Jeon Hye Jin Turns Down Offer in New Drama ‘I'm Home’ + Na Moon Hee, Yoo Seung Ho Confirm Appearance

Jeon Hye Jin declines family drama "I'm Home" with Yoo Seung Ho and veteran actress Na Moon Hee.

In an exclusive report by Sports Seoul, the actress has decided not to appear in the upcoming series.

Jeon Hye Jin Turns Down Family Drama 'I'm Home'

After being selected to headline "I'm Home" in November 2023, Jeon Hye Jin officially declined the offer.

To recall, the actress' agency, HODU Entertainment, said that she was "actively considering" her participation in the new drama, which would've been her small screen comeback after the 2023 rom-com "Not Others" with Choi Sooyoung.

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At the time, her husband, Lee Sun Kyun, was facing controversy after a bar hostess claimed that the actor took drugs at her residence.

However, the scandal led to the tragic death of the actor, prompting Jeon Hye Jin to take a brief hiatus.

'I'm Home' Cast, Release Date

In the latest update regarding the forthcoming family drama, officials confirmed the appearance of Na Moon Hee and Yoo Seung Ho as the lead stars.

Based on the Japanese drama "Home Drama!", the story depicts the story of a group of people who are not bound by blood but see themselves as family.

Na Moon Hee takes on the role of Hong Jung Hee, who runs a general store after inheriting it from her parents. She enjoys her busy yet slow-paced life running a stationery store in front of the school.

However, she finds herself struggling with loneliness following the death of her husband due to an accident. This is where Jeong Dong Joo, to be played by Yoo Seung Ho, comes in and becomes her family.

Viewers might recognize Na Moon Hee as one of the OG ajummas or ommas of K-drama, which includes "Navillera," "Dear My Friends," and the movie "Picnic."

Meanwhile, Yoo Seung Ho headlined the hit K-dramas "Dear My Friends," "My Strange Hero," "Moonshine," and more.

Produced by SLL, "I'm Home '' will begin filming in June 2024.

The upcoming family drama will be helmed by Ra Ha Na, the director of the 2019 JTBC dramas "Human Luwak" and "Green Mothers' Club."

As for the "I'm Home" release date, officials are yet to confirm the target premiere date.

Jeon Hye Jin's Movie 'Mission Cross' to Hit Theaters After Getting Postponed

Despite declining the offer, fans would get to see the actress with her big-screen project, "Mission Cross."

After officials have decided to postpone the film's debut to mourn the untimely passing of Lee Sun Kyun, an action-comedy movie, starring Hwang Jung Min, Yeom Jung Ah, and Jeon Hye Jin, gets a seal of approval and will be hitting theaters in 2024.

The "Mission Cross" release date is set for August 7.

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Written by Geca Flores