• 1980s period drama, 10 episodes • Lead casting completed • Production: The Lamp • Art Director: Park Il-hyun (Low Life) • Filming Period: Scheduled for May to November 2026
Lee Chae Min is in talks for the male lead role. Kim Hye Yoon, Ryu Seung Ryeong, Park Se Wan, and Yum Jung Ah were reported to be in talks and reviewing roles, while Moon Sang Min is also considering making a special appearance. Their agencies said that they are all received an offer to appear and are currently reviewing it.
Kang You Seok is reportedly going to play Jae Uk, the leader of the three thieves.
Jung Ryeo-won is positively considering a role in the medical drama First Doctor. On February 1, as a representative from her agency, Blitzway Entertainment, told Newsen.
According to a report by IZE on the 5th, Jo Jung-suk will take the title role in the drama series Paperman, directed by Lee Il-hyung. Jo Jung-suk’s agency, Jam Entertainment, told IZE that he has “received the offer and is positively considering it.”
According to a report by SporTV News on the 4th, Lee Sung-kyung has been cast in the new drama ‘Swan Laundry’ as Baek Eun Jo.
In response, her agency Fantagio stated, “It is one of the projects she is currently reviewing.”
The drama is a slice-of-life mystery that follows Baek Eun Jo, the rookie owner and daughter of a long-established laundry shop in Yeosu, as she solves not only laundry and repair requests but also mysterious incidents and everyday cases.
Meanwhile, Swan Laundry is still in discussions regarding its broadcasting schedule.
The web novel ‘I Seop's Romance’ and its shared universe with ‘A Casual Lie’ will be adapted into live-action series, starring actors Lee Jong Suk and Lee Jun Hyuk.
Both ‘I Seop's Romance’ and ‘A Casual Lie’ are popular novels by author Kim Eon-hee, originally published as web novels before being released as full-length books. These works have already gained global popularity and received recognition for their quality. Since the two works share the same universe with different protagonists, the live-action series will maintain their connected storyline, both separately and together.
Lee Jong Suk and Lee Jun Hyuk will star as the main characters of each series. The two series are set in the same world, with TK Group being a central connection between Tae I Seop and Tae Jun Seop, who are cousins. The connected universe will be evident in both series.
The series will be produced by Bonfactory, known for romance dramas like ‘What's Wrong with Secretary Kim’ and ‘Lovely Runner’, alongside Acefactory, and A-Man Media the production company behind the ‘Stranger’ series.
Simultaneous production is set to begin later this year.
Jang Keun-suk is considering a return to television with the healing drama ‘Hyeopban’.
His agency, VAST Entertainment, stated on March 10th to Newsen that he is "positively considering" an offer to star in the new drama ‘Hyeopban’. He has reportedly been offered the lead role of Ma Han-sang.
The drama is based on a popular Japanese novel of the same name, which has already been adapted into both a book and a TV drama in Japan.
The web novel ‘I Seop's Romance’ and its shared universe with ‘A Casual Lie’ will be adapted into live-action series, starring actors Lee Jong Suk and Lee Jun Hyuk.
Both ‘I Seop's Romance’ and ‘A Casual Lie’ are popular novels by author Kim Eon-hee, originally published as web novels before being released as full-length books. These works have already gained global popularity and received recognition for their quality. Since the two works share the same universe with different protagonists, the live-action series will maintain their connected storyline, both separately and together.
Lee Jong Suk and Lee Jun Hyuk will star as the main characters of each series. The two series are set in the same world, with TK Group being a central connection between Tae I Seop and Tae Jun Seop, who are cousins. The connected universe will be evident in both series.
The series will be produced by Bonfactory, known for romance dramas like ‘What's Wrong with Secretary Kim’ and ‘Lovely Runner’, alongside Acefactory, and A-Man Media the production company behind the ‘Stranger’ series.
Shin Ye Eun’s agency npio Entertainment said, “She has received an offer to appear in the new drama ‘High School Queen’ and is currently reviewing it.” She has been offered the lead role of Park Da Jin.
Studio Dragon and webtoon production company Jaedam Media have teamed up to diversify their IP business, starting with the popular webtoon High School Girl Queen.
Jaedam Media is a company specializing in webtoon and web novel IP production. It is known for producing adaptations of hit webtoons, such as Weak Hero, Youth Blossom, and Positively Yours.
Kim Nam-hee will play Lee Young-do, the older brother of Imi-do (played by Ahn Eun-jin). He is the owner of a cleaning company, who repeatedly fails in stock investments but cannot let go of them. His character, with complex emotions stemming from his relationship with his ex-wife, is expected to add energy to the drama.
According to The Fact on the 20th, Chae Jong-hyeop has been confirmed to star as the male lead, Lee Hyo, in KBS2’s upcoming drama “The Nameless Lantern”
Chae Jong-hyeop will play Lee Hyo, the second son of the king, known as Prince Okryeon. In the original work, Lee Hyo is depicted as someone who enjoys martial arts and has a combative nature, unlike his older brother, the crown prince. He is portrayed as possessing exceptional fighting skills, even beheading an enemy general in his late teens. Accordingly, Chae Jong-hyeop will portray a character proficient in both literary and martial arts, heightening the drama’s tension while also leading a romance with the female protagonist.
Above all, this project is especially meaningful as it marks Chae Jong-hyeop’s first leading role in a historical drama.
A representative from Joo Hyun-young’s agency confirmed to Newsen on March 19, saying, “Joo Hyun-young is positively reviewing an offer to star in SBS’s new drama ‘Nine to Six’.
Nam Joo-hyuk is positively considering appearing in the new series “Code: Faust Game” based on the hit Taiwanese drama “Code: The Wish Game”. He has been offered the role of Yoon Tae-joo, the protagonist.
On the 28th, his agency told Star News, “He has been offered a role in ‘Code: Faust Game’ (hereafter ‘Code’) and is positively considering it.”
(written by Yang Hyun-ah, Kim Gun-woo, Kim Hyung-jun, directed by Yoo Soo-min).
“Code” is the new work of director Yoo Soo-min, who proved his directing skills through the “Weak Hero” series.
The original Taiwanese series gained explosive popularity with Seasons 1 and 2 released in 2016 and 2019. It was also remade in Japan in 2023 as “CODE – The Price of Wishes”, starring Kentaro Sakaguchi, drawing significant attention.
On January 22, a representative from her agency, The Present Company, told Newsen, “Shin Se Kyung has received an offer to star in a drama based on the romance webtoon ‘The World Where They Date’ and is positively reviewing it.”
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• Lead casting completed
• Production: The Lamp
• Art Director: Park Il-hyun (Low Life)
• Filming Period: Scheduled for May to November 2026
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Kang You Seok is reportedly going to play Jae Uk, the leader of the three thieves.
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On February 1, as a representative from her agency, Blitzway Entertainment, told Newsen.
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In response, her agency Fantagio stated, “It is one of the projects she is currently reviewing.”
The drama is a slice-of-life mystery that follows Baek Eun Jo, the rookie owner and daughter of a long-established laundry shop in Yeosu, as she solves not only laundry and repair requests but also mysterious incidents and everyday cases.
Meanwhile, Swan Laundry is still in discussions regarding its broadcasting schedule.
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Both ‘I Seop's Romance’ and ‘A Casual Lie’ are popular novels by author Kim Eon-hee, originally published as web novels before being released as full-length books. These works have already gained global popularity and received recognition for their quality. Since the two works share the same universe with different protagonists, the live-action series will maintain their connected storyline, both separately and together.
Lee Jong Suk and Lee Jun Hyuk will star as the main characters of each series. The two series are set in the same world, with TK Group being a central connection between Tae I Seop and Tae Jun Seop, who are cousins. The connected universe will be evident in both series.
The series will be produced by Bonfactory, known for romance dramas like ‘What's Wrong with Secretary Kim’ and ‘Lovely Runner’, alongside Acefactory, and A-Man Media the production company behind the ‘Stranger’ series.
Simultaneous production is set to begin later this year.
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His agency, VAST Entertainment, stated on March 10th to Newsen that he is "positively considering" an offer to star in the new drama ‘Hyeopban’. He has reportedly been offered the lead role of Ma Han-sang.
The drama is based on a popular Japanese novel of the same name, which has already been adapted into both a book and a TV drama in Japan.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/241/0003498437
Both ‘I Seop's Romance’ and ‘A Casual Lie’ are popular novels by author Kim Eon-hee, originally published as web novels before being released as full-length books. These works have already gained global popularity and received recognition for their quality. Since the two works share the same universe with different protagonists, the live-action series will maintain their connected storyline, both separately and together.
Lee Jong Suk and Lee Jun Hyuk will star as the main characters of each series. The two series are set in the same world, with TK Group being a central connection between Tae I Seop and Tae Jun Seop, who are cousins. The connected universe will be evident in both series.
The series will be produced by Bonfactory, known for romance dramas like ‘What's Wrong with Secretary Kim’ and ‘Lovely Runner’, alongside Acefactory, and A-Man Media the production company behind the ‘Stranger’ series.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/437/0000480002
Studio Dragon and webtoon production company Jaedam Media have teamed up to diversify their IP business, starting with the popular webtoon High School Girl Queen.
Jaedam Media is a company specializing in webtoon and web novel IP production. It is known for producing adaptations of hit webtoons, such as Weak Hero, Youth Blossom, and Positively Yours.
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The production will begin in earnest after finalizing the cast.
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Chae Jong-hyeop will play Lee Hyo, the second son of the king, known as Prince Okryeon. In the original work, Lee Hyo is depicted as someone who enjoys martial arts and has a combative nature, unlike his older brother, the crown prince. He is portrayed as possessing exceptional fighting skills, even beheading an enemy general in his late teens. Accordingly, Chae Jong-hyeop will portray a character proficient in both literary and martial arts, heightening the drama’s tension while also leading a romance with the female protagonist.
Above all, this project is especially meaningful as it marks Chae Jong-hyeop’s first leading role in a historical drama.
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He will act alongside Cha Seung-won, who plays his father, and Ra Mi-ran who plays Cha Seung-won’s wife.
Meanwhile, “Family Force” is expected to wrap up its main casting soon and begin pre-production.
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On the 28th, his agency told Star News, “He has been offered a role in ‘Code: Faust Game’ (hereafter ‘Code’) and is positively considering it.”
(written by Yang Hyun-ah, Kim Gun-woo, Kim Hyung-jun, directed by Yoo Soo-min).
“Code” is the new work of director Yoo Soo-min, who proved his directing skills through the “Weak Hero” series.
The original Taiwanese series gained explosive popularity with Seasons 1 and 2 released in 2016 and 2019. It was also remade in Japan in 2023 as “CODE – The Price of Wishes”, starring Kentaro Sakaguchi, drawing significant attention.
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