[Ishani's Picks] Top 10 K-Drama Casting News That Had Us At Hello
By Ishani Sarkar | Published on
Another day, another casting announcement: that's how it goes in K-Drama land! Every time we hear about a particular actor or actress getting cast in a new drama, not only does it bring excitement for the said drama but it also calls upon fandoms who have been eagerly waiting for such an announcement. Here are my picks for the top 10 K-Drama casting news that gave me butterflies in my stomach from how exciting they were!
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"Our Blues" features a star-studded cast: Lee Byung-hun, Han Ji-min, Lee Jung-eun, Cha Seung-won, Uhm Jung-hwa, Shin Min-a & Kim Woo-bin, and the slice-of-life format is an absolute fan-favourite. To be able to see such incredible actors work on the same project is simply a treat for fans but more importantly, it is the thought of seeing the Korean entertainment industry's royal couple, Shin Min-a and Kim Woo-bin together on screen that made them even more elated about the casting.
"My Liberation Notes" is single-handedly bringing together some of the most versatile, experimental, and talented actors in the industry: Kim Ji-won, Lee Min-ki, Lee El, and Son Sukku and I could not be more excited about this brilliant cast. The complex web of relationships that they're meant to portray is even more reason to look forward to this drama.
Whenever a webtoon gets a K-Drama adaptation, attention is focused on the casting more than anything else, especially when it is a hugely popular work in and of itself. "Tomorrow" is one such example of a cult-classic webtoon that also happened to have perfected the art of casting: Rowoon, Kim Hee-sun, Yun Ji-on, and Lee Soo-hyuk is a combination we didn't know we needed but definitely can't get enough of.
Jung Soo-jung has been emerging as a queen of romantic comedies lately and we're overjoyed to be getting one starring the actress so early in the year. Cast in the leading role opposite Jung Soo-jung is none other than Kim Jae-wook, making his return to the small screen after almost two years! Now, this is a couple you do not want to miss.
"Pachinko" has been in the works for quite a while now and ever since it was first announced, fans have been pouring out their love and support for the same. "Pachinko" boasts of an incredible cast, including Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung, Hallyu's brightest star Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha-I, Jin Ha, and more. We cannot wait for "Pachinko" to hit our screens.
Park Hyung-sik and Han So-hee are not only a visually appealing pair but their talents brought together will create nothing short of a masterpiece. Both actors have taken on some heavy, hard-hitting roles recently with "Happiness" and "My Name" so it is definitely a pleasant change to see them returning to a more mellow mood with "Soundtrack #1". Needless to say, we're more than ready for it.
Kim Go-eun and Nam Ji-hyun: two of the greatest contemporary actresses in the Korean entertainment industry are coupling up with Wi Ha-jun and Park Ji-hu: two of the biggest global stars at the moment, for "Little Women". What more could one ask for? "Little Women" is going to be iconic and there are simply no two ways about it.
"Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938"
The moment of truth that would reveal the casting for "Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938" finally arrived earlier this month, when it was announced that Kim So-yeon will be leading the drama alongside Lee Dong-wook, much to the overwhelming joy of fans all over the world! It will certainly be interesting, refreshing and above all, entertaining to see how worlds collide when these two strong personalities meet on screen and we cannot wait for that time to come.
Based on a highly critically acclaimed animated film by Yeon Sang-ho, "The King of Pigs" is as dark, twisted, and cathartic as it gets. Leading the series will be Kim Dong-wook and Kim Sung-kyu, raising expectations for the adaptation even higher. With both actors being lauded for their range, skill and nuance, there's no doubt that "The King of Pigs" is going to make waves globally.
The world is going to witness one of the fiercest power trios we've ever seen with Kim Ha-neul, Lee Hye-young-I, and Kim Sung-ryung coming together for "Kill Heel". The power that these women hold is simply unbeatable and perfectly suited to the cut-throat world of the drama. Fittingly premiering right after International Women's Day, "Kill Heel" is set to be revolutionary and I'm here for it!
By Ishani Sarkar
Ishani Sarkar
Ishani Sarkar is a Writer, Editor and Hallyu journalist with years of experience in writing about Korean art, entertainment and culture, editing and managing content as well as interviewing Korean artists and celebrities. Ishani Sarkar can be reached at ishani.specter@gmail.com.