Kim Young Kwang and Lee Ju Myoung are joining forces for a brand-new romantic comedy that brings together a fiercely ambitious hedge fund manager and a fearless veterinarian.
The two actors have been confirmed as the leads of ENA’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “The Queen of Taming,” which is scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2027.
The new series follows the unexpected relationship between Ma Ji Yong, a hedge fund manager positioned at the top of the financial world, and Jo Woo Ri, a contract veterinarian working at a zoo that he acquires.
Their lives become intertwined through an unusual employer-employee dynamic, creating the foundation for a romance filled with contrasting personalities and shifting power dynamics.
The drama is being developed by KT Studio Genie and will air on ENA, with availability through Genie TV.
The project will be directed by Song Hyun Wook, known for dramas including “Another Miss Oh,” “The Beauty Inside,” and “The King’s Affection,” while writer Lee Min Young is responsible for the screenplay.
The unusual premise places two characters from completely different worlds at the center of the story.
Ji Yong operates in the highly competitive world of finance, while Woo Ri spends her time caring for animals and standing up for what she believes is right.
Their differences are expected to create much of the drama’s romantic comedy appeal.
Kim Young Kwang Plays a Hedge Fund Manager Who Is New to Love
Kim Young Kwang will take on the role of Ma Ji Yong, a hedge fund manager who handles enormous amounts of money and possesses an exceptional instinct for investments.
His character is described as being like a wild beast when it comes to getting what he wants.
Ji Yong has grown accustomed to surviving in the competitive environment of a powerful conglomerate family. He is constantly alert and refuses to give up on anything he considers worth having.
His determination and confidence have helped him establish himself in the financial world, but there is one area where his experience is noticeably lacking: romance.
Despite being highly capable when it comes to money and investments, Ji Yong is portrayed as a complete beginner when it comes to love.
That contrast gives the character a different side beneath his intimidating exterior.
Kim Young Kwang is expected to explore both sides of Ji Yong, moving between the character’s intense charisma and his less experienced approach to relationships.
The actor has previously appeared across a range of genres, including romance and thriller projects, and the new drama gives him another opportunity to portray a character with contrasting qualities.
His character’s life changes after meeting Jo Woo Ri, whose personality is almost the opposite of his own.
While Ji Yong is accustomed to controlling situations through money and determination, Woo Ri refuses to simply back down when faced with someone more powerful.
Lee Ju Myoung Becomes the Fearless ‘Queen of Taming’
Lee Ju Myoung will portray Jo Woo Ri, a contract veterinarian working at the zoo acquired by Ji Yong.
Woo Ri is highly skilled at understanding and calming animals, earning her the nickname “Queen of Taming.”
Her ability to handle even wild animals reflects her personality outside the zoo.
Woo Ri is not easily intimidated, including when she is confronted by someone as formidable as Ji Yong. She is particularly unwilling to tolerate unfair treatment and stands her ground whenever she believes something is wrong.
Her encounter with Ji Yong brings a major change to her everyday life.
Their relationship begins within an unequal professional dynamic, but the story is expected to gradually explore how their contrasting personalities influence one another.
The drama’s central romance will therefore be built around two people who appear to have little in common.
Ji Yong is a financial powerhouse who knows exactly how to get what he wants, while Woo Ri is a veterinarian whose strength comes from her empathy, determination and ability to connect with animals.
The production team has also highlighted the warmth that can emerge from the pair’s differences.
Their relationship is expected to explore how two people with their own shortcomings can complement one another while navigating an unusual connection.
“The Queen of Taming” is set to premiere on ENA in the first half of 2027.
With Kim Young Kwang and Lee Ju Myoung leading the cast, the drama will combine workplace tension, contrasting personalities and romance against the distinctive backdrop of a zoo and the financial world.
The project also marks another collaboration between an established director and a cast bringing different strengths to their respective roles.
As production moves forward, attention will likely focus on the chemistry between Ji Yong and Woo Ri and how their unusual relationship develops from an unexpected professional connection into something more personal.
For now, the confirmed casting of Kim Young Kwang and Lee Ju Myoung gives “The Queen of Taming” its central pair, setting the stage for a romantic comedy built around a financially powerful man, a determined veterinarian and a relationship neither of them initially expects.
