KBS 2TV's 'Simu-myeon Yeonliri' Marks the Return of Thursday Dramas After Six Years

KBS 2TV's Thursday drama slot is making a comeback after six years since 'Drama Special (2020)'. The new series 'Simu-myeon Yeonliri', starring actor Park Sung-woong, will air every Thursday. Director Choi Yeon-soo expressed confidence, stating, "You won't get tired of watching it every day."

On the 25th, a production presentation for KBS 2TV's new mini-series 'Simu-myeon Yeonliri' was held at The Saint in Sindorim-dong, Seoul. The event was attended by actors Park Sung-woong, Lee Soo-kyung, Lee Seo-hwan, Nam Kwon-ah, Lee Jin-woo, Choi Gyu-ri, and director Choi Yeon-soo. 'Simu-myeon Yeonliri' is a family drama about the urban family of Seong Tae-hoon, who struggles to return to Seoul after being dropped into the pristine yet fierce area of Yeonliri.

Park Sung-woong takes on the role of Seong Tae-hoon, a former corporate researcher turned farmer. Park shared, "It was a character I could express best. As a K-family head, I felt I could portray Seong Tae-hoon well, which is why I chose this project."

In 2024, Park Sung-woong and Lee Soo-kyung, who previously worked together in the KBS drama 'Dog Sound', reunite as a couple in this series. Park commented, "In the previous project, we didn't have many scenes together, but in this one, we are always together. I'm relatively quiet, but Soo-kyung is bright and lively, so the balance was good."

Lee Soo-kyung plays Jo Mi-ryeo, Seong Tae-hoon's wife and a supermom who raised three sons on her own. Lee explained her choice of the role, saying, "I've never played a mother raising children in my acting career. It was a big challenge for me, but I wanted to do well."

Lee also shared her thoughts on reuniting with Park, saying, "I felt comfortable," with a smile. She added, "I was happy to work with him in 'Dog Sound', and I'm glad to meet again. Thanks to him, filming was enjoyable throughout."

Lee Jin-woo plays Lee Jin-woo, Seong Tae-hoon's son. Lee described his character, saying, "Seong Ji-chan is an attractive character who shows growth." He continued, "He is someone who lived solely on his mother's will but finds what he wants to do and gains courage after moving to the countryside."

Debuting as an idol in 2019, Lee Jin-woo lands his first leading role in seven years with this project. He shared, "I felt a lot of pressure as it was my first leading role, and I thought I had to do well. But thanks to the senior actors and the director taking good care of me, I was able to finish the project safely," he laughed.

Director Choi Yeon-soo highlighted the unique aspects of the series, saying, "The difference lies in the characters. All six characters have distinct colors and personalities, and the village of Yeonliri, where the story is set, is also charming. Especially, the 'human-scented story' is the biggest differentiator from other works."

Choi added, "It includes realistic family portrayals like the so-called 'Gold Spoon Family', and there are more dopamine-triggering developments than expected. It covers a wide range of family forms, including bromance and romance. You won't get tired of watching it every day. Please show a lot of interest."

'Simu-myeon Yeonliri' premieres on the 26th at 9:50 PM.