Lee Young Ae Confirmed to Star as Main Lead in New Drama 'Koo Kyung'

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Actress Lee Young Ae is confirmed to come back to the small screen in the upcoming investigation drama "Koo Kyung"!

Fans are thrilled to know that after a very long hiatus, actress Lee Young Ae is confirmed to star as the main lead of an upcoming thriller and comedy-drama series with a "Koo Kyung."

Details of Lee Young Ae's Upcoming Drama "Koo Kyung"

Thriller and comedy series "Koo Kyung" tells a story about two women. One is an insurance inspector named Koo Kyung, portrayed by actress Lee Young Ae, who used to work as a police officer. Her passion and wits for cracking unsolved and cold cases allowed her to become an insurance investigator in her forties.

The other is a dark serial killer on the run who hides behind a hip, colorful and trendy persona. "Koo Kyung" is said to be Korea's take on the British thriller "Killing Eve," which stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer.

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The upcoming drama series will be produced by KeyEast. The script will be penned by a talented writer known as Sung Cho Yi. PD Lee Jeong Heum is recognized for his works in "Falsify" (2017) and "Nobody Knows" (2020), and he will also be the one to direct the whole drama series with collaboration from Leaders Group 8.

According to KeyEast, the thriller comedy-drama series will start its production this June, but a lot of information about the filming has not been revealed yet.

Lee Young Ae Confirmed to Star as Main Lead in New Drama 'Koo Kyung'
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Lee Young Ae Confirmed to Star as Main Lead in New Drama 'Koo Kyung'

KeyEast's CEO shares how the veteran actress, Lee Young Ae, will for sure win hearts all over the world with her return to acting in her new and exciting role! Catch the veteran actress Lee Young Ae as she comes back to the small screen in thriller and comedy-drama series "The incredible "Koo Kyung" as an insurance investigator named Koo Kyung ready to solve crimes and give justice to the unjust!

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More Facts about 'Koo Kyung' Lead Actress Lee Young Ae

South Korean actress Lee Young Ae, is known as a veteran actress from playing several roles in Korean drama series and movies. Lee Young Ae has famously known for her critically acclaimed roles in "Jewel In the Palace'' and the crime thriller film "Sympathy For Lady Vengeance" as a mother going through lengths to seek revenge.

Lee Young Ae Confirmed to Star as Main Lead in New Drama 'Koo Kyung'
(Photo : Lee Young Ae Official Instagram)
Lee Young Ae Confirmed to Star as Main Lead in New Drama 'Koo Kyung'

Lee Young Ae debuted as a model before pursuing acting. The veteran actress started her acting in the drama "How's Your Husband?"(1993), which instantly led her to receive a Best New Actress award at the SBS Drama Awards.

She is known for appearing in several notable iconic Korean films like "Joint Security Area" (2000), "One Fine Spring Day" (2001), and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005). Lee Young Ae was last seen working in movies and dramas were in "Bring Me Home" back in 2019, after a thirteen-year break from acting.

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