If reports are to be believed, Jun-young has been offered a dual role in a new K-drama titled ‘Chairman Kang The New Employee‘. If he says yes, he will be sharing screen space with Chae-yeon. Sounds exciting, right?
The story follows Kang Yong-ho, the powerful chairman of the Choiseong Group, one of Korea’s top conglomerates, who is forced to relive his life after a tragic accident. The K-drama will be directed by Kim Soon-ho, known for ‘Temptation of Wife‘, ‘Jang Bori is Here!‘, and ‘Penthouse‘.
Lee Junyoung has been considered as the male lead of “New Employee Charmain Kang” while Jung Chaeyeon has been confirmed as the female lead.
The drama is set to broadcast in 2026. I’M SO EXCITED FOR THEM!!#JungChaeyeon #정채연 pic.twitter.com/WQyEUSMNi5
— jung chaeyeon feed (@j_cyfeed) August 26, 2025
While Jun-young is yet to confirm his involvement in the upcoming project, fans are already sharing excitement. One of the fans wrote on X (fomerly known as Twitter), “Yes please… the face cards.” Another one commented, “Wait, is this real? Aaaghhhh.” “Lee Junyoung and Jung Chaeyeon doing a drama together… I manifested this,” wrote a fan. Another one commented, “97 babies, Idol roots. Acting careers on the rise… Visuals that could power a drama on their own.”
I’m currently watching Chaeyeon on Beyond The Bar so I’m excited for her next project 😆
— Mint (@MeimeiElla) August 27, 2025
Yes please.. the face cards 👀
— SWLA_20/24 (@WrightStori) August 26, 2025
My new parents.
— Sanoj. (@MildSequence) August 26, 2025
WAIT, IS THIS REAL??? AAAGHHHH.
— Sanoj. (@MildSequence) August 26, 2025
Jung Chaeyeon x Lee Junyoung.
’97 babies. Idol roots. Acting careers on the rise. Visuals that could power a drama on their own. #ChairmanKangTheNewEmployee let’s go pic.twitter.com/E5dfDqecpN
— jung chaeyeon files (@jcyfiles) August 26, 2025
lee junyoung and jung chaeyeon doing a drama together… I MANIFESTED THIS #LeeJunYoung #JungChaeyeon pic.twitter.com/WfcwpZYjW8
— ❦ (@soneevrse) August 26, 2025
Wow crazy🫶🏼
— ayelen☺️ (@ayess04) August 26, 2025
I’m so happy to see the junyoung and chaeyeon of them confirmed together in a drama. I will definitely watch this drama. #LeeJunYoung #JungChaeyeon https://t.co/gXPCDdcsJK pic.twitter.com/jzNmf7YnkU
— Liz 🌻 (@detailsedts) August 27, 2025
Lee Jun-Young from #WeakHeroClass2 and Jung Chae-Yeon from #BeyondTheBar reportedly to lead the upcoming webnovel-based JTBC adventure fantasy romance drama ‘The New Employee Chairman Kang’ set to premiere in 2026.
waaaahhhh the chemistry 😍🫰#leejunyoung #JungChaeyeon pic.twitter.com/dhuP7mAbwo
— welmaecasilaoolacao (@welmae2002) August 26, 2025
This year, Jun-young has appeared in multiple K-dramas including ‘Melo Movie‘, ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines‘, and ‘Weak Hero Class‘ 2. He also won hearts with his performance in ‘Pump Up The Healthy Love‘.
On the other hand, Chae-yeon currently stars in the Netflix K-drama ‘Beyond The Bar‘ alongisde Lee Jin-wook.
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