The hit Korean drama Reborn Rookie is coming to an end. The show started on May 30, 2026, and now viewers are waiting for the last two episodes. The series has kept fans hooked with its mix of fantasy, revenge, and corporate drama. Here is everything you need to know about the Reborn Rookie finale release, the schedule, and what might happen in the final episodes.
Reborn Rookie Episodes 11-12 Release Schedule
The Reborn Rookie finale will air on the first weekend of July 2026. The show follows a set weekly schedule. New episodes come out every Saturday and Sunday. This pattern has been the same since the show began in late May.
Episode 11 will release on July 4, 2026.
Episode 12, the series finale, will air on July 5, 2026.
Both episodes will air on JTBC, the Korean network that broadcasts the show. In South Korea, episode 11 airs on Saturday at 22:40 KST. Episode 12 airs on Sunday at 22:30 KST.
For global fans, the episodes will be available on streaming platforms. You can watch Reborn Rookie on TVING in South Korea. International viewers can find it on Viu and Rakuten Viki in selected regions. These platforms usually add the episodes shortly after they air in Korea. The Reborn Rookie finale will be available with subtitles for global audiences.
The show has a total of 12 episodes in season one. This is a standard length for a Korean drama series. The two-episode-per-week format has been followed since the premiere.
What Happened So Far in Reborn Rookie
The series has a unique and interesting story. A wealthy chairman named Kang Yong-ho (played by Son Hyun-joo) gets betrayed by his twin children. After an accident, his soul ends up in the body of a young soccer player, Hwang Jun-hyeon (played by Lee Jun-young). Now, stuck in a new body, he goes back to his own company as a new employee. He uses his business skills to get revenge on his children and protect his empire.
The show recently aired episode 8 on June 21, 2026. The episode was full of shocking twists and a major cliffhanger. The drama has become more intense as the story moves toward its end.
In episode 8, Kang Jae-kyung (Jeon Hye-jin), the chairman’s daughter, made a strong move for power. She got evidence of secret funds and started pressuring her twin brother, Kang Jae-sung (Jin Goo), for control of the company. At the same time, Hwang Jun-hyeon, who has the chairman’s soul, tried to make risky moves to stop her. He even tried to take the blame for the slush fund scandal to protect the chairman’s name.
The episode ended with huge shocks. A Code Blue emergency alarm went off at a hospital. News broke that Chairman Kang Yong-ho had died. Right after this, Hwang Jun-hyeon suddenly collapsed during a company event. The show ended with two characters in life-threatening danger.
What to Expect from the Reborn Rookie Finale
The final episodes of Reborn Rookie will have to answer many big questions. The story is reaching its peak, and the finale is expected to be intense.
Will Chairman Kang and Hwang Jun-hyeon Survive?
The biggest question from episode 8 is the fate of both Chairman Kang and Hwang Jun-hyeon. The cliffhanger showed both of them in critical condition. Chairman Kang’s body was declared dead in the hospital. Hwang Jun-hyeon collapsed without any warning. The show has set up two possible deaths. The Reborn Rookie finale must explain what happened to them.
One theory is that the soul swap might reverse. If Chairman Kang’s original body dies, his soul might have to leave Jun-hyeon’s body. Or, if Jun-hyeon’s body is dying, the chairman might have to find another way to survive. The finale will reveal if they both can live, or if one has to make a final sacrifice.
The Power Struggle at Choi Sung Group
The company fight has been a main part of the show. Kang Jae-kyung and Kang Jae-sung have been fighting for control. They both want to become the head of the group. With the chairman seemingly gone, the fight could get even worse in the finale.
Kang Jae-kyung has been the more active villain. She seems to be ahead in the power struggle. She is smart, ruthless, and willing to do anything to win. Her brother is less capable and has made many mistakes. The finale will likely decide who wins control of Choi Sung Group. It could also show the chairman, in his new body, making a final play to take back what is his.
Resolution for Hwang Jun-hyeon’s Life
The chairman has been living as Hwang Jun-hyeon for the whole show. He has been using Jun-hyeon’s body to get revenge. But this has created a problem. Jun-hyeon’s soul is in the chairman’s comatose body. The finale will likely address what happens to Jun-hyeon’s real identity.
There is also no romance in the show, as many viewers have noted. The chairman, in Jun-hyeon’s body, acts like a father figure to his daughter, Kang Bang-geul. He does not have romantic feelings for her. The finale will show how the chairman resolves his situation. He has been living a double life. He must choose what to do with Jun-hyeon’s future.
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What the Show Is About
Reborn Rookie is based on a web novel called The New Employee Chairman Kang. The story mixes fantasy, revenge, and comedy. It has been a hit because of its exciting plot and strong acting. The show has a great cast. Lee Jun-young plays the young body of the chairman. He studied Son Hyun-joo’s acting to copy his mannerisms. This helped make the soul swap feel real.
The show has gained high ratings. Episode 8 set a new record for the series with an 11.0% rating. This shows how invested viewers are in the story.
The Reborn Rookie finale is expected to provide a satisfying ending. The show has been building up to this point. The final episodes will likely wrap up the revenge plot and answer the questions about the soul swap.
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