Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye Showcase Contrasting Charms in 'Hate to Love You,' Leading Sports Eunsung

tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Hate to Love You' has heightened anticipation by releasing still cuts featuring actors Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye.

Set to premiere on November 3rd, 'Hate to Love You' is a drama depicting a "diss war," fact-bombing, and prejudice-busting between a top star who has lost his way and an entertainment reporter dedicated to justice.

Kim Ji-hoon will portray 'Lee Jae-hyeong,' the new president of Sports Eunsung, while Seo Ji-hye takes on the role of 'Yoon Hwa-young,' the entertainment department head with sharp charisma.

In the released stills, Kim Ji-hoon is seen engrossed in a meeting, dressed in a sharp suit, exuding a friendly and approachable demeanor. Lee Jae-hyeong, a former baseball star who has transformed into a president, is set to form an unusual connection with his reporter, Wi Jeong-sin (played by Im Ji-yeon).

Kim Ji-hoon shared, "I found the script, with its cheerful and harmless charm, to be very enjoyable." He added, "I want to convey a gentle charm that I haven't shown in a while through 'Lee Jae-hyeong,' a character who has it all—ability, family background, and looks—but is devoted to one woman."

Seo Ji-hye perfectly embodies Yoon Hwa-young, the entertainment department head, exuding a cool yet gentle charisma. As the youngest head of the entertainment department, she is a career woman with outstanding skills and beauty, leading her juniors with a keen eye for scoops.

Seo Ji-hye commented, "What's most attractive about 'Yoon Hwa-young' is that despite appearing cold on the surface, she hides a human side within." She continued, "I want to delicately express Hwa-young's complex inner self and her lovely emotions."

Directed by Kim Ga-ram ('Good Partner,' 'Nevertheless') and penned by Jung Yeo-rang ('Doctor Cha'), 'Hate to Love You' promises fresh entertainment and excitement for viewers this fall, thanks to the synergy of its stellar cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Im Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon, and Seo Ji-hye. The drama premieres on Monday, November 3rd, at 8:50 PM.

Netizens expressed excitement, commenting, "The visual chemistry between Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye is unreal," "Looking forward to 'Hate to Love You,'" and "While Lee Jung-jae and Im Ji-yeon's chemistry is anticipated, Kim Ji-hoon and Seo Ji-hye's relationship also seems intriguing."