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As we, K-drama fans, already know, there has been an incredible lineup of captivating korean shows planned and scheduled to be released in 2022. Last year, 2021 also gave us the acting debuts of several idols and we have been pleasantly surprised by their overflowing-exceptional talents!

Here are 2 upcoming korean shows, with idol actors as the cast, that we can anticipate for in 2022!

1. Seoul Vibe (Netflix)

Yoo Ah In, Go Kyung Pyo, Park Ju-hyun and Ong Seongwu

‘Seoul Vibe’ is an action blockbuster about chasing dreams, speed and money. The movie tells a story about the thrilling car chase during the opening ceremony of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, where the team gets involved in the slush fund investigation. 

‘Seoul Vibe’ will be released on Netflix this year.

2022년 넷플릭스 영화 ‘서울대작전’.

1988년 서울 올림픽 개막식, 막강한 실력을 가진 드라이버들이 VIP 비자금을 쫓기 위해 서울 한복판에서 벌이는 짜릿한 카체이싱, 그 질주가 곧 시작됩니다.#서울대작전 #SeoulVibe #유아인 #고경표 #이규형 #박주현 #옹성우 #넷플릭스 #Netflix pic.twitter.com/FJ5yI7Ql3O

— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) January 18, 2022

2. Return (2022)

Lee Jae-wook, Jung Somin, Hwang Minhyun, Arin

A project by Director Park Joon Hwa (Touch Your Heart, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Because This Is My First Life) and Writer Hong Jung Eun and Hong Miran (also known as the Hong Sisters), ‘Return’ is a fantasy drama about young magicians who deal with heavenly spirits. 

The Hong Sisters writers have written masterpieces such as Hotel Del Luna, A Korean Odyssey, The Master’s Sun, Big and more!

The drama has an extremely star-studded lineup with Lee Jae-wook (Extraordinary You, Search: WWW), Jung Somin (Because This Is My First Life, My Father Is Strange), Hwang Minhyun (Live-On), Arin (The World of My 17) and more!

The drama has already been making headlines prior to its release due to the talented production crew and star-studded lineup. Fans worldwide have expressed their excitement and are anticipating the release the ‘Return’.

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Netflix has confirmed the production of Black Knight with director Cho Ui-seok and a mega cast lineup of Kim woo-bin, Kang you-seok and E Som. In this new Netflix Series, Cho and Kim woo-bin reunite after their blockbuster hit film Master.Black Knight is set in an air polluted world in 2071 where people depend on respirator masks to breathe. Only one percent of the human race has survived, and a strict social stratification has been established in the deserted lands of the Korean Peninsula. Delivery drivers play a crucial role within this system, and for refugees, becoming a delivery driver is their only hope for survival. Amid such chaos, Black Knight tells the story of a legendary delivery driver “5-8” with exceptional battle skills and a refugee “Sawol” who dreams of following in his footsteps.Black Knight is based on the popular webtoon of the same title that won the E-IP Award at the Asian Film Market — an event connecting web drama, web novel, webtoon, story creators to entertainment industry specialists who can revamp them into different formats. The story garnered attention for its creative premise, which reimagines a familiar profession, in this case, Delivery Drivers, into a unique group responsible for the survival of the human race.Cho spearheads the production to turn the story into an action-packed series. Through his past works – Master, Cold Eyes, and The World of Silence – Cho demonstrated a knack for storytelling, action sequencing, and stylish cinematography. Lastly, we have E Som who will play Seolah, a military officer at the Defense Intelligence Command. Seolah saves Sawol’s life and cares for him like her own family. E Som’s acting caliber has been proven for her transformative performances in the films Samjin Company English Class, Inseparable Bros, Microhabitat and the drama Taxi Driver. 

Director Choi Hang-yong, Writer Park Eun-Kyo, Lee Mu-Saeng, Kim Sun-young, Gong Yoo, Bae Doona, Lee Joon, Lee Sungwook and Executive Producer Jung Woosung

On 22 December, the cast of Netflix's upcoming sci-fi, mystery-thriller film, 'The Silent Sea', attended the online media conference, together with Director Choi Hang-yong, Writer Park Eun-Kyo and Executive Producer Jung Woosung.

The set of the media conference was supposed to be the surface of the moon. The cast members arriving at the conference were 'landing on the moon', an extremely apt concept with 'The Silent Sea'.

The cast members expressed their excitement meeting one another again since their last shoot and also mentioned how the set of the media conference allowed them to recall the memories they had filming 'The Silent Sea'.

Director of 'The Silent Sea', Director Choi Hang-yong

Director Choi infomed that the series, 'The Silent Sea', is actually based on his graduation work. Adapted from Director Choi's short film, which garnered attention at the 2014 Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival, he has expanded the story from it being focused on outer space originally, to now depicting the story on Earth and mankind.

"I wanted to create something true to my passion, that is physically on the moon," shared the talented and ambitious Director Choi.

Writer of 'The Silent Sea', Writer Park Eun-kyo

Writer Park Eun-kyo shared that a lot of research was done for the show and it was a long time in the making. As there are not many similar genres of such projects produced domestically yet, the writer added that it was a fun topic to explore and create.

Bae Doona, plays Song Jian in The Silent Sea

The A-list actress, Bae Doona, plays Song Jian, a well-known astrobiologist and ethologist, who took up the special mission to the moon to learn the truth behind an accident that happened 5 years ago.

When asked why she took up the role of Song Jian, the actress replied, "Korean sci-fi is a big challenge, I read the script and it was great so I took up the challenge.". Bae Doona also commented that 'The Silent Sea' will create food for thought and touch on social issues, which will be able to intrigue viewers.

When asked about the spacesuits that the cast members had to put on throughout the filming of the series, the actress revealed that the spacesuits weighed a significant 8.5kg (without the helmet and life support). 

Bae Doona revealed that the team tried their best for the suit to be as light as possible, but it was still heavy and it was also almost difficult to breathe in the helmet, which allowed her and the other cast members to feel like they were really on the moon.

Gong Yoo, plays Han Yunjae in The Silent Sea

Similar to Bae Doona, the A-list actor Gong Yoo, has also received much attention on his character as Han Yunjae. The actor plays the youngest captain of the Space and Aeronautics Administration's Expedition Team.

The actor revealed that he accepted the role as he wanted to challenge himself in the genre and series, and that he found no reason to not join this project of 'The Silent Sea'.

"I'm also interested in a dystopian world backdrop and it was refreshing,", commented Gong Yoo, who expressed his satisfaction of the series.

The actor also talked about the spacesuit and use of wires for the filming, stating that it restricted easy movement, as if there was really zero gravity.

Lee Joon, plays Ryu Taesuk in The Silent Sea

The versatile idol-actor, Lee Joon, plays the chief engineer and former Ministry of National Defense elite. Lee Joon also revealed that he is very interested in outer space and that one of his hobbies included looking up information and researching on the outer space matters.

He also candidly mentioned that behind-the-scenes, the cast members will be dancing on the filming set and having fun together.

Lee Joon also expressed his joy to be in many productions that are currently airing.

Kim Sun-young, plays Doctor Hong Gayoung in The Silent Sea

Kim Sun-young plays the vital role of Doctor Hong Gayoung, the genius team doctor who is responsible for the lives of her crew members on the mission to the moon.

The actress joked that she said "yes" to the role upon seeing Jung Woosung as the Executive Producer for the project. Kim Sun-young continued to express her respect for the Jung Woosung as an executive producer and actor himself, by sharing episodes on her prior interactions with him, showing his passion in his works.

Lee Mu-saeng, plays Gong Soohyuk in The Silent Sea

Lee Mu-saeng plays the role of Gong Soohyuk, the chief security officer for the expedition team and the older brother of Soochan. Strong yet silent, Soohyuk stays true to the mission while putting his life on the line.

A second teaser poster and a teaser trailer have been unveiled for sci-fi mystery thriller series The Silent Sea, which premieres 24 December on Netflix. The show is about an elite team who goes on a special mission to an abandoned research base on the moon in a dystopian 2075 where Earth has been devastated by resource depletion. The new ensemble teaser poster shows the elite team members tasked with a grave mission to reach the moon to find new means of mankind’s survival. Astrobiologist Song Jian (Bae Doona), team leader Han Yunjae (Gong Yoo), head engineer Ryu Taesuk (Lee Joon), team doctor Hong Gayoung (Kim Sun-young), head of security Gong Soohyuk (Lee Mu-saeng), and spacecraft pilot Kim Sun (Lee Sung-wook) look tense as they are about to enter uncharted territory. Meanwhile, the teaser trailer captures volatile situations the team members are thrown into. The spaceship carrying the elite team is forced to make an emergency landing on the moon due to technical issues, threatening the mission from the get-go. The team barely escapes as the ship tenuously hangs on a cliff, makes it across the desolate surface of the moon engulfed in endless silence, and finally reaches Balhae Lunar Research Station. The team must risk their lives to find the answer to mankind’s survival and complete their mission in this secret room-like research base. The Silent Sea is set to premiere on 24 December, only on Netflix.

Cast of 'Hellbound': Yang Ik-June, Yoo Ah-In, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong Min and Won Jin-ah

What would you do if you knew the exact date and time that you are bound for hell?

On 16 November, the cast of the upcoming  Netflix series, 'Hellbound', Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong Min, Won Jin-a, Yang Ik-june and Director Yeon Sang-ho, attended the online press conference to share more about the highly-anticipated thriller-fantasy series.

The cast shared more on their first impression on the series 'Hellbound':

What is your first impression of #Netflix’s #Hellbound?#YooAhIn: The title itself is really strong and direct and although I have seen how hell is portrayed in other works, I was drawn to the series ‘Hellbound’. pic.twitter.com/h6FNxcEFZ6

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) November 16, 2021

#ParkJeongmin: Although #Hellbound is about supernatural events, I thought that some aspects of the series is realistically happening around us. It is a meaningful series and significant to me. pic.twitter.com/gfc6wwK8Ae

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) November 16, 2021

#YangIkJune: The universe and story of #Hellbound was a challenge to play as I had to portray the role of a dad and protect my family with my life. Director Yeon is very creative in telling stories in his own universe and he is a great colleague. pic.twitter.com/0rHcGi7ZK9

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) November 16, 2021

#Netflix’s highly anticipated series #Hellbound will be released on 19 November. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wCF0biIJV4

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) November 16, 2021

Director Yeon, who directed the global hit movies 'Train To Busan', 'Peninsula' and more, shared that directing the series 'Hellbound', had no significant difference as compared to directing movies. 

Director of Netflix's 'Hellbound', Director Yeon Sang-Ho

"If I had to compare directing movies and series, I would say that there is not much of a significant difference as I am working with the same group of staff so filming a series compared to a movie is quite similar except that there are different running times. Filming a series is like filming a few movies back-to-back and in fact, I enjoyed it more." shared Director Yeon.

Director Yeon also mentioned that although 'Hellbound' depicts supernatural events, viewers can focus on the message and intent of the show: to take a look at our present society today and to figure out what is right and wrong.

'Hellbound' has also been forecasted as Director Yeon's best work yet.

Q: How did you portray your role as Jung Jin-soo in 'Hellbound'?

Yoo Ah-in, plays cult leader Jung Jin-soo in Hellbound

Yoo Ah-In: I did not have to put much thought into my acting as the script was perfect. I followed the script and Director Yeon's instructions and thought of what Jin-soo would have done. I did not make any special preparations for the role, instead, I immersed myself into the environment and the storyline.

Director Yeon also sang praises about the actor and mentioned that he was confident that Yoo Ah-In was perfect for the role of Jin-soo.

We are ready for more spine-chilling acting from Yoo Ah-In!

Q: Tell us more about your character, Min Hye-Jin.

Kim Hyun-Joo, plays lawyer Min Hye-Jin in Hellbound

Flawed yet grounded to her beliefs and morals, viewers can look forward to the true human character of Min Hye-Jin in 'Hellbound'.

Park Jeong-min, plays Bae Young-Jae in Hellbound

The actor introduced his character as a normal man who lives for his family. When his family member gets involved in the supernatural events, he has no choice but to be drawn into the story to save his loved ones.

In fact, Park Jeong-min also shared that he is a huge fan of the webtoon and even wrote a recommendation of it!

The story of Bae Young-Jae begins in the second half of the series, where he brings a fresh new start to the series, and he will be a character whom the audience is able to connect and empathise with.

We would say that Park Jeong-min's passionate acting is indeed one of the main highlights that viewers should anticipate in Hellbound!

Won Jin-A, plays Song So-Hyun in Hellbound

Actress Won Jin-A plays Song So Hyun, the wife of Bae Young-Jae. The actress expressed that she followed the flow of her character and delivered her lines thinking of how people will react differently in such a situation. 

In the series, So Hyun conveys the confusion, sadness and desperation of an individual living in the supernatural and twisted world where anyone could be bounded for hell.

"When I think of hell, I think of a fiery pit. But actually, if the society is twisted, I think the society is also hell when people cannot differentiate between what is right and wrong." shared the actress, when asked about how 'Hellbound' has changed her personal beliefs.

Get ready for a roller-coaster of emotions for the talented Won Jin-A!

Yang Ik-June, plays Jin Kyung-Hoon in Hellbound

Yang Ik-June, plays Jin Kyung-Hoon in Hellbound, a detective who does not believe in 'The New Truth' and views the supernatural events as murder cases.

The actor disclosed that when he was feeling a little unsatisfied with his performance for a scene in the series, his on-screen daughter, actress Lee Re encouraged him and handed him a cookie.

"It was so comforting. Lee Re cheered for me and she was a delight to have on set. Thank you Lee Re!" voiced the actor who conveyed his gratitude to the child actress.

Cast of 'Hellbound', together with Director Yeon Sang-Ho

Before the press conference came to an end, the cast and Director Yeon shared their closing comments and revealed what viewers can keep in mind while watching 'Hellbound'.

Netflix series Hellbound explores a world swept by a supernatural phenomenon where executors from Hell suddenly start to condemn people to Hell, and a new religious group called the New Truth emerges amidst this chaos, while others try to uncover the truth behind the series of events.

Action noirs and stories of espionage are traditionally dominated by men, but My Name introduces a female lead to the classic revenge theme. It offers a refreshing mix of deftly carried out elements within the genre. 

The cast consists of Han So-hee in the spotlight surrounded by powerful actors: Park Hee-soon, Ahn Bo-hyun, Kim Sang-ho, Lee Hak-ju, Jang Yull and Yun Gyeong-ho. With each actor holding their own in a well-orchestrated drama, My Name, according to Director Kim Jin-min, is a testament to the great things that happen when the actors give their all.

Han So-hee transforms herself in the lead role of Jiwoo, who witnesses her father die right before her eyes and joins the crime ring he belonged to for revenge. There, prodded by his best friend and the leader of the ring, Mujin (Park Hee-soon), she enters the police force as a mole under the alias Oh Hyejin. With each step Jiwoo takes to find her father’s killer, she must face brutal truths that harden her even more.

Park Hee-soon has earned audiences’ trust with solid performances in The Witch: Part 1 - The Subversion, 1987: When the Day Comes and The Fortress. He plays Mujin, who heads the country’s largest drug ring, the Dongcheon cartel. After the death of his friend Donghoon (Yun Gyeong-ho) whom he trusted like a brother, Mujin accepts Donghoon’s daughter Jiwoo into the organization and leads her to go undercover into the police force. Although Mujin does everything in his power to protect Jiwoo from harm, he remains a veiled character who piques viewers’ curiosity more and more with each episode.

Ahn Bo-hyun plays the role of Pildo, Jiwoo’s partner who is the top cop in the narcotics division and a man of unbending principles. Ahn creates momentum for his character Pildo who becomes increasingly compelling and captivating as the storyline crosses into the latter half. He also creates convincing on-screen chemistry with Han So-hee as her partner. Han So-hee, Park Hee-soon and Ahn Bo-hyun, each playing a drug lord, an undercover mole and a cop respectively, come together as a formidable team of leads to bring the series to new heights.

Rounding out the cast are: Kim Sang-ho, who commands a presence with every role he undertakes, playing Giho, the chief of the Drug Investigation Unit; Lee Hak-ju plays Taeju, Mujin’s right-hand man and the second-in-command of the Dongcheon cartel; Jang Yull, who is building an impressive filmography in both plays and dramas, playing Gangjae, a member of the cartel who embroils Jiwoo in a major conflict; and Yun Gyeong-ho, whose character portrayals run a wide spectrum, playing Jiwoo’s father Donghoon.

To set the genre-appropriate ambiance, special care was taken with dark lighting and tones. Director Kim Jin-min is gifted in melding the ordinary with the extraordinary in creating a convincing reality. Distinguishing Korean cultural establishments such as bars, restaurants, singing joints, and gaming cafes line alleyways with glaring neon signs and dark corners. Such is the backdrop against which Han So-hee’s character Jiwoo shows off raw action moves. Uniquely Korean details incorporated into characteristic genre elements give My Name a breath of fresh air. 

Watch My Name on Netflix now!