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Ildangbaek Butler: Hyeri, Yoon Doojoon Might Star In Upcoming Fantasy Drama


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Ildangbaek Butler might present the two busy K-pop idols, Hyeri and Yoon Doojoon, to its future viewers.

More K-pop idols are joining the film and TV industry, and they end up having a huge fandom outside the music scene. Girls’ Day Hyeri recently wrapped her hit drama, Moonshine. But before the historical flick, she notably appeared in several K-dramas including Miss Lee, Reply 1988, and My Roommate is a Gumiho.

Meanwhile, Yoon Doojoon has not appeared in any other drama after his appearance in There is No Goo Pil Soo. Still, he makes himself busy with his K-pop group, Highlight, which is making a comeback this year with a full-length album, DAYDREAM.

Now, the two K-pop stars started their discussion with MBC for its upcoming fantasy drama.

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Hyeri, Yoon Doojoon Reviewing Ildangbaek Butler’s Offer

On Thursday, Sports Chosun (via Naver) confirmed that Hyeri and Yoon Doojoon would star as the lead stars of Ildangbaek Butler. But in response to this, their agencies clarified the status of the offer.

Hyeri’s agency, Creative Group ING, said that the actress is still reviewing the offer. A similar statement was released by a representative from Yoon Doojoon’s agency, Around Us Entertainment, saying that the actor indeed received an offer.

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Ildangbaek Butler will explore Butler Kim’s life as he runs errands at 100 KRW per job. Meanwhile, Baek Dong Joo grants the wishes of the dead through their business, Ildangbaek. According to Soompi, the word refers to a person doing the work of 100 or one errand costs 100 won.

MBC has not released any information about the drama, including its release date and staff behind the camera.

Hyeri, Yoon Doojoon’s Potential Characters

Although they are yet to accept the offer, Hyeri and Yoon Doojoon’s potential characters have been introduced to the public already.

The actor might play Butler Kim’s role, the sole employee of Ildangbaek. He possesses eyes that speak kindness, but he still has a fierce side. He ends up meeting Baek Dong Joo after receiving a request from a customer. After three meetings, he discovers a secret that leads to his and Baek Dong Joo’s life intertwined.

Hyeri’s Baek Dong Joo, meanwhile, is a table tennis player when she was 8 years old but became a funeral director. She suddenly gains a peculiar ability – talking to the dead. She uses it to grant the final wishes of those people who succumbed.

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