Bae Suzy eyed for mysterious vampire role in Delusion, and more K-drama casting news

Parasite’s Choi Woo-sik is in negotiations to star in a Disney+ show, Jung Eun-ji may appear in a fitness drama, and Kim Se-jeong is set to star in a romantic comedy.

Summer is the perfect time to watch some scary horror movies while avoiding the heat for long periods of time, and this year several big-name Korean actors are taking on roles in the genre that will give you goosebumps.

1. Delusion

Bae Suzy, who recently appeared in the Netflix drama Doona! and the sci-fi soap opera Wonderland, also available on Netflix, is reportedly in negotiations to star in an intriguing vampire-themed series. The K-pop idol has been approached to star in Delusion, an adaptation of the popular webtoon of the same name by Hongjakga (Doctor Brain).

The story takes place in 1935 Gyeongseong (the name of Seoul during Japan’s colonial occupation of Korea from 1910 to 1945) and 19th century Shanghai.

The series follows a painter named Yoon Yi-ho who becomes increasingly obsessed with the mysterious vampire Song Jeong-hwa. The role was offered to Bae.

The film will be directed by Han Jae-rim, director of hit Korean films “The King” and “State of Emergency,” and who recently made her first foray into the world of TV drama with the Netflix series “The 8 Show.” A former member of K-pop band Miss A, Bae became a movie star thanks to her appearance in the hit romance film “Architecture 101.” Since then, she has appeared in many major Korean dramas, including “Vagabond,” “Start-Up,” and the critically acclaimed “Anna.”

2. The Waking

“Parasite” actor Choi Woo-sik is in negotiations to star in the Disney+ series “The Waking,” which tells the story of an organization that controls giants and an organization that opposes them.

Choi is considering the role of Jun-ho, who works in a refrigeration facility for an organization. One day, he discovers a special stone that gives him immense powers and turns him into a giant. He uses his newfound powers to infiltrate one of the organizations.

Choi is also known for series such as “Our Beloved Summer” and recently appeared in the Netflix drama “A Killer Paradox” and sci-fi series “Wonderland.” The project will be directed by Kim Tae-gon, who directed the disaster film “Project Silence,” which was selected for the 2023 Cannes Midnight Film Festival. “The Waking” is scheduled to air in 2025.

3. Drunken Romance

Kim Se-jeong (Uncanny Counter) and Lee Jung-won (Night Flower) have been selected to star in ENA’s romantic comedy series Drunken Romance. The series also stars Shin Do-hyun (Doom at Your Service) and Baek Seong-cheol (Inspector Koo). Kim plays Choi Young-ju, a former special forces officer who works as a salesperson for a liquor company. She is passionate about her work, and when she finds out that the branch will soon be closing, she takes matters into her own hands.

During her search, she meets Yoon Min-ju (Lee), a brewery manager living a comfortable life in the countryside. Shin will play Young-ju’s rival Bang Ah-reum, while Baek will play Young-ju’s friend Oh Chang-hui. The series will reunite directors Kim and Park Sung-ho after their successful collaboration in “Business Proposal.” “Drunken Romance” is scheduled to be released in November next year.

4. 24-Hour Health Club

Lee Junyoung of K-pop band U-Kiss and Apink member Jeong Eunji have been asked to star in the upcoming series “24 Hour Health Club.” The series is set in a fitness center run by Do Hyun Joon, who not only improves his customers’ posture but also solves their problems.

Lee, who was offered the role of Hyun Joon, has recently appeared in a number of Korean dramas, including “Impossible Heirs” and “A Strange Fairy Tale Dream,” and is co-starring with Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee) in the Netflix film “Badland Hunters.” ) Jung Jun-soo, who just finished filming the hit drama “Miss Night and Day,” is in negotiations to play Lee Mi-ran, deputy director of the planning department at a travel agency who is passionate about food and romance. Jung recently appeared in both seasons of “Work Later, Drink Now.” The location where “24 Hour Fitness Club” will air has yet to be decided.

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