Shining (South Korean Television Series)

Shining (Korean: 샤이닝; revised romanization: Shining) is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by JTBC. Comprising 10 episodes, the series aired from March 6 to April 3, 2026, occupying the network's Friday 20:50 time slot, which was previously held by the drama Love Me.

Production and Broadcast Details

The series was directed by Kim Yoon-Jin and written by Lee Sook-Yun. It follows a weekly broadcast schedule, airing two consecutive episodes every Friday evening at 20:50 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative centers on Yeon Tae-Seo, portrayed by Jin Young, who works as a subway train driver. Tae-Seo leads an independent life focused on living faithfully in the present rather than striving for future ambitions, maintaining a personal motto of getting by safely each day. Having achieved self-reliance, his routine is altered when he reunites with Mo Eun-A, his first love whom he first knew when he was 19 years old.

Mo Eun-A, played by Kim Min-Ju, previously worked as a hotelier and currently manages a traditional Korean guesthouse. Characterized by a thoughtful and passionate personality, she sets small goals in her daily life, navigating through both small joys and significant failures before crossing paths with Tae-Seo once again.

Cast and Characters

Main Cast

• Jin Young as Yeon Tae-Seo: A subway train driver who values self-reliance and living in the present.

  

• Kim Min-Ju as Mo Eun-A: A guesthouse manager and former hotelier with a thoughtful disposition.

  

• Shin Jae-Ha as Bae Seong-Chan

  

• Park Se-Hyun as Im A-Sol

  

Supporting Cast and Families

The series features extensive supporting groups representing the characters' families, local community members from Yeonwoo-ri, workplace colleagues at KTC, personnel at the Saint Ocean Hotel, and acquaintances at Stay Youngwon.

Yeon Tae-Seo's Family

Mo Eun-A's Family

Yeonwoo-ri Residents

Peer Groups and Workplace Personnel

KTC and Hotel Staff