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Studio N’s upcoming mystery thriller series Pigpen has officially commenced filming, as reported by Xports on 19 August. Featuring a star-studded cast including Jang Ki-yong, Cha Seung-won, Park Hee-soon, Roh Jeong-eui, and Kim Dae-myung is slated for a 2025 release.
Based on a work by Kim Kan-bi, creator of Sweet Home, and directed by Kim Sang-man, known for his work on posters for Parasite and The Host, the series is highly anticipated due to Studio N's successful webtoon adaptations.
The series promises a unique blend of suspense and intrigue. Its narrative focuses on Jin-woo, played by Jang Ki-yong, who, after losing his memory, finds himself stranded on a remote island.
Pigpen: The plot
Jin-woo washes up on an isolated island and finds a house where he collapses. When he regains consciousness, he’s in a room with no memory of who he is, not even his name. The family living there, running a pension, seems suspicious.
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The family includes the owner, his daughter Ro-mi, and a worker named Jin Tae-hee. Determined to escape, Jin-woo tries to recover his memory, uncovering a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Bae Jung-ho is relentlessly searching for his missing son.
Pigpen's star cast
Jang Ki-yong plays the role of Jin-woo, a man who arrives on an unfamiliar island and loses his memories. He confronts a truth and awakens his buried memories to leave his peculiar family. He has appeared in It's Okay, That's Love, Search: WWW, My Roommate Is a Gumiho, Now, We Are Breaking Up, and My Mister.
Cha Seung-won portrays a pension owner who heeds divine guidance. The owner of the one and only pension on a secluded island, who oppresses Jin-woo with his remarkable aura, also has a few concealed mysteries. Seong-won is known for his roles in Bodyguard, City Hall, The Greatest Love, A Korean Odyssey, One Ordinary Day, and Our Blues.
Park Hee-soon joins the ensemble as Bae Jung-ho, a father driven by desperation to find his missing son. His role is expected to infuse the series with emotional depth and dramatic tension. Park, known for his reliable performances, looks forward to contributing to the series’ narrative richness.
Roh Jeong-eui portrays Romi, the enigmatic eldest daughter of the pension owner. Noh anticipates a transformative experience in this role, adding a provocative edge to her character. Kim Dae-myung plays Jin Tae-hee, a mysterious worker at the pension who subtly guides Jin-woo while harboring his own secrets. Fans are awaiting the release of Pigpen, the mystery thriller drama.
Pigpen is scheduled for release in 2025.
