| Native Title | 내 여자친구는 상남자 |
| Also Know as | My Girlfriend is a Tough Guy, My Girlfriend Is a Hot Guy, My Girlfriend Is a Real Man, Nae Yeojachinguneun Sangnamja |
| Director | Yoo Kwan-Mo |
| Writer | Lee Hae-Na |
| Air Time | Wednesday, Thursday 21:50 |
| Content Rating | 15+ - Teens 15 or older |
| Runtime | 12 episodes |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy, Fantasy |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |
| Release Date | 2025-07-23 |
| End Date | 2025-08-28 |
"My Girlfriend Is the Man!" (Korean: "내 여자친구는 상남자") is a fresh and quirky 2025 K‑drama, which aired on KBS2, that blends romantic comedy with fantasy and identity themes.
Park Yoon‑Jae (played by Yoon San‑Ha of Astro), an astronomy major, falls in love with Kim Ji‑Eun (played by Arin of Oh My Girl) after a blind date. Everything changes when Ji‑Eun overnight transforms into a man, Kim Ji‑Hoon (played by Yoo Jung‑Hoo), due to a rare genetic trait in her family. Determined to keep their relationship alive, Yoon‑Jae supports her through this bewildering phenomenon as they await her return to her original form. Meanwhile, Chuu (formerly of Loona) appears as Kang Min‑Joo – a popular student who develops a crush on Yoon‑Jae, complicating matters further.
In its debut episode, the drama drew 1.9% nationwide (peak 2.3%) and made it into real-time trending searches at #3 – demonstrating strong buzz from the start. Media outlets also highlighted the idol-packed cast and unusual storyline as major draws.
Based on the popular webtoon by Massstar, the series delves into love beyond physical forms and societal roles.
Praise has been directed at how well the idols match their roles – Massstar expressed excitement over the faithful casting and immersive performances.
Explores emotional themes: acceptance, romantic devotion in unconventional circumstances, and identity exploration through comedic and heartfelt storytelling.
If you’re drawn to unique romance stories that ask bigger questions about identity and genuine connection – or just love watching your favorite idols shine in acting – “My Girlfriend Is the Man!” is definitely worth checking out.
Broadcasted on KBS2 and KBS Drama.
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