Pearl in Red
Pearl in Red is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Kim Seo-jung, directed by, and starring Park Jin-hee and Nam Sang-ji. The series follows the intertwined fates of two women who return under false identities to uncover the truth and sins hidden in the Adel family, in a web of secrets and retribution. It is scheduled to premiere on KBS2 on February 23, 2026, and will air every Monday to Friday at 19:50.
Synopsis
Kim Dan-hee, driven by the tragic loss of her twin sister Kim Myeong-hee, discovers the truth behind her sister's death and sets out to infiltrate Adel Group. Assuming her sister's identity, Dan-hee's ultimate goal is to gain control of the company, using her position to exact revenge on those responsible. Baek Jin-ju, who lost a loved one to Adel Group's actions, joins forces with Dan-hee, and together they orchestrate a takeover, fueling their quest for justice and retribution.Cast and characters
Main
- Park Jin-hee as Kim Myeong-hee / Kim Dan-hee
- Kim Myeong-hee: The older of the twins, who works as a nurse and dreams of having an ordinary family, tragically dies after discovering a shocking truth.
- Kim Dan-hee: The younger of the twins, who sacrificed her life and lives under her sister's name, plots meticulous revenge to take over the Adel Group after learning the truth behind her sister's death.
- Nam Sang-ji as Baek Jin-ju / Chloe Lee
Supporting
- Choi Jae-sung as Park Tae-ho
- Kim Hee-jung as Oh Jung-ran
- Kim Kyung-bo as Park Min-jun
- Kang Da-bin as Park Hyun-joon
- Cheon Hee-joo as Choi Yu-na
Others
- Lee Myung-ho as Song Geun-tae
- Kim Bo-mi as Butler Ok
- Cha Kwang-soo as Choi Sam-sik
- Kyungsook as Hong Young-sil
- Jung Ui-gap as James Lee
- Ha Jae-sook as Jung Yoon-jung
- Geum Ho-suk as Jung Woo-jin
Production
Development
, who previously helmed My Merry Marriage and Unpredictable Family, was attached to direct, and the screenplay is written by Kim Seo-jung. The production is handled by DK E&M and Monster Union.Casting
In November 2025, Park Jin-hee was cast as the lead, and the script reading was already in preparation.Nam Sang-ji and Park were officially confirmed to appear in the daily drama on January 5, 2026. Both play characters who are involved in intense revenge under false identities after losing something precious. Two days later, Choi Jae-sung, Kim Hee-jung, Kim Kyung-bo, Kang Da-bin, and Cheon Hee-joo were confirmed their casting. It also reveals that Nam Sang-ji's character's real name is Baek Jin-ju. On January 14, Lee Myung-ho, Kim Bo-mi, Cha Kwang-soo, Kyungsook, Jung Ui-gap, Ha Jae-sook, and Geum Ho-suk were revealed to have joined the cast.