Actor Kim Myung Min may star in the upcoming drama “New Neighborhood” (working title), in a new project from “The Fiery Priest” director Lee Myung Woo.
Kim Myung Min (Credits: Soompi)
On October 27, a media outlet reported that Kim Myung Min will star in the new drama. In response, a representative from his agency Starhaus Entertainment shared that Kim Myung Min has received an offer to play the lead role of Shin Ki Woo and is currently reviewing it.
Kim Myung Min in Talks for New Neighborhood: What We Know
Previously, it was reported that actor Han Suk Kyu had been cast in the role, but he has since reportedly stepped down from the project — opening the door for Kim Myung Min’s potential casting.
Based on a webtoon, “New Neighborhood” follows the stories that unfold as elderly villagers reclaim remote mountainous land to build a small community and live together in a new village. It is a premise rooted in community, second chances and starting over — a very different canvas from the high-octane world of “The Fiery Priest.”
The Fiery Priest Director Lee Myung Woo at the Helm
The drama will be helmed by director Lee Myung Woo, whose acclaimed projects include “The Fiery Priest,” “Boyhood” and “Doctor Slump.” That track record — spanning sharp comedy-drama, coming-of-age warmth and medical romance — suggests “New Neighborhood” could balance humour and heart in the story of villagers building a life together from scratch.
The broadcast schedule, airing network and streaming platforms have yet to be determined. Stay tuned for more updates as Kim Myung Min’s casting decision is confirmed.
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Source: Soompi — read the full story there.
