When the world of chaebol dramas gets a spark of electricity, even the most tired tropes feel alive again.
Bo‑bae, a screenwriter who can literally light up a room—after a childhood lightning strike she now emits electric currents—finds herself drafting a love story that mirrors her own awkwardness with intimacy.
Enter Baek Ho‑rang, the third‑generation heir whose heart is literally mechanical; his artificial organ needs recharging, and his only hope is a woman who can literally charge it with her touch.
The writers play meta, acknowledging the genre’s history while refusing to let it stale; the romance is less about boardroom coups and more about two strangers learning to trust a spark that’s literally in the air.
On performance, Kim Young‑kwang delivers a dry, stoic charm that turns into comic relief when the heart stops, while Chae Soo‑bin’s awkward humor and genuine warmth make her the perfect battery; the pacing is brisk, the jokes land, and the supernatural twist keeps the plot from falling into predictable melodrama.
Verdict: Take Charge of My Heart shows that even a tired chaebol love story can buzz with originality, proving that the genre’s heart still beats, just in a different voltage.