On October 29, Choi Hee-jin’s agency, Saram Entertainment, announced: “Choi Hee-jin will appear in the new MBC drama ‘Motel California’ as Yoon Nan-woo.
“Motel California” is a first love reshaping romance that follows the female protagonist, born and raised in a country motel, as she reunites with her first love in her hometown that she fled 12 years ago. After the confirmed casting of Lee Se-young and Na In-woo as Ji Gang-hee and Cheon Yeon-soo respectively, the addition of Choi Hee-jin to the main cast has further raised expectations for the show.
In the series, Choi Hee-jin will play Yoon Nan-woo, a veterinarian who chose her profession because of her genuine love and care for animals. His character works alongside his college student Cheon Yeon-soo (played by Na In-woo) as a veterinarian, and later becomes involved in an unexpected scandal with him, promising to bring a unique presence to the story.
Throughout her career, Choi Hee-jin has steadily built her filmography across various works, including Disney+ original series “The Impossible Heir” dramas “Strong girl, soon” AND “Behind Your Touch” as well as movies “The Girl on a Bulldozer,” “Good deal,” AND “Next door.”
“Motel California” will air in the first half of next year.
Source: Daum
