Dynamite Kiss Premiere: Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin Ignite Screens in 2025's Most Anticipated Rom-Com
Airing on SBS in South Korea and available globally on Netflix, 'Dynamite Kiss' is poised to be the next workplace romance obsession. But this isn't your typical office love story. It’s a high-stakes, high-tension "mutual anguish romance" built on a foundation of lies, a fake marriage, and one very consequential, accidental kiss.
The Plot: What is 'Dynamite Kiss' About?
At the heart of 'Dynamite Kiss' is Go Da-rim (played by the versatile Ahn Eun-jin, beloved for My Dearest). Da-rim is the quintessential "Dusty Cinderella" of 2025—talented and hardworking but chronically broke, struggling to get by with part-time jobs. After being cruelly dumped for being like "wilted blanched spinach," she's desperate for a stable, full-time position.
Her desperation leads her to an unconventional solution. To land a coveted job at a leading childcare products company—a company that values family and stability—Go Da-rim tells one small-but-massive lie: she pretends to be married with a child.
This lie successfully lands her a spot on the "Mother TF (Task Force) Team," where she must navigate an office full of working moms while hiding her single status. The problem? Her new boss is Gong Ji-hyeok (Jang Ki-yong, in his highly-awaited rom-com return).
Ji-hyeok is everything Da-rim is not: calm, sharp, aristocratic, and a perfectionist. He's a passionate team leader who never believed in love—until an explosive, accidental kiss with his new, married employee, Go Da-rim.
This single kiss, which the production team has daringly teased will happen in the very first episode, sparks a "dopamine-charged romance." Ji-hyeok finds himself inexplicably drawn to Da-rim, leading to a dizzying and "forbidden" workplace dynamic. He’s tormented by his feelings for a woman he believes is unavailable, while she must protect her lie at all costs, even as her own heart begins to race for her boss.
Meet the 'Dynamite Kiss' Main Cast and Characters
The electric chemistry between the leads is the show's main draw, but the supporting cast creates a rich world of chaos and heart.
- Jang Ki-yong as Gong Ji-hyeok: The perfect team leader at a baby products company. Director Kim Jae-hyun, who reunites with Jang Ki-yong after 2021's 'Now, We Are Breaking Up,' said he cast him for the "innocent, boyish charm" hidden beneath his cool, urbane image. Ji-hyeok’s perfect life is thrown into chaos by Da-rim.
- Ahn Eun-jin as Go Da-rim: A resilient and lovable woman forced into a complex lie. Ahn Eun-jin brings her signature vibrant charm to a character who is both deeply relatable in her struggles and hilarious in her attempts to maintain her "married mom" facade.
- Kim Mu-jun as Kim Sun-woo: The man roped into the lie. Sun-woo is Da-rim's close friend and a divorced single father who agrees to act as her "fake husband." His presence adds another layer of complication, especially as he tries to support his friend while navigating his own life.
- Woo Da-vi as Yoo Ha-young: The youngest daughter of a chaebol. Every K-drama workplace needs a wild card, and Yoo Ha-young is it. She's set to add spice, tension, and likely a secondary love-line rivalry to the office dynamic.
Why 'Dynamite Kiss' is Already a Trending Topic
Even before its premiere, 'Dynamite Kiss' has captured the imagination of K-drama fans worldwide. Here’s why it’s already the show everyone is talking about:
- The Return of the "Classic Rom-Com": In a sea of dark thrillers and high-concept fantasy, audiences have been craving a feel-good, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy. The trailers, which showcase witty banter, chaotic misunderstandings, and heart-fluttering chemistry, have drawn favorable comparisons to beloved classics like Business Proposal and She Was Pretty.
- Jang Ki-yong's "Packed with Kiss Scenes" Promise: In a now-famous interview with Esquire Korea, Jang Ki-yong set expectations sky-high by revealing, "There are so many kiss scenes. That's one reason to watch this drama." This, combined with the news that the first kiss happens in episode one, promises a fast-paced romance that doesn't hold back.
- A-List Creative Team: The drama is in capable hands. Director Kim Jae-hyun (One Dollar Lawyer) and writers Ha Yoon-ah (known for the beloved Mystic Pop-Up Bar) and Tae Kyung-min have a proven track record for balancing humor, heart, and compelling storytelling.
Where to Watch 'Dynamite Kiss': Global Release and Episode Schedule
You don't have to wait to join the obsession. Here’s how you can watch:
- South Korea: 'Dynamite Kiss' airs on SBS every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:00 (9:00 PM) KST.
Global Audience (including India, USA, UK, and more): The series streams exclusively on Netflix. New episodes will drop twice a week, shortly after their Korean broadcast.
- Indian Standard Time (IST): Expect new episodes to land around 5:30 PM IST every Wednesday and Thursday.
- Episode Count: The series is slated for 14 episodes, making it a tight, fast-paced watch that will conclude right before the new year, with a finale expected around December 25, 2025.
Our Verdict: Is This Your Next K-Drama Obsession?
All signs point to yes. 'Dynamite Kiss' is not just a show; it's an event. It's a drama that knows exactly what it is—a sparkling, exhilarating romantic comedy designed to make you laugh, swoon, and count down the minutes until the next episode.
With the irresistible premise of a fake marriage, the "forbidden" boss-employee trope, and the proven chemistry of Jang Ki-yong and Ahn Eun-jin, this drama is the perfect, dopamine-fueled escape we've all been waiting for. Get ready for an explosion of romance.
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