Actress Park Xi Yeon, known for her role in Mnet’s 'Produce 101' Season 1 and as a former member of the girl group PRISTIN, has been cast as the lead in Storyreels’ original short-form drama, 'The Sharehouse You Must Be In.'

Park Xi Yeon brought a dynamic, immersive experience to her character, allowing users to shape the storyline through their choices in the latest drama.

'The Sharehouse You Must Be In,' which premiered on the short-form platform Storyreels on October 18, is a mobile-only, vertical-format drama based on a romance webtoon and game. The series features a unique structure with 47 main episodes, followed by 15 interactive episodes where viewers can continue the story from their perspective, making choices to direct the plot.

The plot centers around a dating show where former lovers are forced into close interactions, with participants required to engage in daily physical contact. The one with the highest score by the end wins a prize of 100 million KRW (~72,763 USD).

Park Xi Yeon stars as the main character, Na Ju Yeon, a behind-the-scenes TV writer. Due to rising rent demands from her landlord and a favor from a friend, she’s suddenly thrust into a fictional reality dating show. Within the drama, viewers can select Ju Yeon’s romantic partners, creating an intense six-person love triangle, which promises a highly immersive experience. 'The Sharehouse You Must Be In' focuses on Ju Yeon’s emotional and romantic storyline, promising an engaging, sensual romance that appeals to both male and female audiences.

As a former MC on 'Show! Music Core' with proven hosting skills, Park Xi Yeon transitioned to acting and has demonstrated her talent through roles in dramas like tvN’s 'Trap,' OCN’s 'Dark Hole,' SBS’s 'Cheer Up,' and as the lead in the film 'Sillim Love Story.' 

Korean netizens gave mixed reactions in a popular online community and commented:

"I was curious about her..."

"Geez..."

"Why did they make a drama like this?"

"Oh... Xiyeon..."

"I’m so upset that I can’t even speak."

"What's with the storyline?"

"It's not like a really unacceptable drama content."

"Oh geez."

"Xiyeon?"

"The storyline is really..."

"It's disappointing because she could've taken her career somewhere better."

"I played the video without thinking, and suddenly there was talk about positions, so I quickly turned it off, lol."

"Why is she in a drama like this?"

"This is so disappointing."

"I thought this was like a dating show..."

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