Jung Ho-yeon Circles Netflix's 'Outback' While Kim Young-kwang Eyes 'Queen of Taming'

Jung Ho-yeon Is Eyeing a Netflix Thriller ‘Outback’ — And Kim Young-kwang May Lead a New Rom-Com

K-drama casting news is heating up, and two big names are sparking serious buzz. Squid Game breakout Jung Ho-yeon is reportedly in talks to lead the Netflix series “Outback,” while heartthrob Kim Young-kwang may headline a brand-new romantic comedy called “Queen of Taming” opposite “Lee Joo-myoung.”

Jung Ho-yeon Goes Back to Netflix

Since stealing scenes (and hearts) as Kang Sae-byeok in “Squid Game,” Jung Ho-yeon has been picky with her roles — but “Outback” sounds like the kind of project worth the wait. Details on the plot are still under wraps, but early reports describe it as a high-stakes thriller with Netflix clearly betting big on her star power.

Kim Young-kwang Gets a Romantic Lead

Meanwhile, Kim Young-kwang — known for “The Interest of Love” and “Call It Love” — is reportedly in line to lead “Queen of Taming,” a rom-com opposite Lee Joo-myoung (“Vigilante”). If the pairing confirms, it's a match made in streaming heaven: the guy who's mastered the brooding-but-soft look joined with a rising leading lady who's been quietly stacking credits.

Nothing's officially signed yet, but K-drama fans already know the drill — when casting rumors this specific start circulating, an announcement is usually just around the corner. Keep your eyes peeled; 2027 is shaping up to be another stacked year for Korean content on Netflix.