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Joy from Red Velvet and Kim Hyun-jin are set to form a new on-screen couple in « One of a Kind Romance », a romance adapted from a webtoon. Set to premiere on November 9, 2026, the drama has just released new images of its two main characters, whose meeting could very well change their lives.
Featuring a young woman who has given up writing and a famous actor haunted by a stalker, «One of a Kind Romance» promises a tender love story in which the wounds of the past play a central role.
Joy plays a young woman who hides her past as a writer
In «One of a Kind Romance,», Joy She plays Gong Yu-il, an ordinary young woman who is trying to find a steady job while taking on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet.
Although her resume doesn't list any particularly impressive qualifications, she does have a real talent for writing. In fact, her cover letters help her stand out during the hiring process.
But Gong Yu-il is hiding a secret that no one knows: she is the author of a novel titled «Star and Half-Moon.» Although she once seemed passionate about writing, she mysteriously decided to give it up. Since then, she has hidden her identity as an author and has been trying to lead as ordinary a life as possible.
Her life is turned upside down when she happens to run into Tak Mu-i, a huge celebrity who discovers the novel she wrote several years earlier. This encounter throws her plans into disarray, as she unexpectedly finds herself becoming the actor’s personal manager.
Kim Hyun-jin plays a star traumatized by a stalker
Facing Joy, Kim Hyun-jin plays Tak Mu-i, an actor at the height of his popularity who has been in the entertainment industry since his debut as a child actor 19 years earlier.
Thanks to his good looks, his acting talent, and his hard work, he has built a highly successful career. Yet behind his image as an accomplished star, he hides deep emotional wounds. A victim of repeated threats from a stalker, Tak Mu-i suffers from anxiety and insomnia. Despite his success, he is going through a difficult time and is struggling to regain a sense of security.
During these painful times, he finds comfort in a book he rereads regularly: «Star and Half-Moon,» an unfinished novel that has helped him overcome certain hardships. The story takes an unexpected turn when he meets Gong Yu-il and discovers that she has the unpublished sequel to this novel.
Intrigued by this young woman, he begins to take an interest in her, without immediately realizing just how closely their stories are connected.
A romance centered on two characters seeking healing
One of the main appeals of «One of a Kind Romance» lies in the bond that unites its protagonists even before they actually meet.
Gong Yu-il gave up writing, while Tak Mu-i found the strength to carry on thanks to his words. Without realizing it, she thus played an important role in the life of this actor, whom she eventually met by chance.
When Tak Mu-i discovers that she is the author of the novel that brought him so much comfort and accidentally becomes his manager, their relationship gradually begins to evolve. The new images released by the production team showcase their very different worlds: on one hand, a young woman facing the challenges of daily life and searching for a job; on the other, a star whose fame masks a deep vulnerability.
Through their growing closeness, the drama will explore how two people, each carrying their own emotional scars, can learn to support one another and regain their confidence. With its blend of romance, celebrity, and secrets tied to an unfinished novel, «One of a Kind Romance» is sure to appeal to fans of sweet and touching love stories.
«One of a Kind Romance» will premiere on November 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (Korean time) on TVING and Viu and will consist of 12 episodes.
