The high school drama series Absolute Champion of Romance premieres this April on Coupang Play, spotlighting talented young actors in a vibrant school-life narrative centered on romance and aspiration.
Series Overview
Directed by Lee Tae-gon, known for hits like Age of Youth and Bora! Deobora, the series features a compelling story of ordinary students navigating daily life while pursuing passions like web novel writing. Veteran performers support the cast, but the child actors deliver the core energy of this high-teen production.
Kim Hyang-gi’s Standout Role
Kim Hyang-gi embodies the female lead, a typical student by day who transforms into a dedicated romance web novel author at night. Her performance captures the character’s essence through nuanced, realistic portrayals, from subtle expressions to intricate details that immerse viewers in the high school world.
A Mensa member with an IQ of 156 and a former math prodigy, Kim Hyang-gi debuted as a child actress and has showcased versatile talent across projects like dramas Catcher, Love Track: Minji Minji Minji, Eunjoo and Sanyeop, Nomusa Nomujin, and films such as Handsan and Taeyang’s Norae. Now, she expands her career by debuting as a web novel author, crafting the original story with Cha Hak-yeon as the protagonist.
Dynamic Child Actor Ensemble
Cha Hak-yeon leads as the central figure, sparking chemistry with Kim Hyang-gi through authentic, everyday interactions. The lineup boasts other rising stars, including Kim Jae-hyun from EnFlaing, Son Jung-hyuk as the PE teacher Jeong Ki-jun from Tetona Market, and Kim Dong-gyu as the warm Korean language teacher Yoon Dong-ju. These performers infuse the drama with diverse charm and vitality.
Awards and Global Appeal
Kim Hyang-gi earned the CJ ENM O’PEN 2021 rookie award with her feature debut, building momentum for longer formats. Previous works like Connection and Bora! Deobora gained international traction, including joint productions with Singapore’s Mediacorp across TV and radio. This series promises full immersion via its lifelike acting, faithfully realizing the web novel’s tone.
