Woo Do-hwan and Chae Soo-bin are set to star together in the upcoming SBS drama Flowers Are Bait. The casting announcement came out on July 2, 2026, and fans have been talking about it ever since. This will be the first time these two popular actors share the screen as leads.
The drama is a black romance based on a web novel that won the Ridibooks Awards in 2022. It tells the story of two people who do not believe in love. The show is scheduled to air on SBS in May 2027.
Woo Do-hwan Plays a Psychopath Chaebol Heir
Woo Do-hwan takes on the role of Kwon Chae Woo, the second son of the Suguk Group conglomerate. His character is handsome, well-educated, and highly intelligent. But he has a condition from birth that affects his brain’s frontal lobe function, which gives him psychopathic tendencies.
Kwon Chae Woo lives without understanding what love means. He is a dangerous man who becomes the center of many secrets in the story. This marks Woo Do-hwan‘s first time playing a psychopathic character. He is known for his roles in action and romance genres, so this role is a new challenge for him.
Woo Do-hwan has built a strong reputation through dramas like The King: Eternal Monarch, Mr. Plankton, and Bloodhounds. He recently finished the second season of Bloodhounds on Netflix. Now he is ready to show a darker side of his acting skills.
Chae Soo-bin Returns to SBS After Nine Years
Chae Soo-bin will play So Yi Yeon, a doctor who does not believe in love. Her character grew up facing discrimination and cold treatment from her family and others around her. These experiences made her lose trust in people and keep her distance from others.
So Yi Yeon is a tree doctor who has completely lost faith in love. She sees love as nothing more than a big illusion. Her life takes a turn when she witnesses the pure and strong obsession of Kwon Chae Woo slowly turning into love, which confuses her.
This drama marks Chae Soo-bin‘s return to SBS for the first time since Where Stars Land in 2018. If the show airs in 2027 as planned, it will be her comeback to the network after about nine years. She has appeared in popular projects like I’m Not A Robot, Love In The Moonlight, Sweet & Sour, and When The Phone Rings. She was also recently seen in Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy.
What Is Flowers Are Bait About?
Flowers Are Bait is adapted from a web novel by author Geoneomulnyeo, released in 2021. The story blends romance with psychological thriller elements.
The plot follows So Yi Yeon, a plant doctor. For two years, she hides a dangerous, comatose man. When he suddenly wakes up with amnesia, she panics and lies that she is his wife to save her own life. The man is Kwon Chae Woo, a narcissistic serial killer who cannot understand love. His obsession with his supposed wife grows into something extremely possessive.
The drama offers a different kind of romance. Instead of a sweet love story, it presents an emotional journey filled with tension, mystery, and psychological conflict. The relationship between the two main characters develops in unexpected ways.
Production and Release Details
The drama is produced by Why Not Media along with Kim Jonghak Production. The screenplay is written by Kim Yi Young, who previously worked on Hwajeong, Haechi, and Celebrity.
Flowers Are Bait is expected to air on SBS in May 2027. The show will be available to viewers in South Korea through the SBS network. International streaming details have not been announced yet.
Before this drama airs, Chae Soo-bin is scheduled to appear in the Netflix original series Recharge Me, which will release in the second half of 2026.
Fans React to the Casting News
The pairing of Woo Do-hwan and Chae Soo-bin has created a lot of buzz on social media. Fans are excited to see these two popular stars together for the first time.
With Woo Do Hwan known for his charismatic antihero roles and Chae Soo Bin famous for her gentle and innocent image, fans are already predicting amazing chemistry between the two stars.
The drama is based on a 19+ webtoon, which has added to the anticipation. Even before filming begins, Flowers Are Bait has become one of the most talked-about upcoming Korean dramas.
The combination of romance, mystery, and psychological elements makes this project stand out. Both actors are known for their strong acting abilities, and their chemistry is one of the most anticipated aspects of the show.
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What Makes This Drama Different
Flowers Are Bait is not a typical romance drama. It explores the meeting of two people who have completely opposite views on love. One character cannot feel love due to a psychological condition, while the other has chosen not to believe in it due to painful life experiences.
The drama offers a black romance that combines romantic elements with cold and tense moments. The story shows how obsession can grow into something that resembles love, and how a person who has given up on love can start to feel confused when faced with pure devotion.
For Woo Do-hwan, playing Kwon Chae Woo is a chance to explore a dark character with complex emotional layers. For Chae Soo-bin, the role of So Yi Yeon lets her show a different side of her acting through a mysterious and strong character who carries inner wounds.
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