Yook Sung-jae to play warm-hearted intern in SBS drama Nine to Six

Yook Sung-jae will portray Han Seon-woo, a jewelry designer turned legal team intern at Chronic Motors, when the SBS drama Nine to Six premieres on November 25. The series follows a rational woman who rewrites her standards for happiness after meeting a kind man.

The new SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama Nine to Six is set to premiere on November 25.

Yook Sung-jae will make his first appearance as a "sunny intern" in Nine to Six, a drama that asks which company possesses a "sunny intern" capable of creating a 0% resignation rate.

Capturing his first day on the job, Yook Sung-jae has been spotted heading to his new role in the legal team. His look, featuring an employee ID around his neck, and his bright smile are expected to instantly make him the most popular person in the office.

Premiering on Wednesday, November 25, Nine to Six (directed by Lee Hyung-min and Oh Song-hee, written by Choi Ji-o, and produced by Studio S and Samhwa Networks) is an "on-and-off work-life balance romance." The story follows a rational woman who has lived by proving herself through work, as she meets a kind and emotional man and rewrites her standards for work, love, and happiness. The office romance is garnering anticipation for adding warmth and excitement to the end of the year.

Yook Sung-jae is drawing attention for his role as Han Seon-woo, a warm-hearted younger man with "100% warmth." Although a law school graduate, Han Seon-woo pursued his passion as a jewelry designer before unexpectedly joining the legal team at the automotive company Chronic Motors due to unforeseen circumstances. He is expected to disarm viewers with his innate kindness and unique, bright energy.

Released stills focus on Han Seon-woo's first day at work. Perfectly pulling off a "certain new recruit" look with a clean navy suit, tie, and a backpack over his shoulder, Han Seon-woo displays a handsome visual that makes even his employee ID a point of excitement. In particular, his expression conveys anticipation for a new beginning rather than the tension of a first day. His relaxed demeanor and positive energy, characteristic of someone with prior social experience, are noted to bring smiles to viewers.

With a visual that naturally brings smiles and a friendly, kind gaze, Han Seon-woo embodies the quintessential new employee who makes one want to go to work. Anticipation is building for his activities within the legal team as he seeks to instantly boost his popularity within the company from his very first day.

Returning to SBS dramas approximately one year after The Haunted Palace, Yook Sung-jae is expected to shift the paradigm of the "younger man" archetype with more mature romantic acting. By combining his signature warm charm with delicate emotional acting, he is expected to showcase the appeal of a "reliable, secure younger man" never before seen in his other works.

The new SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama Nine to Six will premiere on Wednesday, November 25, at 9:00 PM.

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