The collaboration between director Christine Ko and screenwriter Kim Sun Ok promises a sharp corporate drama in a fantasy wrapper — perfect for fans of unconventional Korean plots.
jTBC is preparing to premiere the drama Chairman Rookie Kang — starting on May 30, 2026. Kang Yong Ho, the founder of the Choiseong Group conglomerate and "business god," swaps bodies with football player Hwang Jung Hyun after an accident. Finding himself in the young body of the athlete, he takes a job as a rookie in his own corporation and embarks on an unpredictable journey with the soul of a predatory businessman. The tone is comedic, dynamic, with elements of corporate intrigue and family disputes. Format — 12 episodes of 70 minutes each. If you enjoy Mystic Palace, Penthouse, or Korean dramas in the spirit of Soul Alchemy — Chairman Rookie Kang will suit fans of fantasy with social commentary.
May 30, 2026 on jTBC.
12 episodes.
Yes, the chairman's soul moves into the football player's body.
Song Hyun Joo and Lee Jun Young.
No announcement has been made about a renewal, the plot is designed for one season.