I Am a Running Mate is a Korean tv show and smart k‑drama 2025 original airing on TVING. This Korean tv series centers on high school politics, following model student Noh Se‑hun as he becomes the unexpected running mate in a fierce student council election. Co-written and directed by Han Jin‑won, the series stars Yoon Hyun‑soo, Lee Jung‑sic, Choi Woo‑sung and Hong Hwa‑yeon. We explore the plot, full episode release schedule, cast & characters, streaming details, and behind‑the‑scenes locations.
Plot Overview:
Noh Se‑hun is the model student whose image crashes after a public incident. Thing is, he’s offered a role as “running mate” for Yang Won‑dae in a school election. Se‑hun aims to fix his reputation, but he’s not the first pick—he’s the twelfth. Alongside flashy campaigner Kwak Sang‑hyun and love‑interest Ha Yoo‑kyung, Se‑hun navigates alliances, media stunts and teen drama. As the votes pile up, so do personal stakes. This is school politics with real consequences
Cast & Characters of ‘I Am a Running Mate’:
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Yoon Hyun‑soo as Noh Se‑hun – star student turned running mate aiming to restore his image.
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Lee Jung‑sic as Kwak Sang‑hyun – outgoing campaign strategist and ally.
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Choi Woo‑sung as Yang Won‑dae – student council president candidate and choir leader.
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Kim Ji‑woo as Ha Yoo‑kyung – first-love type whose vote matters.
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Hong Hwa‑yeon as Yoon Jeong‑hee – school insider and her own campaigner.
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Supporting cast includes Lee Bong‑joon (Park Ji‑hoon), Hwang Seong‑bin (Joo Wan‑sik), Park Geun‑rok (Shin Jun‑gyu), Kwon Han‑sol (Cho Han‑byul), Kim Ji‑hoon (Ma Doo‑young), Yoon Do‑geon, Lee Seung‑heon.
All Episode Release Schedule of ‘I Am a Running Mate’:
All 8 episodes drop at once, streaming globally on TVING, on June 19, 2025. No weekly releases—binge-friendly.
| Episode | Release Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| 2 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| 3 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| 4 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| 5 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| 6 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| 7 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
| 8 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
When and Where to Stream?
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TVING (South Korea): all episodes released on June 19, 2025 .
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Viu: shows a trailer and listing; global availability likely due to Viu–TVING partnership.
Filming Locations:
Shot in South Korea, production features high school corridors, auditoriums, and campaign offices. Director Han Jin‑won blends realism with teen political tension. Specific sites haven’t been disclosed.
