Han Ga In Decides Against "Thrice Married Woman"

It has been two years since actress Han Ga In starred in the hit drama "Moon Embracing The Sun." While her fans are eager for her to return to the small screen it may take a while longer to find another suitable drama role. She recently considered taking part in the SBS weekend drama "Thrice Married Woman" but has now decided to decline that role.

Sources close to the actress cite disagreements with the drama's director Jung Eul Young. It was also said that actor Chun Jung Myung, who appeared as the lead in "Cinderella's Sister," considered but then decided against appearing in "Thrice Married Woman." The actor claimed his decision was due to scheduling difficulties although he attended the first script reading before changing his mind.

Jung Eul Young was the director of the highly rated cable drama "Childless Comfort," as well as the dramas "A Thousand Days Promise and "Life is Beautiful." Jung often works with the drama's screenwriter Kim Soo Hyun, who is responsible for many hits, including "Childless Comfort," "Life is Beautiful," "A Thousand Day's Promise" and "Mom's Dead Upset."

"Thrice Married Woman," a 50-episode drama focuses on the relationship between a mother and her two daughters. The cast currently includes Seo Young Hee, who appeared in "A Thousand Kisses" and "Queen Seonduk," and Uhm Ji Won, who appeared in "The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry" and "Childless Comfort."

If Han Ga In had accepted the role, she would have played Uhm Ji Won's youngest sister. Uhm Ji Won coincidentally starred with Han Ga In's husband Yun Jung Hoon, playing his love interest in "Can Love Become Money."

SBS is reportedly considering Song Hye Kyo, recently so successful in "That Winter The Wind Blows," for the role that Han Ga In declined. Other actors who are in the running for roles include Ha Auk Jin, who played Son Ye Jin's husband in "Shark" Song Chang Ui, who appeared in "The Great Seer," and Jo Han Sun, who had a cameo as Park Jin Hee's ex-boyfriend in "The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry." That drama also starred Uhm Ji Won.

Song Chang Ui and Ha Suk Jion have both worked with the writer and director before. Song appeared in "Life is Beautiful, while Ha Suk Jin appeared in Childless Comfort.

 "Thrice Married Woman" is expected to replace "Goddess of Marriage" in November.