Yuna ITZY Stars in Rom-Com Drama “My Favorite Employee”

Yuna of ITZY joins the tvN rom-com My Favorite Employee.
The drama adapts the popular webtoon My Oppa Is an Idol.
Her casting sparks mixed reactions and rising anticipation.

Shin Yu Na’s acting debut is becoming more and more real. On November 24, 2025, tvN confirmed that the youngest ITZY member has participated in the script reading and officially joined their new drama titled My Favorite Employee. The announcement immediately trended on social media as it marks her breakthrough as an actress after seven years of working as an idol. Yuna will play a top actress in the drama, a role that allows her to showcase a new side beyond the music stage. This becomes Yuna’s second project, following her filming for tvN’s Miss Undercover Boss, set to air in 2026; there, she plays Hong Jang Mi, the younger sister of Park Shin Hye’s character.

Public excitement comes from three things: Yuna’s reputation as a talented idol, the drama’s refreshing and light premise, and the solid cast lineup. Media outlets report that actors Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon, and rising actor Cha Woo Min are in the final stages of contract discussions to join the main cast. Netizen reactions vary, ranging from full support to skepticism, as idol-to-actor transitions often spark debates about acting quality. Some fans view Yuna’s decision as “a smart career move” to extend her longevity, while others hope she will be given room to grow slowly through supporting roles.

Synopsis and Details of “My Favorite Employee”

My Favorite Employee is adapted from the popular webtoon My Oppa Is an Idol (우리 오빠는 아이돌) by Seong Eun. The story is set around office life and the Korean entertainment industry. The female lead, Nam Da Reum, is a devoted fangirl who accidentally gets hired at the company owned by Lee Chan, her idol who has now become a CEO. There, she also meets Kang Ha Gi, the company president who appears cold but is actually warm-hearted and built the start-up from scratch. The encounters between the three create an interesting dynamic between fandom, work, and romance; office sitcom elements, fangirl secrets, and slow-burn love promise a fresh tone for a Korean rom-com set to air in 2026.

According to Pinkvilla, the drama is still in the early stages of development, with filming scheduled to begin in mid-2025 and the broadcast set for 2026. MyDramaList notes that the series will be directed by Park Ji Hyun and planned to have 12 episodes, airing every Wednesday and Thursday on tvN starting June 2026. For the cast, Kang Hoon is reportedly playing Kang Ha Gi, a charismatic executive who hides a warm heart behind his cold demeanor. Kim Hye Joon is expected to play Nam Da Reum, the new employee who admires her boss. Cha Woo Min has been offered the role of Lee Chan, the idol-turned-CEO and the person Nam Da Reum admires most. Meanwhile, Yuna, born Shin Yu Na, is listed on MyDramaList as Actress in a supporting role, a role that allows her to portray a celebrity within the story, adding meta-commentary about life as a public figure.

Yuna’s enthusiasm for acting is evident from her interview statements, where she said she wants to challenge herself in a new field while still maintaining her activities with ITZY. The group recently released their mini album Tunnel Vision on November 10, 2025, and will begin their third world tour in February 2026. With such a busy schedule, Yuna’s ability to balance group activities, photoshoots, and drama filming shows her dedication.

Online reactions soon followed, filling timelines with mixed opinions and excitement from fans and drama watchers alike:

“Yuna acting? Cute. Meanwhile real actors train for years and she just blinks prettily for 16 episodes because JYP said so. Nepo idol era at its peak.”

“This is actually a smart move. Idols transitioning into acting early builds longevity outside the group system; curious to see how Yuna navigates it.”

“I’m glad she’s the support cast and not the main lead, give her time to slowly build her way into main roles. I know Yuna will be great. She’s doing it the right way.”

“Another idol-to-actor casting. K-dramas keep recycling the same formula and calling it fresh. Let’s hope it’s more than just hype over a big name.”

“Her second drama and the first hasn’t even come out yet. I’m so proud.”

“That’s exciting news for ITZY’s Yuna. Seeing idols transition into acting is always interesting. With Kang Hoon, Kim Hye Joon and Cha Woo Min also on board, this drama is shaping up to be a great watch. It will be fun to see how Yuna shines in this new role.”

Yuna’s presence in My Favorite Employee is not just a brief experiment. By balancing music and acting activities, she shows genuine seriousness in building a multi-talented entertainment career. If successful, this drama will not only add new colors to her portfolio but also enrich the rom-com genre in K-dramas, especially through the combination of idol themes, start-up dynamics, and office romance. Fans and new viewers alike are now eager to see how Yuna and the rest of the cast will bring the webtoon characters to life on screen.

Source: Soompi, Pinkvilla, MyDramaList.