The cast of MBC's upcoming Friday-Saturday drama "Fifty Percent" has officially begun production with a script reading that highlighted strong chemistry among its lead actors.
After an unexplained event, three middle-aged men with seemingly normal lives but strange pasts find themselves on a remote island. This is the premise of the action-comedy series. The project mixes action and humor, with a focus on character-driven stories and how the group works together.
Dispatch says that Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae were among the cast members who went to the script reading with a larger group.
During the session, director Han Dong-hwa talked to the cast. He said, "I hope production is completed safely and in good health. I hope you take home great results from the set."
Shin plays Jung Ho-myung, an agent for the National Intelligence Service who has been on standby for ten years while also working as a chef in a restaurant. The role is different from his usual serious performances because it has a funnier tone.
Oh plays Bong Je-soon, a North Korean spy who lost his memory ten years ago. The character used to be thought of as a "human weapon," but now he has trouble with everyday life, which makes for a performance with two layers.
Heo portrays Kang Beom-ryong, the second-in-command of a crime group who travels to the island to seek revenge. His character is very different from the ones he played before, which indicates that he has changed a lot.
During the reading, the actors talked about what they thought of the project. Shin talked about what makes the drama intriguing. He said, "It will be a new and fun drama."
Per Dipe, Oh also said something about how he played the part: "fully enjoy the process."
Heo thought about how it was to work with his co-stars. He said, "Just the fact that I can work with Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Jung-se fills my heart with emotion."
However, there were also many talented actors among those who participated in the script reading, like Kim Shin-rok, Lee Hak-ju, Han Ji-eun, Hyun Bong-sik, Kim Sang-ho, and Kim Sang-kyung. What people said was a lively and realistic atmosphere, like a real filming environment, was made better by their performances.
Jang Won-seop wrote "Fifty Percent," and Han Dong-hwa directed it. Next month, it will air for the first time as a follow-up to another MBC show.
The production team was sure that the mix of experienced actors and a unique story would appeal to viewers.
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