‘Charge Me,’ Web Novel, to Get Netflix Adaptation—A New K-Drama Romance with a Sci-Fi Twist

What happens when a discharged artificial heart meets a woman who holds the power of electricity?

In a time where Korean web novels are turning into global visual hits, Netflix has officially added another unique K-drama to its original lineup—‘Charge Me, based on the popular Naver web novel by author Haebeon. Here’s everything you need to know about the story, production, and why this adaptation could spark the next K-content trend.

Netflix Adds ‘Charge Me’ to Original Lineup

According to an exclusive investigation by Digital Daily, the romantic fantasy drama ‘Charge Me’ has been officially contracted as a Netflix original series, co-produced by New Point (an affiliate of NEW) and Why Not Media.

The original web novel, first serialized on Naver Series in 2020, tells the unusual and emotional story of Baek Ho-rang, a man with an artificial heart that constantly loses charge, and Na Bo-bae, a woman who literally holds electricity in her body. Their fates collide in a love story powered by science, emotion, and destiny.

Casting Buzz: Kim Young-kwang & Chae Soo-bin

While Netflix has yet to make a formal casting announcement, actor Kim Young-kwang and actress Chae Soo-bin were previously reported to be in talks to play the leads. Fans are already excited to see this pairing, especially with the fantasy-romance premise promising high emotional stakes and strong chemistry.

Meet the Producers Behind the Drama

The series will mark a major move for New Point, which rebranded from a VFX firm to a full-scale drama production house. ‘Charge Me’ is expected to be one of their first high-profile projects. Meanwhile, Why Not Media, known for web entertainment and the drama @Account Has Been Deleted, has been gradually building a portfolio in scripted drama production, including partnerships with KeyEast and NEW.

This collaboration between a rising production studio and a growing web drama powerhouse has raised expectations—especially with Netflix now backing the project.

Part of Netflix’s Expanding Korean Universe

Netflix has been aggressively expanding its K-content lineup in 2025. After massive hits like Squid Game Season 3 and K-pop Demon Hunters, the platform is now investing in original stories based on Korean web novels. Alongside ‘Charge Me,’ Netflix is also gearing up for the release of other K-dramas like:

• Trigger (starring Kim Nam-gil & Kim Young-kwang)
• The Price of Confession,
• Can This Love Be Translated?,
• and Everything Will Happen, among others.

The platform is also preparing sequels like Now at Our School S2 and Hunting Dogs S2.

Why ‘Charge Me’ Might Be the Next Big Thing

With a fresh storyline that mixes romance, fantasy, and sci-fi, ‘Charge Me’ has the potential to capture both domestic and global audiences. The lead couple’s emotional journey, combined with high-quality production and Netflix’s reach, could make it a standout drama of 2026.

As K-content continues to dominate global charts, the adaptation of original web novel IPs like Charge Me may soon become the next wave in drama storytelling.