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On September 13, 2024, Korean media outlet MyDaily reported that Lee Jong-suk will star in the upcoming drama Seocho-dong. It is a legal drama directed by Park Seung-woo.
Lee Jong-suk's agency, Ace Factory, provided the following statement in response to the report:
“Lee Jong Suk has received an offer to star in the new drama ‘Seochodong’ and is currently reviewing it.”
The 34-year-old actor's last television appearance was in the highly successful series Big Mouth in 2022. As a result, his devoted fan base expressed great joy upon learning of his much-anticipated return to television.
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One fan shared their excitement on X,
"King is back! #LeeJongSuk is reportedly cast as the main chatacter of a 2025 legal drama and will reunite with "#WTwoWorlds" director Park Seung Woo"
Fans on social media platform X expressed their excitement and unwavering support for the return of Lee Jong-suk to television.
"YESSS, HE IS BACKK. FINALLY😭😭😭" this fan wrote.
"cried 3 times waiting for that announcement" this fan shared.
It was revealed that Lee Jong-suk has been offered the role of a lawyer, sparking excitement among fans eager to see him take on another legal role. His previous portrayals of lawyers in While You Were Sleeping (2017) and Big Mouth (2022) have left a strong impression.
"LJS AS A LAWYER😭😭 We will get to see the lawyer version of Jung Jae Chan from WYWS😭😭 AND THAT TOO WITH W-Two Worlds director AGAIN. What a reunion!!" this fan remarked.
"you could never go wrong with lee jongsuk in legal dramas" this fan declared.
"I swear, him as a lawyer actor is just a chef kiss!! it suits him well arghh maybe because of his posture?!? Ackkk" another fan shared.
On December 31, 2022, Lee Jong-suk publicly disclosed being in a romantic relationship with the renowned singer-actor IU. A segment of their fan base has expressed a desire to witness the couple collaborate on a television project.
"Imagine IU as his female lead y'all 😭😭😭😭💜💜💜" this fan manifested.
"Oh my God oh my God they again joined hand's 😭😭& if IU would become the fl then I can d*e peacefully 😭😭" another fan gushed.
More about Seocho-dong and Lee Jong-suk's character
MyDaily has reported that Lee Jong-suk has been offered the role of Ahn Joo-hyung, a lawyer with nine years of experience at Kyungmin Law Firm. His impressive qualifications and striking appearance have earned him a reputation as a top performer in his department.
However, his straightforward nature may present challenges in certain situations.
As per MyDaily, the production team of Seocho-dong is planning to commence filming later in 2024, to release the drama in 2025.
Lee Jong-suk is set to reunite with director Park Seung-woo for this upcoming drama, marking their first collaboration in eight years since their success with the 2016 MBC hit W: Two Worlds.
It is noteworthy that Lee Jong-suk's portrayal of Kang Cheol in the drama W: Two Worlds garnered him numerous accolades, including the Best Couple Award, Best Actor in a Miniseries, and his first Daesang (Grand Prize) at the MBC Drama Awards.
In W: Two Worlds, Lee Jong Suk takes on the role of Kang Cheol. He is a character from a webtoon who unexpectedly crosses into the real world, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
This will mark the first project for Lee Jong-suk after signing with the agency Ace Factory in January. As per MyDaily, after reviewing several other offers, he is seriously considering appearing in this drama due to his long-standing relationship with the director.
Park Seung-woo is also widely recognized for his talent in directing numerous well-received works, including Person Who Gives Happiness (2016), The Guardians (2017), Spring Turns to Spring (2019), Kairos (2020), and Adamas (2022).
Projects done by Lee Jong-suk
Lee Jong-suk is a prominent South Korean entertainment industry figure, renowned for his acting and modeling career. He made his debut in 2005 as a runway model. He's the youngest male model ever to walk Seoul Fashion Week.
The actor/model gained recognition for his performance in School 2013 (2012). He received widespread praise for his roles in I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), Doctor Stranger (2014), Pinocchio (2014), W: Two Worlds (2016), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Romance Is a Bonus Book (2019), and Big Mouth (2022).
Furthermore, he has achieved notable success in films such as No Breathing (2013), V.I.P (2017), Decibel (2022), and others.
In 2024, Lee Jong-suk made a special appearance in the film The Plot, which was his last known appearance.
