Recently, actor Ji Chang Wook has been tapped to star in the new Korean drama entitled " The Mantis " as the male lead. However, it was later discovered that the actor had rejected the offer to star in the drama. Ji Chang Wook's decision to reject the role in the drama "The Mantis" was due to the actor's busy schedule resulting in schedule conflicts.
Quoting from Soompi on Tuesday January 9, 2024, a representative from Ji Chang Wook's agency, Spring Company, clarified, "Even though it is true that Ji Chang Wook received an offer to star in 'The Mantis', he rejected the offer due to a schedule conflict."
Meanwhile, last November, it was revealed that actress Go Hyun Jung was in talks to take on the female lead role in the drama. A representative from Go Hyun Jung's agency, IOK Company, said, "Go Hyun Jung is currently reviewing the offer to appear in 'The Mantis'. This was one of the projects he accepted an offer for.”
"The Mantis" is a thriller drama that tells the story of a woman who has been imprisoned for a long time for committing serial murders. When a series of murders that reflect his signature style are uncovered and imitated by someone, he is approached by the police to help solve the cases.
"The Mantis" is an adaptation of the Korean version of the French drama entitled "La Mante" which was released on Netflix in December 2017. This drama was produced by Merry Christmas and MegaMonster and is planned to begin production this year. Although disappointed with Ji Chang Wook's resignation, fans can understand it because the actor's schedule is very busy.
Currently, Ji Chang Wook greets viewers on the small screen through the drama "Welcome to Samdalri" which airs on JTBC station. Previously, he appeared in the Disney+ original series “The Worst of Evil” and wowed viewers with various action scenes. This year, Ji Chang Wook also starred in the TVING drama entitled "Empress Woo".
This drama tells the story of the empress of Goguryeo who became the target of the princes and five tribes after the death of her husband, the King of Goguryeo. Meanwhile, with Ji Chang Wook's resignation, it has not been announced which actor will be recruited to play the male lead in the drama "The Mantis".
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