Lee Sung Kyung, Kim Young Dae Flaunt Intense Chemistry During ‘Shooting Star’ Script Reading
tvN releases photos during the script reading as it gears up for the upcoming Kdrama "Shooting Stars," starring Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae.
Reportedly held at Sangam-dong, in Mapo-gu, Seoul, the whole team was present at the event.
'Shooting Stars' Script Reading
Director Lee Soo Hyun, who also directed "Find Me in Your Memory," "Awaken," and "THe Witch's Diner" joined the table read as well as screenwriter Choi Young Woo.
The cast members, starting with lead stars Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae, showed off their chemistry.
Meanwhile, co-stars Yoon Jong Hoon, Kim Yoo Hye, Park So Jin, CNBLUE's Lee Jung Shin and more display an impressive synergy.
According to MBN Star, the production team lauded the stars as they delved into their respective characters, radiating "bright and positive energy".
Moreover, they also invite the viewers and hint at the Kdrama's highlight - the "realism of the entertainment industry".
'Shooting Star' Release Date, Plot, Characters and Everything We Know So Far
Upcoming rom-com series "Shooting Star" focuses on the lives of people working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. It illustrates the blood, sweat, and tears of talent managers, PR teams, and reporters, who are basically at the forefront of showbiz.
In "Shooting Star," Lee Sung Kyung took on the role of Oh Han Byul, the public relations team leader of Star Force Entertainment, who is known for her incredible communication skills and for dealing with challenging crises.
Kim Young Dae, on the other hand, will be her nemesis, the A-list celebrity Gong Tae Sung.
Amid his angelic face and being one of the well-loved celebrities in the country, little do they know that Tae Sung is short-tempered and very competitive.
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His "Penthouse" co-star Yoon Jong Hoon is set to play Star Force Entertainment's management team leader and Han Byul's mentor.
Joining the "Shooting Star" cast is CNBLUE's Lee Jung Shin, portraying Do Soo Hyuk, the lawyer to the stars.
Interestingly, apart from the lead stars and supporting characters, the rom-com series will also feature a cameo by Hallyu queen Choi Ji Woo.
She is set to appear as the legendary actress Eun Si Woo, one of Korea's biggest stars in the 90s and the first Asian to win the Best Actress award at a prestigious French film festival.
While tvN prepares for its much-awaited debut, "Shooting Star" release date is set to hit the small screen in April, delivering heart-fluttering romance and entertainment to the viewers.
The upcoming rom-com Kdrama will be Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae's first series together.
The 26-year-old actor rose to fame after landing the role of Joo Seok Hoon, Joo Dan Tae and Shin Su Ryeon's son in "The Penthouse" trilogy.
Meanwhile, Lee Sung Kyung catapults to fame after playing the antagonist in "Doctors" as well as the adorable Bok Joo in the 2016 hit series "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo ."
