Seoul: Actor Lee Do HyLeeun is reportedly considering a lead role alongside Go Min Si in an upcoming K-drama penned by the acclaimed Hong Sisters, known for their hit series Alchemy of Souls and Hotel del Luna. News outlets reported the potential casting on April 2, sparking excitement among fans of both actors and the renowned writing duo.
Lee Do Hyun’s agency, Yuehua Entertainment Korea, responded cautiously to the reports, stating, “It is one of the works offered to Lee Do Hyun,” indicating that the actor is reviewing the offer. Go Min Si was confirmed in January to play the female lead in the series. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo was initially offered a role but has since declined.
The new K-drama marks the next project for the Hong Sisters (Hong Jung Eun and Hong Mi Ran), celebrated for their work on popular series such as A Korean Odyssey, The Master’s Sun, and My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho. Their unique blend of romance, fantasy, and humor has garnered a wide following, making their projects highly anticipated.
If Lee Do Hyun accepts the role, it will be a reunion with the Hong Sisters, following their collaboration on the 2019 hit series Hotel del Luna. This project could also reunite Lee Do Hyun with Go Min Si, with whom he has previously starred in the series Sweet Home and Youth of May, showcasing their strong on-screen chemistry.
Currently, details regarding the title, plot, and full cast of the new K-drama remain under wraps, heightening anticipation among fans. Lee Do Hyun is scheduled to complete his military service on May 13. Should he accept the offer, this K-drama would be his first project following his discharge.
Before his enlistment, Lee Do Hyun appeared in the Netflix original K-drama Sweet Home Season 3. Since beginning his acting career in 2016, Lee Do Hyun has gained recognition for his roles in K-dramas such as The Good Bad Mother, The Glory, and 18 Again, establishing himself as a versatile and sought-after actor i