Choi Woo Shik, Son Seok Koo Confirmed to Headline Netflix Series By ‘Strangers from Hell’ Director
Choi Woo Shik, Son Seok Koo, and Lee Hee Joon will be starring in an exciting new K-drama "Murder DIEary."
After months of discussion, officials confirmed that the duo along with Lee Hee Joon is set to headline the upcoming thriller comedy series.
Netflix Confirms Cast for 'Murder DIEary'
Netflix introduced the trio as they team up for "Murder DIEary" directed by Lee Chang Hee of the 2018 movie "Vanished" and the thriller mystery K-drama "Strangers from Hell."
According to the streaming giant, the upcoming series tells the story of an ordinary man who accidentally killed a murderer and a detective in relentless pursuit of him.
In the "Murder DIEary," Choi Woo Shik is set to play the character of Lee Tang, an ordinary college student who gets involved in an argument with a customer while working as part-timer in a convenience store. He found himself losing his self-control and unconsciously swings a hammer and accidentally killed the person.
However, he finds out that the victim was a serial killer; this prompted him to realize that he has a supernatural ability to identify bad people.
The incident pushed him to transform into a dark hero who is set to punish bad people.
However, despite his good motive, detective Jang Nan Gam, portrayed by Son Suk Ku, is on the hunt to catch the dark hero.
As for Lee Hee Hun, he took the role of a former detective named Song Chon who joined Jang Nam Gan to track Lee Tang's whereabouts.
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Following the confirmation of lead stars, Netflix is yet to confirm the start of production, as well as the drama's target release date.
Meanwhile, the trio is busy working on their current and upcoming projects.
Son Seok Koo Returns With 'D.P.' 2, New Drama 'Casino'
2022 seems a fruitful year for the actor as he starred in not just back-to-back projects but also gained overwhelming praise and attention from viewers.
Son Seok Koo captivates K-drama fans with his mysterious yet charming character, Mr. Gu in the blockbuster melodrama "My Liberation Notes."
On top of it, viewers were drawn to his on-screen chemistry with Kim Ji Won, dubbing them as the "worship couple."
At the height of the K-drama, Son Seok Koo's comeback movie, "The Roundup" hit more than 12 million viewers and topped the box office for weeks.
Interestingly, he is set to headline an upcoming series "Casino" along with Lee Dong Hwi, "Squid Game" stars Heo Sung Tae and Kim Joo Ryoung.
Adding to his forthcoming projects is the much-awaited sequel "D.P 2" reprising his role as Captain Im Ji Sup.
As for his co-star Choi Woo Shik, "Murder DIEary" will be his next project after the rom-com "Our Beloved Summer" with Kim Da Mi.
