Son Na-eun Joins SBS Drama 'Mr. Kim', to Star Alongside So Ji-sub

Actress Son Na-eun has confirmed her casting in the upcoming SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Mr. Kim'.

Scheduled for its first broadcast in 2026, 'Mr. Kim' tells the story of Kim Bu-jang (played by So Ji-sub), an ordinary salaryman and family man who reveals a deeply guarded secret and risks everything to find his beloved daughter.

In the series, Son Na-eun will portray Sang-ah, a colleague of Kim Bu-jang at his company. Sang-ah is a character who holds secrets, raising anticipation for her hidden storyline.

Son Na-eun has consistently built a solid filmography through various roles, showcasing stable acting skills in productions such as 'The Great Seer', 'A Hundred Year Inheritance', 'Second 20s', 'Cinderella and the Four Knights', 'Would You Like to Have Dinner Together?', 'Lost', 'Ghost Doctor', 'Agency', 'Family X Melodrama', and 'Oksadaeyeopjeon'. Having demonstrated a wide acting spectrum, from a wealthy third-generation heiress to a relatable eldest daughter, expectations are high for the new charms she will reveal in 'Mr. Kim'.

Meanwhile, Son Na-eun's former group, Apink, is set to make a comeback on January 15th of next year.

Fans reacted enthusiastically to Son Na-eun's drama return, with comments like "Finally, a comeback! So excited," "Curious about the Sang-ah character, cheering for Na-eun's acting transformation," and "I must watch 'Mr. Kim' live." The anticipation for her new role is palpable.