Jinyoung and Kim Min-joo Set for 2026 Romance in JTBC Drama Shining
Jinyoung (GOT7) and Kim Min-joo have been cast in JTBC's new 2026 romance drama 'Shining', directed by Kim Yoon-jin of 'Our Beloved Summer'.
Can a subway engineer and a guest house manager find their way back to their first love? JTBC just announced a brand-new romance titled 'Shining', starring GOT7's Jinyoung and Kim Min-joo. The series is slated for release in March 2026, promising to bring a wave of nostalgia and heart-fluttering moments to global fans.
Jinyoung Kim Min-joo Shining JTBC Drama: Plot and Roles
In the upcoming series, Jinyoung transforms into a subway engineer, a role that departs from his previous work in 'Our Unwritten Seoul'. He'll be reuniting with his first love, played by Kim Min-joo, who manages a traditional-style guest house. Fans are already buzzing about their visual chemistry and how the story will bridge their past and present.
The Creative Vision of Director Kim Yoon-jin
The hype surrounding 'Shining' isn't just about the cast. PD Kim Yoon-jin, the mastermind behind hits like 'Our Beloved Summer' and 'Tell Me That You Love Me', is taking the director's chair. Known for her delicate and emotional storytelling, Kim Yoon-jin is expected to deliver another masterpiece of the melodrama genre.
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