A new high school romance drama is coming to screens soon, and it has a fun twist. Absolute Value of Romance is a new South Korean series about a student with a big secret. She writes romantic web novels at night, and her stories are about to collide with her real life at school. The show brings together a popular young actress, a K-pop star, and a unique international partnership.
The series is scheduled to premiere in April 2026 on the South Korean streaming service Coupang Play. This project is notable as it marks the first-ever Korean series co-production between Coupang Play and Singapore’s national media network, Mediacorp.
What Is The Story About?
Absolute Value of Romance follows the double life of a high school student named Yeo Eui-ju. By day, she is a normal, quiet student. By night, she secretly writes romance novels online, dreaming of becoming a famous writer. Her stories often feature handsome teachers as the main characters.
Her fictional world suddenly meets reality when four strikingly good-looking new teachers arrive at her school. Eui-ju finds herself having unexpected encounters with them, which turns her ordinary school life into a much more exciting and turbulent experience. The series is described as a youth romance comedy and a coming-of-age story.
Who Are The Main Cast Members?
The drama features a mix of talented young actors and K-pop idols in leading roles.
- Kim Hyang-gi as Yeo Eui-ju: Kim Hyang-gi plays the main character, the student and secret novelist. She is a beloved actress in South Korea who started as a child star. She is known for movies like Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds and Innocent Witness.
- Cha Hak-yeon as Ga Wu-soo: Cha Hak-yeon, also known as N from the K-pop group VIXX, takes on the role of a math teacher. His character, Ga Wu-soo, is a genius with an IQ of 156 and a member of Mensa. He is described as a cold, handsome man who rarely smiles.
- The Handsome Teachers: The other new teachers at the school each have distinct personalities:
- Kim Jae-hyun (from the band N.Flying) plays No Da-ju, a cheerful Japanese language teacher and a mood-maker.
- Sohn Jeong-hyuk plays Jung Gi-jeon, a physical education teacher with a very masculine charm.
- Kim Dong-gyu plays Yoon Dong-ju, a gentle and sweet Korean language teacher.
A special addition to the cast is Gladys Bay, a rising star from Mediacorp in Singapore. She makes her K-drama debut as Jenny, a spirited exchange student from Singapore who becomes Eui-ju’s close friend and confidante.
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Behind The Scenes And Production Details
The series is directed by Lee Tae-gon, who is recognized for his work on popular dramas like True to Love and Diary of a Prosecutor. The script is written by Lee Min-joo, based on an award-winning work from CJ ENM’s ‘PEN 2021’ initiative.
Filming for the series is currently underway in Korea. The partnership between Coupang Play and Mediacorp represents a significant step for both companies in creating content for global audiences.
Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer of Mediacorp, stated: “This collaboration underscores our focus on creating stories that transcend cultures and connect audiences.”
Christine Ahn, Head of Original Production at Coupang Play, added that the platform aims to “expand its global footprint through distinctive storytelling” with projects like this one.
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