Choi Woo-sik & Jung So-min to Star as a Fake Newlywed Couple in SBS’s Highly Anticipated Drama “Would You Marry Me”
SBS’s upcoming 2025 romance drama “Would You Marry Me” (produced by Samhwa Networks & Studio S) is a sweet yet thrilling 90-day survival rom-com about two individuals who enter a fake marriage to secure a luxury newlywed home prize. As one of SBS’s most anticipated romance projects of the year, the confirmed casting of Choi Woo-sik and Jung So-min has already sparked excitement, raising curiosity about their on-screen chemistry.
Choi Woo-sik takes on the role of Kim Woo-joo, the fourth-generation heir of Myeongsundang, Korea’s first confectionery store with an 80-year legacy. As a promising marketing team leader, Woo-joo is a perfectionist and narcissist who believes it is his duty to carry on his late father’s legacy. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he gets entangled in a business relationship with designer Yoo Me-ri—only to end up becoming her fake husband in a bizarre twist of fate.
Choi Woo-sik, known for his versatile acting, has captivated viewers worldwide through dramas like “Our Beloved Summer” and “A Killer Paradox”, as well as the film “Parasite”. His performance as the building illustrator Choi Ung in “Our Beloved Summer” solidified his status as a youth romantic comedy icon, winning hearts with his delicate emotional depth. With “Would You Marry Me”, Choi Woo-sik is set to redefine the rom-com genre with a “marriage-first, love-later” storyline, raising anticipation for his next iconic romance role.
Jung So-min will portray Yoo Me-ri, a quirky and hot-tempered designer who is desperate to hold onto her dream luxury townhouse—a prize granted exclusively to newlyweds. Having faced back-to-back life crises, including a broken engagement due to her fiancé’s infidelity and a real estate scam, she is determined to keep the newlywed house she unexpectedly won after her breakup. To do so, she boldly proposes to Kim Woo-joo, who happens to have the same name as her ex-fiancé, setting the stage for a hilarious and unpredictable fake marriage.
Jung So-min has won over viewers through diverse dramas such as “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes”, “Alchemy of Souls” and “Because This Is My First Life”. Most recently, she stole hearts through “Love Next Door”, where she showcased a sweet and immersive romance, further cementing her title as the queen of rom-coms. With “Would You Marry Me”, she is expected to bring her signature charm and comedic energy to Yoo Me-ri’s bold and bubbly personality. Fans are especially eager to see how her chemistry with Choi Woo-sik will unfold, as Jung So-min is well-known for creating dynamic and heart-fluttering on-screen pairings.
With the highly anticipated on-screen pairing of Choi Woo-sik and Jung So-min, “Would You Marry Me” is set to premiere in the second half of 2025 on SBS.
