In Your Brilliant Season
| In Your Brilliant Season | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 찬란한 너의 계절에 |
| RR | Challanhan neoui gyejeore |
| MR | Ch'allanhan nŏŭi kyejŏre |
| Genre | Romance[1] |
| Written by | Jo Sung-hee |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production company | Pan Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | MBC TV |
In Your Brilliant Season (Korean: 찬란한 너의 계절에) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Jo Sung-hee, co-directed by Jeong Sang-hee and Kim Young-jae, and starring Lee Sung-kyung and Chae Jong-hyeop. The series depicts Sunwoo Chan, who lives life to the fullest, and Song Ha-ran, who is stuck in her emotions. When they meet, their connection brings warmth and change to both their lives. It is scheduled to premiere on MBC TV in the first half of 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday.
Synopsis
In Your Brilliant Season follows Sunwoo Chan, a cheerful animator who loses his hearing and memory after a mysterious accident, and his journey with Song Ha-ran, a talented designer who becomes his savior, as they navigate their complicated pasts and relationships.
Cast
Main
- Lee Sung-kyung as Song Ha-ran[1]
- The eldest sister of the three sisters. She's the head designer at Nana Atelier, Korea's top fashion house, hiding behind a perfect image. She's trapped in grief, still hurting from past losses. Then she meets Sunwoo Chan, and her carefully controlled world starts to fall apart.
- Chae Jong-hyeop as Sunwoo Chan[1]
- A character designer at a top animation studio. Behind his sunny personality, he harbors deep scars from a mysterious accident in the past that caused him to lose his hearing and memory. But when he meets Ha-ran, he's forced to face a shocking secret, and his life takes a dramatic turn.
Supporting
- Lee Mi-sook as Kim Na-na[2]
- Ha-ran's grandmother.
- Kang Seok-woo as Park Man-jae[2]
- A barista.
- Han Ji-hyun as Song Ha-young[2]
- Ha-ran's middle sister.
- Ha-ran's youngest sister.
- Ki Hyun-woo
- Jang Yong-won[3]
- A perfectionist designer.
Production
Development
The series is planned by Namgoong Sung-woo, co-directed by Jeong Sang-hee and Kim Young-jae, written by Jo Sung-hee, and produced by Pan Entertainment.[1]
On November 13, 2025, Pan Entertainment announced that it had signed a production and supply agreement with MBC worth ₩15.2 billion.[4]
Casting
In 2023, Han Hyo-joo was initially cast as the female lead, but was later recast with Lee Sung-kyung considering it and Seo In-guk considering the male lead.[5][6]
In May 2025, Chae Jong-hyeop reportedly received an offer to play the role of Sunwoo Chan, which was initially offered to Seo.[7] In September, the casting of Lee and Chae as the leads was officially confirmed.[1] The next month, Lee Mi-sook, Kang Seok-woo , Han Ji-hyun, Oh Ye-ju, and Ki Hyun-woo joined the cast.[2][8]
Filming
Principal photography began in October 2025.[3]
Release
In Your Brilliant Season is scheduled to premiere on MBC TV in the first half of 2026, airing on a Friday–Saturday timeslot.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Son, Bong-seok (September 25, 2025). '찬란한 너의 계절에' 이성경X채종협 출연 확정[공식] [Official: Lee Sung-kyung and Chae Jong-hyeop confirmed for 'In Your Brilliant Season']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Kim, Ji-hye (October 1, 2025). 이성경·채종협 로맨스 '찬란한 너의 계절에', 이미숙→강석우 합류 [Lee Sung-kyung and Chae Jong-hyeop's romance 'In Your Brilliant Season', Lee Mi-sook → Oh Ye-ju joins]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (September 9, 2025). [단독] '용원게이' 장용원, '예필' 하차 후... '찬란한 너의 계절에'로 본업 행보 [Exclusive: Jang Yong-won, aka Yongwon Gay, returns to his main career with 'In Your Brilliant Season' after leaving Yepil]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Kwon, Oh-seok (November 13, 2025). 팬엔터테인먼트, MBC와 드라마 공급 계약 [Pan Entertainment signs drama supply contract with MBC]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Ji-won (July 18, 2023). [단독] 한효주, 2년만에 복귀 차기작 나왔다...'찬란한 너의 계절에' 주인공 캐스팅 [Exclusive: Han Hyo-joo returns after two years with her next project... Cast as the female lead in 'In Your Brilliant Season']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Ahn, Eun-jae (September 1, 2023). 서인국·이성경, 로맨스로 만날까..."'찬란한 너의 계절에' 출연 검토" [Seo In-guk and Lee Sung-kyung to reunite in new romance drama 'In Your Brilliant Season']. News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Park, Seo-yeon (May 30, 2025). 채종협, 이성경과 로맨스 호흡 맞출까..."'찬란한 너의 계절에' 제안 받아" [공식입장] [Official Statement: Will Chae Jong-hyeop and Lee Sung-kyung star in a romantic drama? "I've accepted an offer for 'In Your Brilliant Season']. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (October 25, 2025). [단독]홍석천이 인정한 '보석' 기현우, 지상파 안방 데뷔...'찬란한 너의 계절에' 합류 [Ki Hyun-woo, a gem recognized by Hong Seok-cheon, makes his terrestrial home screen debut and joins 'In Your Brilliant Season']. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved November 21, 2025.