{
  "id": 11139069,
  "title": "Netflix's 'Take Charge of My Heart' recharges classic rom-com formula",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/netflixs-take-charge-of-my-heart-recharges-classic-rom-com-formula",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261001/netflixs-take-charge-of-my-heart-recharges-classic-rom-com-formula"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A thrilling Korean romantic comedy, \"Take Charge of My Heart,\" is set to air on Netflix this fall, promising an engaging love story that will captivate audiences as the weather turns cooler. Starring Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, the series revolves around Baek Ho-rang (Kim), a third-generation chaebol heir whose artificial heart battery is rapidly depleting, and Na Bo-bae (Chae), a TV writer grappling with the challenges of high-voltage superpowers that have left her love life in tatters.\n\nThe story unfolds as Baek and Na enter into a practical agreement, merging their respective strengths to overcome their individual predicaments. As their business-like arrangement takes root, subtle emotions begin to emerge between the two characters, swiftly transforming into a series of enchanting and heartwarming moments that defy the conventional rom-com narrative.\n\nDirector Park Soo-won expressed his excitement upon receiving the script, noting that the female lead's electrical powers immediately drew him in. In contrast to traditional rom-coms where emotional connections typically develop organically, \"Take Charge of My Heart\" offers a unique twist by incorporating the characters' extraordinary circumstances into the plot, resulting in a fresh and captivating viewing experience.",
  "summary": "An electrifying Korean romantic comedy is headed to the small screen for the fall season. Starring Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, the Netflix series \"Take Charge of My Heart\" is set to spark a lovely romantic connection with viewers and warming hearts as chilly autumn days set in. The drama follows a man whose artificial heart battery is dying and a woman burdened with high-voltage…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korean romantic comedy \"Take Charge of My Heart\" premieres on Netflix this fall.",
    "Baek Ho-rang (Kim Young-kwang) has depleting artificial heart battery.",
    "Na Bo-bae (Chae Soo-bin) possesses high-voltage superpowers affecting her love life."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Netflix's 'Take Charge of My Heart' recharges classic rom-com formula",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/netflixs-take-charge-of-my-heart-recharges-classic-rom-com-formula-11142576",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}