Actress Moon Ga Young has been confirmed as the female lead in the upcoming tvN drama 'Seocho-dong.'

Directed by Park Seung Woo and written by Lee Seung Hyun, Seocho-dong will portray the vibrant and sometimes chaotic lives of associate lawyers—also known as "assos"—working in Seoul's bustling legal district. The drama, grounded in reality by a writer with actual legal experience, will explore relatable events and offer an authentic look at young lawyers' growth and challenges in their careers.

Moon Ga Young will play Kang Hee Ji, a first-year lawyer who has just completed her training at a law firm. Hee Ji is a confident and straightforward person with an infectious positivity that puts those around her at ease. Once an aspiring artist, she chose to pursue law to protect her loved ones. Full of passion and determination, Hee Ji dreams of becoming a lawyer who not only handles legal matters but also understands her clients' emotions.

Moon Ga Young is known for her relatable performances in dramas like 'The Interest of Love,' 'Link: Eat, Love, Kill,' and 'True Beauty.' She has earned praise for her ability to connect with viewers, establishing herself as a dependable and versatile actress. Her portrayal of Kang Hee Ji is expected to showcase her wide acting range, combining her natural charm with the character's dynamic personality.

Director Park Seung Woo, recognized for his unique and detailed storytelling in 'Kairos,' 'Adamas,' and 'W,' will bring his expertise to the project. The script is penned by Lee Seung Hyun, a practicing lawyer who draws from their personal experiences as an associate lawyer to craft the story. Joining Moon Ga Young is Lee Jong Suk, who will play Ahn Joo Hyung, a seasoned associate lawyer with nine years of experience.

Seocho-dong is set to premiere on tvN in the first half of next year.

Meanwhile, Moon Ga Young is currently filming another tvN drama, 'The Black Dragon.' Fans are eager to see her continue her streak of strong performances.

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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