tvN’s new romantic comedy Korean drama “Second Shot at Love,” starring an impressive cast lineup including Choi Soo Young and Gong Myung, is not your average romantic comedy. This drama will give you a deep and heartfelt message. It explores alcohol, healing, second chances, and a long-lost first love. Find out about the captivating storyline, cast, characters, and premiere date of “Second Shot at Love” here!
Korean Drama “Second Shot at Love”: Plot, Cast, Characters, and Premiere
“Second Shot at Love” is the second new Korean drama you will watch this May. This romance comedy drama features two idol actors, Girls’ Generation’s Choi Soo Young and former 5URPRISE member Gong Myung.
While there have been many works that tell about alcohol, “Second Shot,” might be the first work to ask its audience to quit drinking.
The new drama “Second Shot at Love” marks director Jang Yoo Jung and Myung Soo Hyun’s first collaboration. Let’s find out more about the upcoming drama.
“Second Shot at Love” Storyline
Han Geum Ju is a mechanic with 10 years of experience who is good at working and drinking. She was born into a family that loves alcohol and has always lived with alcohol. Though she considers herself a “moderate drinker,” she is actually a heavy drinker who struggles with addiction. One day, she unexpectedly reunites with Seo Yu Jun, her first love. She then decides to challenge herself to stop drinking.
Seo Yu Jun used to love alcohol, but now he hates it. Now, he is a doctor at Bocheon Health Center. Han Geum Ju and Seo Yu Jun were best friends, but somehow, their relationship ended in college, leaving pain in Yu Jun’s heart. Reunited in their 30s, their situation raises curiosity about what caused the rift between them and whether they will heal each other’s hearts.
“Second Shot at Love” Cast & Characters
- Choi Soo Young as Han Geum Ju
- Gong Myung as Seo Yu Joon
- Jo Yoon Hee as Han Hyeon Ju
- Kang Hyung Suk as Bong Seon Uk
- Kim Sung Ryung as Kim Gwang Ok (Han Geum Ju’s mother)
- Kim Sang Ho as Hang Jeong Su (Han Geum Ju’s father)
- Kim Hyun Sook as Ki Beom Mo (Restaurant owner)
- Lee Joong Ok as Gi Beom’s father
- Kim Tae Oh as Kim Sa Bum
- Yeon Seung Yi as Mi Yeon (Geum Ju’s best friend)
- Lee Yoon Seo as Yeong Rong (Physical therapist)
- Yoo Ui Tae as Ju Yeop (Geun Ju’s ex-boyfriend)
“Second Shot at Love” Premiere Date
The new romance-comedy Korean drama “Second Shot at Love” will premiere on tvN from May 12 to June 17, 2025, at 08.30 PM (KST). The series will have 12 episodes, with new episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday. You can also watch the show on Viki and Vidio streaming platforms.
Production
This romance drama is the latest work of the talented new director-writer Jang Yoo Jung, who is known for her directorial debut with the movie “Finding Mr. Destiny” starring Gong Yoo and Lim Soo Jung in 2010. Her other works include “The Bros” in 2017 and “Honest Candidate” in 2020. She also had a guest role in the drama “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” and was the primary host for the TV show “Black” Season 2.
The upcoming drama’s script was written by seasoned writers Myung Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun. They are known for their romance drama works. Some of her popular works are “Monthly Magazine Home” (2021), “A Poem a Day”(2018), “Drinking Solo” (2018), and “Ugly Miss Young Ae” (2008-2015).
Your Thoughts?
The upcoming drama, “Second Shot at Love,” is not just an ordinary drama rekindling first love but also explores about healing and recovery from alcohol addiction with loved ones.
Will you be adding this upcoming series to your must-watch list? Please share with us in the comments, and stay tuned!
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