A tale of reincarnation and revenge, Song Joong-ki’s latest drama project stuns audiences with the fantasy and thriller genres
K-drama heartthrob Song Joong-ki is back on our television screens—and we’re not complaining. Reborn Rich has since soared in its rankings among South Korea’s newest drama releases, achieving the status of most-watched drama in its current time slot on South Korea's JTBC cable television network.
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Based on the popular web novel The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate by San Kyeong, writer Kim Tae-hee of popular K-drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and director Jung Dae-yoon of I’m Not a Robot (2018-2019) transforms the web novel for the small screen with exciting scenes and subtle hints that showcase the stark contrast between the working-class and upper-class in South Korea.
With a star-studded cast and a unique storyline, here are five highlights that make Reborn Rich a must-watch:
1. Cameos from famous stars
With each actor bringing something different to the cast list, there is much to look forward to in the ensemble cast in Reborn Rich.
Certainly, the main cast already features top-notch names in the industry, including Lee Sung-min of The Spy Gone North (2018) and Shin Hyun-bin of Hospital Playlist (2020-2021).
Apart from the main cast, guest appearances are always anticipated. Other notable names making their appearances in the drama are Tiffany Young of top K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation and former B1A4 member and current rapper Baro.