[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Seoyeon Jeong = Actors set to capture viewer’s hearts with ‘Beloved Thief’ are hinting at extraordinary synergy through script reading.
The new KBS 2TV Saturday-Sunday miniseries ‘Beloved Thief’ (Written by Lee Sun/ Directed by Ham Young-gul/ Produced by Studio Dragon), which will premiere on January 3, 2026 (Saturday) at 9:20 PM, is a drama about a woman who accidentally becomes the greatest thief and the grand prince chasing her. As their souls are swapped, they save each other and ultimately protect the people, portraying a dangerous yet magnificent romance.
Previously, photos of Nam Ji-hyun (as Hong Eun-jo) and Moon Sang-min (as Lee Yeol), who excel in historical dramas and target female fans as the next-generation star, were released, raising high expectations.
Amidst this, the script reading location revealing the first breath of chemistry among actors Nam Ji-hyun, Moon Sang-min, Hong Min-ki (as Im Jae-i), and Han So-eun (as Shin Hae-rim), who will bring youthful chemistry with unique characters, is attracting attention.
On this day, director Ham Young-gul, writer Lee Sun, and all the actors who will enrich ‘Beloved Thief’ were present at the script reading. Starting with warm greetings, the actors began the script reading in a pleasant atmosphere, naturally immersing in character emotions and aligning together.
First, Nam Ji-hyun, portraying the noblewoman Hong Eun-jo, who has a strong character despite her low status, led the flow with a lively tone. Despite potential oppression due to her status, she decisively spoke her mind, revealing the bold aspects of her character.
Moon Sang-min, playing the role of Grand Prince Lee Yeol, expressed the character’s trait immersed in the game of Investigation Officer through his witty acting. Particularly, the scene where Grand Prince Lee Yeol (played by Moon Sang-min) has his heart stolen by Hong Eun-jo (played by Nam Ji-hyun), who lived a completely different life, added excitement through delightful banter with Nam Ji-hyun.
Attention is also focused on the activities of the two youths who will inject tension into the romance between the thief and the grand prince.
Hong Min-ki, as Im Jae-i, the second son of a powerful family controlling the court, displayed a quiet charisma, while Han So-eun, as Shin Hae-rim, a noble family lady harboring romance, exuded lovely charm.
Through script reading, actors are aligning gradually with colors applied to their respective characters.
The conflict of characters reaching their limits, the romance blooming amidst it, and various entangled stories including palace intrigues, delivered profound immersion even from the script reading.
Thus, the expectation for the first broadcast of ‘Beloved Thief’ after a successful first step is increasing.
The sweet yet dangerous affection between the thief and the grand prince, shaking the whole country, begins with the new KBS 2TV Saturday-Sunday miniseries ‘Beloved Thief’, premiering on January 3, 2026 (Saturday) at 9:20 PM.