Shin Yu-na to unfold a straight-forward romance in 'The Idol Employee'

Shin Yuna's New Challenge as Rising Star Yoon Choi

Shin Yuna, a member of the group ITZY, is continuing her full-fledged journey as an actress. In the new Monday-Tuesday drama 'The Favorite Employee' (written by Lee Young and Kim Ji-an, directed by Park Ji-hyun and Jung Da-hyeong), which premieres on tvN on August 3 at 8:50 PM, Shin Yuna plays the role of Yoon Choi, a rising star who receives public love immediately upon her debut. This work is an office romance depicting the growth and love experienced by Nam Da-reum (played by Kim Hye-jun), a new employee who joins a company to meet her 'favorite' star. In the 12-episode drama, Shin Yuna anchors the series by playing actress Yoon Choi, who captures attention with her stunning visuals.

Shin Yuna previously showed her presence by appearing as Hong Jang-mi, the younger sister of Hong Geum-bo (played by Park Shin-hye), in tvN's 'Undercover Miss Hong.' In 'The Favorite Employee,' she will go beyond a simple supporting role to act as a key character who controls the tension of the drama. The production team stated that Shin Yuna expressed Yoon Choi's unique confident yet lovely charm with her own distinct color.

The Center of a Love Triangle, a Bold Pursuit of Lee Chan

In the drama, Yoon Choi is set to be in a romantic relationship with actor Lee Chan (played by Cha Woo-min), who is Nam Da-reum's 'favorite,' as they act as romantic partners in a production. During the filming process, Yoon Choi gradually opens her heart to Lee Chan, who shows thoughtful consideration by taking extra time to practice lines with her. Having made up her mind to become more than just an acting partner and become his actual lover, Yoon Choi begins a bold and direct pursuit of Lee Chan. This move by Yoon Choi becomes a key variable that increases the tension of the drama by forming a love triangle between Nam Da-reum and Lee Chan.

The released character stills capture Yoon Choi's daily life. They depict Yoon Choi maintaining her star aura even while attending official events or focusing on analyzing scripts. Shin Yuna is expected to leave a strong impression on viewers through the confident side of actress Yoon Choi, which is different from her image as an idol on stage.

An Office Growth Romance Drawn with Kim Hye-jun and Cha Woo-min

The drama 'The Favorite Employee' features a lead lineup including Shin Yuna, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min. Kim Hye-jun plays Nam Da-reum, a new employee who joined the company to meet her favorite star, depicting her growth and romance in the office. Cha Woo-min plays Lee Chan, the actor who works with Yoon Choi in a romantic production, serving as one axis of the love triangle with Shin Yuna. Based on the Naver Webtoon 'My Brother is an Idol' (by author Seong-eun), the main point of interest is the changing relationships created by the three actors.

The setting of the work is an office environment that deals with the story of a new employee who ends up becoming the employee of her favorite star while trying to meet them. The story unfolds as Nam Da-reum's workplace life and the love that blossoms in the process intertwine with the character of Yoon Choi. Shin Yuna enhances the immersion of the drama by portraying the character of Yoon Choi based on her versatile charms.

Premiere on August 3, Joining the tvN Monday-Tuesday Drama Lineup

tvN has confirmed the first broadcast of 'The Favorite Employee' on Monday, August 3, at 8:50 PM. This 12-episode drama will visit viewers every Monday and Tuesday night. Following 'Undercover Miss Hong' broadcast this year, Shin Yuna is expanding her acting career with 'The Favorite Employee' and the Netflix drama 'Do Not Cross the Wall.'