Actors Kwak Si-yang, Kang Mi-na, and Kwon Soo-hyun have confirmed their appearances in 'Minamdang'.

KBS2's new drama 'Minamdang' (directed by Go Jae-hyeon, written by Park Hye-jin, produced by People Story Company, AD406) is a mystery-comic investigation drama about a former profiler and a current shaman Park Soo-dang.

The drama 'Minamdang' is a novel by Jeong Jae-han, who won the grand prize at the Kakao Page Mobile Novel Contest and proved his popularity and workmanship. It is expected to catch the attention of small screens with a feast of exhilarating characters who realize strong justice and a breathtaking story unfolding in a unique space called fortune telling.

While Seo In-guk (Nam Han-jun) and Oh Yeon-seo (Han Jae-hee) were confirmed to appear, actors Kwak Si-yang, Kang Mi-na, and Kwon Su-hyeon, who boast unrivaled energy, confirmed their casting as Gong Su-cheol, Nam Hye-jun, and Cha Do-won, respectively. Expectations are gathering for a different synergy.

Kwak Si-yang transforms into Gong Soo-cheol, a handsome barista by day and a gangster detective by night. Contrary to his wild and wild 'meat-eater' appearance, Gong Su-cheol possesses a friendly and cute anti-war charm.

Kang Mi-na, who possesses a bouncy charm, takes on the role of Nam Hye-joon, Nam Han-joon's younger sister, who is an ace within the National Intelligence Service. Free-spirited and easygoing, Nam Hye-Jun is like a 'race horse' who takes revenge on those who are rude or unfair.

Kwon Soo-hyeon takes on the role of Cha Do-won, a prosecutor in the criminal department of the Western District Prosecutors' Office. Cha Do-won, who has everything from looks, studies, and artistic and physical abilities, is a 'diamond spoon' who has even got his wealth.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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