Lee Je Hoon’s ‘Taxi Driver’ Included in SBS’ Drama Lineup for 2022 + ‘Kingdom’ Writer Kim Eun Hee Returns with a New Project
SBS has officially unveiled the Kdrama lineup for 2022, which includes Lee Je Hoon's "Taxi Driver" and a new project written by 'Kingdom' writer Kim Eun Hee.
The broadcast network announces the return of their top-rating series as well as new Kdramas in the coming year.
Kim Nam Gil's New Drama Included in SBS' 2022 TV Program Lineup
Although SBS recently released a captivating and entertaining series this December with Choi Woo Shik and Kim Da Mi's "Our Beloved Summer" and "Now, We Are Breaking Up" starring Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong who is currently generating more hype and viewership since it debuted, the network teases fans with new Kdramas set to be released in 2022.
The lineup starts with Kim Nam Gil and Kim So Jin's "Through the Darkness."
Slated to premiere on January 14, the thriller mystery series is based on the novel of the same name co-written by Kwon Il Yong and Go Na Moo.
It follows the story of Song Ha Young, known as South Korea's first criminal profiler, working under the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Scientific Investigation of Criminal Behavior Analysis team.
"Through the Darkness" highlights the challenges he faces meeting and looking into the hearts of serial killers.
Meanwhile, Kim So Jin took on the character of Mobile Investigation Unit team leader Yoon Tae Goo who has an animal-like instinct and is known for handling difficult cases.
'Why Oh Soo Jae?' Starring Seo Hyun Jin and Hwang In Yeop
Joining the list of SBS Kdramas for 2022 is the melodrama "Why Oh Soo Jae."
Helmed and written by the genius behind "Dr. Romantic," Park Soo Jin and Kim Ji Eun, it depicts the story of a woman who falls in love with a younger man.
"Why Oh Soo Jae" cast members also include Seo Hyun Jin, Hwang In Yeop, Bae In Hyuk, veteran actor Heo Joon Ho and more.
The upcoming Kdrama is set to debut sometime in March 2022.
Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Sejeong's 'The Office Blind Date'
Following his successful historical fantasy Kdrama "Lovers of the Red Sky," Ahn Hyo Seop is making a comeback with another highly anticipated series, "The Office Blind Date," which is based on the webtoon of the same name.
The South Korean heartthrob will portray Kang Tae Mu, a third-generation chaebol and his complicated office romance with Kim Sejeong, who took on the role of Shin Ha Ri.
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Lee Joon Gi and Kim Ji Eun's 'Again My Life'
Another actor who is making a comeback to the small screen is Lee Joon Gi and his fresh teamed up with Kim Ji Eun for the forthcoming series "Again My Life."
He will transform into a hot-heated prosecutor named Kim Hee Woo, who meets her unfortunate fate but returns for vengeance.
"Again My Life" release date is scheduled for the first quarter of 2022.
'Taxi Driver 2'
Probably the much-awaited SBS series that is set to return for a sequel is none other than Lee Je Hoon's Kdrama "Taxi Driver."
According to outlets, viewers could expect familiar faces, including the versatile actor who will reprise his role as Kim Do Ki.
Rumored to join "Taxi Driver 2" are Esom, Kim Eui Sung, and Pyo Ye Jin, but SBS and the drama have yet to confirm this.
'Kingdom' Writer Kim Eun Hee Returns to SBS after 8 Years
Lastly, SBS also announced the return of Kim Eun Hee, who is the creator behind "Signal" and the blockbuster hit Kdrama "Kingdom."
Her last project with the broadcast network was in 2014 with Son Hyun Joo and Park Yoochun in "Three Days."
According to a representative, they are "currently in positive negotiations for Kim Eun Hee's new project in 2022."
