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On October 4th, South Korean media outlet JTBC Enter News reported that Moon Ga-young will lead the upcoming series Seocho-dong. She has been reportedly offered to play Kang Hee-ji. In response, her agency, Peak J, has confirmed they are reviewing the offer positively.
On September 13, 2024, MyDaily reported that actor Lee Jong-suk was offered the lead role in Seocho-dong. He is reportedly being considered for Ahn Joo-hyung, a ninth-year lawyer at Kyungmin Law Firm, and he is currently reviewing the offer.
The news of Moon Ga-young and Lee Jong-suk's potential casting in the upcoming K-drama is gaining attention. Though it hasn't been officially confirmed yet, fans of both actors are thrilled. They took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their excitement.
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One fan wrote,
"Nobody’s going to ask who’s going to act here, BOTH WILL SERVE LIKE RENT IS DUE."
Fans are thrilled by the news and hope this pairing will be officially confirmed.
"LET IT HAPPEN, I SAID LET IT HAPPEN. I AM SO FREAKING SERIOUS ABOUT THIS PAIRING!!!" posted a fan.
"OMMGG???LEE JONGSUK×MOON KAYOUNG?????? Praying her character is a girlboss cuz I wanna see her in a mature sassy role," wrote this fan.
"WOW I'M SEATED !! MUN KAYOUNG AND LEE JONG-SUK !! And The director from W two worlds," shared another fan.
Another excited user remarked:
"OH MY GOD WAAAAAAIT!! Waaaaaaaaaaait!!! THE Kayoung plus THE Jongsuk????? DRAMAGODS YOU HAVE ONE JOB!!! PLEEEEEEEASE!!!!"
It has been reported by the media outlet that Moon Ga-young has been offered the role of a lawyer. This ignites excitement among fans eager to see her portray a legal character.
"#Seochodong is a story about lawyers at a law firm KAYOUNG AS LAWYER THATS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR," a fan said.
"Great pairing and Kayoung will be a lawyer. Jongsuk and Kayoung are my faves. MUST WATCH," a user wrote on X.
"kayoung and jongsuk. casting department needs a raise," shared another fan.
Moon Ga-young to reportedly star in legal drama Seocho-dong, directed by W's Park Seung-woo
Seocho-dong follows the lives of lawyers navigating their careers at law firms. According to JTBC Enter News, Moon Ga-young has been offered the character of Kang Hee-ji, a second-year attorney at Johwa Law Firm.
Her character believes that changing one person’s life can change their world. Kang Hee-ji exudes confidence, honesty, and directness. With Moon Ga-young’s charm, the role is expected to be even more captivating.
Director Park Seung-woo, known for his work on MBC’s W, will lead the production. The news of the collaboration between Park Seung-woo, Moon Ga-young, and Lee Jong-suk is generating significant excitement.
Park Seung-woo has a strong reputation, having directed acclaimed dramas. These include Person Who Gives Happiness (2016), The Guardians (2017), Spring Turns to Spring (2019), Kairos (2020), and Adamas (2022).
Lee Jong-suk is reuniting with director Park Seung-woo for a new drama. It's their first collaboration since the 2016 MBC hit W: Two Worlds. His portrayal of Kang Cheol in W earned him several awards, including the 'Best Couple Award.' Fans are eager to see his chemistry with Seocho-dong's rumored lead actress, Moon Ga-young.
Previous and upcoming projects of Moon Ga-young
Moon Ga-young is a German-born South Korean actress and model. She made her acting debut in 2006 with the film Bloody Reunion. Since then, she has become well-known for her roles in popular series. These include Heartstrings (2011), Exo Next Door (2015), Tempted (2018), Welcome to Waikiki 2 (2019), Find Me in Your Memory (2020), True Beauty (2020–2021), Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022), and The Interest of Love (2022–2023).
In July, tvN confirmed that the True Beauty actor will star alongside Choi Hyun Wook, known for his role in Twinkling Watermelon. They will appear together in the romance drama Black Salt Dragon, which is set to premiere in the first half of 2025.
According to MyDaily, the Seocho-dong production team intends to start filming in late 2024, targeting a release for the drama in 2025.
