A man whose artificial heart is running out of battery. A woman who shocks anyone she touches. If the trailer for Take Charge of My Heart has already landed in your feed, you probably have three quick questions: when does it drop, who is in it, and is the story worth a weekend binge?
Plenty of posts repeat the same two names and a date. This guide sticks to what Netflix and the October 1 press conference actually confirmed, separates it from fan guesses, and gives you the setup without spoiling anything beyond the official trailer.
Take Charge of My Heart premieres on Netflix on October 9, 2026, with all 10 episodes at once. Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin lead a contract rom-com adapted from the Naver web novel Charge Me Up, directed by Park Soo-won.
Take Charge of My Heart release date and how it was announced
Netflix confirmed the series in two steps. On July 28, 2025, Netflix announced production and the two leads, Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, without a release window. More than a year later, on September 10, 2026, it released the teaser trailer and teaser poster and locked the premiere for October 9, 2026.
The cast and director then met the Korean press on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery in Mapo District, Seoul. The Korea Times reported from that event that all 10 episodes premiere on October 9. That means no weekly wait: the full season lands on the same day.
Netflix’s press release gives the date but not a release hour. We are not guessing a time here. If you want to start the moment it goes live, open the title page in your Netflix app and tap Remind Me, and the app will notify you when it is available in your region.
Take Charge of My Heart at a glance
The table below collects the confirmed facts in one place. Every line comes from Netflix’s two official press releases, Netflix’s own title page or reporting from the October 1 press conference. Anything not listed here has not been officially announced as of October 2, 2026.
| Item | Confirmed detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Premiere | October 9, 2026, Netflix only | Netflix press release, Sept 10, 2026 |
| Episodes | 10, all released at once | Press conference reporting, Oct 1, 2026 |
| Director | Park Soo-won (Work Later, Drink Now Season 2, Birthcare Center) | Netflix press releases |
| Writer | Song You-chae | Netflix press releases |
| Based on | Naver web novel Charge Me Up by Haebeon | Netflix press releases |
| Korean title | 나를 충전해줘 | Netflix Korea title page |
| Production | NEW POINT, WHYNOT MEDIA | Netflix press releases |
| Rating in Korea | 15+ | Netflix Korea title page |
Ratings can differ by country, so check the label in your own Netflix app before you press play with younger viewers in the room. Episode runtimes have not been published by Netflix yet.
What Take Charge of My Heart is about, without spoilers
Everything in this section comes from Netflix’s official synopsis and teaser, so it covers only the setup. Na Bo-bae was struck by lightning as a child and has carried electric currents in her body ever since. She wears gloves and keeps to herself rather than shock the people around her. She has never been able to hold hands with someone she likes, which is a real problem for a screenwriter who must deliver a romance script before her contract ends.
Baek Ho-rang is a third-generation chaebol heir and executive director at TS Resort, a frontrunner to take over TS Group. His one weakness is hidden under the suit: an artificial heart. A storm blackout during his battery replacement surgery leaves the battery drained, and it only recharges when Bo-bae is close.
He needs three months until another surgery, and she has three months to finish her script. So he offers a deal: she charges him through touch, and he helps her complete her “romance bucket list”.
That is the classic contract-romance formula with a fantasy twist. Director Park Soo-won told the press she did not want to force novelty for its own sake, and that her aim was to execute a familiar flavor at a higher level. If you enjoy fake-dating stories that slowly turn real, this premise is built squarely for you.
Take Charge of My Heart cast and characters
Kim Young-kwang plays Baek Ho-rang. Netflix viewers know him from Trigger, where he played the antagonist, and from Somebody, while his romance credits include the film On Your Wedding Day. This is his return to romantic comedy, which Netflix highlighted in both press releases. If you want to see his darker side first, our guide to Netflix’s Trigger covers that role.
Chae Soo-bin plays Na Bo-bae. She appeared in Netflix’s The Fabulous and the Netflix film Sweet & Sour, and starred in the 2024 drama When the Phone Rings. At the press conference she said she had some reservations about the genre at first, then decided the script was too lively and warm to turn down.
Korean press coverage of the September character reveal named three supporting roles. These names have not appeared in Netflix’s English press releases, so treat the romanization as provisional.
- Cha Woo-min as Ji Eun-ho, a top star and Na Bo-bae’s devoted number one fan.
- Jung Jae-kwang as Choi Do-yoon, a troublemaker inside TS Group who clashes with his cousin Ho-rang.
- Shin Do-hyun as Han Seol-hee, an ambitious executive at Hanlim Planning who sets her sights on Ho-rang.
Veteran actress Kim Mi-kyung is also listed in Korean reports among the wider cast. Netflix’s own title page currently credits only the two leads.
The web novel and the creative team behind it
The series adapts a Naver web novel by an author credited as Haebeon. Netflix’s English release calls it Charge Me Up, while the Korean release says the series shares the novel’s Korean title, 나를 충전해줘. Search for the Korean title if you want to find the original, because English fan translations may use other names.
Song You-chae wrote the screenplay, and Netflix’s Korean release describes the writer as a newcomer. Director Park Soo-won is known for witty, character-driven comedy in Work Later, Drink Now Season 2 and Birthcare Center. According to Netflix, this is her first romantic comedy. The production companies are NEW POINT and WHYNOT MEDIA.
Book readers often ask whether the drama follows the novel closely. Netflix has not said how much the story changes, so we cannot answer that before release. We will cover the differences once the show is out.
Should you binge Take Charge of My Heart on day one?
Because all 10 episodes arrive together, the real choice is pace, not timing. A 10-episode season is shorter than the 16-episode format many classic K-dramas used, so a two-evening binge over the weekend is realistic once runtimes are known.
- Watch on day one if you like contract-romance tropes and light fantasy, and want to avoid spoilers on social media.
- Wait a few days if you prefer to hear early reactions first. Reviews do not exist yet, so anything claiming to judge the ending today is guessing.
- Read the web novel first only if you do not mind knowing the general shape of the story.
If you are building an autumn watchlist around romance, it helps to pair this with titles that share its mood. Light comedy, a contract setup and a slow-burn couple put it close to several recent Netflix rom-coms.
Take Charge of My Heart FAQ
When is the Take Charge of My Heart release date?
Take Charge of My Heart premieres on Netflix on October 9, 2026. All 10 episodes are released on the same day, according to reporting from the October 1 press conference.
How many episodes does Take Charge of My Heart have?
The series has 10 episodes. Netflix releases the full season at once, so there is no weekly schedule to follow.
Who stars in Take Charge of My Heart?
Kim Young-kwang plays chaebol heir Baek Ho-rang and Chae Soo-bin plays screenwriter Na Bo-bae. Cha Woo-min, Jung Jae-kwang and Shin Do-hyun are reported in supporting roles.
Is Take Charge of My Heart based on a web novel?
Yes. It adapts a Naver web novel by Haebeon, called Charge Me Up in Netflix’s English release. The Korean title is 나를 충전해줘, the same as the drama.
What time does Take Charge of My Heart come out?
Netflix has not published a release hour in its announcement. Tap Remind Me on the Netflix title page and the app will alert you when it goes live in your region.
Is Take Charge of My Heart only on Netflix?
Yes. Netflix presents the series, and both official press releases say “only on Netflix”. No other streaming service has been announced.
