon and becomes an employee at his own company. It is scheduled to premiere on JTBC in 2026.[1]
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| Suddenly Intern | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 신입사원 강회장 |
| Lit. | The New Employee Chairman Kang |
| RR | Sinipsawon ganghoejang |
| MR | Sinipsawŏn kanghoejang |
| Created by | Kim Soon-ok |
| Based on | The New Employee Chairman Kang by San Kyung |
| Written by | Hyun Ji-min |
| Directed by | Go Hye-jin |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Original release | |
| Network | JTBC |
Cast and characters
Main
- Lee Jun-young as Hwang Jun-hyeon / Kang Yong-ho (Chairman Kang)[2]
- After an accident, Chairman Kang Yong-ho is forced to live a second life as Hwang Jun-hyeon, a soccer player who joins first-division club FC Choi Sung.
- Son Hyun-joo as Kang Yong-ho (Chairman Kang)[2]
- A businessman who, with his unwavering will, has elevated the Choi Sung Group to the Top 10 in the South Korean business world. Believing that everything is governed by the logic of money, he earned the title of 'God of Business' while he forces his twin children to compete with him. However, an accident results in his soul being swapped with that of soccer player Hwang Jun-hyeon.
- Lee Ju-myoung as Kang Bang-geul[2]
- The hidden child of a wealthy family whose very existence remains a secret. Fifteen years ago, she was forced by her family to study abroad and now acts as a troublemaker and lives like a vagrant. However, Kang Bang-geul harbors a deep-seated ambition to prove herself to her family. Seeking to realize this, she secretly completes her studies abroad and joins the Choi Sung Group as a new employee under a different identity.
- Jeon Hye-jin as Kang Jae-kyung[2]
- The twin daughter of Chairman Kang Yong-ho. Kang Jae-kyung is a goal-oriented character who will stop at nothing when it comes to her passion. Growing up fighting with her twin brother, she possesses considerable fighting prowess. After her father, who pressured her by forcing her to compete with her younger brother over every little thing, suffers an accident, she begins to show her true colors.
- Chairman Kang Yong-ho's twin son. As the younger of the twins, Kang Jae-sung possesses a vast ambition, but surprisingly little ability. Overwhelmed by his father and overshadowed by his older sister, he becomes a petty person, determined to win against his sister and seize control of the Choi Sung Group.
Supporting
- Kim Jong-tae as Lee Sang-jae[3]
- The executive director of Choi Sung Group.
Production
Development
Writer Kim Soon-ok (The Last Empress, The Penthouse: War in Life) is credited as the story's creator, while writer Hyun Ji-min (Pandora: Beneath the Paradise) is credited as the screenwriter. The series is directed by Go Hye-jin / Christine Ko and is produced by SLL and Corpus Korea.[4] It is based on the web novel The New Employee Chairman Kang by San Kyung, creator of the series Reborn Rich's source web novel, which also aired on JTBC.[5]
Casting
In August 2025, Lee Jun-young and Jung Chae-yeon were reportedly considering.[6] On September 10, 2025, Lee Jun-young was confirmed to appear.[7] The next day, Lee Ju-myoung was reportedly positively considering.[8] On September 13, Son Hyun-joo was cast.[5] By November 6, 2025, Lee Jun-young, Son Hyun-joo, Lee Ju-myoung, Jeon Hye-jin, and Jin Goo were officially confirmed to star.[4]
Filming
Production was confirmed on September 10, 2025 after JTBC announced that it will air the drama in 2026.[9] Filming started on November 8, 2025 after the main casting was finalized. As of February 2026, the filming is still ongoing.[10][11]