Anticipation Builds for 'To My Beloved Thief' as Teaser Reveals Intriguing Dynamics Between Nam Ji-hyun and Moon Sang-min

The sweet courtship of Grand Prince Moon Sang-min towards the thief Nam Ji-hyun is set to begin in earnest. Fans are eagerly anticipating the chemistry between Nam Ji-hyun, who debuted in 2004 and was born in 1995, and the 6'3" tall rising star Moon Sang-min, born in 2000. Previously, Nam Ji-hyun officially announced her departure from SBS's 'Good Partner' Season 2 last June due to scheduling conflicts.

The new KBS 2TV weekend mini-series 'To My Beloved Thief' is set to premiere on January 3, 2026, at 9:20 PM. The first teaser video has been released, hinting at the contrasting day and night relationship between the thief Hong Eun-jo (played by Nam Ji-hyun) and Grand Prince Lee Yeol (played by Moon Sang-min).

The teaser opens with the resonant sound of a bell signaling curfew, setting a dramatic tone. While everyone else halts their steps, Hong Eun-jo secretly embarks on a nighttime stroll, evading prying eyes. By day, she is a medical woman, but by night, she leads a double life as the thief known as Gil-dong.

As she effortlessly leaps across rooftops, the palace guards hasten their pursuit. Among them is Grand Prince Lee Yeol, the king's brother, who joins the chase, remarking, "It seems we've caught Gil-dong's shadow." The intensifying pursuit leaves Hong Eun-jo breathless, heightening the tension.

The question remains whether Hong Eun-jo can escape Grand Prince Lee Yeol's pursuit. Their unexpected encounter in the marketplace further piques curiosity. Lee Yeol, upon meeting Hong Eun-jo by chance, surprises her with a gentle gesture, saying, "Are you trying to flirt?"

Despite her rational mind telling her to flee, Hong Eun-jo's heart seems drawn to him, her face reflecting both caution and curiosity. Particularly captivating is the moment when Lee Yeol, with a confident smile, closes the distance between them, leaving Hong Eun-jo seemingly entranced. Viewers are eager to see how Hong Eun-jo will respond to Lee Yeol's bold advances.

Through its first teaser, 'To My Beloved Thief' promises a unique dynamic between Hong Eun-jo and Lee Yeol, who oscillate between being 'my beloved' by day and 'the thief to catch' by night. The tangled story of these two, unaware that the thief they chase is also the one they seek, is already highly anticipated.

'To My Beloved Thief' premieres on January 3, 2026, at 9:20 PM.

Lee So-jung, TENASIA Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr