Hierarchy's Kim Jae Won To Star Opposite Kim Go Eun In Yumi's Cells 3
Kim Go Eun's beloved K-drama Yumi's Cells is officially returning with a brand-new season, following the success of its first two installments. Based on a hit webtoon by the same name, the K-drama tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi from the perspective of the many brain cells in her head that control her thoughts and actions. As the new season has now been confirmed, one question that remains unanswered is who the male lead is.
Well, recently, the makers have announced the name of the male lead for Yumi's Cells 3, and it's none other than the rising actor Kim Jae Won. One may recognise him for his roles in shows like Our Blues, King the Land and Hierarchy, among others. As reported by Soompi, Jae Won has been roped in to play the character of Shin Soon Rok, a character who is set to bring a refreshing change to Yumi's life and her now-quiet inner world after her past heartbreaks.
In the new season of Yumi's Cells, Kim Go Eun is reprising her role as Yumi, who has now achieved her dream of becoming a successful romance novelist. Her career is thriving, but when it comes to love life, things are a little less perfect. The village of her cells is in a quiet state until Shin Soon Rok enters the storyline. The new character awakens Yumi's dormant cell village. Soon Rok is the new PD (producer) at Julie's Publishing's editorial department, who is known for his sweet looks and sharp honesty.
Although Soon Rok seems cold and is only ruled by logic, there is a hidden charm beneath his stoic appearance. And once he starts working with Yumi, his secret soft side comes to the surface. His charming personality and sincerity slowly awaken Yumi's dormant emotional cells.
As quoted by the above-mentioned outlet, Kim Jae Won expressed his excitement about joining Yumi's Cells 3 as the male lead. He said, 'It feels new to be joining a project that has received so much love. I will do my very best to create a wonderful Soon Rok in this series as well. I would be grateful for your continued support and love."
Directed by the OG director Lee Sang Yeon and written by Song Jae Jung and Kim Kyung Ran, Yumi's Cells 3 is expected to premiere in the first half of 2026 on TVING. Other than the two leads, there has been no confirmation on the supporting cast.
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