According to a report from MyDaily on March 7, actress Jeon So-nee has been cast as the female lead in the upcoming drama Love story. Love story tells the story of a man whose life collapses after meeting a love as powerful and uncontrollable as a natural disaster. The drama is described as a melodramatic thriller, exploring passion, obsession and the destructive consequences of love.
Jeon So-nee will play architect Gong Hu-gyeong, a woman whose life changes after unexpectedly meeting Kim Ji-hoon (played by Lee Dong-wook) while traveling in Madrid, Spain. The two share an intense bond since their first meeting, which eventually ends in a passionate relationship. Unable to repress her feelings for him, Gong Hu-gyeong returns to Korea, despite knowing that the love she is chasing could lead to personal ruin.
Jung Yu-mi and Lee Dong Wook
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In the drama, Lee Dong-wook plays Kim Ji-hoon, the head of a team at the Korean Intellectual Property Office. The story becomes even more complicated with the presence of Ji-hoon’s wife, Lee Sun-hee, played by Jung Yu-mi. The character is a popular YouTuber, which adds another layer of tension to the ongoing love triangle.
Jeon So-nee has steadily built a solid reputation through various projects. She previously appeared on Netflix Parasite: the grey AND Melo Movieand last year he received attention for his performance in You killed me. With Love storythe actress will take on a bolder role, playing a woman consumed by a passionate and dangerous love.
The series is written by Ha Su-jin, known for works such as Sell ​​your haunted house AND The Matchmakers. The direction will be handled by Mo Wan-il, the acclaimed director behind the hit dramas Foggy AND The world of spouses. With a powerful cast and an experienced production team, Love story is already gaining attention as one of the most anticipated thriller romances in development.
Sources: Daum | My daily newspaper
