9 Upcoming Korean Dramas Plan to Collaborate with Famous Stars, Including Park Bo Gum - Jisoo BLACKPINK

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin Malihah

Several upcoming Korean dramas are currently in the casting stage. In order to produce the best dramas, the drama production team is starting to collaborate with famous Korean stars to become the main cast. Here are 9 upcoming Korean dramas that plan to collaborate with famous stars, including Park Bo Gum - Jisoo BLACKPINK!

1. IN YOUR BRILLIANT SEASON

(Seo In Guk credit: instagram.com/seo_cccc - Lee Su Kyung credit: instagram.com/heybiblee)

Romantic drama titled "IN YOUR BRILLIANT SEASON" is reported to have cast actors Seo In Guk and Lee Su Kyung as the couple in this drama. According to the media on September 1st, Seo In Guk and Lee Su Kyung have been offered the main lead roles in this upcoming series.  

Seo In Guk is reported to play the role of Seon Woo Chan, who is an animator. Seon Woo Chan is described as a cheerful and enthusiastic person, just like the characters he creates in his work. However, he secretly holds a mystery. Alongside Seo In Guk, Lee Sung Kyung will portray Song Ha Ran, who is a designer. Song Ha Ran is also the eldest daughter of 3 siblings, with a comfortable and friendly personality towards everyone, but she doesn't have close friends.

2. INFLUENZA

(Kim Jisoo credit: instagram.com/sooyaaa__ - Park Jung Min credit: instagram.com/marieclairekorea)

Will tell about zombies, the drama "INFLUENZA" plans to cast Jisoo BLACKPINK and Park Jung Min as the main actors. It has been confirmed by both agencies representing Jisoo BLACKPINK and Park Jung Min that they are considering the offer given. This drama 'INFLUENZA', is known to be a collaboration project between scriptwriter Han Ji Woo from 'PARASITE', director Yoon Sung Hyun from 'BLEAK NIGHT', and writer Ji Ho Jin

Park Jung Min is rumored to play Jae Yoon, a 26-year-old man who has anxiety about the future and is also obsessed with his girlfriend. In the end, he breaks up with his girlfriend and is faced with a world full of zombies. Jae Yoon becomes the leader of a team to fight against the zombies. And Jisoo BLACKPINK is rumored to play Young Joo, who separates from her boyfriend Jae Yoon because she does not understand his feelings. She plans to meet her boyfriend, but she discovers that zombies have taken over.

3. ACQUAINTANCES

(Han Ji Min credit: instagram.com/roma.emo - Lee Joon Hyuk credit: instagram.com/leejunhyuk05)

Based on media reports on August 22nd, it is reported that Lee Joon Hyuk and Han Ji Min will star in the drama "ACQUAINTANCES". It will be a rom-com genre drama that tells the story of Kang Ji Yoo, a CEO of a company, and Yoo Eun Ho, a competent secretary.

Lee Joo Hyuk is reported to play the role of Yoo Eun Ho, who is a father living with his 6-year-old daughter, while Han Ji Min will play the role of Kang Ji Yoon, who is a CEO. She becomes the most popular female CEO among college students and has the second largest company in the industry within 5 years.

4. THE SENSE

(Han Ye Ri credit: instagram.com/hanyeri_official - Kim Yo Han credit: instagram.com/y_haa.n)

Reportedly experiencing a delay, the upcoming drama "THE SENSE" stated that it was false information. The production revealed that their script is currently being revised and the schedule will continue after the revision is completed. 

Han Ye Ri and Kim Yo Han Wei were previously reported to be in discussions to star in this drama. The drama "THE SENSE" itself tells the story of a teacher and a student who are suspected of being able to smell, see, and touch spirits while facing evil spirits that have risen after 10 years.

5. TWELVE

(Ma Dong Seok credit: instagram.com/donlee)

On August 25, media reported that Ma Dong Seok has accepted an offer to star in the drama "TWELVE". The drama "TWELVE" tells the story of various heroes who fight to protect the Korean Peninsula from evil spirits. This drama is scheduled to air at the end of next year.

Currently, Ma Dong Seok is busy starring in the English adaptation film of the science fiction novel by Nicholas Sansbury Smith, "HELL DIVERS," and plays the role of Xavier, a legendary hell diver.

6. CINDERELLA AT 2 AM

(Shin Hyun Been credit: instagram.com/hyunbeenshin - Moon Sang Min credit:instagram.com/_sangmxn_)

Shin Hyun Been and Moon Sang Min are reported to star in the new drama “CINDERELLA AT 2 AM”, which is an adaptation of a Webtoon. This drama is a rom-com genre that tells the story of a woman who fiercely protects herself and a chaebol man who believes that protecting his love is the same as protecting himself.

Shin Hyun Been is offered the role of Ha Yoon Seo, a skilled and confident woman. Ha Yoon Seo is the head of a brand marketing team at a card company. She has a kind-hearted personality and is successful in her work, as well as financially. Moon Sang Min plays Seo Joo Won, a warm-hearted man with good looks and physique. He also comes from a wealthy family. Although he joins as a new employee in Ha Yoon Seo's team, Seo Joo Won is actually a chaebol.

7. THE CHAIN

(Park Ki Woong credit: instagram.com/oopkwoo - Yoo In Young credit: instagram.com/yooinyoung.official)

Upcoming drama "THE CHAIN" is reported to cast actors Park Ki Woong and Yoo In Young as the main leads. "THE CHAIN", will be an 8-episode drama and will be exclusively released on an online streaming platform. The script for this drama is written by director Bong Soo, who previously directed the film "HEARTY PAWS".

The collaboration between actors Park Ki Woong, Yoo In Young, and director Bong Soo is highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders. This is because the drama project "THE CHAIN" will be their first collaboration. It is estimated that the filming of this drama will begin in the second half of this year and will be released early next year.

8. GOOD BOY

(Kim So Hyun credit: instagram.com/wow_kimsohyun - Park Bo Gum credit:instagram.com/bogummy)

According to media reports, actress Kim So Hyun will be co-starring with Park Bo Gum in the upcoming drama “GOOD BOY”. This drama tells the story of athletes from various sports categories who receive an offer to join the police in a special unit.

9. ONES THAT COME AFTER LOVE

(Lee Se Young credit: instagram.com/seyoung_10 - Sakaguchi Kentaro credit: instagram.com/sakaguchikentaro)

Adapted from a novel, the drama “ONES THAT COME AFTER LOVE” will cast actress Lee Se Young and actor Sakaguchi Kentaro as the main characters. This drama is based on a novel of the same title, written by Gong Ji Young and Tsuji Hitonari, published in 2005. The novel tells the story of a Japanese man and a woman who meet and fall in love, written from two different perspectives.

The drama “ONES THAT COME AFTER LOVE” will be produced by director Moon Hyun Seong, known for “THE KING’S CASE NOTE" (2017) and “Seoul VIBE" (2022). It is reported that the filming of this drama will be scheduled to take place in early 2024 in Korea and Japan.

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