4 Top-Notch K-Actors to Release New Projects This 2023: Song Joong Ki, Namgoong Min, More
As we welcome the second half of 2023, top-notch Song Joong Ki, Namgoong Min, and more are slated to release new and exciting projects this year!
The first half of 2023 gave viewers amazing dramas and movies that rocked the K-drama industry. But things will get more exciting as the latter half of this year, four talented stars Song Joong Ki, Namgoong Min, Ji Chang Wook, and Lee Joon Gi will grace the small and big screens with their upcoming works.
Song Joong Ki - 'Hopeless'
After making it to the 76th Cannes International Film Festival, Song Joong Ki, alongside "Hopeless" cast members Hong Sa Bin and Bibi, will meet the viewers in the second half of the year. The noir film is one of the actor's long-awaited projects, generating immense participation among the audience.
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The movie tells the journey of a young man who wants to escape his hellish reality. He then meets a nobleman, who's in charge of managing an organization. The two teamed up to survive the dangerous world.
This is Song Joong Ki's next screen appearance following "Reborn Rich."
Namgoong Min - 'Lovers'
Following his legal series "One Dollar Lawyer," Namgoong Min is ready for a light and humorous project for his return. The actor is booked to lead MBC's "Lovers," and will team up with "The Good Bad Mother" actress Ahn Eun Jin.
The historical-romance drama is set in the Joseon Dynasty era and will follow the story of a man, who has declared that he will not marry, not until he meets a woman who changes his perspective in love.
"Lovers" is tentatively on air this summer on MBC.
Lee Joon Gi - 'Arthdal Chronicles: Sword of Aramun'
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"Arthdal Chronicles: Sword of Aramun" is another highly-anticipated drama this 2023. Starring new lead stars Lee Joon Gi and Shin Se Kyung, the fantasy series is hitting primetime in September.
The second sequel is already gaining expectations from the viewers.
Set in the fictional land of Arth, the drama revolves around the Arthdal Kingdom of Ta Gon and the Ago Union of Eun Seom. Eight years after Ta Gon ascended the throne, their realms face an inevitable war.
Big stars Jang Dong Gun and Kim Ok Vin will make their return to the drama.
Ji Chang Wook - 'The Worst Evil'
Meeting the viewers with a new character, K-heartthrob Ji Chang Wook is ready to take the role of an undercover police officer, Park Joon Mo in the crime-action drama "The Worst Evil." He will collaborate for the first time with Wi Ha Joon in this project that is set to premiere in the third quarter of 2023.
Another series that viewers should look forward to is "Welcome to Samdalri," a webtoon-based drama where the actor will team up with "Mr. Queen" actress Shin Hye Sun.
Who among these K-actors are you looking forward to watching in the second half of this year? Share your thoughts/replies in the comments!
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