Ha Jung-woo & Im Soo-jung Return to K-Dramas with 'The Landlord'—Trustworthy Stars, One Explosive Plot

Powerhouse actors Ha Jung-woo and Im Soo-jung are teaming up for a gripping comeback to the small screen.

tvN has confirmed the casting for its upcoming drama How to Become a Landlord in Korea (working title, written by Oh Han-ki and directed by Im Pil-sung). The star-studded lineup includes Ha Jung-woo, Im Soo-jung, Kim Joon-han, Krystal Jung, and Shim Eun-kyung.

🏚️ Debt, Desperation, and a Fake Kidnapping
The Landlord follows the story of an ordinary man drowning in debt who becomes a reluctant property owner. In a desperate bid to protect both his family and building, he ends up committing a crime. What starts as a fake kidnapping spirals into an uncontrollable crisis.

Ha Jung-woo plays Ki Soo-jong, a man who puts everything on the line to buy a building—only to be crushed under a mountain of debt. His descent into chaos promises to showcase Ha's intense and immersive performance.

🎭 Im Soo-jung Adds Emotional Depth

Im Soo-jung will portray Kim Seon, Soo-jong's wife. Her character navigates a whirlwind of emotions as she gets entangled in the unfolding events. Her strong yet vulnerable performance is expected to amplify the drama's emotional core.

👥 Supporting Cast: Full of Surprises

Kim Joon-han plays Min Hwal-seong, Seon's friend and an ambitious businessman whose risky choices spark unintended consequences.
Krystal Jung takes on the role of Jeon Yi-kyung, Hwal-seong's wife and daughter of a real estate tycoon. Her life, once protected like a flower in a greenhouse, begins to unravel.
Shim Eun-kyung returns to Korean drama after six years as Yona, a mysterious loan agent from Real Capital who pressures Soo-jong. Adopted overseas as a child, Yona exudes an eerie, enigmatic aura.

🎬 Coming in 2026

The drama begins filming next month, with a premiere expected in the first half of next year. Director Im Pil-sung, known for his unique storytelling in Persona, leads the project, while novelist Oh Han-ki makes his drama writing debut following acclaimed literary works like Baguette Child Soldiers and Long Live Humans.