Ahn Bo Hyun plays Baek Gyeol, a young commander (special operations leader) of the convoy tasked with retrieving the sacred relic, often described as a Goryeo version of the “Holy Grail.” Though he once served in the royal guard, he is sent on this dangerous mission after falling in love with the emperor’s daughter. In the stills, Baek Gyeol’s melancholic gaze and refined appearance stand out, revealing a character who seems stern and distant on the outside but harbors passion and innocence within.
Lee Sung Min portrays Choi Gu, the leader of the elite Goryeo special forces unit, the Byeolcho. A seasoned veteran who has survived countless battles, he is assigned to lead the convoy alongside the inexperienced Baek Gyeol. His face reflects scars from past conflicts and deepened shadows from pivotal events, embodying the cold realism and gravitas of a battle-hardened warrior.
Soo Hyun takes on the role of Princess Wang Hui, the emperor’s youngest daughter. In the stills, she commands attention with a provocative aura and intense presence. Having endured a political marriage and personal loss, she has closed off her heart, living a quiet life in Gyeonghwa Palace. However, her encounter with Baek Gyeol stirs new emotions within her. Her cold, unreadable gaze hints at an inner strength that remains unshaken despite rumors and scrutiny.
Ha Yoon Kyung transforms into Geol Seung, a tavern owner in Ganghwa Island’s marketplace and a guide for the convoy. She joins the mission at Baek Gyeol’s request, embarking on an unpredictable journey. In the stills, her playful expression highlights Geol Seung’s free-spirited charm, while her optimism and bold attitude reveal a character shaped by survival instincts, bringing vitality to the story.
Yoon Kyun Sang plays Wang Mu, a military officer defending Wonju Fortress and Wang Hui’s first love. Clad in armor atop a horse, he exudes a strong yet solitary presence. A distant royal relative, Wang Mu has been kept away from the capital due to political tensions under the military regime, wandering the frontier. Carrying the pain of having once let Wang Hee go, he now finds himself once again at the center of fate’s turmoil.
Ryu Jun Yeol will play the protagonist Hans, the owner of the share house, Si On’s sister stayed. In the original webtoon, Hans is portrayed as a villain.
Choi Dae Hoon and Kang Mal Geum are reportedly cast as leads.
Choi Dae Hoon will play Ji Han Su, a field reporter in YCB’s news division. He has a good physique and fairly decent looks. Whenever other reporters criticize and envy Jung Gyeong Ho(Na Yi Jun), he defends him and even stands up for him, showing loyalty and a sense of romantic idealism. After being abandoned and divorced by his wife and even undergoing psychiatric counseling, he has been single for four years—until a passionate love suddenly enters his life.
Kang Mal Geum will play Heo Mi Eun, a scriptwriter in YCB’s news division and the best friend of Jeon Yeo Been (Seo Hae Yun). Though she appears calm and elegant on the outside, on a good day she could dominate anyone—from middle schoolers to foul-mouthed grandmothers—in a verbal battle, making her a true “mouth fighter.” She has unresolved issues with her ex-husband, and Choi Dae Hun’s character appears in her life.
“The Man Called H” (working title), set to begin production in the second half of the year, follows a former ace killer who is reassigned to a police personal protection unit. Directed by Shin Kyung Soo, the series is expected to deliver thrilling action while presenting a new paradigm of protection services.
“Secret Love Tales of Soosung Palace” is set to air on tvN, is a romance fusion historical drama about court lady Un Yeong, who secretly learns the Korean script before Hangul’s official promulgation, and Crown Prince Hyang, who becomes captivated by her writing. Together, they express their feelings in a language that does not yet exist. The drama is especially meaningful as the first to spotlight Crown Prince Munjong—King Sejong’s eldest son—who has rarely been portrayed in history or media despite excelling in both literary and martial arts, as well as poetry, calligraphy, painting, science, and military strategy.
“Crash 2: Road of Fury.” In the new season, the TCI (Traffic Crime Investigation) team—now reorganized as a metropolitan investigation unit under the National Office of Investigation—takes on large-scale, nationwide violent traffic crimes. As technology advances, criminals become more cunning and bold, and the series will deliver an even more thrilling investigative spectacle with an expanded universe and scale.
Perfect Crown will be released as a web novel featuring untold stories.
The web novel “The Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century in Royal Academy” focuses on episodes from the main characters’ time at the royal academy.It will run for a total of 30 chapters and will be released on KakaoPage on May 16.
In addition to Seong Hui Ju and Grand Prince Yi An, the novel will explore the past stories of key characters such as Prime Minister Min Jeong U, who once served as Yi An’s companion, and Queen Dowager Yun Yi Rang, who keeps Yi An in check to protect the royal family. Set in the royal academy, the story vividly portrays how these characters become entangled, offering deeper insight into their backgrounds and personalities. Released around the time of the drama’s finale, the web novel is expected to ease fans’ disappointment and provide an additional layer of enjoyment beyond the series.
Writer Yoo Ji Won—who won MBC’s drama script contest with this work—will personally write the web novel.
https://x.com/moonsangmin414/status/2042864447577034888
https://x.com/by_jun97/status/2043874918853685382
https://www.jtbcmediacomm.co.kr
update:
confirmed to air on May 30
script reading:
https://www.bntnews.co.kr/article/view/bnt202604210053
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/108/0003426236
Ahn Bo Hyun plays Baek Gyeol, a young commander (special operations leader) of the convoy tasked with retrieving the sacred relic, often described as a Goryeo version of the “Holy Grail.” Though he once served in the royal guard, he is sent on this dangerous mission after falling in love with the emperor’s daughter. In the stills, Baek Gyeol’s melancholic gaze and refined appearance stand out, revealing a character who seems stern and distant on the outside but harbors passion and innocence within.
Lee Sung Min portrays Choi Gu, the leader of the elite Goryeo special forces unit, the Byeolcho. A seasoned veteran who has survived countless battles, he is assigned to lead the convoy alongside the inexperienced Baek Gyeol. His face reflects scars from past conflicts and deepened shadows from pivotal events, embodying the cold realism and gravitas of a battle-hardened warrior.
Soo Hyun takes on the role of Princess Wang Hui, the emperor’s youngest daughter. In the stills, she commands attention with a provocative aura and intense presence. Having endured a political marriage and personal loss, she has closed off her heart, living a quiet life in Gyeonghwa Palace. However, her encounter with Baek Gyeol stirs new emotions within her. Her cold, unreadable gaze hints at an inner strength that remains unshaken despite rumors and scrutiny.
Ha Yoon Kyung transforms into Geol Seung, a tavern owner in Ganghwa Island’s marketplace and a guide for the convoy. She joins the mission at Baek Gyeol’s request, embarking on an unpredictable journey. In the stills, her playful expression highlights Geol Seung’s free-spirited charm, while her optimism and bold attitude reveal a character shaped by survival instincts, bringing vitality to the story.
Yoon Kyun Sang plays Wang Mu, a military officer defending Wonju Fortress and Wang Hui’s first love. Clad in armor atop a horse, he exudes a strong yet solitary presence. A distant royal relative, Wang Mu has been kept away from the capital due to political tensions under the military regime, wandering the frontier. Carrying the pain of having once let Wang Hee go, he now finds himself once again at the center of fate’s turmoil.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/312/0000755695
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXF1fDyDQuH/?igsh=MXZ6cGNib3ZjN2xrbg
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/109/0005514052
http://m.tvdaily.co.kr/article.php?aid=17760734941783368002
Choi Dae Hoon will play Ji Han Su, a field reporter in YCB’s news division. He has a good physique and fairly decent looks. Whenever other reporters criticize and envy Jung Gyeong Ho(Na Yi Jun), he defends him and even stands up for him, showing loyalty and a sense of romantic idealism. After being abandoned and divorced by his wife and even undergoing psychiatric counseling, he has been single for four years—until a passionate love suddenly enters his life.
Kang Mal Geum will play Heo Mi Eun, a scriptwriter in YCB’s news division and the best friend of Jeon Yeo Been (Seo Hae Yun). Though she appears calm and elegant on the outside, on a good day she could dominate anyone—from middle schoolers to foul-mouthed grandmothers—in a verbal battle, making her a true “mouth fighter.” She has unresolved issues with her ex-husband, and Choi Dae Hun’s character appears in her life.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/117/0004053544
“Ricky,” which portrays the legendary story of Rikidōzan and Kim Il, will depict the hidden stories of Korean residents in Japan on a grand scale.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/312/0000755544
“The Man Called H” (working title), set to begin production in the second half of the year, follows a former ace killer who is reassigned to a police personal protection unit. Directed by Shin Kyung Soo, the series is expected to deliver thrilling action while presenting a new paradigm of protection services.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/312/0000755544
“Secret Love Tales of Soosung Palace” is set to air on tvN, is a romance fusion historical drama about court lady Un Yeong, who secretly learns the Korean script before Hangul’s official promulgation, and Crown Prince Hyang, who becomes captivated by her writing. Together, they express their feelings in a language that does not yet exist. The drama is especially meaningful as the first to spotlight Crown Prince Munjong—King Sejong’s eldest son—who has rarely been portrayed in history or media despite excelling in both literary and martial arts, as well as poetry, calligraphy, painting, science, and military strategy.
Set to air in 2027
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/312/0000755544
“Crash 2: Road of Fury.” In the new season, the TCI (Traffic Crime Investigation) team—now reorganized as a metropolitan investigation unit under the National Office of Investigation—takes on large-scale, nationwide violent traffic crimes. As technology advances, criminals become more cunning and bold, and the series will deliver an even more thrilling investigative spectacle with an expanded universe and scale.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/312/0000755544
The web novel “The Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century in Royal Academy” focuses on episodes from the main characters’ time at the royal academy.It will run for a total of 30 chapters and will be released on KakaoPage on May 16.
In addition to Seong Hui Ju and Grand Prince Yi An, the novel will explore the past stories of key characters such as Prime Minister Min Jeong U, who once served as Yi An’s companion, and Queen Dowager Yun Yi Rang, who keeps Yi An in check to protect the royal family. Set in the royal academy, the story vividly portrays how these characters become entangled, offering deeper insight into their backgrounds and personalities. Released around the time of the drama’s finale, the web novel is expected to ease fans’ disappointment and provide an additional layer of enjoyment beyond the series.
Writer Yoo Ji Won—who won MBC’s drama script contest with this work—will personally write the web novel.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/408/0000305077
script reading:
https://x.com/mbcdrama_pre/status/2043479280404115615
https://x.com/goldenbnn1031/status/2043188591535530296
https://x.com/dongwontuna_/status/2043344607598264476
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2043345868594860362
scheduled to begin filming at the end of April 2026
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/27736361
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2043349147886215623
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2043349397321474364
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/27738980
Filming period: scheduled from early May to early October 2026
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/27746190