SEOUL, January 8, 2026 – Former EXID member Hani, also known as Ahn Hee-yeon, is set to return to television in the upcoming KBS2 weekend drama, ‘Love is Coming,’ slated to premiere in August.
Hani Lands Lead Role Amidst Personal Challenges
The singer and actress will play a market vendor with a big heart in the new series.
- Hani will star as Han Gyu-rim, a compassionate side dish store owner.
- ‘Love is Coming’ is a family drama penned by the writer of popular KBS2 series ‘I’m Sorry, I Love You’ and ‘Uncontrollably Fond.’
- The role marks Hani’s return to acting following a period of personal difficulty.
- The drama will follow ‘We Prescribe Love,’ which begins airing January 31st.
‘Love is Coming’ centers on the complexities of family life—the daily battles, the unwavering support, and the unspoken worries that bind us together. The story explores a fractured family dynamic, where love and frustration coexist. The script comes from Lee Kyung-hee, the celebrated writer behind KBS2 hits like ‘I’m Sorry, I Love You’ and ‘Uncontrollably Fond.’ Directing the series is Hong Seok-gu, known for his work on ‘My One and Only Side’ and ‘Oh! Samkwang Villa!’
Hani’s character, Han Gyu-rim, is described as a warm-hearted individual who runs a side dish store in a bustling market. She possesses a remarkable ability to empathize with others, offering support during their darkest moments and celebrating their joys as if they were her own. Gyu-rim is refreshingly genuine, unable to mask her true emotions.
Hani’s casting arrives after a challenging period in her personal life. In September 2024, she announced her engagement to psychiatrist and broadcaster Yang Jae-woong. However, the couple postponed their wedding following controversy surrounding the death of a patient at the psychiatric hospital in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, where Yang Jae-woong serves as director. The situation led to Hani voluntarily stepping back from a planned television appearance.
Last year, Hani opened up about the emotional toll of public life during an appearance on MBN’s ‘Oh Eun-young Stay.’ She confessed, “It’s a job that shows, and what I have to do is important. Since I gained popularity by being loved through a fancam, the pressure of having to live up to people’s expectations has become more severe.” She also spoke about finding peace by relinquishing control, stating, “I let go of the desire to control my life. I feel like I have been given time to do the things I want to do.”
