Casting news came from Lee Jong Suk. On December 10, 2024, local media reported that the actor born in 1989 was targeted to be Shin Min A's partner in the drama adaptation of the popular webtoon titled "The Remarried Empress".
This news was immediately responded to by a representative from Lee Jong Suk's agency, Ace Factory. To the media OSEN, they revealed, "'The Remarried Empress' is one of the works offered to actor Lee Jong Suk. Nothing has been confirmed regarding his appearance."
Previously, the casting for the female lead in "The Remarried Empress" was offered to Shin Min A. The actress' agency revealed, "Shin Min A received an offer to star in 'The Remarried Empress' and is currently reviewing it."
On the other hand, the webtoon version of "The Remarried Empress" tells the story of Navier who was betrayed by her husband, Sovieshu after years of marriage. Sovieshu, who is the emperor of the Eastern Empire, suddenly brings home another pregnant woman named Rashta.
Navier initially accepted the conditions, but Sovieshu instead tried to divorce her and make Rashta his new empress. When they finally divorced, Navier shocked everyone by announcing her marriage to Heinrey, the King of the Western Kingdom.
If she agrees, Min A will play the character of Navier, the empress who is considered perfect from the Eastern Empire. She agrees to divorce Sovieshu, after learning of her husband's intention to make his concubine the empress. However, Navier eventually remarries.
Meanwhile, Jong Suk was offered the role of Heinrey, the King of the Western Kingdom who fell in love with Navier while visiting the Eastern Empire. When he found out that Navier was betrayed by Sovieshu, Heinrey offered to marry her and make her the new Empress of the Western Kingdom.
The casting of Jong Suk as Shin Min A's partner in "The Remarried Empress" shocked netizens. " HAH OH MY GOD IS THIS REAL??????? AKKKKKK FINALLY MY FAVORITE WEBTOON [sic!]," wrote one netizen. " JONGSUK BECOMES HEINRY?? THAT BULLY HEINRY?? [sic!]," added another.
" It never crossed my mind that they would collab as a couple, I swear it's like hahhh it fits so well I don't know I can't wait to see their chemistry [sic!]," said another netizen. " Me hah heh hah heh, is it really going to be adapted into a drama? [sic!]," added another.
The web "The Remarried Empress" is very popular and is considered a representative work of the domestic romance fantasy genre. Therefore, attention is focused on how the romance fantasy genre will be applied in modern dramas and the cast lineup.
The drama "The Remarried Empress" will be directed by director Jo Soo Won. The director has previously worked with Jong Suk in popular dramas such as "I Hear Your Voice" and "Pinocchio". Many think that Jong Suk will agree to join.
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