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Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kdrama ‘Mean Love' sparks debates amongst netizens; public debates show the future over the lead's real-life age gap
Lee Jung Jae from ' Squid Game ' and Lim Ji Yeon from ' The Glory ' have teamed up to join the upcoming drama 'Mean Love'. The two popular actors will be taking on the lead roles in the show; however, their casting has brought forth a lot of debates regarding their age gap in real life. Jung Jae and Ji Yeon's real-life age gap sparks debates amongst netizens Recently, it was announced that Jung Jae and Ji Yeon will be taking the lead roles of a romantic couple in the upcoming drama 'Mean Love'. As soon as the official announcement was made, netizens expressed their excitement over the matter and shared how they are looking forward to the chemistry between the two. Many, however, pointed out that there is an 18-year age gap between the lead actors, with Ji Yeon being born in 1990, while the 'Squid Game' actor was born in 1972. Many also pointed out that Na Young Hee, the actress who is being considered for the role of Jung Jae's character's mother, is only 11 years older than him. Many shared divided opinions over the matter on various social media platforms and fan forums. One commented that 'The age gap could be a unique selling point,' while another shared that 'I hope strong acting skills can overcome it.' More about the upcoming K-drama 'Mean Love' The upcoming drama 'Mean Love' is primarily focused on exploring the romance between two unlikely individuals. The story focuses on a journalist/reporter who has been demoted from a political journalist to an entertainment journalist, along with a professional actor who wants to become a melodrama expert. Two of the most unlikely souls somehow form an unlikely bond in the drama after crossing paths. The age difference between the actors in real life is not an official part of the movie.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung Jae's agency secures 18 billion KRW, opens doors for bigger and better productions
Actor 's agency recently secured funding of around 18 billion KRW from a media group. The funding opens many doors for the agency to move forth towards doing bigger projects and productions and to aim for better results. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 18 billion KRW funding secured Jung Jae's agency, Artist Company , recently acquired funding of about 18 billion KRW from Maekyung Media Group, marking a bright future for the firm. The news, initially reported by K-media outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, is that the companies finalised their deal and solidified the funding on April 22 through regulatory filings. The deal between the two firms comes from the need to create and work on unique and new productions, with a major focus on global K-content. As per reports, actor Jung Jae In's agency will collaborate with MBN in lieu of the investment deal and work on an 'all-in-one system' to produce new shows and broadcast them as well. The company is aiming to grow and achieve their target soon, as if successful, the company will become one of the leading forces in the Korean media industry alongside Studio Dragon. Jung Jae's company also shared a statement saying, 'The investment worth 18 billion won has laid an important foundation for further strengthening content competitiveness,' as quoted from Pinkvilla. A representative from the company shared more about the future of the firm, stating, 'We will continue to produce groundbreaking and creative works starting with First Lady in the second half of the year to take responsibility for trends in the K-content market.' About 'First Lady' 'First Lady' is an up-and-coming Korean drama series with political themes. The story of the drama follows President Hyun Min Cheol, who wants to divorce his wife, Cha Su Yeon, who wishes to become the First Lady. The presidential inauguration is only 67 days away, leaving Su Yeon's dream shattered. Actors Eugene, Ji Hyun Woo and Lee Min Young have joined the cast of this show.
