The romantic comedy "One and Only Love" (tentative title), adapted from a popular webtoon, has recently announced its main cast. Following the confirmation of Red Velvet member Joy as the female lead, Kim Hyun-jin, Shin Hyun-soo, and Kang Na-eon have also joined the cast, adding even more buzz and anticipation to the production.

The drama revolves around Kong Yoo-il, an ordinary job-seeking woman. In her daily life working at a convenience store and submitting resumes, she unexpectedly encounters top actor Tak Moo-yi and popular idol Yoo Min, thus beginning a romantic story where reality and dreams intertwine. The overall setting follows the common "ordinary person × celebrity" structure of Korean dramas, but incorporates details depicting the pressures of reality, career anxieties, and emotional healing.
Joy plays Kong Youyi, a character who maintains a smile even in difficult circumstances. She yearns to become a writer but is forced to confront the pressures of making a living. This character blends realism with idealism, continuing Joy's recent trend of casting warm and resilient characters in her film and television works.
Kim Hyun-jin plays Tak Moo-yi, a top actor who appears glamorous on the outside but carries psychological trauma. A child star who rose through the ranks, he fell into a slump due to long-term stalking and harassment. It was a novel written by Gong Yoo-il many years ago that helped him through this low point in his life, a connection that adds a layer of spiritual resonance to the emotional bond between the two.
Shin Hyun-soo plays Kang Hee-soo, a gentle and considerate celebrity chef who seems perfect but harbors an elusive side. His interactions with the female lead in the restaurant inject a delicate and ambiguous emotional tension into the story. Kang Na-eon plays Joo Da-hong, a free-spirited and controversial actress who is also a devoted fan of Tak Moo-yi. A special bond formed in childhood subtly creates an emotional conflict between her and Gong Yoo-il.
The producers stated that this is a work that allows viewers to empathize, evoking many people's past emotional aspirations through the fantasy of "dating a celebrity." Based on currently available information, "Unique Romance" does not pursue a subversive genre breakthrough, but rather attempts to present a lighthearted, healing, and realistic emotional experience within a familiar romantic framework.
