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Yumi’s Cells 3 Premieres With Kim Go‑eun Returning and Kim Jae‑won Joining as New Lead

The return leans on the show’s live‑action and animation blend plus the original creators to launch a fresh romance.

Overview

  • The new season rolls out on tvN with international streaming on Viki and on HBO Max in Asia, widening day‑one access for overseas fans.
  • Kim Go‑eun reprises Yumi, while Kim Jae‑won plays Soon Rok, a reserved editorial producer who becomes her new love interest.
  • Season 3 continues the hybrid format that shows Yumi’s inner life through 3D‑animated “cells,” a device that explains her thoughts in simple visual terms.
  • The original team returns, with director Lee Sang Yeob and writers Song Jae‑jung and Kim Kyung‑ran guiding an eight‑episode run in tvN’s Monday–Tuesday slot.
  • Hours before the premiere, new stills teased a playful snack standoff between Yumi and Soon Rok, hinting at a light, hate‑to‑love tone without giving plot away.