Actress Kim Hyeyoon (김혜윤) is currently reviewing an offer to star in tvN's new drama, Lee Seop's Love (이섭의 연애). With Hwang Minhyun (황민현) already cast, attention is focused on whether they will form a romantic pairing, and interest is high in the final lineup for this project, which has faced casting difficulties.
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Original Web Novel and Casting Behind-the-Scenes
Lee Seop's Love is based on the popular web novel of the same name by author Kim Eonhee (김언희). It began serialization on Naver Series (네이버시리즈) in 2021 and is currently also being serialized as a webtoon on Naver Webtoon (네이버웹툰). (Source: Top Star News) The drama depicts an office romance between Tae Lee Seop (태이섭), a third-generation chaebol (재벌, a wealthy conglomerate heir) who is perfect in every way except for dating, and Kang Min Kyung (강민경), a highly capable individual dubbed TK Group's secret weapon. (Source: Joynews24, Star News)
Notably, there have been several changes during the casting process. Originally, actor Lee Jong Suk (이종석) was cast as Tae Lee Seop, and Choi Yoon Ji (최윤지) as Kang Min Kyung, but both withdrew due to scheduling conflicts with production and filming. (Source: Top Star News, Star News) Production company Ace Factory (에이스팩토리) stated regarding Lee Jong Suk's departure, "We had discussed the project together for a long time from the planning and development stage, but as the production and filming schedules were adjusted, it became difficult to coordinate with his subsequent schedules. After final discussions, we decided not to proceed together." (Source: Star News)
Kim Hyeyoon's Agency: "One of the Projects Under Review"
On October 1st, Kim Hyeyoon's agency, Artist Company (아티스트컴퍼니), officially told Joynews24 that "Lee Seop's Love is one of the projects she has received an offer for and is currently reviewing." Kim Hyeyoon is reportedly offered the role of Kang Min Kyung in the drama. (Source: Top Star News) Hwang Minhyun is currently cast as Tae Lee Seop, and anticipation is building for the chemistry between his character, "Tae Lee Seop, who always came in first," and Kim Hyeyoon's potential character, "Kang Min Kyung, who will give him his first second place." (Source: PTT)
Lee Seop's Love is being co-produced by Ace Factory, Bon Factory (본팩토리), and A&Media (에이앤미디어). Filming is set to begin within the year, with a target release date next year. (Source: Top Star News)
Kim Hyeyoon's Busy Schedule: Present and Future
Actress Kim Hyeyoon is currently maintaining an active acting career. She appeared in the SBS drama From Today, I Am Human (오늘부터 인간입니다만), which aired from January to February, and her film Salmokji (살목지) was released in April. (Source: Top Star News)
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Anticipation for Kim Hyeyoon's Next Projects
Kim Hyeyoon is currently busy filming SBS's Good Partner 2 (굿파트너2) and is also looking forward to the release of the Disney+ original series Miracles of the Namiya General Store (나미야 잡화점의 기적) in 2027. Additionally, she has upcoming films like Land (랜드) and High School Detective (고딩형사) slated for release (Source: Top Star News), raising fan expectations with a continuous stream of project news. If her appearance in Lee Seop's Love is confirmed, Kim Hyeyoon is expected to captivate viewers once again with a fresh romantic performance.
