Mun Ka Young may be teaming up with Choi Woo Shik for a new drama!
On July 30, mydaily reported that Mun Ka Young will be starring as the lead role of Heo Su A in the upcoming drama “Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid” (working title).
In response to the report, a source from Mun Ka Young’s agency PEAK J Entertainment revealed, “She received an offer to star in ‘Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid’ and is reviewing the offer.”
Based on a webtoon that reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid,” “Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid” is set in 1926 Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul) during Japanese occupation and follows the story of Kang Ui Hyeon, a man who dedicates everything to his country, and Su A, a woman who risks her life to protect him.
Mun Ka Young is in talks play the role of Heo Su A, a servant born into a pro-Japanese family in Gunsan who loves the sea and believes she is a fish. Despite being illiterate and never having received love or knowing what it feels like, she holds a quiet reverence for a humble life. However, the moment she looks away from the sea, fate robs her of her voice. She falls into the plight of a voiceless servant and becomes consumed by a desire for revenge.
Choi Woo Shik was previously reported to be to play the role of the male lead Kang Ui Hyeon, who runs a photo studio while working as an independence activist specializing in espionage photography and codebreaking. The drama will also be helmed by director Heo Jin Ho of “ My Mister ” and “When Life Gives You Tangerines.”
Are you excited for this new drama? Stay tuned for updates!
While waiting, watch Mun Ka Young in her on-air drama “ Law and The City ” below:
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