Nam Joo Hyuk, Lee Sung Kyung to Reunite in New Drama? Here’s What the Producers Think
"Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" fans are in for a treat as Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung are rumored to reunite for a new drama.
On April 20, the South Korean heartthrob was selected to headline the webtoon-based K-drama "Vigilante."
As noted by Sports Chosun, Nam Joo Hyuk's agency Management SOOP shared that he "is positively reviewing the offer."
If he accepts the offer, the 28-year-old celebrity will transform into a rookie police university student and a vigilante named Kim Ji Yong.
Interestingly, while his appearance is still in discussion, Lee Sung Kyung is rumored to join the action thriller K-drama.
Will Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung Reunite for 'Vigilante'?
Following a possible new project for Nam Joo Hyuk, his former co-star turned ex-girlfriend Lee Sung Kyung has also received an offer to star in the same series.
As noted by a media outlet, rumors sparked in Pann that the producer of the said series is reportedly inviting the model-actress to star in Nam Joo Hyuk's new drama.
Moreover, Lee Sung Kyung is courted to play the role of Choi Mi Ryeo.
Interestingly, this will be the second time they are both starring in one project.
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As mentioned, both Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung headlined the cast of the smash-hit rom-com K-drama "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo." They played the role of budding athletes who wanted to compete in the nationals.
In the 2016 sports-themed series, the actress plays the titular character who was torn between pursuing her love for weightlifting and her blossoming romance with swimmer Jung Joon Hyeong, portrayed by Nam Joo Hyuk.
The whole K-drama fandom waits for the official announcement expecting that they have officially accepted the offer in "Vigilante." Fans are hopeful for this reunion project and would like to see the beloved actors in the same K-drama.
Nam Joo Hyuk's 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One' and Lee Sung Kyung's 'Shooting Stars'
The 28-year-old recently made headlines after landing the role of Baek Yi Jin in another coming-of-age K-drama with Kim Tae Ri.
Nam Joo Hyuk's "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" gained an overwhelming response from the viewers as the fans lauded the unique chemistry of the lead stars.
Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Tae Ri
In addition, he was also praised for his stellar portrayal as the budding journalist whose family was greatly affected by the financial crisis in the late 90s.
Despite the series airing its finale episode last April 3, Nam Joo Hyuk and Kim Tae Ri remained the top stars who dominated the most buzzworthy drama and actor rankings. This shows how the rom-com series was well-loved by many.
On the other hand, Nam Joo Hyuk's ex-girlfriend, Lee Sung Kyung, has recently returned to the small screen with the new drama "Shooting Stars."
The 31-year-old beauty stars alongside Kim Young Dae, whose claim to fame is his character in "The Penthouse" trilogy.
In Lee Sung Kyung's new drama, she took the role of PR team leader Oh Han Byul who represents the sought-after celebrity Gong Tae Sung, played by Young Dae.
