Five Things We Learned About 'Producer' And 'My Love From The Star' During KCON LA

Korean drama was well represented on Day 3 of KCON LA, which included an appearance by Kim Soo Hyun and a panel featuring screenwriter Park Ji Eun. During the panel, international K-Drama fans were presented with the unique opportunity to gain insight into the creative process of the "Producer" and "My Love from the Star" writer. Sponsored by Korean Creative Content (KOCCA), the All About K-Drama workshop also featured "City Hunter" and "Doctor Stranger" director Jin Hyuk.

During the ninety-minute presentation, attendees watched clips from key K-Dramas and listened to responses from Park and Jin, who addressed preselected questions. Audience members heard translations of the session through special headsets, creating a unique experience. 

"I didn't expect to see so many people here," said Park, when asked about the international success of "Producer" and "My Love from the Star." 

Throughout the workshop, Park Ji Eun weighed in on the possibility of sequels to her most popular series and provided feedback regarding her casting process. 

Here are five of the most significant things audience members learned about "Producer" and "My Love from the Star" during KCON LA. 

1. Emma Stone could be the ideal actress to portray Jun Ji Hyun's role in the American adaptation of "My Love from the Star." 

Park Ji Eun said that she would cast Emma Stone as the leading lady in the American adaptation of "My Love from the Star." Audience members provided their resounding approval for the actress, who recently expressed her love for Korean pop, during an appearance on TBS', "Conan O'Brien Show."

2. Park Ji Eun creates characters with specific actors and actresses in mind. 

She thought of Kim Soo Hyun when created the role of Baek Seung Chan. Park also discussed the 27-year-old Hallyu star's desire to break away from the heroic trappings of "My Love from the Star" to embrace the role of a dorky production rookie. 

3. "Producer" was based on the real-life love story of two KBS producers. 

The screenwriter confirmed that the real-life producer couple served as the source material for "Producer." 

4. There could be a sequel to "My Love from the Star." 

While there are currently no plans to create a sequel to "Producer," Park would consider writing a sequel to "My Love from the Star." However, there could be different cast members. 

5. Park Ji Eun and "Doctor Stranger" director Jin Hyuk are working on a future project.

K-Drama fans in attendance were thrilled to learn that Park Ji Eun and Jin Hyuk are in the preparing to work on a future project. 

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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing editor for KDramaStars. She is also a contributing writer for KpopStarz, MTV Iggy, Viki and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing, she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).