Namib () is a 2024âÂÂ2025 South Korean slice of life workplace television series written by Eom Sung-min, co-directed by and , and starring Go Hyun-jung, Ryeoun, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Lee Jin-woo. The series depicts a star creation project between a fired star producer and a male trainee. It aired on ENA from December 23, 2024, to January 28, 2025, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST), and subsequently streaming on Genie TV. It is also available for streaming on Viu and Viki in selected regions.
Kang Soo-hyun, a star producer who trains idols gets fired from her position as co-CEO of Pandora Entertainment. She then approaches a long-term male trainee named Yu Jin-woo with malicious intentions, but gradually shows sincerity and helps him achieve his dream.
In February 2024, it was reported that director Jung Da-won, who directed Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019) and writer Eom Sung-min, who penned Default (2018), would work together while SLL and Studio Wooyoungsoo co-managed the production for the series. On April 29, the Genie TV original lineup was revealed at the 2024 KT Group Media Day held at the Novotel Ambassador in Dongdaemun District, Seoul and that the series title was tentatively changed to Starry Night () and would be airing on ENA's MondayâÂÂTuesday timeslot. PD , who directed Ugly Miss Young-ae seasons 8âÂÂ17 (2011âÂÂ2019) and ' (2023), replaced Jung to helm the series. On November 7, it was also revealed that director would also direct. At the press conference on December 16, director Kang told the media that there were several working titles for the series during the planning stage but eventually chose "Namib" as the meaning of it was beautiful and well fit the character.
On February 19, 2024, Go Hyun-jung was reportedly cast to star on the series and currently reviewing it at that time. The next day, it was reported that Ryeoun is positively considering to appear in the drama. On February 22, Song Sae-byeok was reportedly cast for the series. On August 8, Go and Ryeoun along with Yoon Sang-hyun, who replaced Song, and Lee Jin-woo has officially confirmed their appearances.
Principal photography took place for five months between July and December 2024.
Namib was scheduled to premiere on Genie TV, Genie TV Mobile, and ENA in the second half of 2024, and would also be available to stream on Viki in 190 countries. In November 2024, it was confirmed that the series would air on December 23, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).