Get ready for a potentially monumental casting! South Korean actress Kim Ji Won might be taking on a truly historic and compelling role: Korea’s first female detective, Park Mi Ok, in a new drama series.
The exciting news, initially reported by Sports Chosun on October 29, has the K-drama world buzzing. The project is an early-stage drama script titled “Detective Park Mi Ok” (literal title), and it’s being penned by none other than the acclaimed screenwriter Chung Seo Kyung.
A Dream Team of Storytellers
If Kim Ji Won accepts the offer, she’ll be stepping into a project helmed by an absolute powerhouse creative duo. “Detective Park Mi Ok” is set to mark another highly anticipated collaboration between writer Chung Seo Kyung and director Kim Hee Won. The pair recently garnered significant attention for their work on the Disney+ series, “Tempest,” showcasing their ability to create compelling, high-quality television.
Chung Seo Kyung, in particular, is a celebrated figure whose filmography speaks for itself. She is globally recognized for her powerful screenwriting, having co-written several of director Park Chan Wook’s internationally acclaimed films, including “Lady Vengeance,” “The Handmaiden,” and the globally lauded “Decision to Leave.” Beyond film, her dramas like “Mother,” “Little Women,” and “Tempest” have solidified her reputation for emotionally rich and intricate storytelling.
The Historic Role: Park Mi Ok
What makes this potential role so significant is its basis in a real-life figure. The drama “Detective Park Mi Ok” is inspired by Park Mi Ok, the pioneering woman who broke barriers to become Korea’s first-ever female detective. This promises a drama full of historical context, intense investigation, and a powerful character arc—a perfect fit for Kim Ji Won’s versatile talent.
In response to the report, Kim Ji Won’s agency, HighZium Studio, confirmed that the project is indeed on the table, sharing: “‘Detective Park Mi Ok’ is one of the projects she has received an offer for and is currently reviewing.”
While we eagerly await an official confirmation on “Detective Park Mi Ok,” Kim Ji Won is reportedly preparing for her next confirmed project, the upcoming drama “Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia” (literal translation), with filming slated to begin before the end of the year.
Stay tuned for more updates as this promising project develops!
