Bangkok: Viu is ready to take viewers on an intense revenge adventure with the hit Korean series Reborn Rookie. This Viu Original, a JTBC drama in the Office Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, and Romance genres, reinterprets the reincarnation plot in a more ferocious and satisfying way than ever before. The betrayed is none other than a father, trampled upon by his own son and driven from the pinnacle of his life-from the chairman of a top Korean business group to a nobody football player. But this time, he returns with one goal: to get revenge on everyone who betrayed him! Reborn Rookie combines business games, revenge, murder mysteries, and cutting family drama, making it one of the most anticipated Korean series of the year.
According to Thai News Agency, the story begins with Kang Yong-ho, the chairman of Choi Sung Group, the tenth largest business empire in Korea. A man of immense fame, fortune, and power, he is feared and respected by all. But at the pinnacle of the business world, his life crumbles overnight due to an unexpected accident. However, instead of dying, Yong-ho is resurrected in the body of Hwang Jun-hyun, a twenty-something football player whose life is drastically different from his own. Crucially, this man is also a victim of a hit-and-run accident caused by Yong-ho's children!
This rebirth is no ordinary miracle, but a second chance at life where he can witness the harsh reality of his family firsthand and begin a revenge game where power, business, and blood are at stake. These are 5 key reasons why Reborn Rookie is a must-watch series for Korean drama fans.
The series skillfully blends the reincarnation formula with business games and family drama. This time, the protagonist isn't returning to seek revenge on ordinary enemies, but to get back at his own son who betrayed him. The once seemingly perfect family relationships gradually reveal their dark sides, leaving viewers guessing who is friend and who is foe.
The story's central charm lies in the stark contrast between brain and body. Yong-ho retains the wit of a top businessman, but is forced to live in the body of a powerless, unknown, and unrespected young football player. He must start from scratch, using his intelligence, resentment, and physical strength to strategize his way back into the business world.
Just the creator's name alone is enough to grab the attention of K-drama fans. Reborn Rookie, a revenge-themed series, is based on a highly-rated webtoon with a 9.7 rating and over 9.978 million reads. It's also by the same author as "Reborn Rich," the phenomenal series that previously caused a massive sensation on Viu. This guarantees a solid plot, intense business dealings, and plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat in almost every episode.
After impressing audiences with his various roles in the past, Lee Jun-young takes on a more complex character this time. Outwardly, he portrays a young man in his twenties, but inwardly, he's a seasoned businessman consumed by vengeance, loss, and pain. His performance, which requires seamlessly switching between calm composure, anger, and cold-blooded planning, has led to speculation that this role could become another significant step in his acting career. Meanwhile, Lee Joo-myung from My Youth adds further depth to the story, exploring relationships, secrets, and romance hidden amidst a brutal revenge plot.
What sets Reborn Rookie apart from typical revenge series is its blend of multiple emotions: intense family drama, cutthroat business games, office life, a hit-and-run case leading to a shocking truth, and revenge scenes that gradually build to a satisfying climax, making it impossible for viewers to stop watching.
Each episode is filled with questions.when the father returns in a new body, will the children recognize him? And if they know the truth, how devastating will the day everything falls apart be? Prepare for a thrilling revenge game in Reborn Rookie, a 12-episode series with Thai subtitles, available on Viu every Saturday and Sunday at 10:10 PM, starting May 30th. You'll learn that.betrayal within a family is the most painful wound, and this time, there will be no mercy.