‘Come and Hug Me’ Cast Update 2024: Jang Ki Yong & Jin Ki Joo’s New K-dramas To Check Out This Year

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In 2018, Jang Ki Yong and Jin Ki Joo, two of the best actors of today's generation, teamed up in the melodrama "Come and Hug Me."

It was a work that made every viewer believe that first loves never die. The drama was a blend of romance, psychological thriller and action, which appealed to the general public.

In fact, "Come and Hug Me" continues to be streamed up until today, and has become a K-drama classic. If you miss the cast of the series, then this is for you.

Here's what's next for Jang Ki Yong and Jin Ki Joo this 2024. Keep on reading to know more.

Jang Ki Yong

This 2024, Jang Ki Yong is making his much anticipated K-drama comeback with the JTBC series "I'm Not A Hero" with Chun Woo Hee.

(Photo : Jang Ki Yong Instagram)
‘Come and Hug Me’ Cast Update 2024: Jang Ki Yong & Jin Ki Joo’s New K-dramas To Check Out This Year

It's a supernatural work that depicts the story of a family that lost its powers due to a huge slump in their lives. In the series, Jang Ki Yong plays a depressed man who loses his psychic power.

The drama has been in production since the second half of 2023, following the actor's military discharge. With that said, "I'm Not A Hero" marks Jang Ki Yong's first-ever work in a while.

(Photo : H& Entertainment Official Instagram)

"Since it's been a while, I'm working on it with great excitement," the actor shared. "Please look forward to seeing the drama as well as my chemistry with Chun Woo Hee."

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"I'm Not A Hero" is currently underway but it's expected to be released sometime this 2024 so stay tuned for more updates.

Jin Ki Joo

This year, Jin Ki Joo joins A-listers Song Kang Ho, Byun Yo Han and Lee Kyu Hyung in the brand new series "Uncle Samsik."

(Photo : Jin Ki Joo Instagram)
‘Come and Hug Me’ Cast Update 2024: Jang Ki Yong & Jin Ki Joo’s New K-dramas To Check Out This Year

The drama focuses on the bromance story between a man who eats three meals a day even during the war and a man from the elite population who writes about love, trust and friendship.

Set in the 1960s, the drama is expected to showcase the beauty of South Korea in the said era whilst delivering a jam-packed production that will entertain the viewers.

(Photo : Sublime Artist Agency Official Instagram)
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In the show, Jin Ki Joo transforms into Joo Yeo Jin, an elite woman and Byun Yo Han's Kim San's lover. "Uncle Samsik" is slated to air in the first half of 2024 on Disney+.

In addition, her upcoming film "The Land of Happiness" opposite Jo Jung Suk is also in the middle of its production. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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