tvN confirmed a new drama that already has viewers excited on Thursday. “Chilling Romance,” directed by Lee Min Soo and written by Choi Jung Mi, brings together Park Eun Bin and Yang Se Jong in a story that mixes the occult, romance, and investigations. The drama is a remake of the 2011 film Spellbound, also known as Chilling Romance, and will premiere in 2026.
Park Eun Bin takes on the role of Cheon Yeo Ri, an heiress to a major Korean conglomerate and the CEO of a hotel. On the outside, she seems perfect. She has money, beauty, talent, and a life many people dream of. But she carries a secret that no one would expect: she can see ghosts. Her daily life is filled with sudden, eerie encounters, and her calm exterior hides the fear and confusion she deals with alone.
Park Eun Bin is known for her performances in Hyper Knife, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Castaway Diva, and more. Her next project is a fantasy rom-com drama, The WONDERfools, with Cha Eunwoo.
Yang Se Jong plays Ma Kang Wook, a top-tier prosecutor who has everything needed to excel in his field. He is sharp, strong, intelligent, and guided by a strong sense of justice. He is the kind of prosecutor who never compromises when it comes to principles. When he takes a case, he sees it through until the very end. Yang’s past acting credits include Doona!, Dr. Romantic 3, Low Life, Still 17, and more.
Yeo Ri and Kang Wook become linked through a series of strange, almost fated encounters. Their lives soon overlap in ways neither of them planned. She sees ghosts, and he chases the truth behind every case.
There is also growing interest in Ong Seong Wu, who is currently reviewing an offer to join the drama as Kang Min Hwan. He is expected to play the intelligent and confident successor of a major hotel and resort group. If confirmed, his role would add more depth and tension to the story.
The drama keeps the heart of the original film. In the movie, a magician falls in love with a woman cursed with the ability to see ghosts, a “gift” that isolates her from everyone she cares about.
The drama follows the same idea of a woman who sees spirits, but changes the setup. Instead of a magician, the male lead is a prosecutor. Instead of a simple romance, the story adds investigations and new cases linked to the supernatural.
The production team describes “Chilling Romance” as a horror romance about a woman who sees ghosts without fear and a man who steps into a world he never expected because of her.
“Chilling Romance” is set to air in 2026 with its strong cast and updated storyline.
