Top Korean actors are in talks for exciting new projects! Park Bo Gum, Han So Hee, Lee Jun Hyuk, Seo Ye Ji, and more are in discussions for major leading roles in upcoming dramas and films. Let’s take a closer look at their potential returns to the screen!
Park Bo Gum, Han So Hee, Seo Ye Ji, Lee Jun Hyuk, and More Are in Talks for New Projects
Park Bo Gum Is in Talks for “Night Traveler”
Following his success with “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” the actor prepares for his next drama project release, “Good Boy,” later this month. As reported in March, the blockbuster historical filmmaker Kim Han Nim cast Park Bo Gum to lead in “The Sword: A Legend of the Red World.”
Recently, the host of “The Seasons: Cantabile of Park Bo Gum” received an offer to star in the new drama “Night Traveler” (literal title). The drama’s script is penned by renowned writer Yoon Ji Ryun, known for her hit dramas like “Boys Over Flower” and “Move to Heaven.”
Currently, there are no further details regarding the show. If he accepts, “Night Traveler” will become Park Bo Gum’s next drama after “Good Boy.”
Han So Hee Is in Talks for Korean Remake “Intern”
Han So Hee has reportedly been cast to lead the Korean remake of the hit Hollywood film “Intern.” Her agency, 9ato Entertainment, has confirmed the news and stated,
““The Intern” is one of the works that has been offered.”
Released in 2015. “The Intern” follows a 70-year-old man who works as an intern in a company run by a passionate CEO in her 30s. In the original movie, the older man played by Robert De Niro, and the CEO portrayed by Anne Hathaway.
Last year, veteran actor Choi Min Sik received an offer for the lead role in the film. However, there have been no updates regarding the casting. If both actors accept the offers, it will be their first collaboration. Meanwhile, it will be her new film after “Project Y.”
Lee Jun Hyuk May Transform into an Exorcist in “Awakening”
Actor Lee Jun Hyuk may have a busy year ahead as he demonstrates his versatility as an actor. After portraying a perfect secretary, the actor is reportedly set to play the role of an exorcist in a new drama for SBS.
“Awakening” is a fantasy occult that takes place in a school where mysterious events happen frequently. For this drama project, Lee Jun Hyuk has received an offer to play a teacher who is also an exorcist in this project.
If he accepts the role, this will mark his fourth upcoming drama project. Audiences will soon see him in a cameo appearance in “Mercy for None,” Afterward, he will lead in “The Art of Sarah,” and “The Winner of the Lottery Will Go to Work.”
Seo Ye Ji Is in Talks for Thriller “Forest of Humans”
Seo Ye Ji may soon return to the screen after her last appearance in the 2022 drama “Eve.” The actress has reportedly received an offer to star in the thriller drama “Forest of Humans.”
Her agency, SUBLIME, confirmed the news and stated,
“Seo Ye Ji has received an offer to appear in the new drama “Forest of Humans” and is reviewing it.”
“Forest of Humans” is a live-action adaptation of a webtoon of the same name and will have an R-19 rating. Reports suggest the series is in talks for an OTT platform release.
The story takes place in a concentration camp where violence and death occur. This place gathers psychopathic serial killers for a series of experiments designed to paralyze them.
Seo In Guk & Park Ji Hyun May Star in “Back to Work!”
Seo In Guk and Park Ji Hyun are potentially working together in a new office-themed K-drama adaptation of the webtoon named “Back to Work!”.
If Seok In Guk accepts the offer, this will be his fourth new drama project. His upcoming release dramas include “Boyfriend on Demand,” “Twelve,” “Smoking Gun,” and “Literalism” (literal title). Meanwhile, if Park Ji Hyun accepts, it will mark her return to screen drama after “You and Everything Else” and “M: Mixed Twins.”
GOT7’s Jinyoung May Lead New Drama “Shining” Alongside Kim Min Ju
Singer-actor Jinyoung may co-star with Kim Min Ju in the new JTBC drama “Shining.” In response to the casting news, the actor agency, BH Entertainment, stated,
“We have received an offer and are positively reviewing it.”
Previously, Chae Jong Hyeop and Rowoon were offered the lead roles but declined the casting offers.
“Shining” tells the love story between a man and a woman who parted ways at nineteen and reunite at thirty.
Director Kim Yoon Jin from “Our Beloved Summer” will helm this drama project. Lee Sook Yeon, known for her hit drama “A Piece of Your Mind,” penned the script.
If Jinyoung accepts the offer, this drama will mark his next project following “Our Unwritten Seoul,” which premieres this month.
Girls’ Generation Sooyoung to Debut in Hollywood
Sooyoung of Girl’s Generation will star in “Ballerina,” a spin-off of the hit “John Wick.” Keanu Reeves leads this film series as the titular John Wick. The story will bridge the events between “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”and “John Wick: Chapter 4.”
The singer-actress will portray Katla Park, daughter of Il Song, a Ruska Roma associate. Her character becomes the focus of Eve’s first field mission as her bodyguard.
This upcoming movie, set for release on June 6, will mark her Hollywood debut. Meanwhile, Sooyoung’s new drama “Second Shot at Love” is currently airing on tvN.
Bae Suzy Is in Talks for “Men of Harem”
Idol actress Suzy is reportedly in discussion to star in the new K-drama “Men of Harem.” Her agency confirmed the casting news, stating that the actress has received an offer and is currently reviewing it.
If she accepts the offer, it will mark her third upcoming project following “Genie, make a Wish” with Kim Woo Bin and “Delusion” with Kim Seon Ho. Additionally, her highly anticipated film “Seven O’clock Breakfast Meeting for the Broken Heart,” co-starring Lee Jin Wook, is set for release this year.
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