According to an exclusive report on December 19, Kim Jae‑won recently received the script offer for I’m against My Romance and has decided to join the project after positive discussions. With his casting nearly finalized, the production is preparing to enter full‑scale development.

“I’m against My Romance” is a romance that explores the complicated emotions that arise when former lovers reunite questioning whether the relationship is merely a continuation of a familiar love or the beginning of something entirely new. The story centers on a man and woman who cross paths again after once being each other’s first love.

The project previously attracted major attention when director Lee Eung‑bok known for hit series such as “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” “Mr. Sunshine,” “Sweet Home,” and “Dear X” was attached, with Lee Jong‑suk and Go Min‑si rumored as the leads. However, reports later confirmed that Lee Jong‑suk withdrew due to scheduling conflicts, and speculation soon followed that the drama had been shelved altogether. At the time, production company Studio Dragon denied cancellation rumors, stating the project was still alive.

Now, the drama is undergoing a full restructuring. Director Lee Eung‑bok has officially stepped away, and the production team is currently searching for a new director while recasting both the male and female leads. Kim Jae‑won’s participation marks the first major step in rebuilding the lineup.

Kim Jae‑won has been steadily gaining recognition for his nuanced performances. This year alone, he impressed viewers in Netflix’s “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,” JTBC’s “The Tale of Lady Ok,” and another Netflix series “You and Everything Else.” He is also set to appear in TVING’s highly anticipated “Yumi’s Cells” Season 3 and recently held his first solo fan meeting, signaling his growing popularity.

The rebooted “I’m against My Romance” is scheduled to air on tvN and will be produced by Studio Dragon. With a fresh creative direction and Kim Jae‑won at the center, expectations are rising for whether the drama can successfully reinvent itself after a rocky start.

Sources: Daum