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JTBC's only drama restaurant? Ahn Bo-hyun, Park Eun-bin, tvN Salil 2023 second half lineup revealed
tvN, which has been leading K-dramas while drawing attention from domestic and foreign viewers, has unveiled a lineup that raises expectations for the second half of this year. In the second half of the lineup introduction video that was released, the works that are raising expectations with the participation of actors and production staff who 'believe and see', season 2 works that have returned with more powerful fun, and remakes of original IPs that have already secured numerous fans, have strengthened the lineup. This draws attention. From fantasy to mystery to romance comedy, dramas with a variety of charms are expected to capture the hearts of viewers of all ages.
<Please take care of this life too>
tvN's new Saturday and Sunday drama 'Take Care of This Student' (directed by Lee Na-jeong/written by Choi Young-rim, Han Ah-reum/planned by Studio Dragon/produced by Studio N, Fine Cut), which will be broadcasted for the first time on the 17th (Sat), is the 19th episode of 'A Life Remembering Your Past Life'. A reckless reincarnation romance that unfolds as Ji-eum visits 'Mun Seo-ha' whom she must meet. It is based on the popular Naver Webtoon, which has about 700 million global cumulative views. Shin Hye-seon plays the role of 'Ban Ji-eum' in the 19th episode of her life, which remembers her previous life of a thousand years, and Ahn Bo-hyun plays the role of 'Mun Seo-ha', a fateful relationship she met in the 18th episode of her life. A romance full of excitement between Ban Gin and Document Ha, who has devoted his entire life only to Document Ha, will unfold. Director Lee Na-jeong, a 'romance master' who directed 'If You Like It' and 'Ssam, My Way', is in charge of directing, raising expectations even more.
<Useless lies>
The new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Useless Lies' (Director Nam Sang-woo/Screenplay Seo Jeong-eun/Plan Studio Dragon/Producer Big Ocean E&M), which premiered on July 24, is a story about Liar Hunter Mok Sol-hee, who can't trust people because of her ability to hear lies. It is a truth-detecting romance about a genius composer, Kim Do-ha, who hides an inexplicable identity. Kim So-hyun plays the role of Mok Sol-hee, a woman who hears the hidden truth, and Hwang Min-hyun plays the role of Kim Do-ha, a man who hides the truth. The perfect synergy between the two young actors arouses excitement. Expecting to show a romantic comedy with a sweet romance and chewy mystery unfolding on top of a reality-based fantasy, director Nam Sung-woo, who directed 'Cohabitation with Falling Liver', 'Wolsu-Geumhwa-Mok-Sat', and 'Kkondae Intern', took the megaphone. Author Seo Jeong-eun was in charge of writing.
<Amazing Rumor 2: Counter Punch>
'Wonderful Rumors', which wrote a new history of Korean-style hero films with record-high viewership ratings, also returns with more powerful fun. tvN's new Saturday drama 'Wonderful Rumors 2: Counter Punch' (directed by Yoo Seon-dong/written by Kim Sae-bom/produced by Studio Dragon, Betty & Creators), scheduled to premiere in July, is a demon hunter 'Counter' that has become stronger with new abilities and new members. An exhilarating and sweaty demon-fighting hero that defeats the demons on the ground that have become more evil. Last season's lead actors Jo Byeong-gyu (as Somun), Yoo Jun-sang (as Gamo-tak), Kim Se-jeong (as Dohana), Yeom Hye-ran (as Choo Mae-ok), and Ahn Seok-hwan (as Choi Jang-mul) all joined, as well as Jin Seon as 'Juseok'. New strong actors such as Gyu, Kang Ki-young as 'Pilgwang', Kim Hee-ra as 'Gellie', and Yoo In-soo as 'Jeokbong' appear. It is expected that the excitement unique to the 'Amazing Rumors' series and the exhilarating catharsis of cider winding up and punishing evil will captivate viewers once again.
<Glittering Watermelon>
tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Shining Watermelon' (script Jin Su-wan/director Son Jung-hyun, Yoo Beom-sang/planning Studio Dragon/production fan entertainment) is a boy born with a natural talent for music, CODA (a blue child born to parents with hearing impairments). It is a fantasy youth drama that takes place when he crash-lands in an unfamiliar space through a music store and forms a band called 'Watermelon Sugar' with the suspicious youths he meets there. 'Chicago Typewriter' Jin Su-wan's new work for the first time in 4 years has garnered attention, and many of the newest rising stars in the recent drama scene, such as Ryeowoon, Choi Hyun-wook, Seol In-ah, and Shin Eun-soo, have been cast and are raising expectations. Eun-gyeol (Ryeowoon), Lee Chan (Choi Hyun-wook), Se-kyung (Seol In-ah), and Cheong-ah (Shin Eun-soo), each with their own stories, meet each other and communicate through music, portraying the hottest moment in life and at the same time bringing a deep nostalgia to viewers. expected to cause
<Aramun's Sword_Steel>
<Sword of Aramun>
Season 2 of the Arthdal Chronicle, 'Aramun's Sword', will return in the second half of this year. TVN's Saturday and Sunday drama 'Sword of Aramun' (scripts Kim Young-hyun, Park Sang-hyun/director Kim Gwang-sik/planning Studio Dragon/production studio Dragon, KPJ), which will return in September, is about 8 years since Tagon (Jang Dong-gun) occupied the throne of Arthdal, Eunseom ( Lee Joon-gi) unifies the 30 Ago clans and builds the Ago Union. As the dawn of the great war between the kingdom of Arthdal and the Ago Alliance dawns, the fateful story of Tanya (Shin Se-kyung), Taeal-ha (Kim Ok-bin), Tagon, and Eun-seom, who write different legends in the ancient land of Arth, unfolds. Following Season 1, writers Kim Young-hyeon and Park Sang-yeon, who were in charge of writing, and director Kim Kwang-sik, who directed the movie 'Ansiseong', collaborated, and plan to focus the attention of viewers once again with a fresh worldview and narrative.
<The Diva of the Uninhabited Island>
tvN's Saturday and Sunday drama 'Diva on an Uninhabited Island (Screenwriter Park Hye-ryun, Eun-yeol/Director Oh Choong-hwan/ Planning Studio Dragon/ Production Wind Pictures, Kakao Entertainment)' is a drama about aspiring singer Seo Mok-ha's diva challenge after being rescued from an uninhabited island after 15 years. This is the third collaboration between director Oh Choong-hwan, who directed 'Hotel Del Luna' and 'Big Mouth', and writer Park Hye-ryun, who wrote 'While You Were Sleeping' and 'Startup'. Park Eun-bin was cast in the role of 'Seo Mok-ha', who came out of the world on an uninhabited island, and shows a bright and lovely charm. Kim Hyo-jin plays the role of Seo Mok-ha's beloved diva, Yoon Ran-ju, and Chae Jong-hyup plays the role of Kang Bo-girl, a YGN variety show producer. Cha Hak-yeon plays the role of Kang Bo-gul's older brother and social affairs reporter Kang Woo-hak, and Kim Joo-heon plays the role of Lee Seo-joon, the representative of the entertainment company to which Yoon Ran-joo belongs. It is scheduled to be broadcast in October.
Reporter Ryu Ye-ji and Ten Asia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr
