Love Phobia (TV series)

Love Phobia (Korean: 러브포비아) is a 2026 South Korean romantic comedy sci-fi television series written by Lee Se-ryeong and directed by Wang Hye-ryeong. The series centers on Yoon Bi-a (Yeonwoo), a CEO who's swapped human connection for AI comfort, and Han Seon-ho a hopelessly romantic novelist, as mysterious secrets unravel around them. It also stars Jo Yun-seo, Choi Byung-chan, and Im Ji-eun. It premiered on U+ Mobile TV and Lifetime on February 19, 2026, and airs every Thursday and Friday at 23:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viu.

Synopsis

Yoon Bi-a, the CEO of the AI dating app "It's You", is haunted by a trauma that limits her connections to under an hour. Trapped in her own emotional storm, she pours her energy into developing a generative AI dating app with her trusted friend Jae-hee by her side. Han Seon-ho, South Korea's hottest author, sells out every book launch, but behind his idol-like charm lies a hidden pain. Bi-a's arrival sparks a life-altering crisis, leading Seon-ho to join "It's You" and flip his world upside down. ==Cast and characters==

Cast and characters

Main • Yeonwoo as Yoon Bi-a : the CEO of the AI dating app "It's You" • Kim Hyun-jin as Han Seon-ho : Hottest author and Baek-ho's twins brother • Jo Yun-seo as Seol Jae-hee : Bi-a's best friend. • Choi Byung-chan as Han Baek-ho : Seon-ho's twins brother, who is the head of HAN Agency. • Im Ji-eun as Yang Sun-ae : Bi-a's mother. Supporting • Lee Ji-hae as Song Ji-young • Kim Ki-nam as Kim Kyung-tae • Han Kyu-min as Kang San • Hwang Ha-jung as Hong Ju-yeon • Kim So-ha as Shin Yoo-kyung ==Production and release==

Production and release

Wang Hye-ryeong, who helmed Season of Blossom (2022) and Let Me Off the Earth (2020–2021), was attached to direct, and the screenplay is written by Lee Se-ryeong, who wrote Please, Summer (2020). The production is handled by WeMad. The next month, Im Ji-eun, Lee Ji-hae, Kim Ki-nam, Han Kyu-min, Hwang Ha-jung, and Kim So-ha were confirmed to appear as the supporting role. The release of Love Phobia was originally scheduled to premiere on U+ Mobile TV in June 2025, but was postponed. It is also available for streaming on Viu. ==References==

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