Actor Jung Kyung-ho is set to transform into a newsroom anchor in his next project.

His agency Management OREUM confirmed on March 4 that Jung Kyung-ho will star in the upcoming drama Romance at Forty.

The series is a romance drama set in a newsroom. It follows a man and woman in their forties—an age symbolizing clarity and resistance to temptation—who unexpectedly find themselves drawn to each other.

Jung Kyung-ho Returns to Romance After Three Years

This marks Jung Kyung-ho's return to the romance genre after about three years. In 2023, he captivated viewers in the hit drama Crash Course in Romance, where he shared memorable chemistry with Jeon Do-yeon.

Expectations are high for Jung Kyung-ho's portrayal of a mature romance. The actor has built a strong reputation for reliable performances across numerous projects.

Meanwhile, Romance at Forty will be directed by Lee Chang-min. The official broadcast schedule has not yet been announced.