17/07/2025
After the worldwide success of Squid Game and six years away from TV (Chief of Staff was his last!), Lee Jung-jae is coming back to the small screen β and this time, itβs romance on the menu.
In the upcoming tvN drama Annoying Love (μλ―Έμ΄ μ¬λ), Lee Jung-jae takes on the role of Im Hyun-joon, a veteran actor known for his detective roles who suddenly dreams of becoming a prince of rom-coms. Beside him is Lim Ji-yeon (The Glory, The Life of Mrs. Ock), playing Wi Jung-shin, a former political journalist navigating a new life in entertainment reporting and maybeβ¦ love?
Expect a mix of personal reinvention, awkward encounters, and feelings that sneak up when you least expect them.
Joining them are:
Kim Ji-hoon (Love to Hate You)
Seo Ji-hye (Dr. Brain, Adamas)
Oh Yeon-seo (A Korean Odyssey, Mad for Each Other)
Directed by Kim Ga-ram (Nevertheless, Devilish Joy)
Written by Jung Yeo-rang (Doctor Cha)
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Premieres this October on tvN
πΊ 16 episodes, 1.5 hours each
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β οΈ Netizen Reactions:
While fans are excited, some are skeptical about the 18-year age gap between the leads. Will chemistry overcome controversy? Or will this unusual pairing redefine rom-com expectations? π€π
One thingβs for sureβLee Jung-jae isnβt afraid to break his own mold:
βActors canβt just chase success,β he said. And Annoying Love proves heβs here to challenge himself, again.