Kim Ji Hun’s New Drama “Sigor Amour” Confirms January 2027 Premiere and Full Cast: Park Ju Hyun, Kwak Si Yang, and More

Kim Ji Hun is returning to television with a new romantic comedy, and the full picture is now clear. TV Chosun confirmed on November 9, 2026, that its upcoming Monday-Tuesday mini-series “Sigor Amour” (Korean title: 시고르아모르) will premiere in January 2027. The network also locked in a ten-actor lineup led by Kim Ji Hun and Park Ju Hyun, with Kwak Si Yang, Jo Jae Yoon, Kim Ye Won, and a group of seasoned market vendors rounding out the cast. The drama is a 12-episode human comedy set in a traditional market, and it pairs a money-first lawyer with a stubborn butcher-shop owner who refuses to back down.

What “Sigor Amour” Is About

“Sigor Amour” follows Ki Ho Tae (Kim Ji Hun), a debt-collection lawyer who has built his life on one belief: money can solve anything. An unexpected inheritance pulls him out of the city and into Myeongsan Market, a traditional marketplace in South Chungcheong Province. He inherits an old building and, through a series of events he did not plan, ends up as the head of the market’s merchants’ association. The role forces him to deal with people instead of paperwork, and the drama tracks his slow shift from a cold realist into someone who starts putting people first.

Park Ju Hyun plays Hong Mi Jin, the interim owner of Jinmi Butcher Shop inside the same market. Mi Jin is described as a former police sergeant who returned to her hometown, and she is written as resourceful, determined, and unwilling to stay quiet when she sees something unfair. Mi Jin and Ho Tae clash on almost everything, and their arguments form the romantic core of the series.

The Full Cast and Their Roles

TV Chosun confirmed ten actors for the drama. Each name comes with a specific character and a place inside the market’s social order.

Kim Ji Hun as Ki Ho Tae — A debt-collection lawyer who believes money is the answer to every problem. The drama follows his life turning point after he enters Myeongsan Market.

Park Ju Hyun as Hong Mi Jin — The interim owner of Jinmi Butcher Shop. She has strong survival instincts and a sharp sense of right and wrong, and she goes head-to-head with Ho Tae at every turn.

Jo Jae Yoon as Kim Il Bong — The powerful head of the Myeongsan Market Prosperity Association. He is described as the drama’s “worst villain,” and he stands in direct opposition to Ho Tae.

Kwak Si Yang as Kwak Jung Beom — A Harvard-educated architecture and landscape design expert from a wealthy family. He is ambitious, privileged, and forms a tense rivalry with Ho Tae over Hong Mi Jin, who is his junior from university.

Kim Ye Won as Bae Joo Mi — A Pilates instructor in the market. She shows unusual interest in Ho Tae and brings unpredictable, quirky energy to the story.

Park Sang Myun as Yoo Jung Deuk — The owner of Jeil Fruit and Vegetable Shop.

Im Won Hee as Jo Deok Byung — The owner of King’s Rice Cake Shop.

Yoon Bok In as Noh Soon Deok — The owner of Jangmi Chicken.

So Hee Jung as Lee Sook Ja — The operator of Palpal Health Center.

Park Joon Myun as Jung Eun Sil — A vegetable street vendor.

The market vendors are not background decoration. The drama is built around their daily lives, and the production team described the series as a story that shows the joys and sorrows of the people who work inside and outside the marketplace.

Who Is Making the Drama

Kim Jung Min directs. His previous credits include “The Princess’ Man,” “The Fugitive of Joseon,” “Queen In-hyun’s Man,” and “Grand Prince”. The script comes from writers Jo Won Ki and Park Chi Hyung, who worked together on “The Judge from Hell” and “Lawless Lawyer Season 2”. The production companies are TM Group and YY Unit.

The combination places a director known for polished visuals with a writing team known for tight plotting. TV Chosun’s announcement framed the drama as a “life-close comedy” — a story about ordinary people solving everyday problems while romance grows in the background.

Broadcast Plans and Episode Count

“Sigor Amour” is scheduled to premiere in January 2027 on TV Chosun. It will air as a Monday-Tuesday mini-series and run for 12 episodes. The January slot places it in the same window as other major Korean drama premieres, and TV Chosun is positioning it as a mainstream, family-friendly comedy rather than a dark or genre-heavy show.

An earlier round of reports in July 2026 said the drama was aiming for the second half of 2026, with filming set to begin later that year. The November 9 announcement moved the premiere to January 2027, giving the production more time to finish filming and post-production.

For viewers outside South Korea, TV Chosun broadcasts are not widely available on global streaming platforms at the time of the announcement. International fans in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and other regions will need to watch for official streaming announcements from TV Chosun or a licensed platform such as Viki, where Kim Ji Hun’s “Flower of Evil” and Park Ju Hyun’s “Perfect Family” are currently available. No global streaming partner has been confirmed for “Sigor Amour” yet.

What the Production Team Said

The production team released a statement through TV Chosun on November 9, describing the cast as a mix of young actors with energy and experienced performers with deep screen presence.

“From Kim Ji Hun to Park Joon Myun, actors who have both acting skill and audience appeal have come together for a casting lineup that is unprecedented.” — Production team, via TV Chosun

“The unique personalities and solid acting experience of each performer will combine to create a drama with explosive synergy.” — Production team, via TV Chosun

A second statement focused on the tone of the series.

“A full lineup from young actors armed with passion and energy to veteran actors with deep acting experience will deliver cheerful laughter and a warm story.” — Production team, via TV Chosun

The team also asked viewers to expect a drama that “brings empathy and emotion to all generations”.

Kim Ji Hun’s Return to Comedy

Kim Ji Hun has spent the past two years in darker roles. He appeared in “The Affair Was Just the Beginning” in July 2026, a drama about an influencer couple facing a public crisis, and he made a special appearance in “Flex X Cop 2” in September 2026. “Sigor Amour” puts him back in a romantic comedy, a genre he has not led since earlier in his career. The character of Ki Ho Tae is written as sharp-tongued and cold on the surface, but the drama is built around his gradual warming toward the market people.

Park Ju Hyun’s Busy Slate

Park Ju Hyun has been working steadily across film and television. She appeared in “Perfect Family” in 2024, and she is also part of the cast of NCT member Jaehyun‘s film debut, alongside Kwak Si Yang. In “Sigor Amour”, she plays a former police sergeant who returns to her hometown and takes over a butcher shop. The role is written as physically and emotionally tough, and it places her in direct conflict with Kim Ji Hun’s character from the first episode.

Kwak Si Yang’s Role in the Love Triangle

Kwak Si Yang plays Kwak Jung Beom, a Harvard-educated architecture and landscape design expert from a wealthy family. He is not a simple second lead. The character is described as ambitious and privileged, and he arrives in the story with his own plans for the market and for Hong Mi Jin, his junior from university. His presence creates a direct rivalry with Ki Ho Tae, and the drama uses that tension to push the romantic plot forward.

A Market Drama With a Large Ensemble

The Myeongsan Market setting gives “Sigor Amour” a large ensemble of vendors, each with a distinct role. Park Sang Myun, Im Won Hee, Yoon Bok In, So Hee Jung, and Park Joon Myun play shop owners and street sellers whose lives intersect with the main couple. The drama is structured as a market-wide story rather than a two-person romance, and the vendors are written as part of the emotional fabric of the show.

The title “Sigor Amour” is a play on the Korean phrase “시고르” (sigor), which is used to describe a mixed, assorted, or unplanned combination of things. Paired with “Amour,” the French word for love, the title suggests a messy, unpredictable kind of romance — one that grows out of a market full of different people rather than a clean, polished city romance.

What the Confirmation Means for TV Chosun

TV Chosun has been building a Monday-Tuesday drama slate around mid-budget, character-driven shows. “Sigor Amour” fits that strategy. It has a recognisable lead in Kim Ji Hun, a rising co-lead in Park Ju Hyun, a large supporting cast, and a setting that allows for self-contained stories inside a continuing romance. The January 2027 premiere gives the network a fresh title at the start of the year, and the 12-episode order keeps the production tight.

The drama’s production companies, TM Group and YY Unit, have not announced a global distribution deal. Viewers outside Korea should follow TV Chosun‘s official channels and licensed platforms for updates on where the drama will be available in their region.

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