Kim Ji Yeon will play Yun Ha Na, a top actress beloved not only in Korea but across Asia. After accidentally swapping bodies with her brother and traveling back in time, Yun Ha Na risks everything she has to save her first love, Jung U Jae, who died protecting her. Kim Ji-yeon is expected to showcase both the boldness and lovable charm of a character driven by love and loyalty.
Park Seo Ham takes on the role of Jung U Jae, Yoon Ha Na’s first love whom she is determined to save. Once a promising judo athlete, Jung U Jae is now a cold and blunt bodyguard, but he is gentler than anyone else when it comes to his longtime friend Yoon Ha Na. As a devoted man whose dream and happiness lie in protecting the woman he loves, Park Seo-ham’s portrayal is expected to stir viewers’ nostalgia for first love romance.
Jang Se Hyuk will play Yun Ha Ru, Yun Ha Na’s twin brother and a national judo athlete. A gold medalist with confidence and quick wit, Yun Ha Ru suddenly finds himself inhabiting his sister’s body and transported to the past. Attention is already building around Jang Se-hyuk’s transformation as he portrays the chaotic and comedic struggles of living in his sister’s body.
Moon Seung Yu will portray Son Ye Rang, Yun Ha Na’s agency CEO and Yun Ha Ru’s lover. Son Ye Rang possesses wealth, talent, insight, and bold charisma, but becomes unexpectedly vulnerable when it comes to her partner Yun Ha Ru. Curiosity is growing over Moon Seung-yu’s nuanced portrayal of the character’s tough exterior and soft inner emotions.
Lee Cheong Ah and Jo Ah Ram reportedly join the cast.
Lee Cheong Ah plays Miss Lee / Lee Hwa Ra, a character with a sleek short haircut, sharply tailored monochrome suits, and a cold, dry demeanor. Determined to be the best, she has honed both her body and mind, rejecting any weak love.
Jo Ah Ram takes on Miss Gye / Gye Suk Hui, also known as the “Fighting Chicken.” A natural brawler, she says what she wants bluntly and hits back at anyone who bothers her. She fought to uphold what was right, but in the end, finds herself alone—a true troublemaker.
Previously, Shin Se Kyung had been considering the role of the female lead, Se Ul, but ultimately declined the offer after much deliberation. Shin Se Kyung is instead expected to return to viewers through another romantic comedy project, Love Virus. Discussions are currently underway to cast a new actress for the role of Se Ul.
new info: ‘Pig Pen’ has reportedly been unable to secure a distribution platform for two years.
Filming wrapped around January of last year, and the series was originally scheduled to be released directly through an OTT platform. However, the release fell through, and despite more than a year and four months having passed since filming ended, the production still has not found a platform to carry the series.
As the release delay continues, the production team is said to be focusing on improving the project’s quality by investing additional effort into post-production work, including CG effects. Industry insiders say the team has effectively given up on a release this year and is now aiming for next year instead.
Broadcast industry observers reportedly view the delay as unusual, especially given the star-studded cast that includes Jang Ki-yong and Cha Seung-won. Some speculate that a combination of factors — including concerns over profitability relative to the production budget and lower expectations for overseas distribution rights sales — may be contributing to the difficulty in securing a platform.
Lim Yoon A will reportedly play the female lead Im Do Eun, a medical examiner working at UDI. The character has sharp, piercing eyes, a bright smile, and a gentle yet strong personality. Known for her enormous appetite, fiery temper, and relentless persistence, she is a talented forensic pathologist who burst onto the scene like a comet. Thanks to her fundamentally cheerful and upright nature, she maintains good relationships with many people. In the original Japanese version, the role was played by Satomi Ishihara.
Her agency SM Entertainment told Newsen regarding her appearance in the remake of Unnatural, “She is positively reviewing the offer.”
this is the movie, the drama is coming in the second half of the year
There is currently no official confirmation about how the movie and the drama are connected. Production notes mention that the drama had already been completed, while the movie was being reworked for theatrical release. My best guess is that it may be similar to ‘Concrete Market’, which also had both a drama and a movie version, with the movie being as a shortened version of the drama.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/465/0000017234
Her agency Story J Company responded with “Nothing has been confirmed regarding her appearance”.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/477/0000608412
https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/311/0002010445
Character details:
Kim Ji Yeon will play Yun Ha Na, a top actress beloved not only in Korea but across Asia. After accidentally swapping bodies with her brother and traveling back in time, Yun Ha Na risks everything she has to save her first love, Jung U Jae, who died protecting her. Kim Ji-yeon is expected to showcase both the boldness and lovable charm of a character driven by love and loyalty.
Park Seo Ham takes on the role of Jung U Jae, Yoon Ha Na’s first love whom she is determined to save. Once a promising judo athlete, Jung U Jae is now a cold and blunt bodyguard, but he is gentler than anyone else when it comes to his longtime friend Yoon Ha Na. As a devoted man whose dream and happiness lie in protecting the woman he loves, Park Seo-ham’s portrayal is expected to stir viewers’ nostalgia for first love romance.
Jang Se Hyuk will play Yun Ha Ru, Yun Ha Na’s twin brother and a national judo athlete. A gold medalist with confidence and quick wit, Yun Ha Ru suddenly finds himself inhabiting his sister’s body and transported to the past. Attention is already building around Jang Se-hyuk’s transformation as he portrays the chaotic and comedic struggles of living in his sister’s body.
Moon Seung Yu will portray Son Ye Rang, Yun Ha Na’s agency CEO and Yun Ha Ru’s lover. Son Ye Rang possesses wealth, talent, insight, and bold charisma, but becomes unexpectedly vulnerable when it comes to her partner Yun Ha Ru. Curiosity is growing over Moon Seung-yu’s nuanced portrayal of the character’s tough exterior and soft inner emotions.
https://www.slist.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=738730
script reading:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oNiedBqx4JA&ra
hopefully he won’t have to pass on it because of scheduling conflicts
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/609/0001123448
Lee Cheong Ah plays Miss Lee / Lee Hwa Ra, a character with a sleek short haircut, sharply tailored monochrome suits, and a cold, dry demeanor. Determined to be the best, she has honed both her body and mind, rejecting any weak love.
Jo Ah Ram takes on Miss Gye / Gye Suk Hui, also known as the “Fighting Chicken.” A natural brawler, she says what she wants bluntly and hits back at anyone who bothers her. She fought to uphold what was right, but in the end, finds herself alone—a true troublemaker.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/117/0004063637
Previously, Shin Se Kyung had been considering the role of the female lead, Se Ul, but ultimately declined the offer after much deliberation. Shin Se Kyung is instead expected to return to viewers through another romantic comedy project, Love Virus. Discussions are currently underway to cast a new actress for the role of Se Ul.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/477/0000608166
the project starts in mid-May and production will continue until November
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/28502900
Production: September 2026 – December 2026 (planned)
Main cast completed
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/28398428
https://x.com/ggonigone/status/2053392965452882116
Production: September 2026 – January 2027 (planned)
https://www.filmmakers.co.kr/proCrewRecruiting/28424070
‘Pig Pen’ has reportedly been unable to secure a distribution platform for two years.
Filming wrapped around January of last year, and the series was originally scheduled to be released directly through an OTT platform. However, the release fell through, and despite more than a year and four months having passed since filming ended, the production still has not found a platform to carry the series.
As the release delay continues, the production team is said to be focusing on improving the project’s quality by investing additional effort into post-production work, including CG effects. Industry insiders say the team has effectively given up on a release this year and is now aiming for next year instead.
Broadcast industry observers reportedly view the delay as unusual, especially given the star-studded cast that includes Jang Ki-yong and Cha Seung-won. Some speculate that a combination of factors — including concerns over profitability relative to the production budget and lower expectations for overseas distribution rights sales — may be contributing to the difficulty in securing a platform.
https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/312/0000758925
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/109/0005530513
Her agency SM Entertainment told Newsen regarding her appearance in the remake of Unnatural, “She is positively reviewing the offer.”
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/117/0004062649
https://m.entertain.naver.com/home/article/609/0001122197