“Filing for Romance”: Shin Hye-sun and Gong Myoung Lead Multi-Genre K-Drama Premiere
By Woo Jae-yeon
The upcoming K-drama “Filing for Romance” promises a refreshing twist on the office drama genre, according to producer Lee Su-hyun. While the word ‘audit’ might suggest a straightforward workplace setting, Lee revealed at a recent online press conference that the series warmly and humorously tackles a wide range of subjects, from couples and affairs to workplace bullying, making it far from a typical office narrative.
This highly anticipated Korean series is uniquely episodic, effortlessly spanning genres such as thrilling mysteries, lighthearted comedy, and poignant romance. Producer Lee Su-hyun emphasized her goal to strike a perfect balance among these diverse elements while ensuring an easy and engaging viewing experience for audiences.
On the romantic front, “Filing for Romance” delves into a captivating narrative where the two lead characters find their own relationship quietly deepening as they investigate each case, adding an emotional core to the investigative plot.
Starring in “Filing for Romance,” actress Shin Hye-sun, celebrated for her role in “The Art of Sarah,” takes on the character of In-ah. In-ah is the no-nonsense, charismatic leader of the audit team who harbors a secret past. Shin shared that she accepted the cast offer to intentionally shake off the darker tone of her previous Netflix mystery series.
Shin explained, “I really enjoyed ‘The Art of Sarah,’ but honestly, it was a bit too dark. I had been waiting to take on a role in a lighthearted and upbeat series to move away from that mood,” highlighting her enthusiasm for this new K-drama project.
Joining her is Gong Myoung, star of Netflix’s 2025 crime action “Mercy for None,” who plays Ki-jun. Ki-jun, once the audit team’s ace on the verge of promotion, finds himself reduced to investigating office misconduct.
Now completely at the mercy of his boss In-ah, Ki-jun seeks revenge against her and sets out to dig up her secrets. Gong Myoung commented on his character’s appeal, stating, “My character has masculine charm that I found very appealing. On top of that, I thought teaming up with Shin Hye-sun would make for a really interesting and fun duo in ‘Filing for Romance’.”
Alongside the main pair, Kim Jae-wook and Hong Hwa-yeon anchor the drama’s second romance line. Kim Jae-wook portrays Jae-yeol, the company’s vice chairman and heir who harbors a deep emptiness beneath his perfect exterior. Hong Hwa-yeon plays Ah-jung, Jae-yeol’s astute secretary.
Producer Lee Su-hyun highlighted a pivotal mid-series reversal in the relationship dynamic as one of the show’s key elements. She explained, “From the first to the fourth episode, In-ah leads the dynamic, but that reverses in the next four episodes as the two characters’ attitudes shift significantly.”
The 12-part series “Filing for Romance” is written by Yeo Eun-ho, who co-wrote the beloved 2023 romance “Crash Course in Romance” with Yang Hee-seung, who serves as the series’ creator. Viewers can look forward to its highly anticipated premiere this Saturday.
