In the latest K-drama casting news, IU is set to reunite with Byeon Woo-seok in the MBC drama 'Wife of a 21st Century Prince'. This series will explore a romance between a modern monarch and a corporate heiress, adding a contemporary twist to the royal romance genre [04db6b39]. Meanwhile, Park Shin-hye is considering a role in 'Chair Time', where she would portray Lee In-young, a powerful figure in the dental industry, showcasing her versatility in character selection [04db6b39].
Park Bo-young is also making headlines as she is set to play twin sisters in tvN's upcoming series 'Unknown Seoul', alongside Park Jin-young. This dual role is expected to highlight Bo-young's acting range [04db6b39]. Additionally, she is weighing an offer for 'Goldland', a drama centered around South Korea's first domestic casino, which promises to delve into the complexities of the gambling world [04db6b39].
In the realm of romantic comedies, Lee Jung-jae has been offered the male lead in 'Petty Love', where he will portray Im Hyun-joon, a detective with aspirations for melodrama. Lim Ji-yeon is eyed for the female lead role of Wi Jung-sook, a political journalist facing a scandal [bf2191ec].
Ok Taec-yeon and Seohyun have been cast in 'The First Night with the Duke', a Joseon-era fantasy drama that adds a unique twist to historical narratives [bf2191ec]. Lee Jin-wook and Lee Hye-ri are also in talks for a legal drama titled 'Esquire', expected to begin production in March 2025 [bf2191ec].
Lee Jun-ho and Keum Sae-rok are being courted for roles in 'Typhoon Company', set during the late 1990s Asian Financial Crisis, while Jisoo from Blackpink has been offered a role in 'Monthly Boyfriend', a romantic comedy exploring virtual relationships [8a2b6c65].
Furthermore, Lee Jong-suk is eyed for a lawyer role in 'Seochodong', with filming expected to start in 2024, and Song Kang-ho has been confirmed for 'Inside Men', a series adaptation of a popular webtoon [8a2b6c65]. Kim Seon-ho is in talks to co-star with Bae Suzy in 'Delusion', a vampire-themed drama set in 19th century Shanghai and 1930s Gyeongseong [3a3d24e2].
Lastly, Lee Jae-wook and Choi Sung-eun are considering roles in 'The Last Summer', a romantic drama about a woman who dislikes summer, set to air on KBS with a total of 12 episodes [3a3d24e2].