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Cho Yi Hyun has reportedly been cast as the female lead Jung Ba Reum. True to her name, she is a diligent college student who lives a sincere and upright life, while also experiencing the fresh flutter of youth.
Kim Se Jeong has reportedly been cast as the female lead in place of Shin Ye Eun. The project is currently in preparation, and details such as its broadcast schedule are still under discussion.
On April 2, her agency BH Entertainment told Newsen, “The new drama ‘High School Queen’ is one of the projects offered to Kim Se Jeong.”
Both Park Bo Gum and Shin Ye Eun's agencies officially stated to Newsen, "They have been offered roles in the new drama Night Traveler and are currently reviewing the proposal."
additional characters: Chae Ju Young as Ji U Gyeong - the only person aware of Koo Ja Hong’s true identity
Kang Yoo Seok as Ko Tae Seung - Choi Seok’s longtime friend
Kim Jong Soo as Man Gwan - Choi Seok’s grandfather
Kim Min Seok as Beom I - the tiger of Inwangsan Mountain
special appearances: Hwang In Youp as Sam I - a fox considered Ja Hong’s nemesis, who has harbored animosity toward her for a millennium due to past events
Kim Seol Hyun as Yeon I - a memory spirit who guards the spring where supernatural beings are born
Lee Jae In plays Bang Sang - an ancient spirit appearing in a 20-year-old form
On the 2nd, a representative from Shin Ye Eun’s agency NPIO told Ilgan Sports, “She has received an offer to play the female lead in the new drama Night Traveler and is positively reviewing it.”
Night Traveler is a romance drama written by Yoon Ji-ryun, known for works such as Boys Over Flowers and Move to Heaven. Park Bo Gum is expected to take on the male lead role.
According to Xports News on the 2nd, Lee Jong-won has been cast in a leading role.
He will play Joo Han Min, the Chief Strategy Officer at the company where Na Jung Seok serves as CEO. He is a U.S. citizen and the only employee in the company who has not completed military service.
‘A Proper Romance’ has been confirmed for distribution on a global OTT platform.
Song Kang as Kang Bi O (17-27 years old, Male / Aristocratic Family, Perfectionist) A genius pianist. His fingers, long and transparent, seem to have been born for the piano. From a young age, he dominated the gifted academy as one of the brightest prodigies. He is the grandson of the world-renowned conductor Kang Seung Un, excelling in both piano and academics, always ranking first. Though he appears to lack no flaws, there’s something about his grandfather, Seung Un, that prevents him from fully acknowledging Bi O. Amid his overwhelming talents and his mother Ji Hye’s overly devoted education, Bi O is determined to prove himself to his grandfather. He adds effort to his innate ability, fueled by the desire to gain Seung Un’s recognition. A future contestant who is expected to place in one of the top 3 international piano competitions. Bi O, who has always thought of himself as a genius, encounters Jeong Yo, who sparks a musical surprise and awe within him. This quickly turns into a feeling of inferiority.
Lee Jun Young as Choi Jeong Yo (17-27 years old, Male / Rebellious Outcast) With the rebellious energy typical of a teenager, Jeong Yo seems distant from classical music or the piano. Due to his father Gi Taek’s enormous debt, Jeong Yo grew up as a street kid. Burdened by a difficult environment and trauma, Jeong Yo has buried his extraordinary talents and lives each day without dreams or hope. During a mandatory school outing to a performance, Jeong Yo encounters Bi O. Feeling an unknown spark within him, Jeong Yo is drawn to Bi O. Through the intervention of Seon Ju, Jeong Yo transfers to the Korea National University of Arts (Korea Yeogo). Through Bi O, Jeong Yo overcomes his trauma and is able to return to the stage. Bi O becomes a beacon of hope and salvation for Jeong Yo, a companion who brings joy, and a muse that provides endless musical inspiration. However, as Jeong Yo’s genius begins to be recognized by the world, Bi O becomes increasingly depleted and damaged.
Jang Gyu Ri as Hong Jae In (17-27 years old, Female / Sensitive Ears, Viola Major) Although she practiced the violin, Jae In lacked talent for it and eventually switched to viola, a less challenging instrument. Jae In has a hobby of collecting old records that satisfy her discerning ears—this is a result of her highly sensitive hearing. Her father, once from a wealthy family, was a notorious womanizer. Whenever her parents had loud arguments, Jae In would put on headphones and block out the noise with music. This habit made her hearing even more acute. After her mother and father fought, Jae In would often visit her friend Ji Hye’s house, where Bi O would play the piano for her. It was then that Jae In, excited and amused, jokingly declared she would marry Bi O. However, one day, Jae In’s sensitive ears picked up a perfectly beautiful piano sound—and it turned out to be the performance of Jeong Yo. The music he played began to seep into Jae In's heart, which had previously been focused only on Bi O.
it’s official🥳🥳 and they already started production
Chu Young-woo's Character Setup Summary 😈💘 1. A demon who doesn't know love 2. Has lived for a long time with powerful abilities 3. Has always gotten whatever he wanted 4. Heads to Korea after receiving a new mission (overseas location seems devilish) 5. Hotel VVVIP 6. Meets Lee Deul-pan and begins to confront, for the first time, emotions and an attraction he couldn't comprehend
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZydbZIHWfTE&pp=iggCQAE%3D
https://x.com/elle_korea/status/2039501223288779138
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/609/0001109624
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/421/0008865324
On April 2, her agency BH Entertainment told Newsen, “The new drama ‘High School Queen’ is one of the projects offered to Kim Se Jeong.”
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/629/0000487669
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/609/0001109646
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/609/0001109612
Chae Ju Young as Ji U Gyeong - the only person aware of Koo Ja Hong’s true identity
Kang Yoo Seok as Ko Tae Seung - Choi Seok’s longtime friend
Kim Jong Soo as Man Gwan - Choi Seok’s grandfather
Kim Min Seok as Beom I - the tiger of Inwangsan Mountain
special appearances:
Hwang In Youp as Sam I - a fox considered Ja Hong’s nemesis, who has harbored animosity toward her for a millennium due to past events
Kim Seol Hyun as Yeon I - a memory spirit who guards the spring where supernatural beings are born
Lee Jae In plays Bang Sang - an ancient spirit appearing in a 20-year-old form
https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=728619
https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20260402/133659329/1
Night Traveler is a romance drama written by Yoon Ji-ryun, known for works such as Boys Over Flowers and Move to Heaven. Park Bo Gum is expected to take on the male lead role.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/241/0003502677
https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=728619
He will play Joo Han Min, the Chief Strategy Officer at the company where Na Jung Seok serves as CEO. He is a U.S. citizen and the only employee in the company who has not completed military service.
‘A Proper Romance’ has been confirmed for distribution on a global OTT platform.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/311/0001993343
Song Kang as Kang Bi O
(17-27 years old, Male / Aristocratic Family, Perfectionist)
A genius pianist. His fingers, long and transparent, seem to have been born for the piano. From a young age, he dominated the gifted academy as one of the brightest prodigies. He is the grandson of the world-renowned conductor Kang Seung Un, excelling in both piano and academics, always ranking first. Though he appears to lack no flaws, there’s something about his grandfather, Seung Un, that prevents him from fully acknowledging Bi O. Amid his overwhelming talents and his mother Ji Hye’s overly devoted education, Bi O is determined to prove himself to his grandfather. He adds effort to his innate ability, fueled by the desire to gain Seung Un’s recognition. A future contestant who is expected to place in one of the top 3 international piano competitions. Bi O, who has always thought of himself as a genius, encounters Jeong Yo, who sparks a musical surprise and awe within him. This quickly turns into a feeling of inferiority.
Lee Jun Young as Choi Jeong Yo
(17-27 years old, Male / Rebellious Outcast)
With the rebellious energy typical of a teenager, Jeong Yo seems distant from classical music or the piano. Due to his father Gi Taek’s enormous debt, Jeong Yo grew up as a street kid. Burdened by a difficult environment and trauma, Jeong Yo has buried his extraordinary talents and lives each day without dreams or hope. During a mandatory school outing to a performance, Jeong Yo encounters Bi O. Feeling an unknown spark within him, Jeong Yo is drawn to Bi O. Through the intervention of Seon Ju, Jeong Yo transfers to the Korea National University of Arts (Korea Yeogo). Through Bi O, Jeong Yo overcomes his trauma and is able to return to the stage. Bi O becomes a beacon of hope and salvation for Jeong Yo, a companion who brings joy, and a muse that provides endless musical inspiration. However, as Jeong Yo’s genius begins to be recognized by the world, Bi O becomes increasingly depleted and damaged.
Jang Gyu Ri as Hong Jae In
(17-27 years old, Female / Sensitive Ears, Viola Major)
Although she practiced the violin, Jae In lacked talent for it and eventually switched to viola, a less challenging instrument. Jae In has a hobby of collecting old records that satisfy her discerning ears—this is a result of her highly sensitive hearing. Her father, once from a wealthy family, was a notorious womanizer. Whenever her parents had loud arguments, Jae In would put on headphones and block out the noise with music. This habit made her hearing even more acute. After her mother and father fought, Jae In would often visit her friend Ji Hye’s house, where Bi O would play the piano for her. It was then that Jae In, excited and amused, jokingly declared she would marry Bi O. However, one day, Jae In’s sensitive ears picked up a perfectly beautiful piano sound—and it turned out to be the performance of Jeong Yo. The music he played began to seep into Jae In's heart, which had previously been focused only on Bi O.
additional characters:
Yun Seon Ju - Kang Seung Un’s second wife
Kang Ji Hye - Bi O’s mom, former ballerina
Do Hyeon Su - Bi O and Jeong Yo’s teacher
https://x.com/o3o_rookie/status/2039285847586152662
https://x.com/minkifilms/status/2039167265434943687
https://x.com/baechumandu/status/2039144520005365999
- BIBI
- KiiiKiii
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- RIIZE
- Han Roro
- WOODZ
- So Subin
- hrtz.wav
- SAM KIM
- sonmlr lim jungwon
- ALEPH
https://x.com/fallinbeen/status/2039142960391155861
Chu Young-woo's Character Setup Summary 😈💘
1. A demon who doesn't know love
2. Has lived for a long time with powerful abilities
3. Has always gotten whatever he wanted
4. Heads to Korea after receiving a new mission (overseas location seems devilish)
5. Hotel VVVIP
6. Meets Lee Deul-pan and begins to confront, for the first time, emotions and an attraction he couldn't comprehend
https://about.netflix.com/en/news/long-vacation-start-of-production
https://x.com/loverdramas/status/2039146367994798105