Kapanlagi.com - Heo Nam Jun is said to be considering an offer to become the main actor in the new SBS drama titled 'MONETARY REFORM'. This project tells the story of a high-value inheritance dispute and places the main character in unexpected situations.
According to Xportsnews on Friday (14/8/2026), Heo Nam Jun is targeted to play Yoo Il Han, a character who suddenly gets caught up in a 1 trillion won inheritance game or about Rp 12.6 trillion after news of the death of his biological father, whom he never knew.
1. Heo Nam Jun Offered the Role of Yoo Il Han

Heo Nam Jun at the Dior Event (credit: instagram.com/namjun0609)
The news about this offer first came from Xportsnews. The media reported that Heo Nam Jun is considering the possibility of starring as the main character in 'MONETARY REFORM', a new drama prepared by SBS.
The role offered is Yoo Il Han. He is portrayed as suddenly getting caught up in a game for a 1 trillion won inheritance, or around Rp 12.6 trillion, after receiving the sad news about his biological father whom he has never met.
If he joins, Heo Nam Jun will position the character Yoo Il Han as the center of the story. He is expected to present the character's journey from the beginning of his involvement in the inheritance game to the various surprises that arise throughout the plot.
2. The Story of MONETARY REFORM: From Webtoon to SBS Screen
'MONETARY REFORM' is an adaptation of a webtoon of the same name that was previously serialized on the Kakao Webtoon platform. The transition from digital comic medium to television drama presents a story background and characters that are already familiar to webtoon readers.
The main plot follows Yoo Il Han, a man living in the lower strata of society who has no relationship with his biological father. The situation changes when he gets the chance to inherit 1 trillion won, forcing him into the arena of inheritance competition with sharp dynamics.
If Heo Nam Jun accepts this role, he will depict the character development of Yoo Il Han amidst an inheritance game described as full of surprises and unexpected events. The journey of this character becomes the main narrative thread of the drama.
3. Schedule and Recent Achievements of Heo Nam Jun
The news of the 'MONETARY REFORM' offer came shortly after Heo Nam Jun's name became widely recognized through the SBS drama 'MY ROYAL NEMESIS', which aired in the first half of this year. Through this title, his performance captured public attention.
In line with the positive response from the audience, he received several nicknames such as "rising star actor" and "king of romantic comedy dramas". These labels emerged following his standout appearance on the small screen.
If he officially joins 'MONETARY REFORM', the public is looking forward to seeing how Heo Nam Jun will showcase another side of his acting skills through a genre that is considered quite different from his previous projects.
On the other hand, Heo Nam Jun is currently still in the filming process for the tvN drama 'WHALE STAR'. This production activity is taking place alongside the news of the latest project offer that he is considering.
In addition to his activities on set, he is also scheduled to hold his first fan meeting on August 22, 2026. This agenda is prepared as an opportunity to meet directly with fans.
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