Kim Jung Hyun Is Back! Actor To Star In New Fantasy Drama With Im Soo Hyang
Kim Jung Hyun is back with a new promising fantasy drama as he couples up with romantic comedy queen Im Soo Hyang!
The actor, who has been in one-year hiatus, finally returns to the small screen, gracing the entertainment scene with his immersive acting skills!
Kim Jung Hyun Couples Up With Im Soo Hyang in New MBC Drama
Award-winning actors Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang are starring in the newest MBC fantasy drama!
MBC's upcoming drama "The Season of Kokdu" confirms the casting of its lead stars Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang on Monday, September 26!
Kim Jung Hyun Is Back! Actor To Star In New Fantasy Drama With Im Soo Hyang
The drama follows the story of a grim reaper who comes to Earth every 99 years to punish the sinners. He then meets a doctor with special abilities whom he falls for in the long run.
In the series, Kim Jung Hyun transforms into Kokdu, a grim reaper with an eccentric personality who comes to Earth to punish mortals for their sins.
Because of his mischievousness, God has cursed him to lead the souls of sinners in the underworld through the body of Do Jin Woo, a human who looks exactly like him.
Meanwhile, Im Soo Hyang, who has been booked and busy this year, takes on the role of Han Gye Jeol, a doctor who lives alone due to her jinxed life. After meeting Do Jin Woo, the trajectory of her life changes.
Kim Jung Hyun Is Back! Actor To Star In New Fantasy Drama With Im Soo Hyang
While the reason behind the two characters' mishaps are still unknown, fans wonder how the poor grim reaper breaks the curse whilst simultaneously trying to change the jinxed doctor's life.
Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang work together for the first time in "The Season of Kokdu." They are expected to show their flawless acting skills and passion for their work, as well as their seamless immersion with their characters despite the complex genre.
'The Season of Kokdu' Further Details and More
"The Season of Kokdu" marks Kim Jung Hyun's return to the limelight after her controversies in the past year regarding his romantic trysts with alleged ex-girlfriend Seo Ye Ji.
Kim Jung Hyun Is Back! Actor To Star In New Fantasy Drama With Im Soo Hyang
Meanwhile, the drama will be Im Soo Hyang's third drama this year, following "Woori the Virgin" and "Doctor Lawyer." The two actors are expected to helm a great drama with their chemistry as Do Woo Jin and Han Gye Jeol.
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"The Season of Kokdu" is a project created together by "Less Than Evil" writers Kang Yi Heon and Heo Jun Woo; "Alice" director Baek Soo Chan and " Beautiful Gong Shim" creator Kim Ji Hoon.
Kim Jung Hyun Is Back! Actor To Star In New Fantasy Drama With Im Soo Hyang
Anticipation is rising not only for the two lead stars but also for the quartet's new work, created together by sensuous directing and enticing narrative.
'The Season of Kokdu' Release Date and Where To See It
Kim Jung Hyun and Im Soo Hyang's upcoming drama "The Season of Kokdu" is a fantasy romance drama that will transcend generation and genres.
At the moment, the cast and production unit are working together to film and curate a top notch work with the hopes to release it in the first half of 2022 on MBC TV.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
