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Reborn Rookie

Reborn Rookie
★ 8.3/10•2026•TV-14•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Starting over from the bottom of my own company.

After a powerful conglomerate chairman is betrayed by his children and wakes up in the body of a young soccer player, he uses his business genius and athletic physique to seek ultimate revenge against his family.

Christine Ko · Director

Hyun Ji-min · Writer

Kim Soon-ok · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateMay 30, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Putting a Price Tag on a DreamE165m

Putting a Price Tag on a Dream

Chairman Kang Yong-ho announces that he’ll step down and choose his successor. His twins, Kang Jae-gyeong and Kang Jae-seong, instantly switch into competition mode. Jun-hyeon finally signs with Choiseong FC. On the way to celebrate it with his grandma, he gets hit by a car. After finding out he can’t continue his career, he focuses on the hit-and-run driver of the accident.

May 30, 2026

Episode 2 - The Reborn ChairmanE266m

The Reborn Chairman

After hearing about the accident Yong-ho was in, Bang-geul rushes to the hospital and runs into Yong-ho in Jun-hyeon’s body. Yong-ho is accused of being the hit-and-run driver and faces a fierce public backlash, while Jae-gyeong seizes the opportunity to force him out of the chairman position for good. Jun-hyeon joins Choiseong Group as an intern.

May 31, 2026

Episode 3 - Proving Your CompetencyE364m

Proving Your Competency

Determined to help Bang-geul, Yong Ho sets out in Jun-hyeon's body to uncover the twins' hidden stash of illicit funds. As the twins compete for the position of the next Chairman, they quietly carry out their own schemes behind the scenes. Jun-hyeon's grandmother sets off for Seoul to find her grandson. When Bang-geul learns of her disappearance by chance, she joins the search and helps track her down.

Jun 6, 2026

Episode 4 - A Divide And Conquer StrategyE466m

A Divide And Conquer Strategy

The disappearance of Managing Director Song becomes the subject of a police investigation, putting Jae-seong in a difficult position. Yong-ho realises that Jae-seong intends to sabotage the port project for Taeha's benefit, his father-in-law's company. Yong-ho sides with Jae-gyeong and shares everything he knows, deepening the twins' mistrust of one another.

Jun 7, 2026

Episode 5 - A Self-Destructive BattleE569m

A Self-Destructive Battle

Chairman Na insists that GF Solution must be acquired and assures Jae-seong that Taeha will back the deal financially if needed. Yong-ho manipulates both Jae-gyeong and Jae-seong into driving up the acquisition price to an absurd level. Meanwhile, Yong-ho reveals to Sang-jae that he is Yong-ho, now living inside Jun-hyeon's body.

Jun 13, 2026

Episode 6 - The Claws Are Out At LastE664m

The Claws Are Out At Last

Yong-ho, Bang-geul, and Bong-gi travel to Yulivia to steal the mining project Taeha has been working on. They figure out Chairman Na’s scheme against Yulivia’s government. Seon-hee finds out that Jae-gyeong and her husband have been sedating Yong-ho to keep him from waking up. After learning about this, Yong-ho and Bang-geul decide to reveal themselves to the board of directors.

Jun 14, 2026

Episode 7 - War Is DeclaredE765m

War Is Declared

Determined to stand by Bang-geul, Seon-hee declares war on Jae-gyeong and the family, pledging to support her with all her might. Jae-gyeong figures out that Bang-geul and Jun-hyeon are behind Smile Investment. Meanwhile, Chairman Na meets Jae-gyeong and suggests getting rid of Bang-geul for her.

Jun 20, 2026

Episode 8 - Making Another SacrificeE866m

Making Another Sacrifice

After successfully getting rid of Jae-seong, Jae-gyeong sets Managing Director Lee up and accuses him of trying to take over Choiseong. She calls an emergency board meeting and makes Bang-geul and Jun-hyeon fire 20 percent of the staff. In the meantime, she also makes a secret deal with Chairman Na.

Jun 21, 2026

Episode 9 - Deep In Enemy TerritoryE971m

Deep In Enemy Territory

After Chairman Kang’s death, Jae-gyeong openly moves to take over Choiseong Group. She also frames Seon-hee and Bang-geul for Chairman Kang’s alleged creation of slush funds. Determined to take Jae-gyeong down, Yong-ho pretends to betray Bang-geul and joins Jae-gyeong’s side.

Jun 27, 2026

Episode 10 - Betrayal Upon BetrayalE1064m

Betrayal Upon Betrayal

Jae-gyeong finds herself on the verge of losing the Daesan Hydrogen Complex to Chairman Na under highly unfavourable terms. Realising that Jae-gyeong is being blackmailed by Chairman Na, Yong-ho pretends to join forces with Chairman Na and ultimately discovers that Jae-gyeong was not the one who killed him. Meanwhile, Bang-geul learns that Yong-ho has sided with Taeha and begins following him to uncover the truth.

Jun 28, 2026

Episode 11 - Getting Proper RevengeE1161m

Getting Proper Revenge

Bang-geul finds out who actually killed her dad and swears to take revenge on them. Yong-ho gives the CCTV footage from the hospital to Jae-gyeong, and she uses it to blackmail Chairman Na. Eun-se flies to Singapore to get Chairman Na’s slush fund, but unexpected news hits her while she’s there.

Jul 4, 2026

Episode 12 - The Final PunishmentE1264m

The Final Punishment

Yong-ho finally wakes up in his body and saves Jun-hyeon, who was in danger because of Chairman Na. Yong-ho asks Jae-gyeong to make things right with him, but she refuses. Jae-seong turns himself in and reveals everything he did with Jae-gyeong.

Jul 5, 2026

Actors

Lee Jun-young

Lee Jun-young

Hwang Jun-hyeon / Kang Yong-ho

Son Hyun-joo

Son Hyun-joo

Kang Yong-ho

Lee Ju-myoung

Lee Ju-myoung

Kang Bang-geul

Jeon Hye-jin

Jeon Hye-jin

Kang Jae-kyung

Jin Goo

Jin Goo

Kang Jae-seong

Yun Yoo-sun

Yun Yoo-sun

Cho Seon-hee

Lee Sung-wook

Lee Sung-wook

Park Bong-gi

Kim Jong-tae

Kim Jong-tae

Lee Sang-jae

Park Cheon

Park Cheon

Secretary Yeo

Jeong Jae-seong

Jeong Jae-seong

Na Byeong-mo

Lee Seo-an

Lee Seo-an

Na Eun-se

Kwon Hae-sung

Kwon Hae-sung

Min Seok-do

Byun Joong-hee

Byun Joong-hee

Heo Ok-soon

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