CONFIRMED! Kim Dong Wook, Kim Sung Kyu, and Chae Jung Ahn To Star in New Thriller Drama ‘The King of Pigs’
On August 16, TVING confirmed that "You Are My Spring" actor Kim Dong Wook, "Kingdom" actor Kim Sung Kyu, and "Monthly Magazine Home" actress Chae Jung Ahn will work together in the upcoming suspense thriller drama series "The King of Pigs."
"The King of Pigs" is a thriller suspense drama based on an animated film of the same name created by Director Yeon Sang Ho.
Kim Dong Wook, Kim Sung Kyu, and Chae Jung Ahn in New Drama 'The King of Pigs'
Actor Kim Dong Wook proved to the public that he is indeed one of the best actors in the South Korean industry after being in the scene for almost over two decades. He garnered attention after appearing in the 2007 rom-com drama series "Coffee Prince" with Yoon Eun Hye, Gong Yoo, Lee Sun Kyun, and Chae Jung Ahn.
In the new drama series, the 39-year-old actor will take on the role of Hwang Kyung Min, a man who lives with the trauma from the violence he experienced 20 years ago. His peaceful and happy life with his wife suddenly becomes catastrophic after an unexpected moment triggered his trauma.
Kim Dong Wook is currently starring in the 2021 thriller mystery romance drama "You Are My Spring" with actors Seo Hyun Jin, Yoon Park, and Nam Gyu Ri.
Meanwhile, actor Kim Sung Kyu will portray the role of honorable detective Jung Jong Suk who will trace the mysterious messages that were sent by a so-called friend from 20 years ago, and who will try his best to stop murders from happening any further.
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Kim Sung Kyu gained recognition after his impressive acting performance in the 2019 action thriller film "The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil" with actors Ma Dong Seok and Kim Mu Yeol.
He is currently starring in the smash hit Netflix drama series "Kingdom" with Ju Ji Hoon, Bae Doo Na, and more.
Finally, actress Chae Jung Ahn will take on the role of the sophisticated and charismatic detective Kang Jin Ah, who is determined to solve any case right before her. She has her own solid principles, which earned her resentment of her teammates.
Kang Jin Ah and Jung Jong Suk (Kim Sung Kyu) attended the same school 20 years ago.
The actress will finally work together again with actor Kim Dong Wook after they both appeared in "Coffee Prince." In her long years in the industry, she appeared in hit dramas "Prime Minister & I," "Yong Pal," and "Man to Man."
Chae Jung Ahn starred in the recently concluded romance drama "Monthly Magazine Home" with Jung So Min and Kim Ji Seok.
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The star-studded cast, apart from its thrilling genre, heightens the expectations and anticipations of avid South Korean drama viewers. The three lead actors are expected to show an amazing acting performance that will take viewers to the edge of their seats.
'The King of Pigs' Drama Summary and Pre-Production
The upcoming thriller drama "The King of Pigs" depicts the stories of the people who experienced traumas from the violence they experienced due to the serial killings, which started from a text message 20 years ago.
"The King of Pigs" is based on the award-winning animated film of the same name, which was created by director Yeon Sang Ho.
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"The King of Pigs" production team shared that they plan to look back at the origin of the violence that is rampant in our society. They added, "We have a good feeling about the upcoming project. We assure the viewers that the drama induces the right amount of thrill that a thriller drama should provide, so please look forward to seeing it."
The upcoming drama will begin its filming this month of August, and it is set to premiere in the year 2022.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
