Choi Min-soo Transforms into a Romantic Motel Owner
Choi Min-soo Transforms into a Romantic Motel Owner
Choi Min-soo is set to transform into a romantic motel owner.

On the 23rd, MBC's new drama 'Motel California' announced, "Choi Min-soo has been confirmed to appear in the drama 'Motel California,' which is scheduled to air in the first half of next year." The 12-episode series 'Motel California' is a romantic drama about a woman who was born and raised in a rural motel and reunites with her first love in her hometown, which she fled 12 years ago. The drama is based on the 2019 novel 'Home, Bitter Home' by writer Sim Yoon-seo, and will also feature Lee Se-young as Ji Kang-hee and Na In-woo as Cheon Yeon-soo.

With the addition of actor Choi Min-soo, the lineup for 'Motel California' is now complete. Choi Min-soo will play the role of Ji Chun-pil, the owner of Motel California and father of Kang-hee. Ji Chun-pil is a mysterious romanticist with a handsome appearance and deep sensitivity. Although he dreamed of running a hotel, he operates Motel California in reality. He is involved in everything but maintains boundaries with his family, unable to stop his daughter Kang-hee from leaving their hometown. There is much anticipation for the unique paternal love Choi Min-soo will portray and the chemistry he will share with Lee Se-young.

Returning to the small screen after about a year since MBC's 'Numbers: Guardians of the Building Forest,' Choi Min-soo is a veteran actor known for his irreplaceable charisma and solid acting skills in both films and dramas. As Choi Min-soo, whose name is synonymous with 'guaranteed success,' attempts a new acting transformation, expectations are high for his performance in 'Motel California.'

The production team stated, "We feel like we've gained a great asset with the addition of Choi Min-soo, a veteran actor who not only brings individuality but also adds weight to the drama. In 'Motel California,' viewers will be able to experience Choi Min-soo's unique heavy charisma as well as his pure and romantic boyish charm. We ask for your anticipation."

'Motel California' is scheduled to air in the first half of next year.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr