Hyeri and Na In Woo are officially set to star together in ENA’s upcoming action romance drama “Handle Her With Care” (working title).
The new Monday-Tuesday series will follow two people with hidden identities who unexpectedly begin living together as a married couple, combining espionage, action, romance, comedy and emotional moments.
ENA confirmed the casting on November 12, announcing Hyeri as elite spy Ja Young and Na In Woo as veterinarian Geon Woo.
The drama is based on NTV’s Japanese series “Caution, Hazardous Wife” and will be directed by Yoo Seon Dong, known for works including “The Uncanny Counter” and “Unmasked.” Screenwriter Kim Ryu Hyun will write the series.
The story centres on Ja Young, an ace spy who finds herself in trouble after being falsely accused and forced to hide her identity.
To escape those pursuing her, she takes on what may be her most challenging disguise yet: an ordinary housewife.
Her new life becomes even more complicated when she crosses paths with Geon Woo, a veterinarian who has a surprising connection to the intelligence world.
Hyeri Transforms From Elite Spy Into Beginner Housewife
Hyeri will play Ja Young, an elite spy who operates under the code name “J9.”
She is an expert at disguises and has taken on hundreds of different identities while completing difficult missions around the world.
Despite her impressive abilities, Ja Young encounters an unexpected crisis just as she is approaching the possibility of early retirement.
After falling into a trap and being falsely accused, Ja Young must disappear and create a completely new identity.
She eventually disguises herself as an ordinary housewife and begins living with Geon Woo.
The role will allow Hyeri to show two dramatically different sides of the same character. Ja Young is highly capable and experienced when operating as a spy, but she has little experience with ordinary domestic life.
Her transformation into a beginner housewife is therefore expected to create both humorous and challenging situations.
Hyeri expressed her enthusiasm for the role, saying,
“When I first saw the script, I felt that Ja Young’s ever-changing character was charming.
She is one figure, but I think I can show various sides as if I were playing multiple roles, so I’m very excited.”
She added,
“I’m working hard to transform into a perfect elite spy, so please look forward to it a lot.”
The actress is expected to showcase a different side of her acting through the combination of action sequences and comedic situations created by Ja Young’s double life.
Na In Woo Plays a Veterinarian With a Secret NIS Past
Na In Woo will take on the role of Geon Woo, a skilled veterinarian who is known for his easygoing personality, kindness and love for animals.
At first glance, he appears to be an ordinary and warm-hearted veterinarian.
However, Geon Woo has a hidden past as a former National Intelligence Service agent.
His life becomes connected to Ja Young after he happens to save her from danger.
He then voluntarily becomes her temporary guardian, eventually entering an unexpected life as her fake husband.
As both characters attempt to conceal their true identities, their unusual living arrangement creates the foundation for the drama’s central romance.
Ja Young is hiding from those pursuing her, while Geon Woo is concealing his own past.
Their shared home therefore becomes the setting for a relationship filled with secrets, action and unexpected emotional developments.
Na In Woo shared his thoughts about the role, saying,
“The hidden story and unexpected side to the character of Geon Woo, who is a skilled veterinarian known for having a good personality, felt interesting to me.”
He continued,
“I’ll do my best to work hard and act so that I don’t become a burden to senior and peer actors.
It’s a project in which you can enjoy diverse fun and colors, so please look forward to it a lot.”
“Handle Her With Care” is scheduled to premiere on ENA in the first half of 2027 and will also be available through KT Genie TV.
With Hyeri taking on the role of a highly trained spy forced to master ordinary domestic life and Na In Woo playing a veterinarian with a secret intelligence background, the drama is set to combine romance and comedy with action and suspense.
Their unexpected fake marriage is expected to become the heart of the story as two people hiding their true identities gradually become involved in each other’s lives.
