2PM’s Taecyeon, Ha Seok Jin and Apink's Jung Eun Ji in Talks to Star in Upcoming OCN Drama ‘Blind’
OCN is reportedly casting 2PM's Taecyeon, Ha Seok Jin, and Apink's Jung Eun Ji as the lead stars of upcoming Kdrama "Blind."
According to reports, the trio will unite to play the main characters of the broadcast network's new thriller mystery series.
2PM's Taecyeon, Ha Seok Jin and Apink's Jung Eun Ji Rumored to Star in OCN's New Kdrama' Blind'
Helmed by the director of sci-fi Kdrama "Tunnel" Shin Yong Hwi and penned by "Andante's" writer Kwon Ki Kyung, "Blind" revolves around the stories of detectives, judges, juries, and law students as they solve the case of people who become victims of an unfair justice system.
Although the drama officials are still discussing the cast lineup and the actors' possible characters, the OCN series is scheduled to air in the second half of the year.
2PM's Taecyeon Talks About his First Historical Kdrama 'Secret Royal Inspector & Joy'
OCN's "Blind" is the first Kdrama of 2PM's Taecyeon this 2022.
His last series was the "Secret Royal Inspector & Joy," where he played Ra Yi Eon, a government official.
Interestingly, this is his first historical Kdrama and revealed that he wanted to appear in more series with the same genre.
After airing their finale episode, OK Taecyeon hints that the tvN series is one of his "unforgettable" projects.
'"Secret Royal Inspector & Joy' was comforting for me, and I think it'll be that much more unforgettable. I even wonder whether I'll be able to do a project like this in the future," he said.
Interestingly, the singer-actor also revealed why he took the offer.
He says that he could relate to the main characters' stories and it was like a breath of fresh air from his villain role in "Vincenzo."
"I read the script during the final stages of filming 'Vincenzo,' and it felt like warmth was filling my slightly exhausted mind and body from portraying a villain. I decided to appear in the drama as I was excited thinking about all the new images I could showcase as Ra Yi Eon," he explained.
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Apink's Jung Eun Ji to Reprise her Character in 'Work Later, Drink Now Season 2'
As for Jung Eun Ji, she recently wowed the viewers with her diversity as an actress after starring in the rom-com series "Work Later, Drink Now."
The APink member showed undeniable teamwork with co-stars Lee Sun Bin, Han Sun Hwa and Choi Siwon as they transformed into young professionals who love to hang out and celebrate the end of the workweek over drinks.
In an interview, Jung Eun Ji expressed her gratitude to viewers who liked her character Kang Ji Goo, an origami YouTuber.
She revealed that she had no idea that the public would love her character.
As for the success of the series, "Work Later, Drink Now" will return for season 2 featuring the OG cast.
