• Park Ju Hyun And Chae Jong Hyeop Confirmed To Take The Lead Role In "The Speed Going to You 493km"

    The new KBS2 drama 'The Speed ​​That Goes To You, which is scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2022, is a refreshing twenty-five, sports-only player 'Park Tae Jun' and sports player Park Tae Jun, a professional badminton team. It depicts a hot sports romance in the It heralds a romance that tickles like the feathers of a shuttlecock and pierces strongly at a maximum speed of 493 km/h.

    Among them, on the 28th, 'The Speed Going to You 493km' drew attention by revealing that Park Ju Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop were the lead characters. The meeting of the two actors, who made a mark on the public with their unique acting and charm in each work, is already gathering anticipation.

    Park Ju Hyun will portray the role of Park Tae-yang, a badminton player whose life is all about sports. Taeyang Park, who has a strong smashing ability, was a promising Olympic prospect, but suddenly left the world of badminton due to a mysterious incident. After joining the business team Eunice and holding a badminton club for the first time in three years, he plans to rekindle his passion with the goal of reaching his prime.

    Park Ju Hyun emerged as a 'monster rookie' last year for her passionate acting in the Netflix drama 'Human Class' and received the Best New Actor Award in the TV category at the Baeksang Arts Awards. After that, he took on the lead role in 'Zombie Detective' and 'Mouse', and was recognized for his character's digestibility as well as his ability to lead the play. I wonder what kind of new charm Park Ju Hyun, who is looking forward to the next work, will captivate viewers within 'The Speed Going to You 493km'.

    Chae Jong Hyeop will portray the role of Park Tae-joon, a player who views badminton as just a profession. Park Tae-joon in the play is a person who dreams of a comfortable life after retirement but is cut off from the city hall team and joins the business team Eunice. The narrative of Park Tae Joon, who changes little by little as a player and as a person after meeting Taeyang Park here, is expected to stimulate the interest of viewers.

    Chae Jong Hyeop, who debuted in the drama 'Stove League' last year, is an actor who has received attention for his warm visuals and stable acting skills. Since then, he has built a solid filmography by appearing in 'Sisyphus', 'Come to the Witch's Restaurant', and 'I Know'. It is expected that he will show his enthusiasm and presence, who is challenging himself as a terrestrial protagonist for the first time with this work.

    Above all, the chemistry between the two actors, Park Joo Hyun and Chae Jong Hyeop, will attract viewers' attention. Attention is paid to the performance of those who will show a thrilling romance as well as a thrilling match by working together in a mixed doubles team in Eunice.

    'The Speed Going to You 493km' is scheduled to air in the first half of 2022.

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  • BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Secretly Helped Her Friend Get a Role? Choi Hee Jin Reveals How Their Friendship Led to a Cameo in ‘Newtopia’

    Actress Choi Hee Jin, who impressed viewers with her performance in Motel California, opened up about her close friendship with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo — and how it led to her special cameo in Newtopia.

    Choi Hee Jin recently wrapped up her role as veterinarian Yoon Nan Woo in MBC’s Motel California, which ended on February 15th.

    The actress met with reporters on February 14 at her agency, Saram Entertainment, to talk about her busy schedule and her unexpected role in Newtopia.

    The actress revealed that her cameo in Newtopia happened because of her bond with Jisoo, who stars as the female lead in the drama.

    “Before I signed with my current agency, when I wasn’t with any company, I was offered the role of Jisoo unnie’s best friend in *Snowdrop. Even before the director contacted me, Jisoo unnie had already told me about it”, Choi Hee Jin shared.

    She added, “The director knew about the chemistry Jisoo unnie and I had in *Snowdrop*. Even though the role was very small, they asked if I would be willing to make a cameo in *Newtopia. It really is a tiny part”, she said, smiling shyly.

    The actress emphasized that the opportunity felt special because it reflected her real-life friendship with Jisoo. “There was really no one else but me who fit the role as her close friend, so they asked if I could do it. It’s a very small part, but I was happy to do it”, she said.

    Choi Hee Jin also shared how touched she was by the love she still receives for her past work with Jisoo.

    “Jisoo unnie personally reached out to me too, and we’re still very close. But more than anything, I was grateful that people still remember me from *Snowdrop. Since I made a special appearance this time, I’d love to ask Jisoo unnie to return the favor with a cameo in one of my future projects”, she said with a laugh.

    Fans are loving the sweet friendship between the two actresses — and many are already hoping to see them share the screen again in a bigger project!

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