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Park Shin-hye is reportedly considering a new drama role. On December 3, 2024, South Korean media outlet SPOTV News reported that the actress has been cast for a lead role in the upcoming drama Chair Time (literal translation).
The report also revealed that the actress received an offer to play Lee In-young, an industry-leading dental hygienist and consultant. In response, her agency, SALT Entertainment, confirmed the same, stating:
"Actress Park Shin-hye received an offer from the production team of the new drama 'Chair Time' and is currently reviewing it."
Fans are thrilled to learn that Park Shin-hye might take on the role of a dentist in the upcoming drama Chair Time. Their comments highlight anticipation for Park Shin-hye returning to another medical role with Lee In-young, following her performances in The Doctors (2016) and Doctor Slump (2024).
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One fan wrote on X:
"Plot sounds like #DoctorSlump 2.0 dentists version?😅 ANYWAYS ALWAYS UP FOR SHINHYE AS A MEDIC 🔥❤️ #ParkShinhye"
"Another healing romance drama with #ParkShinHye is like a great news🥰," said a netizen.
"I need salt to make a statement about this news asap I'm already losing braincells while imagining the drama with 1467890 potential male leads at 4 am😭😂🤣," shared one fan.
"I've seen many dramas of Park Shin Hye, she plays more characters that suit her. Poor, sad, ambitious, funny, badas, psyco and many! I don't sue her what kind of character she has to do. I trust her, she can be anything ! and i want to keep seeing her in dramas," stated another fan.
Many praised her ability to take on versatile roles, noting her performance in the latest drama, Judge from Hell. Netizens mentioned that they hope to see her take on another fierce character similar to the one in the recenly concluded show.
"Yeayyy please bad**s character like Bitna again. No more poor or crying sis," demanded one drama watcher.
"Knew she was going to get a new offer immediately with the success of Judge From Hell," commented one netizen.
"I'll be watching anything the diva delivers. This year Shin Hye became one of the favs and as a bonus she's Sung Kyung's best," one fan said.
"I was looking forward to her return. I hope you have her for much longer on the screens. I love this new stage #ParkShinHye," said this X user.
Park Shin-hye in talks for Chair Time: A promising new chapter after The Judge from Hell
Chair Time tells the story of Lee In-young, a top executive who loses her principles due to harsh life realities. In a downward spiral, she meets Jo Chi-soo, an eccentric dentist. The two heal and support each other, growing through love and mutual understanding.
Park Shin-hye is in talks to play Lee In-young. The character is an industry-leading dental hygienist and management consultant who can fix any failing dental clinic if paid.
The drama is reportedly directed by Lee Kwang-young, known for Call It Love (2023), The Secret Life of My Secretary (2019) and more. Chair Time is currently in development and under discussions with networks.
Previously, Park Shin-hye starred in SBS’s The Judge from Hell that aired from from September 21 to November 2, 2024. The fantasy action drama focuses on the story of Kang Bit-na, a demon who possesses a judge’s body. The character teams up with a passionate detective to punish criminals and becomes a true judge.
She has received praise for her action scenes and intense transformation. The show has ended with nationwide ratings of 11.9%, peaking at 14.7%, ranking first across all time slots.
Park Shin-hye, is a renowned South Korean actress. She first gained attention as a child actor with roles in Stairway to Heaven (2003) and Tree of Heaven (2006). Her career soared with the hit film Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013), one of Korea's top-grossing movies.
She is celebrated for her performances in popular dramas like You're Beautiful (2009), The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014–2015), and Doctors (2016). Her recent works include Memories of the Alhambra (2018–2019), #Alive (2020), Sisyphus: The Myth (2021), Doctor Slump (2024), and The Judge from Hell (2024).
With her recent success, fans are eagerly waiting for an official confirmation of Park Shin-hye's participation in Chair Time.
