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	Massstar (webcomic), Lee Hae-Na
Distributor	KBS2
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.

Synopsis

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.

Key Cast & Characters

Yoon San‑Ha (Astro) as Park Yoon‑Jae: a caring, sincere college student whose emotional growth drives the story.
Arin (Oh My Girl) as Kim Ji‑Eun: gentle and sincere girlfriend before transformation.
Yoo Jung‑Hoo as Kim Ji‑Hoon: the male version of Ji‑Eun, striving to retain identity in a new body.
Chuu as Kang Min‑Joo: a drama-original character who adds romantic tension and complexity to the triangle.

Themes

Gender-bending premise

Based on the popular webtoon by Massstar, the series delves into love beyond physical forms and societal roles.

Character chemistry

Praise has been directed at how well the idols match their roles – Massstar expressed excitement over the faithful casting and immersive performances.

Narrative stakes

Explores emotional themes: acceptance, romantic devotion in unconventional circumstances, and identity exploration through comedic and heartfelt storytelling.

Reception

In its debut episode, the drama drew 1.9% nationwide (peak 2.3%) and made it into Naver 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.

Why You Should Watch

A refreshing twist on the typical rom-com genre with a heartfelt fantasy premise.
Powerful cast of popular idol actors brings youthful charisma and built-in fan appeal.
Thought-provoking take on love, identity, and how people truly connect beyond outward appearances.

Summary

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.

Premiere & Broadcast Schedule

Premiere Date: July 23, 2025.
Airing Days: Wednesday & Thursday at 21:50 KST on KBS2.
Episodes: 12 total, about 60 minutes each.
Streaming Platforms: Exclusively available on Rakuten Viki and Viu.

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