Chae Soo‑bin Electrifies as Romance‑Blocked Drama Writer in Netflix's Take Charge of My Heart

On July 29, 2025, Netflix officially announced Chae Soo-bin and Kim Young-kwang will star in the upcoming romantic comedy Take Charge of My Heart, based on a popular Naver web novel ([turn0search0][turn0search10]).

The energetic and electrifying storyline will be directed by Park Soo-won, known for his comedic flair in Work Later, Drink Now and Birthcare Center. The script is by rookie writer Song Yoo‑chae, which adds fresh perspective to the genre ([turn0search0][turn0search3]).

• Chae Soo-bin plays Na Bo-bae, a romance drama writer desperate to finish her script before her contract expires. After a childhood lightning strike, she lives with an electric current running through her body—making physical contact painful.
  
  

• Kim Young-kwang plays Baek Ho-rang, a charismatic third-generation chaebol heir running a luxury resort. Despite his polished charm, his deepest vulnerability is an artificial heart that’s losing power. Bo-bae becomes his only hope when her touch miraculously recharges him. In a life‑changing turn, Ho-rang gives her an unconventional contract to save both their hearts and careers ([turn0search0][turn0search1][turn0search3]).
  
  

Together, they form a quirky, high-stakes bond where literal electricity sparks real love.

• Director: Park Soo-won brings signature humor and heartfelt pacing to the project.
  
  

• Writer: Song Yoo‑chae, a new voice adapting the hit web novel 나를 충전해줘, embraces fantasy rom‑com tropes with warmth and wit ([turn0search0][turn0search3]).
  
  

This live-action adaptation retains the web novel’s charm—combining magical realism with relatable emotional growth in stuck-at-love characters.

Chae Soo-bin’s growing reputation as a lovable yet versatile lead continues with her portrayal of emotionally blocked Bo‑bae. She's previously delivered strong rom‑com and heartfelt performances in shows such as Journey to the Moonlight, I Am Not a Robot, A Piece of Your Mind, Rookie Cops, and The Fabulous ([turn0search12][turn0search16][turn0search4]). Her knack for bringing sincerity to magical setups makes her a perfect fit.

Kim Young-kwang, known for roles in On Your Wedding Day, Call It Love, and recent Netflix thrillers, brings regal charm and hidden vulnerability as Ho‑rang—completing a compelling pairing ([turn0search11][turn0search3]).

Take Charge of My Heart is confirmed as part of Netflix’s 2026 Korean drama lineup. While the exact premiere date is unannounced, production is expected to begin later in 2025 with a global platform release exclusively on Netflix ([turn0search2][turn0search10]).

On Reddit, fan forums anticipate Chae Soo-bin's emotional range and Kim Young-kwang’s romantic charisma:

“Chae Soo-bin is amazing but sometimes misses strong scripts—this looks promising!”

Fans especially note her performance in A Piece of Your Mind as one of her most captivating emotional roles to date ([turn0reddit19]).

Community excitement is high: fans are tagging it as the next “rom‑com goddess” showcase for Chae Soo-bin.