Actor Kim Sung Cheol of “Hellbound 2” has been cast to star in the new K-drama “Goldland” alongside Park Bo Young. Read more about the upcoming drama and the actor’s role below.
Kim Sung Cheol Joins Park Bo Young in Talks for New K-Drama “Goldland”
According to an exclusive report by Kukinews on February 26, actor Kim Sung Cheol was cast as the male lead role for the new K-drama “Goldland.”
In response to this casting news, a representative from Kim Sung Ccheol’s agency, Story J Company, stated to EDaily,
“This is one of the projects he has been offered and is currently under consideration.”
A representative from Story J Company.
Production
“Goldland” is the reunion project of two famous filmmakers, Director Kim Sung Hoo of “Confidential Assignment”and writer Hwang Jo Yoon of “Memoir of a Murder.”
This upcoming drama will be their third collaboration after “Rampant” and “Confidential Assignment.” In addition to their outstanding work in the movies, the upcoming drama will be their first collaboration in a drama series project.
“Goldland” will mark director Kim Sung Hoon’s third drama project following the success of “Chief Detective 1958,” and “History of Scruffiness.”
Furthermore, Studi Dragon and Lee Chang Films will handle the production of the series. In addition, the drama’s distribution on streaming platforms is still ongoing.
“Goldland” Storyline and Kim Sung Cheol’s Role
“Goldland” revolves around people’s desire for a mysterious gold bar worth 60 billion Won and follows a person searching for a proper life.
The drama is set in “Goldland,” an inland casino in a coal mining region that has suffered from the declining coal industry. The casino aims to revive the local economy.
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Kim Hee Joo grew up in a low-income family. Her difficult situation led her to view herself as an unlucky person. Therefore, she leaves her home to find a better life.
She starts working at Goldland and falls in love with a man there. However, she suddenly gets entangled in a serious issue involving an attempted murder. This mysterious case is related to a trove of gold bars. As the drama unfolds, Hee Joo must fight to protect her love and money.
In this drama, Kim Sung Cheol plays Woo Ki, Hee Joo’s high school classmate, who is affiliated with an organization.
After more than ten years, Woo Ki and Hee Joo unexpectedly cross paths again. Their reunion draws them into the world of gold bars, sparking both internal and external conflicts.
Kim Sung Cheol Updates
Actor Kim Sung Cheol started his career as a musical actor and made his stage debut with “Puberty” in 2014. He made his acting debut on television with “Prison Playbook.” His debut in the series instantly won over viewers. Since then, the talented actor has played various roles in multiple dramas and films, demonstrating his versatility.
The actor has taken on leading roles in popular K-dramas such as “Arthdal Chronicles 3,” “Do You Like Brahms?,” “Our Beloved Summer,” and “Hellbound 2.” Additionally, he has appeared in many films, like “The Battle of Jangsari,” “Search Out,” and “Troll Factory.”
His upcoming projects include the films “Project Y” and “The Old Woman and the Knife,” as well as the drama “Boyfriend on Demand.”
What do you think about Park Bo Young and Kim Sun Cheul’s pairing in the upcoming K-drama “Goldland”? Please share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned for updates!
In the meantime, watch Kim Sung Cheol in the trailer for “Hellbound 2.”
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