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Episode 2 of new fantasy sports drama Reborn Rookie continues the unusual body-swap premise from the dramatic first chapter.
The series depicts the story of Kang Yong-ho, the legendary head of Choiseong Group, one of South Korea’s most powerful corporations. In the business world he has the nickname “God of Business,” and Yong-ho has spent decades turning his company into a powerhouse.
After a serious accident involving Hwang Jun-hyeon, a promising young football player who has just joined FC Choiseong, his life takes a different turn. The two mysteriously switch bodies after the crash, forcing both men to live a whole new life.
Now stuck in the body of a young athlete, Yong-ho must learn to live in a world far away from boardrooms and corporate negotiations. Wanting to stay in touch with the company he created, he applies to Choiseong Group as a rookie worker, providing plenty of opportunity for both comedy and drama.# Reborn Rookie Streaming Locations
Reborn Rookie is available to watch in South Korea on JTBC.
The series is available to stream internationally on Viki, and TVing and Viu are also streaming the drama in select regions. Availability may vary depending on your location. #Reborn Rookie Episode 2 Release Date And Time
Reborn Rookie Episode 2 Release Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
The episode is expected to be available at approximately:
- 4:00 PM UTC
- 12:00 PM EDT
Subtitles availability may vary between streaming services. Viki subtitles tend to take longer to be fully completed, whereas TVing and Viu usually have shorter delays.# Duration of Episode
Episodes of Reborn Rookie will likely be around 65 minutes long, like most JTBC dramas.How many episodes does Reborn Rookie have
The drama will have a total of 12 episodes.
Viewers can expect new episodes to launch on Saturdays and Sundays, providing two brand-new episodes every week. Episode 2 will be followed by ten more episodes in the season. ## What’s Coming Up in Episode 2
The second episode is expected to focus on the struggles Kang Yong-ho and Hwang Jun-hyeon face as they adjust to their new identities after the shocking body swap revealed in the premiere.
Yong-ho, who has a lot of experience in business, might have an edge when he begins his life as a rookie employee, but it won’t be easy to adapt to a younger body and a radically different social environment. At the same time, Jun-hyeon has to learn how to deal with the responsibilities and pressures of running a major corporation.
The conflict between corporate strategy and professional sports is sure to create some fun and unpredictable moments as this story unfolds.# Trailer?
Today, JTBC released an official trailer for Reborn Rookie, giving viewers their first look at the body-swap comedy, workplace drama, and sports-themed story.
With a unique premise and a strong cast, Reborn Rookie has the potential to be one of the most fun Korean dramas of the season. Fans will be excited to see how the two leads handle their extraordinary circumstances when Episode 2 drops.