Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo recently got offered roles in a new Korean drama, which got fans excited. Everyone’s been eagerly waiting for this collaboration between top actors and actresses.
Besides Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo, the new drama – whose title is still unknown – is also generating excitement because of its esteemed writer and director. Reportedly, this Korean drama project cost a whopping 80 billion won to produce. Is it true? Let’s dive into the details!
1. Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo are being considered for lead roles in a Korean drama together.
Gong Yoo (post.naver.com/매니지먼트숲)Song Hye Kyo (instagram.com/kyo1122)Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo were first linked to a new drama on April 24, 2024. According to News1, Gong Yoo is contemplating a role in a new drama directed by writer Noh Hee Kyung. Gong Yoo’s agency, Management Soop, has also confirmed this news.
Song Hye Kyo has also reportedly received the same offer and is currently reviewing the script. Both actors have garnered positive feedback from Korean fans eager to see them collaborate. However, there’s been no confirmation from Gong Yoo or Song Hye Kyo yet.
2. The collaboration between the writer of Our Blues and the director of Coffee Prince is also worth noting.
Coffee Prince poster (doc. MBC/Coffee Prince) poster Our Blues (doc. tvN/Our Blues)The new drama targeting Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo is the brainchild of writer Noh Hee Kyung, known for hit series like That Winter, the Wind Blows and It’s Okay, That’s Love.
He will team up with director Lee Yoon Jeong, known for Coffee Prince and Cheese in the Trap. If Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo accept, it will be a reunion with the director and writer.
3. The story will explore the modern history of the entertainment industry.
Gong Yoo (post.naver.com/매니지먼트숲)Song Hye Kyo (instagram.com/kyo1122)Writer Noh Hee Kyung’s new Korean drama is still in the early planning stages, with the script not yet complete. However, the synopsis has captured the interest of Korean drama fans.
The storyline will delve into the growth of South Korea’s entertainment industry after the Korean War, spanning from the Eighth Army era to the 1980s. This period saw the rise of legendary South Korean musicians, and viewers are intrigued to see how the glamorous entertainment industry of that time is portrayed.
4. The total production cost of this drama is reported to be 80 billion won, according to the production team.
Gong Yoo (post.naver.com/매니지먼트숲)Song Hye Kyo (instagram.com/kyo1122)Produced by Studio Dragon and its subsidiary, GTist, which houses writer Noh Hee Kyung, the drama’s broadcast location is still undecided, but it’s planned for release on an OTT platform with 20 to 24 episodes.
On April 25, 2024, OSEN reported the estimated production costs of the drama. The cost per episode is estimated to be around 3 billion won, with a total estimated production cost of 80 billion won.
Studio Dragon responded, stating, “Because it’s still in the planning stage, the number of episodes and production costs have not been finalized.”
With these staggering cost estimates, attention is increasingly focused on the production of this new Korean drama by writer Noh Hee Kyung. Now, we await Gong Yoo and Song Hye Kyo’s decision on accepting the roles.