So he's doing both this and The Miracles of the Namiya General Store? 🤔
Could be, would be interesting. The Miracles of the Namiya General Store is still in the pre-production and casting stage but with how many casting news has come out in the past week they will probably begin filming within the next few months
For this, it'll prob become a bit more clear if a casting offer for Nam Ji O comes out soon. From what i remember, he filmed tyrant's chef and crushology 101 simultaneously for few months so he's definitely capable if it comes down to it. Definitely would be a huge plus for him to fully take advantage of his recent success with these two
In the 4Q 2025 Earnings Release from Studio Dragon on 2026-02-05, they have it titled as My Favorite Employee (no working title addition at the end) so i guess that is what they will be using
Lee Chae Min's agency, Varo Entertainment, has said, "He has received an offer to star in the drama 'I Decided to Die' and is positively reviewing it." "
Lee Min Ho and Mun Ga Young were offered the role of the leads
Lee Min-ho will play Seo Jae-ha. Seo Jae-ha is the son of a butcher who grew up in a harmonious family, but after his father’s death, his life falls apart and he takes on a new identity as the son of Seo Dong-won, the wealthiest man in Hanyang. In the drama, Lee Min-ho plans to portray Seo Jae-ha’s complex emotions toward Seo Hong, whom he meets as his sister.
Moon Ga-young will play Seo Hong, the only daughter of the richest man in Hanyang. She is a woman who has carved out her own path despite the restrictions placed on women during the Joseon era. Moon Ga-young will depict Seo Hong as a bold and determined character who enters the marketplace and builds a merchant guild through her intelligence and strong execution skills.
Lee Chae Min has reportedly been confirmed to play the male lead, Cha Gyeolhttps://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/052/0002314086
Was initially said to be a tvN drama for 2026 back in November 2025 from Media Group Take2's Company Introduction Presentation at the IP Content Market for 2025, but realistically will probably be shifted to their 2027 line-up if it is still with tvN
For this, it'll prob become a bit more clear if a casting offer for Nam Ji O comes out soon. From what i remember, he filmed tyrant's chef and crushology 101 simultaneously for few months so he's definitely capable if it comes down to it. Definitely would be a huge plus for him to fully take advantage of his recent success with these two
https://www.studiodragon.net/en/ir/activities/
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http://m.stoo.com/article.php?aid=105147281750#_PA
Lee Min-ho will play Seo Jae-ha. Seo Jae-ha is the son of a butcher who grew up in a harmonious family, but after his father’s death, his life falls apart and he takes on a new identity as the son of Seo Dong-won, the wealthiest man in Hanyang. In the drama, Lee Min-ho plans to portray Seo Jae-ha’s complex emotions toward Seo Hong, whom he meets as his sister.
Moon Ga-young will play Seo Hong, the only daughter of the richest man in Hanyang. She is a woman who has carved out her own path despite the restrictions placed on women during the Joseon era. Moon Ga-young will depict Seo Hong as a bold and determined character who enters the marketplace and builds a merchant guild through her intelligence and strong execution skills.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/052/0002283949
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/241/0003482395
https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/052/0002314086
Filming from March 2026 ~ September 2026
Production Company: Hive Media Corp
Said to be an OTT drama now
https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/609/0001092098