Ong Seong-wu—who has been active across both dramas and theater—joins the cast as Kang Min-hwan, an original character created for the drama.
Kang Min-hwan is the CEO of CL Raymond Hotel, a subsidiary of the CL hotel and resort group. He possesses a brilliant mind, attractive appearance, eloquent speech, rational personality, impeccable manners, and innate abilities—truly a man of all talents. On the surface, he appears to be a cold and calculating businessman, but toward Chun Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin), he is an endlessly warm friend.
The production team stated, “Kang Min-hwan is an original character not present in the original movie, bringing a new kind of tension between Chun Yeo-ri and Ma Kang-wook. We hope audiences will watch closely as Ong Seong-wu fully immerses himself in the character, filling Kang Min-hwan’s story with his own unique color.”
JTBC’s new drama Gold Digger, airing in the second half of the year, is a mystery romance about a successful middle-aged woman approached by a dangerously young man, leaving both unsure whether their feelings are love or deception, and ultimately questioning each other’s true intentions.
This project is also notable as Kim Hee-ae’s return to JTBC after six years since The World of the Married. Following her intense emotional performance in the record-breaking The World of the Married, Kim Hee-ae promises another deeply immersive romance in Gold Digger.
Kim Hee-ae plays Min Young-joo, the CEO of a publishing company at the peak of her career. She becomes entangled with Jung Jae-hee, experiencing complex emotions as she swings between love and doubt.
Noh Sang-hyun portrays freelance designer Jung Jae-hee, a character with irresistible charm who suddenly enters Min Young-joo’s life, stirring her emotions and playing a pivotal role in the story.
The drama follows the two as they fall into a relationship that is unclear whether it is genuine or deceitful, beginning like a midsummer night’s dream. Viewers are curious about Jung Jae-hee’s true identity and how the emotions between the two will ultimately unfold.
The production team said, “The story of the mysterious Jung Jae-hee coming into the lonely life of publishing CEO Min Young-joo will provide a strong sense of immersion. Viewers will also enjoy interpreting and speculating about Jung Jae-hee’s true intentions within a relationship where love and suspicion intersect.”
Go Ah Sung will reportedly make a special appearance
A source from the drama explained, "Go Ah Sung and Moon Sang Min will reunite in this project following Pavane. Whether they will appear in the same episode, you'll have to check after the series airs."
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/27805338
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/241/0003506416
Ong Seong-wu—who has been active across both dramas and theater—joins the cast as Kang Min-hwan, an original character created for the drama.
Kang Min-hwan is the CEO of CL Raymond Hotel, a subsidiary of the CL hotel and resort group. He possesses a brilliant mind, attractive appearance, eloquent speech, rational personality, impeccable manners, and innate abilities—truly a man of all talents. On the surface, he appears to be a cold and calculating businessman, but toward Chun Yeo-ri (Park Eun-bin), he is an endlessly warm friend.
The production team stated, “Kang Min-hwan is an original character not present in the original movie, bringing a new kind of tension between Chun Yeo-ri and Ma Kang-wook. We hope audiences will watch closely as Ong Seong-wu fully immerses himself in the character, filling Kang Min-hwan’s story with his own unique color.”
https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html
“Produced by Gill Pictures, the same production company behind the hit drama Stove League, this series is drawing attention for its potential.”
https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0016035163
https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0016035163?sid=103
JTBC’s new drama Gold Digger, airing in the second half of the year, is a mystery romance about a successful middle-aged woman approached by a dangerously young man, leaving both unsure whether their feelings are love or deception, and ultimately questioning each other’s true intentions.
This project is also notable as Kim Hee-ae’s return to JTBC after six years since The World of the Married. Following her intense emotional performance in the record-breaking The World of the Married, Kim Hee-ae promises another deeply immersive romance in Gold Digger.
Kim Hee-ae plays Min Young-joo, the CEO of a publishing company at the peak of her career. She becomes entangled with Jung Jae-hee, experiencing complex emotions as she swings between love and doubt.
Noh Sang-hyun portrays freelance designer Jung Jae-hee, a character with irresistible charm who suddenly enters Min Young-joo’s life, stirring her emotions and playing a pivotal role in the story.
The drama follows the two as they fall into a relationship that is unclear whether it is genuine or deceitful, beginning like a midsummer night’s dream. Viewers are curious about Jung Jae-hee’s true identity and how the emotions between the two will ultimately unfold.
The production team said, “The story of the mysterious Jung Jae-hee coming into the lonely life of publishing CEO Min Young-joo will provide a strong sense of immersion. Viewers will also enjoy interpreting and speculating about Jung Jae-hee’s true intentions within a relationship where love and suspicion intersect.”
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/382/0001269628
A source from the drama explained, "Go Ah Sung and Moon Sang Min will reunite in this project following Pavane. Whether they will appear in the same episode, you'll have to check after the series airs."
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/312/0000756711
https://x.com/meloverselify/status/2046571022653284428
clearer version
https://x.com/txyuuu3/status/2046587815992209517
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/421/0008902841
Production: May 2026~ March 2027 (scheduled)
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/27799223
Jung So Min plays Heo Seol Hui, a character who was called a genius from a young age and fights to reclaim what she lost.
Kim Yo Han takes on the role of Yi Hyeon, a man completely cut off from the world and living within the walls of his residence.
Filming will take place this year, with the drama scheduled to air in 2027.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/001/0016033046
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/609/0001116102
https://x.com/annejjangki/status/2046202726695276819
Filming Period: Scheduled for May to early October 2026
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2046191162214805606
Filming Period: Scheduled for August 2026 ~ January 2027
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2046189551363019082
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2046187875365261470
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2046187080922042566
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2046186307114910099