Back to Work!

Back to Work!
Hangul
내일도 출근
Lit.Let's Go to Work Tommorow
RRNaeildo chulgeun
MRNaeildo ch'ulgŭn
GenreWorkplace comedy
Developed byStudio Dragon (planning)
Written byKim Kyung-min
Directed byJo Eun-sol
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companyKross Pictures
Original release
NetworktvN

Back to Work! (Korean: 내일도 출근) is an upcoming South Korean workplace comedy television series written by Kim Kyung-min, directed by Jo Eun-sol, and starring Seo In-guk, Park Ji-hyun, and Kang Mi-na. Based on the webtoon of the same name, the series follows Ji-yoon, a seven-year office worker with a chronic illness, as she forms an unlikely bond with her boss Si-woo, leading to a deep and irreplaceable friendship. It is scheduled to premiere on tvN in 2026.[1]

Synopsis

Cha Ji-yoon is a seven-year office professional at Saeum Electronics, enters a career plateau. To navigate internal departmental shifts, she begins working under Kang Si-woo, a manager noted for his rigid adherence to workplace discipline. The drama depicts the development of their relationship alongside the personal challenges faced by their colleagues.

Cast and characters

Main

A department manager known for his disciplined lifestyle and blunt communication style, which has earned him a reputation for being difficult among his subordinates.
A professional with seven years of experience who is recognized by her colleagues for her work instincts but is currently facing professional exhaustion.
An employee in the same department who recently ended a long-term relationship. She seeks a fresh start and eventually encounters a new romantic interest through her hobbies.

Supporting

An office employee whose role involves frequent interaction with the main department.
  • Won Gyu-bin as Lee Jae-in[4]
A member of the Saeum Electronics Digital Appliance (DA) Business Department.

Production

Development

The series is a television adaptation of the Kakao webtoon of the same name by McQueen Studio, which has recorded over 200 million views.[9] In August 2025, tvN announced the project as part of its 2026 lineup.[10] The drama is directed by Jo Eun-sol and written by Kim Kyung-min, with planning by Studio Dragon and production by Kross Pictures.[5]

Casting

In April 24 2025, media outlets reported that Seo In-guk was in discussions to star as the male lead in the series.[11] Five days later, Park Ji-hyun was cast as the female lead.[12] On August 11, 2025, tvN officially confirmed the casting of Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun as the series leads.[1]

The supporting cast was finalized throughout late 2025. In August 2025, Kang Mi-na was confirmed to join the production as Yoon No-ah.[2] On September 29, 2025, media reports confirmed that Won Gyu-bin would portray the character Lee Jae-in,[4] alongside the addition of Choi Kyung-hoon to the office team.[3] In November 2025, the casting of Han Tae-ha in a supporting role was finalized.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began in the second half of 2025.[2][13][14]

Release

The series is slated for a 2026 broadcast on the cable network tvN and the streaming platform TVING.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ahn, Tae-hyun (August 11, 2025). [단독] 박지현, 서인국과 로맨스 호흡...'내일도 출근' 여주 확정 [Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun Confirmed for Romance on Back to Work!]. News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Yoo, Ji-hye (August 28, 2025). [단독] 박지현, 서인국과 로맨스 호흡...'내일도 출근' 여주 확정 [Exclusive: Kang Mina has already decided on her next project... Starring in Back to Work!]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Choi, Yi-jeong (September 29, 2025). 최경훈, tvN 드라마 '내일도 출근!' 주연 확정... 서인국,박지현과 호흡 [Choi Kyung-hoon confirmed to star in tvN's Back to Work! alongside Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Kim, Ga-young (September 29, 2025). 뉴네임 원규빈 tvN '내일도 출근' 캐스팅 [New Name Won Gyu-bin Cast in tvN's Back to Work!]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  5. ^ a b c Ji, Jo-young (December 24, 2025). [단독] "김고은 코 찡긋 미소에 마음이 스르륵"...박지현, '재벌' 형수 아닌 '국민 대세'로(청룡 수상인터뷰) [Exclusive: "Kim Go-eun's sly smile melts my heart"... Park Ji-hyun, no longer a "chaebol" sister-in-law, but a "national trend" (Blue Dragon Awards Interview)]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  6. ^ 강내리 (September 2, 2025). 박예영, 에이스팩토리에서 새 출발…'내일도 출근!' 출연 확정 [Park Ye-young Confirmed for "Going to Work Tomorrow!" with Ace Factory]. YTN star (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  7. ^ Hong, Se-young (November 5, 2025). 김정영 ‘내일도 출근!’ 출연, 박지현·서인국과 호흡 [Kim Jung-young to Appear on "Tomorrow's Work!", Joining Park Ji-hyun and Seo In-guk]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  8. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (December 26, 2025). 강기둥, '내일도 출근!' 출연 확정…현실 K-직장인 그린다. news1.kr (in Korean). Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  9. ^ 헤럴드경제; 손미정 (August 11, 2025). 조회수 2억 웹툰 "내일 공개!" 실사화... 서인국과 박지현 주연의 "오피스 로맨스" [Webtoon with 200 million views "Going to Work Tomorrow!" Live-action adaptation... Seo In-guk and Park Ji-hyun to star in "Office Romance"]. news.zum.com (in Korean). Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  10. ^ a b 기자메일, Cbs노컷뉴스 유원정 (August 11, 2025). "'내일도 출근!' 서인국·박지현, '오피스 로맨스' 호흡". 노컷뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  11. ^ "Seo In-guk set to transform into a corporate office worker in new K-drama 'Back To Work'". Mashable. April 24, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  12. ^ Kim, Hyun-seo (April 29, 2025). [단독] 박지현, 서인국과 로맨스 호흡...'내일도 출근' 여주 확정 [Exclusive: Park Ji-hyun Confirmed to Star in Back to Work! with Seo In-guk]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  13. ^ Jang, Da-hee (November 21, 2025). 신예 한태하, '내일도 출근!'으로 정식 데뷔...훈훈한 비주얼+피지컬 [Rookie Han Tae-ha officially debuts with Back to Work!... Warm visuals and physique]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  14. ^ 박지현 화보, 매혹적 아우라..“‘은중과 상연’, 나를 한 단계 성장시켜준 작품“ [Park Ji-hyun's pictorial, captivating aura... "'Eun-joong and Sang-yeon' is a work that helped me grow to a new level."]. Break News. November 25, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
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