Lee Do Hyun is, without a doubt, one of the most-loved Korean actors at this time. Thanks to his portrayal in The Glory, many can't help but get attracted to the 27-year-old star. Apart from his good looks and boyish charm, many have praised the Do Hyun for his acting skills. And this is pretty evident in the other films and shows he has played in.
One of the shows that the actor stars in, Melancholia, is recently gaining attention on Netflix. Do Hyun brings color to the roles he plays in. So if you're interested to know more about this other movie Do Hyun is part of, here's what you need to know about it.
When Did Melancholia Come Out?
Melancholia was actually released back in November 2021. The original release date for Korean channel, tvN, was initially scheduled on November 3. But after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the show's release date was postponed to November 10.
Since the show has been out for a year now, it means that all 16 episodes have already been released and are available to watch at anytime. The episodes each last an average of one hour, with some episodes running a little over this time.
What Is Melancholia K-Drama Series About?
Melancholia follows the story of a prodigious math wizard, Baek Seung-yoo (played by Do Hyun), with a troubled past behind him. At 12, Seung-yoo dropped out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and starts being a troublesome high schooler.
His teacher, Ji Yoon-soo (played by Im Soo Jung) offers to tutor him. Unfortunately, this spurs unwarranted rumors between the two, which leads to Yoon-soo getting fired from her job.
Years later, the two come across each other and decide to expose the school's corruption and restore Yoon-soo's reputation.
Is Melancholia Based on a True Story?
There is no evidence that the show is directly based on a true story but it may very well be.
Throughout the world, there has been some form of corruption and favoritism in schools. And there have also been several incidents when teachers have been maliciously linked to their students with no basis behind the rumors.
Because of this, Melancholia is a relatable story for anyone who has experienced scrutiny from their schools.
Who Stars in Melancholia?
The cast of Melancholia includes the following:
- Lee Do Hyun (as Baek Seung-yoo)
- Im Soo Jung (as Ji Yoon-soo)
- Choi Dae Hoon (as Ryu Sung-jae)
- Jin Kyung (as Noh Jung-ah)
- Oh Gwang Rok (as Ji Hyeon-uk)
- Woo Da Vi )as Sung Ye-rin)
- Jang Hyun Sung (as Sung Min-joon)
- Byun Jung Soo (as Yoo Hye-mi)
- Kim Ho Jin (as Baek Min-shik)
- Baek Ji Won (as Min He-seung)
- Shin Soo Yun (as Choi Si-an)
- Oh Hye Won (as Noh Yeon-woo)
The show was directed by Kim Sang Hyub and the script was written by Kim Ji Woon.
Is There a Melancholia Trailer Online?
Yes, a trailer for Melancholia K-drama can be found here:
Melancholia is available to stream on Netflix.