MBC Unveils 2022 Drama Lineup With Namgoong Min, Kim Hee Sun, So Ji Sub, and Park Hae Jin
Broadcast company decorated the year 2021 with a slew of amazing and remarkable dramas such as "Oh! Master" with Lee Min Ki and After School Nana and "Check The Event" with Girl's Day Minah, Kwon Hwa Woon, and Ahn Woo Yeon.
The year 2022 is a golden year for avid South Korean drama viewers as MBC unveiled its official drama lineup for the year 2022 on September 13, which amplified anticipation.
Namgoong Min Shows Off Spy Action Skills in 'The Veil'
The year 2021 will conclude with a bang as Namgoong Min graces the small screen with his new spy action-drama series "The Veil" (also known as "Black Sun"), which kickstarts the relay of the new MBC dramas that will surely engross its viewers.
Alongside Namgoong Min is Kim Ji Eun and Park Ha Sun, who have shown their amazing acting skills in their previous works.
"The Veil" follows the story of a National Intelligence Service (NIS) elite top spy agent who disappeared for a year after a traitor dropped him into the abyss. He then returns to the organization to find the culprit while trying to regain his erased memories.
Namgoong Min takes on the role of Han Ji Hyuk, a top agent of NIS. On the other hand, Kim Ji Eun and Park Ha Sun play the roles of Yoo Je Yi and Seo Su Yeon respectively, who are also members of the organization.
Seasoned actors Kim Byung Gi, Lee Kyung Young, Jang Young Nam, and Yoo Oh Seong are also part of the series, raising expectations.
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It is curated by filmmaker Kim Sung Yong and screenwriter Park Seok Ho. "The Veil" is scheduled to air for the first time on September 17 at 10:00 p.m. KST.
Lee Jun Ho and Lee Se Young to Work Together in New Historical Series 'The Red Sleeve Cuff'
Following "The Veil" is the Friday and Saturday drama "The Red Sleeve Cuff", which is helmed by director Jung Ji In and Song Yeon Hwa, starring Lee Jun Ho and Lee Se Young.
"The Red Sleeve Cuff" depicts the story of a mournful royal romance about a court lady who'd do anything to protect the life she chose and a king who puts his country more than anything, even love.
It is the first MBC historical drama in two years after "Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung", and it was based on the popular novel of the same name written by Kang Mi Gang.
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Lee Jun Ho will take on the role of Prince Lee Sang, opposite Lee Se Young who will portray the role of court lady Seong Deok Im.
Experienced actors Kang Hoon, Lee Deok Hwa, Park Ji Young, and Jang Hee Jin will also join the cast to strengthen the series.
It is scheduled to air on November 5 every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 p.m. KST.
Kim Hee Sun Returns as a Grim Reaper With New Drama 'Tomorrow'
"The Lady in Dignity" actress Kim Hee Sun returns to the small screen, and opens the year 2022 with her new drama "Tomorrow", after two years of inactivity.
Filmmakers Kim Tae Yoon and Seong Chi Wook and screenwriters Park Ran and Kim Yu Jin curated an exciting drama based on a webtoon of the same name which, interestingly, shows the story of special grim reapers who came to save people.
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Kim Hee Sun will portray the role of Goo Ryeon, a grim reaper who also works as a crisis management head at the ghost management headquarters in the underworld.
The unique and rich plot of the drama, and the appearance of SF9 member and heartthrob Rowoon, heightened the potential viewers' expectations.
"Tomorrow" is set to hit the small screen in the first part of the year 2021.
So Ji Sub Returns as a Doctor-Turned-Lawyer in 'Dr. Lawyer'
"Dr. Lawyer", a masterpiece made by director Lee Yong Seok, stars seasoned actor So Ji Sub who will return to the small screen after appearing in the 2018 drama "My Secret Terrius".
He will take on the role of Han Yi Han, a skillful surgeon who, unfortunately, loses everything and becomes a lawyer specializing in medical litigation.
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The exhilarating medical court drama aims to touch its potential viewers' hearts, as well as give comfort and empathy.
"Dr. Lawyer" is scheduled to air in the second half of 2022.
Park Hae Jin Transforms Into a Magician in New Rom-Com Drama 'From Now On, Showtime!'
"Cheese in the Trap" actor Park Hae Jin is set to meet the viewers with his newest romantic comedy-drama "From Now On, Showtime!", alongside Jin Ki Joo.
It follows the story of a magician named Cha Cha Woong, who controls a ghost and suddenly meets a female detective. The two then work hand-in-hand to solve an investigative case through a joint psychic investigation.
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"From Now On, Showtime" is set to air in the first half of 2022.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
