CNBLUE’s Lee Jung Shin is taking on a new acting challenge with MBN’s upcoming romance drama “What a Boss Wants,” where he will portray a warm and affectionate doctor who brings a softer energy to the story.
New character stills have offered a first look at the singer-actor in his upcoming role, raising anticipation for his chemistry with the drama’s central cast.
“What a Boss Wants” is based on a web novel of the same name and follows Kwon Do Hyuk, played by Sung Hoon, a wealthy and highly capable chaebol heir who becomes involved in an unusual search for a mysterious woman whose voice captures his attention.
Oh Se Young stars as Lee Eun Chae, an indie band vocalist who becomes an important part of Do Hyuk’s increasingly complicated life.
Lee Jung Shin plays Lee Jung Min, a doctor whose personality stands in noticeable contrast to the colder and more calculating characters surrounding him.
While his profession places him in a position of responsibility, his character is also described as affectionate and approachable, giving the upcoming romance drama another layer beyond its central love story.
The drama is directed by Oh Da Young and is scheduled to premiere on November 11 at 10:20 p.m. KST.
It is expected to combine romance, workplace dynamics and the contrasting personalities of its main characters.
Lee Jung Shin Brings a Gentle Presence to His New Role
The newly released stills introduce Lee Jung Min as a doctor who appears calm, polished and dependable.
His professional appearance reflects his career in medicine, while his expressions hint at a character who is considerably warmer than the intimidating figures occupying other parts of the drama.
Lee Jung Shin has steadily expanded his acting career alongside his activities as a member of CNBLUE.
He previously appeared in dramas including “My Sassy Girl,” “Cinderella and the Four Knights,” “Longing for You” and “Sh**ting Stars,” taking on roles across romance, comedy and mystery.
His new character in “What a Boss Wants” gives him an opportunity to emphasize a more affectionate side.
Rather than simply functioning as another professional figure in the story, Lee Jung Min is expected to become an important presence as the relationships between the characters develop.
The character also creates an interesting contrast with Sung Hoon’s Kwon Do Hyuk. Do Hyuk is an extremely successful CEO who is accustomed to controlling his surroundings and approaching problems rationally.
His lack of experience with genuine romance becomes one of the central elements of the story.
Lee Jung Min, meanwhile, represents a different kind of confidence.
His medical profession and composed personality give him a mature presence, while his affectionate nature adds warmth to the drama.
The contrast between the characters is expected to contribute to the romantic tension and character interactions throughout the series.
As Do Hyuk becomes increasingly entangled with Lee Eun Chae, Lee Jung Min’s presence could create additional emotional complications.
‘What a Boss Wants’ Sets Up an Unusual Romance
“What a Boss Wants” centers on Kwon Do Hyuk, the CEO of Oyes Entertainment and the only son of a powerful chaebol family.
Despite his impressive appearance and abilities, Do Hyuk is portrayed as extremely cold and rational, with a personality that has earned comparisons to artificial intelligence.
His life begins to change when he becomes interested in the mysterious voice of a woman connected to a single album.
His search eventually leads him toward Lee Eun Chae, an indie band vocalist who becomes the one variable he cannot easily control.
The unusual premise forms the foundation of the drama’s romance.
Instead of following a straightforward workplace relationship, the story brings together characters from very different backgrounds and personalities.
Lee Jung Shin’s Lee Jung Min adds another dimension to this setting.
As a doctor with a warm and affectionate personality, he provides a different kind of presence from Do Hyuk’s powerful CEO persona.
The drama is based on a Naver web novel and webtoon by Sikkeuk, and the television adaptation is expected to expand the relationships and conflicts established in the original story.
For Lee Jung Shin, the project marks another step in his acting career while he continues his activities with CNBLUE.
His casting also adds another recognizable name to a drama already led by Sung Hoon and Oh Se Young.
With the first character stills now released, viewers have received an early glimpse of the contrasting personalities that will drive “What a Boss Wants.”
Sung Hoon’s powerful and emotionally restrained CEO, Oh Se Young’s independent vocalist and Lee Jung Shin’s affectionate doctor are set to occupy very different positions within the story.
“What a Boss Wants” will premiere on MBN on November 11 at 10:20 p.m. KST.
As the release date approaches, further previews and promotional material are expected to reveal more about Lee Jung Min and his connection to the other characters.
For now, Lee Jung Shin’s transformation into the polished yet warm-hearted doctor gives the upcoming romance another character to watch, particularly as the complicated relationships surrounding Kwon Do Hyuk begin to unfold.
