# Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin Praise Their Rom-Com Chemistry in Netflix's 'Take Charge of My Heart'

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- Published: 2026-10-16T14:34:13.578Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Netflix's 'Take Charge of My Heart', released on October 9, stars Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin as a contract couple and has ranked third among Netflix non-English shows.

## Key points

1. The series is based on a web novel about a chaebol heir and a drama writer with electricity in her body.
2. Kim Young-kwang says the role helped him regain his energy after several villain roles.
3. Chae Soo-bin gave their on-screen chemistry a score of 100 out of 10.

## What is 'Take Charge of My Heart' about?

Netflix's series 'Take Charge of My Heart' was released on October 9. Based on a web novel, it follows a chaebol third-generation heir whose artificial heart battery has run out and a drama writer who can conduct electricity through her body. Their contract romance gradually turns into real love.

## Why is the show drawing attention?

The series ranked third among Netflix non-English shows within three days of release, according to Netflix's official Top 10 site. Viewers have praised the chemistry between the leads, which some compare to the characters Nick and Judy from the animated film 'Zootopia'.

## What do the leads say?

Kim Young-kwang, 39, plays Baek Ho-rang, a perfectionist heir. He said he chose the romantic comedy to bring energy back into his work after playing villains in several recent dramas, and said co-star Chae Soo-bin supported every direction he took. Chae Soo-bin, 32, plays Na Bo-bae, a writer who was struck by lightning as a child. She said she had worried that she might stop acting if she could not do romance, and she also wants to take on thriller and villain roles.

## For international fans

Both actors have worked on several projects over the past decade. Kim Young-kwang debuted as a model in 2006 and began acting in 2008. Chae Soo-bin's previous series 'Who Is on the Phone Now' was also a web novel adaptation. The series is available on Netflix.

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Take Charge of My Heart?

The series is streaming on Netflix. It was released on October 9.

### Who stars in Take Charge of My Heart?

Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin lead the cast, playing a chaebol heir and a drama writer in a contract romance.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261015095600005)

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