Popular actress Han Ji‑min is attracting attention as she is reportedly considering a role alongside Lee Byung‑hun in the upcoming spy drama Koreans (provisional title). According to industry sources, Han Ji‑min has received an offer to play the wife in a spy couple for director Ahn Gil‑ho’s highly anticipated project. The drama has been in preparation since last year and will begin filming later in 2026.
Han Ji‑min, who is currently waiting for the premiere of JTBC’s new weekend drama The practical guide to love next month, he was offered a leading role Koreanspreviously considered by actress Jun Ji‑hyun before withdrawing due to scheduling conflicts.
His agency, BH Entertainment, confirmed the offer, stating: “It is true that Han Ji‑min received an offer to appear Koreans. However, he already has some commitments scheduled, so we will make a final decision after further discussions.”
If Han Ji‑min accepts the role, it could be the third project in which she and Lee Byung‑hun appear in the same production. Although they both starred in Everything inside (2003) e Our blues (2022), they shared no scenes together. Han Ji‑min played the younger version of Song Hye‑kyo’s character in Everything inside and had no direct interaction with Lee Byung‑hun’s character Our blues. If her casting is confirmed, it would be especially meaningful to see her return as an adult actress acting alongside her on-screen senior.
Koreans is a Korean adaptation of the popular American FX series The Americans. Set during the Cold War era, the original story follows Soviet spies undercover in the United States. For this remake, the narrative will be reinvented against the backdrop of the turbulent Korean military dictatorship of the 1980s, attracting attention for its bold reinterpretation. Director Ahn Gil‑ho, known for his meticulous visual style, has been developing the project since last year.
Production is being handled by Studio AA, and negotiations are reportedly ongoing with global streaming platforms to secure distribution, given the large scale of production required. Casting is expected to be finalized soon, with filming expected to begin in the first half of the year.
Fans are full of anticipation for the possibility of a “legendary” paired with Han Ji‑min, praised for her strong performances and timeless beauty in hits such as Love Scouts AND Forever heavenlytogether with world famous star Lee Byung‑hun. Whether this high-profile collaboration comes to fruition remains one of the most talked about developments in Korean entertainment.
Sources: Daum
