Lee Sun Bin Courted To Lead ‘Backstreet Rookie’ Spin-Off
While preparing for the release of the sequel of her drama "Work Later, Drink Now," Lee Sun Bin received an offer to star in the "Backstreet Rookie" spin-off.
'Backstreet Rookie' To Have Spin-Off + Lee Sun Bin Courted To Play the Protagonist
According to the news cited by YTN on October 25, Lee Sun Bin is being courted to headline the upcoming "Backstreet Rookie" spin-off, or "Super Couple" (working title).
Lee Sun Bin's agency Initial Entertainment also released a statement, confirming the female star received a title role proposal and is positively reviewing it.
"Super Couple" depicts what happens when a former NIS secret agent, who lost her love while protecting the country, reunites with her ex-chaebol lover at a convenience store.
Interestingly, it will tell more about the unpredictable comic romance between a handsome store manager and part-timer who clash with each other. It is expected to show an affectionate, sweet, yet chaotic romance between Min Sa Rang and Cha Joo Hyun.
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This project is a spin-off series of the drama of the same name that is based on the webtoon "Backstreet Rookie," which aired in 2020 and was starred by Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung.
'Super Couple' To Begin Filming This 2022
If Lee Sun Bin accepts the offer, she will play the role of Min Sa Rang, a former legendary NIS agent, who becomes a manager at a convenience store, and coincidentally reconnects with her ex-boyfriend and head of the convenience store, Cha Joo Hyun.
Though the possible female protagonist has been revealed, viewers are curious who among the hottest actors today will take the character of Cha Joo Hyun.
Furthermore, "Super Couple" is in the middle of casting major roles and is scheduled to start filming this year.
Meanwhile, before Lee Sun Bin landed another lead role, she is already making her long-awaited comeback on the small screen with "Work Later, Drink Now" season 2. Though there's no specific date yet, the second installment will premiere in December.
Joining Lee Sun Bin are Jung Eun Ji, Han Sun Hwa, and Choi Siwon in the upcoming "Work Later, Drink Now" sequel.
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