Hong Jonghyun Steps Into Lead Role After Casting Switch
Hong Jonghyun is officially joining the cast of the upcoming K-drama I Got a Kid—but not as part of the original plan. On June 22, SECRET ENT confirmed that Hong will take over the role of Lee Minwook, originally played by Yoon Ji-on, who stepped down after a DUI incident and a motorcycle theft controversy last month.
No Trace Left Behind
The production team made a bold move—none of Yoon Ji-on’s pre-filmed scenes will make it to the final cut. Instead, Hong Jonghyun will reshoot all previously captured material, essentially resetting the character. Talk about a clean slate.
What Is ‘I Got a Kid’ About?
Based on a popular NAVER webtoon of the same name, I Got a Kid (Korean title: Aiga Saenggyeosseumnida) is a rom-com with a twist. It follows a chaebol heir, Kang Doo-joon (played by Choi Jin-hyuk), and an ordinary office worker, Jang Hee-won (played by Oh Yeon-seo), who end up expecting a baby after a one-night stand. You know, the classic accidental-parenting-meets-corporate-chaos formula.
The drama is currently slated to broadcast in the first half of 2026, and fans are already buzzing about how Hong Jonghyun will make this role his own. It’s his first major series comeback in a while, and expectations are sky-high.
Can Hong Jonghyun Rewrite the Script?
Replacing a troubled cast member can be tricky, and Hong has big shoes to fill—under complicated circumstances. But with his solid acting chops and clean-cut image, he might just turn this casting shake-up into a breakout moment.
Will I Got a Kid deliver the next must-watch K-drama couple? Or will the behind-the-scenes drama outshine the on-screen chemistry? We’ll find out in 2026.
