Shin Soo Hyun Joins KBS Drama ‘A Blue Spring From A Far’

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BY Geca Wills Mar 15, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

Shin Soo Hyun proves her versatility as an actress as she officially joins the cast of the upcoming series "A Blue Spring From A Far."

The dark-haired beauty's claim to fame is her breakthrough role in the 2019 series "Woman of 9.9 Billion," alongside Kim Kang Woo, Cho Yeo Jeong, Jung Woong In, Oh Nara, and Lee Ji Hoon.

Although she only had a brief moment, the singer-actress plays the role of bartender Jin Ha-na.

Confirmed! Shin Soo Hyun Set to Join 'A Blue Spring From A Far'

Now, a Sublime Artist Agency trainee is stepping up her acting career with a new project.

In a recent report, the much-awaited KBS Drama welcomes the 25-year-old singer turned actress as she takes on Park Hye-Ji's role - an outgoing person but has a mysterious and has a double-faced attitude. Her character portrays a coldhearted person who has a sense of superiority over her academic achievements.

"A Blue Spring From A Far" is a webtoon adaptation of the same name written by Ji Nyoong that revolves around the story of young university students who happen to live the blue spring of life.

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"A Blue Spring From A Far" Cast and Release

Earlier this year, the KBS confirmed the list of lead stars for the upcoming romantic-comedy series,

"Love Revolution" star Park Ji Hoon has signed up to portray the role of Yeo Joon - a charming and adorable first-year student who grew up in a wealthy environment.

Unfortunately, he has been neglecting by his parents due to their busy schedule; hence, he has not been receiving enough affection from them.

Another celebrity who was confirmed to star in "A Blue Spring From A Far" is none other than the female protagonist, Kang Min-ah, who will play the role of Kim Sobin. She is a third-year student who grew up under her father's care after her parents got divorced.

Aside from this, Kang Min-ah appeared in "Cheer Up!" "Bring It On," "Ghost!" "The Time" and her recent, the 2020 rom-com series "True Beauty" together with Moon Ga-young, Cha Eun-woo, Park Yoo-Na and Hwang In-youp.

Completing the main cast for the forthcoming KBS drama is Lee Shin Young.

He will portray Nam Soo Hyun's character, who grew up in a family that is experiencing financial struggles. Despite this, he remained a brilliant and perfectionist student who excels in the academic field.

To sustain his studies, he needs to work on different part-time jobs to cover his school expenses and, at the same time, be able to support his family.

Alongside the actors' lineup, "A Blue Spring From A Far" will be directed by the renowned filmmaker Kim Jung-Hyun and, together with screenwriter Jung Won-Jung.

Fans React to the Upcoming "A Blue Spring From A Far"

Following the announcement of KBS, fans expressed their excitement over Twitter and can't wait to watch the thrilling campus romance.

"Couldn't wait to see actor Park Jihoon/ Yeojun on every Monday-Tuesday starting June on KBS2~ Fighting for filming "Blue Spring Far From A Distance" Jihoonie and all the casts, staffs," one fan tweeted.

The second user echoed the same sentiment and wrote, "Blue Spring from a distance' starring Park Ji-hoon, starts shooting in January. Uwaaaaa that's a good news dear May. Uri jihoonie will take a new role and participating in new drama. So rn he must be busy with preparing of that drama."