Cha Woo-min, becomes an idol with 10 million followers in 'Temple of My Bias'

The Appearance of Lee Chan, a Global Superstar with Ten Million Followers

Actor Cha Woo-min transforms into an all-around entertainer, moving between being an idol, an actor, and a fashion director, through tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Employee of My Choice.' In this work, which is set to premiere on August 3 at 8:50 PM, Cha Woo-min takes on the role of 'Lee Chan,' a member of the idol group D.N.X who is also active as an actor. In the released character stills, Lee Chan exudes a diverse atmosphere, from his glamorous appearance as an idol on stage to his persona as a director at the center of the fashion industry.

Lee Chan is not just an idol who is good at singing. He is what is called a 'complete character,' possessing not only singing and acting skills but also athletic ability, musical instrument proficiency, and foreign language skills. In particular, the setting of being a global star with ten million followers clearly demonstrates the overwhelming influence Lee Chan enjoys in the drama. To perfectly embody this role, Cha Woo-min has put great effort into character building, including preparing actual idol stage scenes and undergoing dance lessons and practice.

The Other Side of the Director Who Founded the Fashion Platform 'Apello'

'The Employee of My Choice' is an office romance depicting the growth and love experienced by Nam Da-reum (played by Kim Hye-jun), a new employee who joins the company to meet her favorite star. In the drama, Lee Chan, based on his extraordinary interest in fashion, co-founded the fashion platform 'Apello' with his friend Kang Ha-gi (played by Kang Hoon). He is currently expanding his career as a co-founder and fashion director of Apello.

Lee Chan's life oscillates between glamorous stages and business sites. The stills capture not only his presence as an idol but also his presence in various fields as a fashion director. This setting serves as an element that increases immersion by organically connecting the office environment, which serves as the drama's background, with the idol worldview. In particular, the process of leading the fashion business together with Kang Ha-gi, played by Kang Hoon, is expected to create an interesting narrative in the drama.

From Fan Interest to Curiosity: An Unexpected Romance with Nam Da-reum

The core of the story is the changing relationship between Lee Chan and the new employee Nam Da-reum. Lee Chan, who spends his busy daily life as a fashion director and actor, unexpectedly encounters Nam Da-reum, who has joined Apello as a new employee. In this process, Lee Chan discovers that Nam Da-reum is a long-time fan of his. The feelings that began with gratitude toward a fan gradually spread into curiosity about Nam Da-reum herself, and the relationship between the two begins to flow in an unexpected direction.

Lee Chan's character profile includes specific information that stimulates fans' curiosity. It contains data that any idol fandom would definitely need to know, such as his birthday, height, and blood type, as well as his group affiliation and debut date. Furthermore, the disclosure of his nickname, 'Guardian of the Celestial Realm,' which symbolizes the D.N.X worldview, adds detail to the idol universe within the drama. The image of a star seen from a fan's perspective and the star's attitude toward the fan form the central axis of the romance.

Will It Continue the tvN Monday-Tuesday Idol Craze Following Byeon Woo-seok in 'Lovely Runner'?

The drama 'The Employee of My Choice' is drawing attention in conjunction with the success of 'Lovely Runner,' which aired two years ago. Just as Byeon Woo-seok received great love for playing Ryu Sun-jae, the center of the idol group Eclipse, Cha Woo-min shares a common denominator in that he also plays a popular idol character. The fact that both works are scheduled as tvN Monday-Tuesday dramas is also a point that attracts viewers' attention.

Planned as a total of 12 episodes, this work is written by Lee Young and Kim Ji-an, and directed by Park Ji-hyun and Jung Da-hyeong. Actors with solid acting skills, such as Kim Hye-jun and Kang Hoon, have joined to work alongside Cha Woo-min. On August 3 at 8:50 PM, the curtain rises on the new idol character presented by Cha Woo-min and the beginning of the office romance.

Background and Context

tvN has confirmed the first broadcast of the new Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Employee of My Choice' for August 3 at 8:50 PM and has released character stills and profiles. This work is planned for a total of 12 episodes.

Through the character profiles, the production team pre-emptively presented detailed information targeting the fandom, such as Lee Chan's birthday, height, blood type, group affiliation, and debut date. In particular, by revealing the nickname 'Guardian of the Celestial Realm,' they revealed the specific settings of the idol worldview in the drama.