According to an exclusive report by DongA, Jo Bo-ah confirmed a special appearance in “The Divorce Insurance” (directed by Lee Won-suk and Choi Bo-kyung, written by Lee Tae-yoon). The drama is a unique office romantic comedy centered around an insurance company’s innovation product development team. They tackle one of modern society’s most pressing issues, divorce, by creating an unconventional “divorce insurance” policy. Lee Dong-wook, Lee Joo-bin, Lee Kwang-soo, and Lee Da-hee are among the cast members.
“The Divorce Insurance” is helmed by director Lee Won-suk, known for the film “Killing Romance,” and written by Lee Tae-yoon, who previously worked on “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy” and “The Undateables.”
Jo Bo-ah’s appearance is drawing attention as she reunites with Lee Dong-wook, who plays the lead role, No Gi-jun. The two previously starred together in the 2020 fantasy drama “Tale of the Nine Tailed,” where their on-screen chemistry captivated audiences. Jo Bo-ah also made a brief cameo in its sequel, “Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938.” While fans eagerly await a potential third season, no official plans have been announced.
On March 29, the production team of “The Divorce Insurance” released still cuts to announce Jo Bo-ah’s special appearance.
Jo Bo-ah will appear in a special role. She makes a surprise transformation into a monk at a temple and has a special encounter with Lee Dong-wook and Lee Joo-bin. In the released photos, Jo Bo-ah welcomes the two with a warm and kind smile, piquing curiosity about her role in the story.
The production team of “The Divorce Insurance” stated, “Jo Bo-ah will play a character who brings significant meaning to the drama and adds depth to the story. Please look forward to the chemistry she’ll showcase with Lee Dong-wook and Lee Joo-bin.”
Beyond her role in “The Divorce Insurance,” Jo Bo-ah was preparing for the release of “Knock Off,” a Disney+ original drama set in the high-stakes world of counterfeit luxury goods. She plays a customs officer investigating a complex smuggling network. However, the drama’s release has reportedly been postponed due to ongoing controversy surrounding co-star Kim Soo-hyun. While no official statement has been issued, industry insiders suggest the delay may be indefinite as discussions continue.
Despite the setback with “Knock Off,” Jo Bo-ah continues to stay active in the industry, maintaining momentum with her special appearance in “The Divorce Insurance.”
The drama is scheduled to premiere on March 31 at 8:50 p.m. KST.
