26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-drama casting news about Chae Soo-bin, Lee Jae-wook, Go Youn-jung and more
One of the most revered writers of Korean dramas prepares her return, while young stars line up for a range of tantalising new fantasy projects in our latest round of Korean casting announcements.
1. Honey Jar Project
Last seen in
The Impossible Heir , Lee Jae-wook is reportedly set to lead the coming eight-part Netflix series Honey Jar Project.
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The show is described as a horror fantasy about a thirty-something man who starts a part-time job that leads him into unexpected situations.
Lee Jae-wook (left) and Go Youn-jung in a still from Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow. Photo: tvN
Known for
Alchemy of Souls , Lee is already teaming up with Netflix in the period drama Dear Hongrang, which is scheduled to launch in May. He is also due to appear in the series Last Summer alongside Choi Sung-eun.
Honey Jar Project will be directed by Kim Da-min, who made waves with her indie film FAQ, which debuted at the Busan International Film Festival in 2023, before penning the scripts for the series
A Killer Paradox
The creator behind the show is Han Jun-hee, known for directing the film Coin Locker Girl and Netflix's acclaimed
D.P. series. He is also the creator behind
Weak Hero Class 1 , which returned for its second season this week.
2. Everyone Is Fighting Against Their Own Worthlessness
Currently on screens in the Hospital Playlist spin-off
Resident Playbook , Go Youn-jung is being eyed for a leading role in Everyone Is Fighting Against Their Own Worthlessness, the new series from Park Hae-young, the celebrated writer of My Mister and
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