Waker member Saebyeol and GHOST9 member Lee Woojin have been confirmed as the protagonists of the upcoming BL Korean drama “Love Class 3”, which will premiere in the first half of 2026.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for Korean BL series, as “Love Class 3” becomes the first series in the history of Korean BL productions to be renewed for a third season.

According to statistics, previous seasons of the series ranked first on the domestic streaming platform Watcha and on international platforms, including Rakuten Viki in Japan and GagaOOLala in France. allkpop. The first season premiered in May 2022 with six episodes, followed by the second season in August 2023 with 10 episodes.​

The third season will focus on the struggles and passions of young people as they strive to become K-pop idols, fusing romance with the competitive music industry. Saebyeol will play an aspiring idol, a role that will allow him to draw on his real-life experience as an active K-pop artist. He will be joined by GHOST9’s Lee Woojin, newcomer Seo Yi-han and Thai actor Panutuch Saelee in the cast. k-hallyunews reported.​

The casting is notable as it is rare for active members of multiple idol groups to co-star in a BL series. Both Saebyeol and Lee Woojin previously participated in the survival show “Produce X 101”. “Love Class 3” will be simulcast in over 190 countries around the world.​

The drama’s announcement coincides with the recent return of Waker. The group released their third mini album, “In Elixir: Spellbound”, on January 8, 2026, with the title track “LiKE That”. Saebyeol is expected to balance his promotional activities for the album with his filming schedule for the drama, as scheduled Sports Khan.