Kim Hee Sun and SF9's Rowoon Courted to Lead the Upcoming Fantasy-Drama ‘Tomorrow’

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Following the success of "Alice," Kim Hee Sun might return to the small screen with another sci-fi drama "Tomorrow," alongside SF9's Rowoon. 

In a recent report, the 43-year-old actress is in talks to lead the new program based on a webtoon of the same name. 

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It came after a source from her agency, Hinge Entertainment, confirmed that the "Room No. 9" star "has received an offer to star" for the forthcoming drama and is currently "in the process of positively reviewing" the role. 

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The same goes with the boy band member who is being courted to star opposite the veteran actress. 

"Tomorrow" Cast, Release, and Synopsis

If the duo accepts the offer, Kim Hee Sun will play the charismatic grim reaper named Goo Ryeon while Kim Seok Woo, a.k.a Rowoon, is set to portray Choi Joon Woong. 

"Tomorrow" depicts an office fantasy drama set in the underworld that goes back and forth between the afterlife and reality. 

Based on the webtoon series, the story follows Choi Joon Woong's life, who faced unfortunate events such as his unemployed and an accident that caused him to be comatose. 

Interestingly, his soul was able to land a job and became the youngest member of the Phantasmagoria soul management division's crisis management team. 

There, he met his fellow grim reapers, including Goo Ryun, an appealing leader who happens to have a secret past. Her team, alongside Choi Joon Woong, helps save the lives of people who are attempting suicide. 

Based on the outlets, "Tomorrow" is scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2022 and will be co-produced by Supermoon Pictures. 

Moreover, it is said that the upcoming drama will start shooting at the end of this year. 

Kim Hee Sun's Show-Stopping Performance in "Alice"

Despite the global pandemic, 2020 has been a massive success for Kim Hee Sun as she was lauded for her remarkable portrayal in "Alice," where she played the genius physicist named Yoon Tae-Yi, who holds the key to time travel.

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READ MORE: Kim Hee Sun Shares Her Unforgettable Experience While Filming The Sci-Fi Series "Alice"

After wrapping the SBS hit fantasy drama, "The Myth" actress gave her thoughts and shared her experience on the set of "Alice."

At the time, the 43-year-old A-lister praised her co-actors Kwak Si Yang and Joo Won for being kind, respectful, and caring actors.

She said that both stars showed maturity and professionalism at work despite their age difference and being younger than her.

Kim Hee Sun on Working with Young Male Stars

When asked about working with younger actors such as Nam Joo Hyuk or the "Reply 1988" star Park Bo Gum, she said that they looked like her sons. 

"Joo Won is one thing, but Nam Joo Hyuk and Park Bo Gum were born around the time that I made my debut and started making money," she quipped. 

Kim Hee Sun
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Moreover, Kim Hee Sun shared that it was flattering, but she finds it "too extreme" to be paired with such young stars. 

SF9's Rowoon's Upcoming Project

SF9 Rowoon
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As for the SF9 lead singer, he is set to appear in a new historical-romance drama, "Yeonmo" together with Park Eun Bin.

The idol turned actor will portray the role of Jung Ji Woon, who is the instructor for the Crown Prince. 

ALSO READ: Rowoon Talks about His Talents, Dislikes, and His Upcoming K-Dramas

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Written by Geca Wills

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