‘The Call’ Cast Update 2021: Here’s What Keeping Park Shin Hye, Jeon Jong Seo and the Rest of the Cast Busy in the Upcoming Year
"The Call" wrapped up 2020 with a shocking twist as the thriller mystery movie starring Park Shin Hye and Jeon Jong Seo gave viewers a mini heart attack in every scenario.
The Netflix original definitely kept the viewers at the edge of their seats with its surprising revelations and character developments that gained massive attention from the audience.
Helmed and written by Lee Chung Hyun, "The Call" focuses on the connection between Oh Yeong Sook, played by Jeon Jong Seo, and Kim Seo Yeon, portrayed by the Hallyu star, whose lives got intertwined by one phone call despite living in a different time.
Interestingly, the adrenaline-filled roller coaster film received a positive response from the public and earned several nods from prestigious ceremonies, including Blue Dragon Film Award 2021.
The film was nominated as Best Supporting Actress for Lee El, Best New Director, Best Art Direction, Best Music, and Best Cinematography and Lighting.
Jeon Jong Seo also bagged Best Actress in a Film category at the 2021 BaekSang Arts Awards.
Amid the continued recognition for the Netflix film, director Lee Chung Hyun previously mentioned that he doesn't have plans to create another sequel and confirms that "The Call" will be a "standalone film. "
In case you missed "The Call" cast, including Park Shin Hye, Jeon Jong Seo, and more, here are their updates and what's keeping them busy after the mega-hit film aired.
Park Shin Hye (Kim Seo Yeon)
The Hallyu star surprised the Kdrama fandom with a double celebration as she is set to tie a knot with her longtime boyfriend, Choi Tae Joon.
In addition, she is also currently pregnant with her first child, as confirmed by the actress in her fan cafe.
On the other hand, her agency, SALT Entertainment, confirmed that Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon's wedding will be held in Seoul on January 22, 2022.
Amid the great news, the "Doctors" star says that it will take some time for her to come back but promised to "work hard to return as a great actress soon."
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Jeon Jong Seo (Oh Yeong Sook)
Another cast member who recently dropped bombshell news is Jeon Jong Seo, who revealed that the award-winning actress and "The Call" director Lee Chung Hyun are dating.
The news spread like wildfire as various media outlets noted that the two are secretly in a relationship, which was confirmed by her agency, My Company, stating that the couple started dating recently.
Moreover, the talent management also shared that Jeon Jong Seo and the director "had good feelings" towards each other, "but recently developed into lovers."
Apart from her budding romance, she is also set to play the role of Tokyo in the Korean remake of "Money Heist."
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Kim Sung Ryung (Eun Ae)
The 54-year-old beauty took on the role of Park Shin Hye's doting mother in "The Call."
Kim Seo Yeon had to leave Eun Ae at the hospital because of her mental illness.
After her appearance in the Netflix film, she is currently starring in the comedy sitcom "Going to the Blue House Like This" and an upcoming Kdrama "Kill Heel."
Lee El (Sunwoo Ja Ok)
She impressed the viewers with her acting skills as she plays Yeong Sook's strict mother, Sunwoo Ja Ok.
Lee El is set to appear as one of the lead stars in the JTBC series My Liberation Diary, scheduled to premiere in 2022.
