Info in Movie News | tvN is preparing to release an endearing love story that fans will likely fall head over heels for. The show, called I’ll Give You the Universe (literal title), follows the lives of two in-laws who journey from complete misconception to becoming co-parents of a child without parents. The plot is indeed love, but also the themes of discovering family among strangers, learning to rely on others, and development through mutual support.
According to Soompi, the drama stars Park Seo Ham, Roh Jeong Eui, and Bae In Hyuk in lead roles. Park Seo Ham is the one to bring the character of Park Yoon Sung, a man who had a very successful career and was already the leader of a major food company, to the screen. Being modest at his best, excellent in cooking, quick in thinking, and strategic at work, Yoon Sung is considered “perfect” by his associates as well as his superiors. But the show appears to be a little deeper and promises to reveal his warm and even more human side of the man beneath the flawless veneer.
The character of Wo Hyun Jin is played by Roh Jeong Eui. She is a dreamer who is merely preparing for a career and looks forward to living an ordinary life. Not long, though, her tranquility is overturned when she suddenly becomes the fiduciary of her orphaned nephew, Woo Joo. In a snap, she moves from the world of job hunting and her regular life to one of diaper changing and sleepless nights. During this time, spent among various people, Hyun Jin unexpectedly breaks down barriers of her heart and feels new emotions which give her more power than she thought she had.
Bae In Hyuk as Sun Tae Hyyun, Hyun Jin’s brother-in-law, and photography assistant with such a happy-go-lucky character that he completes the main trio. Tae Hyun’s ability to “go with the flow” and the energy he gets from creativity make him a playful and lighthearted member of the family. However, he can also be among those who are sincere in some moments as well as being a supporter of the family, thus he is an intriguing character in this motley family.
Park Seo Ham's debut performance in 20th Century Boy and Girl was fantastic, and he continued to grow his fanbase with the next web dramas, Just One Bite 2, Dating Class, One Fine Week 2, and the widely popular Semantic Error. His career path is still going up, as he is also scheduled to appear in the Disney+ historical drama The Murky Stream, which is anticipated to be released in 2025.
Roh Jeong Eui has already shown that she can play different characters in many works, among which are the youth romance Dear.M, the fantasy thriller The Witch, and the cute Crushology 101. Nevertheless, her portrayal of Woo Hyun Jin in I’ll Give You the Universe ushers in yet another new facet, combining first with emotional vulnerability, next with comedic blunders, and ultimately with apologetic growth.
Bae In Hyuk is the actor that has been spot by spot showing his face in the light of fame through youth-oriented dramas and romances. His characterization of Sun Tae Hyun is the one wanted to be the brightest spot of his range, where not only humor but also touching emotional moments will be his forte.
The distinct feature of "I’ll Give You the Universe" is its unique combination of changing family dynamics, romance, and slice-of-life comedy. The theme of the series is the emergence of a relationship between the characters who come from different backgrounds and are still able to establish a bond that is even stronger than blood. Besides, it allows for very beautiful and eye-catching storytelling from such parts as the culinary world to people who have wonderful and quite simple daily lives.
The on-screen interaction between Park Seo Ham, Roh Jeong Eui, and Bae In Hyuk is probably going to be one of the things that the audience will be looking forward to seeing. Yoon Sung’s portrayal of the perfect man who conceals a warmth that is not easily noticed, Hyun Jin’s transformation from unsteadiness to stamina, and Tae Hyun’s blending of mischievousness with sincere affection giving a balanced dynamic that is capable of attracting the varied interests and tastes of the viewers.
Even though a specific premiere date is still unknown, the three leads' fans are already getting excited about it. Emotional drama series of all sorts could be an easy win for the tvN network, and I Give You the Universe is positioned to become one of those cases.
For K-drama fans, this could easily be one of the most desirable shows to await next year. As it is, the story is not only a romantic-comedy but also touches upon giving up, self-improvement and the notion that family doesn’t have to be blood-related. With the talents of its cast and the heartfelt nature of its plot, I’ll Give You the Universe could become one of the audience’s “to-watch” lists as soon as it gets released on TV.