Actor Sung Hoon is officially making his return to the romantic comedy genre as the male lead in a brand-new television project.
On August 11, the production team behind MBN’s upcoming drama titled “What a Boss Wants” (working title) confirmed that Sung Hoon has been cast in the lead role.
Adapted from a popular web novel of the same title, the series weaves a heart-fluttering narrative about an unexpected personal connection that unfolds between two completely contrasting individuals.
The news has drawn widespread attention from drama enthusiasts, who are eager to see Sung Hoon take on another compelling main role following his previous accomplishments in hit television productions.
The storyline centers around Kwon Do Hyuk, an exceptionally successful, wealthy chaebol CEO who lacks a sense of taste, as he embarks on a personal search to track down a mysterious woman whose voice he discovered on an album.
His life intersects with Lee Eun Chae, the lead vocalist of an indie band, who quickly becomes the sole unpredictable variable in his otherwise meticulous existence.
Sung Hoon’s Role as an AI Genius and Chaebol Executive
In “What a Boss Wants,” Sung Hoon will take on the role of Kwon Do Hyuk, who serves as the head of a major entertainment agency while simultaneously operating as an undisputed genius in the field of artificial intelligence.
On the surface, Kwon Do Hyuk possesses everything- from striking visuals to intense professional capability- yet he carries hidden emotional complexity underneath his sharp, distant exterior.
Sung Hoon’s casting has raised anticipation among viewers, as the character requires a delicate balance between commanding executive charisma and inner vulnerability.
Sung Hoon has built a strong international and domestic fanbase through a diverse body of work across television and stage.
His recent filmography includes prominent roles in popular dramas such as “Perfect Marriage Revenge,” “Death’s Game,” “Woori the Virgin,” and “Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce),” alongside live theatrical performances in the play “Art.”
Fans are eager to observe how he infuses his personal style into this dynamic character.
Production Team Commentary and Expectations
Expressing great confidence in the casting choice, the drama’s production team praised Sung Hoon’s versatility and capability to embody the multifaceted layers of the male protagonist.
Highlighting his alignment with the character’s nuances, the production team commented,
“Sung Hoon is an actor capable of expressing all of Kwon Do Hyuk’s qualities, from his perfect appearance and cold charisma to the loneliness hidden beneath it all.”
The production team also urged viewers to look forward to the project and his performance, concluding their statement by asking,
“We ask that you look forward to the exciting new transformation and heart-fluttering romance that Sung Hoon, who perfectly embodies Kwon Do Hyuk, will showcase.”
With the main lead officially cast, “What a Boss Wants” continues its pre-production preparations before bringing its romantic storyline to the screen.
