Netflix has “Variety”, a new K-Pop drama that will try the screen icon are Ye-Jin with the actress on the rise, with the actress-idol Ju Yu -ri, in their first project together.
The video streaming platform confirmed the casting and the production on Monday, releasing photos from a reading of initial scripts in Soul.
Set in the scene of lucid but ruthless idol of South Korea, the drama Sae-Eun follows, the CEO of Hard Driving behind the country top boy group, and Seung-Hee, a fan whose devotion becomes dangerous. Netflix promises a sharp look at ambition, power and obsession within modern k-pop.
Son Ye-Jin assumes the role of Sae-Eun, a leader willing to risk the future of his company to guarantee a renewal of the contract while his tip act approaches the end of his agreement. Known all over the world for “landing on you”, the veteran actress returns to the platform after four years and should bring her mix of equilibrium brands and emotional depths.
In front of her, Ju Yu -ri plays Seung-Hee, a young woman whose loyalty crosses the ethical lines while keeping track of every move of her favorite idol. The former singer IZ*a main one obtained critical notice with the second and third season of “Squid Game” and now contrasts Its most psychologically demanding part to date.
The writer-hospitalization Kim Yong-Hoon, who delivered the “Mask Girl” success, returns to Netflix to lead the eight-episode series. His talent for serious daring and slow combustion suspense reports a darker turning point in the formula of musical drama.
The show is produced by CJ Enm Studios together with the new Arriving Unu, bringing together Netflix with the team behind Korean global successes such as “Squid Game”. Filming for “varieties” are scheduled to start Seoul by the end of summer, with a world premiere targeted for 2026, although an exact launch date has not been announced.
Analysts note that Korean shows represented almost a third of Netflix’s non -British vision hours last year, giving streamer a strong incentive to return projects That star mixture with fresh interpretations of fans’ culture. With the following follow-up of Son Ye-Jin and the crossover of Je Yu -ri’s crossover, “Variety” is already attracting a strong buzz on social media and commercial forums.
Casting and additional details on the imaginary idol group in the heart of the plot should be shared in the coming weeks. For now, the promise of a showdown between a ruthless manager and a fixed fan has the spectators who mark their calendars for the next K-Drama Milestone of Netflix.
