She manages his life as a star; he is already a fan of the story she wrote.
November 9 premiere and the novel connecting them
One of a Kind Romance premieres today, November 9, 2026, on TVING at 6 p.m. KST, corresponding to 11 a.m. in Romania. The 12-episode adaptation of Dubu’s webtoon pairs Red Velvet’s Joy, also known as actress Park Soo Young, with Kim Hyun Jin.
Joy plays Gong Yu Il, a job seeker who unexpectedly becomes famous actor Tak Mu I’s manager. She once wrote a novel before giving up writing. Tak Mu I, played by Kim Hyun Jin, finds comfort in that book while concealing the emotional wounds of stalking.
How Joy and Kim Hyun Jin approach their roles
In comments published by Soompi on November 6, Joy explains that she connected with two people learning to understand each other’s pain and shortcomings. She sees Gong Yu Il’s brightness as strength developed through everyday hardship, balancing the character’s warmth and easygoing nature with occasional vulnerability.
Kim Hyun Jin describes preparing through the script’s relationship with the webtoon and Tak Mu I’s different sides. He distinguishes the character at work, in everyday life and around someone he likes. He also worked with the director and fellow actors on the romantic scenes.
Cast, creators and announced platforms
Shin Hyun Soo plays celebrity chef Kang Hee Soo, whose presence adds a mysterious dimension. Kang Na Eon portrays actress Joo Da Hong, who likes Tak Mu I and expresses her feelings openly. The four characters form the romantic core, with intersecting attachments and interests.
Kim Jin Young directs, Jeon Hyun Mi writes and Copus Korea produces. The Korean release is on TVING; announced international distribution includes Viu in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and ABEMA in Japan. The central reversal remains: the celebrity is her devoted reader.
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