Gong Yoo is courted to star in an upcoming Netflix K-drama alongside Seo Hyun Jin.
According to TV Daily, the top star is set to have his on-screen comeback after being in talks to star in the original series titled Trunk.
Gong Yoo to Play Alongside Seo Hyun Jin in Netflix’s Trunk
With this, Gong Yoo’s agency, Management SOOP confirmed that the actor is selected to play the male lead of the upcoming series and is “positively reviewing the offers.”
The same goes for the actress, saying that Seo Hyun Jin is offered to play one of the main characters.
As for the forthcoming Netflix series, it will be helmed by Kim Gyu Tae, the director behind the hit K-dramas Our Blues, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, It’s Okay, That’s Love, and Live. Meanwhile, he will be working together with Hwarang screenwriter Park Eun Young.
What to Expect in Gong Yoo’s New Kdrama With Seo Hyun Jin?
Trunk is based on the novel of the same name that focuses on arranged marriage service agency called NM.
The company is the one that sets up married life with the spouse one desire.
If Gong Yoo officially accepts the offer, he will be playing music producer Han Jung Won who doesn't believe in marriage.
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On the other hand, Seo Hyun Jin is selected to play NM’s deputy head Noh In Ji. a woman who is single by choice but her career centers around marriage.
At this point, fans are looking forward to seeing the duo team up as they show off their unique chemistry.
Interestingly, the upcoming series will be Gong Yoo’s return to the small screen after The Silent Sea and his cameo in Squid Game back in 2021.
Will Gong Yoo Reprise His Role in Squid Game 2?
As mentioned, the top star made a surprise appearance in the hit Netflix series Squid Game.
Gong Yoo took the role of the mysterious agent who is responsible for recruiting players.
After Squid Game 2 gets a green light, director Hwang Dong Hyuk spoke about characters reprising their roles.
He confirmed that Seong Gi Hoon and the Frontman, played by Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun will return.
As for Gong Yoo’s role, he hinted there’s a possibility that the mysterious agent will come back to the sequel.
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