2025 brings a fresh wave of Korean dramas with themes that resonate deeply with audiences. Among them is the sensitive yet increasingly common topic of divorce. Following the success of “Good Partner,” the upcoming Korean drama promises to explore this poignant subject with humor while offering new insights. Check out everything about “The Divorce Insurance,” including cast, characters, fun facts, and premiere date below.
All About the New Rom-Com Korean Drama “The Divorce Insurance”
Director Lee Won Suk’s Directorial Debut in Drama Series
Director Lee Won Suk, known for movies “The Royal Taylor” and “Killing Romance,” directed the show. This marks his directorial debut in a drama series.
Penned by Rom-Com Specialist Scriptwriter
Lee Jae Yoon, known for specializing in writing rom-com drama and movie scripts, wrote the upcoming drama’s script. Her latest popular drama is “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy.”
Lee Dong Wook, Lee Da Hee, and Lee Joo Bin’s Comeback to Rom-Com Genre
This tvN rom-com series becomes the comeback project for Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da In after years. It marks Lee Dong Wook’s return to rom-com since “Touch Your Heart” (2019), while Lee Da Hee makes her rom-com comeback since“Love Is for Sucker” (2022). For Lee Joo Bin, this drama will be her new rom-com drama after the hit series “Queen of Tears” (2024).
Lee Kwang Soo’s Debut in Rom-Com Drama
Lee Kwang Soo, known for his various roles in Korean dramas and movies, will take on his first lead role in a rom-com drama with the upcoming series. Previously, the actor appeared in romance-life dramas such as “Secret Love” (2014) and “Live” (2018).
Fresh Theme
Last year, some Korean dramas like “Marry My Husband,” “Bitter Sweet Hell,” “Queen of Tears,” and “Good Partner”delved into the complexities of marriage and divorce, captivating audiences with their compelling narratives.
But have you heard about divorce insurance? The innovative concept offers a new insight and intriguing perspective on relationships. “The Divorce Insurance” takes a comedic yet insightful approach, exploring how love sometimes requires detours to reach a happy ending.
“The Divorce Insurance” Storyline, Cast, and Characters
The story follows a divorce insurance team at Plus Insurance. All the team members have some experience with divorce.
Noh Ki Jun, an insurance specialist, sees the increasing divorce rate as an unexpected disaster. He creates an innovative plan for a divorce insurance policy after being financially and emotionally drained from his three divorces. Noh Ki Jun assembles a team with An Jeon Man, Kang Ha Deul, and Jeon Na Rae.
Lee Dong Wook as Noh Ki Jun (An Insurance Actuary)
Noh Ki Jun is a genius actuary who has been married and divorced three times. With his experiences, he creates a new insurance plan to protect his clients after their love gone wrong, offering a completely different perspective of divorce.
Lee Kwang Soo as Ahn Jeon Man (A Risk Surveyor)
Ahn Jeon Man is Noh Kin Jun’s longtime friend and a risk surveyor. His job is to advise accident prevention and develop efficient insurance plans. After joining Noh Ki Jun’s project, he must calculate the odds of making a romantic relationship work. In addition, he finds his life changing drastically.
Lee Joo Bin as Kang Han Deul (An Insurance Underwriter)
Kang Han Deul is an insurance underwriter who thinks divorce might be a positive step. Determined to start a new chapter in her life and become a completely different person, Kang Han Deul joins Noh Ki Jun’s divorce insurance team.
Lee Da Hee as Jeon Na Rae (A Financial Mathematician)
Jeon Na Rae is Noh Ki Jun’s first ex-wife who works at the same office as him. As a financial mathematician, she views the relationship from an investment perspective, and romantic scenes don’t easily sway her. When she joins Ki Jun’s team as a special quantitative advisor, Na Rae begins to experience changes in her life.
“The Divorce Insurance” Premiere Date
Ready to rethink love and new beginnings? Watch the new rom-com Korean drama “The Divorce Insurance” premiere on March 31 at 8:50 p.m. KST on tvN and Prime Video.
In the meantime, watch the trailer for “The Divorce Insurance” below.
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