Confirmed!
Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin Transform as Space Explorers in Upcoming Sci-Fi Drama
Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo will be the lead stars in a space rom-com drama.
According to a Korean media outlet, production company Keyeast made the announcement confirming
that the two A-listers will be teaming up for the "first Korean space station-based
drama," "Ask The Stars."
What We Know About Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin's New Drama
"Ask The Stars" Helmed by "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" and "Lovestruck in the City" director
Park Shin Woo, alongside "Jealousy Incarnate" and "Pasta" screenwriter Seo Sook Hyang, the
upcoming sci-fi series depicts the lives of astronauts and space tourists.
Fans would get to see Lee Min Ho portray OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) Gong Ryong, whose
character is described as someone with a strong sense of responsibility.
He joined the expedition as a space tourist.
Female lead Gong Hyo Jin transforms into a Korean-American astronaut, Eve Kim.
Apart from the cast confirmation, the outlet also noted that "Ask the Stars" is scheduled
to start filming in April and aims to release both in domestic channels and global OTT in
2023.
Amid the height of K-zombies like "All of Us Are Dead" and thriller series "Squid Games,"
Hallyu has introduced blockbuster sci-fi and supernatural series to the global market.
Gong Yoo and Bae Doona's "The Silent Sea" was a success after it was released right
before Christmas of 2020.
Viewers and critics are in awe of the stunning visuals and stellar cast lineup and not to
mention the unique plot that captivates the masses.
In addition, the streaming giant also released "Hellbound," which stars Yoo Ah In and Kim
Hyun Joo, which also received praises from the public.
Following the news about Lee Min Ho and Gong Hyo Jin's team-up, this might be among the
highly anticipated series to watch in the coming years as K-drama fans enjoy these types
of genres.
Lee Min Ho's and Gong Hyo Jin's Current and Upcoming Projects this 2022
Prior to the announcement, Lee Mi Ho has been receiving praises from the public after landing
the role of Japanese businessman Ko Hansu in Apple TV+'s "Pachinko."
He joins the star-studded cast featuring Oscar winner Youn Yuh Jung, Min Ha Kim as the young
Sunja, with Jin Ha as Korean-Japanese Solomon Baek and Japanese-New Zealander actress Anna
Sawai as Naomi.
"Pachinko" is Lee Min Ho's comeback to the small screen after headlining the 2020 hit
series "The King: Eternal Monarch" with Kim Go Eun.
As for Gong Hyo Jin, the award-winning actress will also have her K-drama comeback through
Netflix's "Queen of the Scene."
The 41-year-old versatile actress will transform into a renowned K-drama writer who was caught
up in her own story.
She will be joined by "The Veil" actress Park Ha Sun as a lead star.
Interestingly, this will be Gong Hyo Jin's follow-up project after the 2019 smash hit
series "When the Camellia Blooms" with Kang Ha Neul.
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