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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GOT7's Jinyoung eyeing lead role in upcoming Korean drama '100 Days of Lies'
' 100 Days of Lies ' is another upcoming Korean romance drama that many have been waiting for. Recently, it was reported that the production team for the drama has been on the lookout for the male lead of the show. Jinyoung to lead the romance drama? According to Newsen's reports, Park Jin Young from GOT7, who recently found a lot of success from his drama 'Our Unwritten Seoul', is being considered for the lead role in the upcoming drama! The actor has managed to excel in the romance genre, and if he is cast for the role, it will bring upon a new challenge for him, as this will be one of the first times that he will be seen in a period romance drama . Jinyoung is currently reviewing the script as it has officially been offered to him. If he becomes the star lead of the drama, he will be playing actress Kim Yoo Jung 's romance in the drama, who is known for her roles in '20th Century Girl ', ' Backstreet Rookie ', and 'Lovers of the Red Sky'. About the drama '100 Days of Lies' follows the story of one of the best pickpockets in Gyeongseong, who ends up going undercover as a spy as a deal with the Independence Army. Kim Yoo Jung will be playing the role of the pickpocket who will be working undercover at the Japanese Government-General of Korea. Actress Kim Hyun Joo , known for her roles in projects like 'Trolley', 'Hellbound', 'Undercover', and 'Miracle That We Met' is also joining the cast as one of the lead members. The story for the drama has been written by Ryu Bo Ri , who is the mastermind behind dramas such as 'Do You Like Brahms?', 'Mothers' and 'Everything and Nothing'. Yoo In Shik has been chosen as the director for the drama. He is known for his direction in hit projects such as 'Dr Romantic', 'Vagabond', 'Mrs Cop', 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', 'History of the Salaryman', and 'Giant'.
Pink Villa
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Park Jinyoung to romance Kim Yoo Jung after Our Unwritten Seoul fame? 100 Days of Lies eyes male lead role
Acing the romance genre one project after the other, Park Jinyoung is one of the most-wanted K-pop idol-actor names in town right now! From The Devil Judge to Yumi's Cells and, more recently, Our Unwritten Seoul, he has been lining up popular projects under his belt. According to the latest reports, the actor is looking to take on another K-drama, challenging the period romance genre. 100 Days of Lies was previously offered to My Demon star Kim Yoo Jung for the female lead role. What is 100 Days of Lies all about? Making for an unexpected and never-seen-before pairing, if everything goes well, 100 Days of Lies would bring Park Jinyoung and Kim Yoo Jung together in a setting based around Gyeongseong. According to BH Entertainment's response to Newsen, the actor was indeed offered the role in the project. However, he is only considering the script as of now and has not confirmed his participation. Kim Yoo Jung was being considered for the portrayal of a top pickpocket who turns into a spy for the independence movement after a deal with them. If chosen, she would join the project under a disguise, working for the Japanese Government-General of Korea. Further details of the two characters' interpersonal relations have not been revealed so far. It is known that Ryu Bo Ri, the writer of Do You Like Brahms? and Trolley, will be helming the K-drama alongside director Yoo In Shik, known for work in Extraordinary Attorney Woo and the Dr. Romantic series. Both the actors have enjoyed massively famous K-dramas under their names, including Moon Embracing the Sun and Love in the Moonlight for her. Kim Yoo Jung's next project is all set to be Dear X with Park Jinyoung acting in Shining. A visual pairing and profound actors, the duo would be a delight to watch on screen!
Pink Villa
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kim Yoo Jung was ‘scared' to take on Dear X role with Kim Young Dae, reveals what convinced her
Kim Yoo Jung is no newbie in the entertainment industry. Having transitioned from a child actor role to that of one of the most sought-after young names in the business, she has seen it all. Taking on her part in Dear X, an anticipated role in which she stars alongside Kim Young Dae, Kim Do Hoon, and more, the 25-year-old has opened up about her decision to accept the role after initially hesitating. She revealed that it was director Lee Eung Bok, known to bring out exciting thrillers like Sweet Home, and classic romances like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God and Descendants of the Sun, whose involvement convinced her. Kim Yoo Jung spills about her role as Baek Ah Jin Talking to Cosmopolitan Korea, the Lovers of the Red Sky star shared that though she took some time to accept the role, it ended up being the right choice for her. 'The original webtoon is well-known, and I heard it is a really interesting story.' However, the difficulty in portraying the role of Baek Ah Jin is what held her back. 'I was a bit scared to take it on. But after meeting the director and speaking with him, I gained the confidence to move forward. He explained in detail why I was the right person to play Baek Ah Jin.' If that wasn't all, Kim Yoo Jung, who also considers chemistry with fellow actors and crew as important as her acting on set, found the right synergy with the director, making it an enjoyable experience for her overall. 'Of course, the script and character are important, but so is the chemistry with the people you are working with. In that sense, I trusted the director.' She was last seen in Chicken Nugget on Netflix, in a cameo role as Choi Min Ah. However, her latest full-fledged character was with Song Kang for the demon-human love story, My Demon. The show received much love from international audiences who praised its visual charm. The drama will see her turn into a ruthless top actor who is supported by Yoon Joon Seo, who stays by her side all the time. Played by Kim Young Dae, he lets love guide his path. Dear X is said to be eyeing a 2025 premiere.
