[Current Drama 2021] Like a Butterfly/ Navillera, 나빌레라 - Mon & Tue @ 21:00 KST

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tvN DRAMA 2021

LIKE A BUTTERFLY/NAVILLERA

 

Drama:Like a Butterfly/ Navillera

Hangul:나빌레라

Genre:slice of life, friendship

Network: tvN

Episodes: 12

Director: Han Dong Hwa (38 Task Force, Bad Guys: City of Evil, Miss Lee)

Writer: Lee Eun Mi (Tunnel)

Release Date: March 22nd, 2021 - 

Runtime: Mon & Tue @ 21:00 KST

Production Company:

 

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Official site: HERE

 

Plot

 

It is about Duk Chool, who begins ballet at the age of 70, and the 23-year-old ballerino Chae Rok who gets lost while chasing his dreams. The drama will tell a story of growth about people who pursue their dreams because life only comes around once.

Notes

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Navillera” is about a 70-year-old elderly man and a young man as they build friendship through ballet.

 

Cast

 

Park In Hwan as Shim Deok Chul

Song Kang as Lee Chae Rok

Na Moon Hee as Choi Hae Nam

Hong Seung Hee as Shim Eun Ho

Kim Tae Hoon as Ki Seung Joo

Yoon Ji Hye as Eun So Ri

Kim Kwon as Ho-bum

Jung Hae Kyun as Shim Seong San

Kim Soo Jin as Shim Seong Seok

Jo Bok Rae as Shim Seong Gwan

Shin Eun Jung as Ae Ran

Jo Sung Ha as Lee Moo-young (Chae Rok`s father)

Jeong Hee Tae as Young Il

Kim Hyun Mok as Kim Se-jong

Lee So Young as Anna

Im Sa Rang as Kwon Bom

 

Character descriptions

Lee Chae Rok (Song Kang) is a 23-year-old rising ballet dancer with great talent who often blames himself for his frequent injuries. He receives warm support and learns life lessons after meeting Shim Duk Chool, a rookie ballerino who chases after his dream more sincerely than anyone else Lee Chae Rok has met in his life.

 

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Song Kang In Talks To Star As Lead In New Webtoon-Based Drama About Ballet

 

TV/Film

Apr 10, 2020

by S. Nam

 

Song Kang may be returning with a new drama soon!

On April 10, YTN reported that Song Kang will be starring in a new ballet-themed drama titled “Navillera” (working title) as the main lead.

Following the reports, a representative from Song Kang’s agency Namoo Actors stated, “It is true that he has received an offer to star in ‘Navillera.’ It is one of the projects he has received an offer for, and he is currently reviewing the drama.”

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Navillera” is about a 70-year-old elderly man and a young man as they build friendship through ballet. The drama will tell a story about people who pursue their dreams because life only comes around once. “Navillera” will be helmed by producing director (PD) Han Dong Hwa who directed OCN’s “Squad 38,” “Bad Guys 2,” and tvN’s “Miss Lee.”

If Song Kang accepts the role, he will be playing Lee Chae Rok, a 23-year-old rising ballet dancer with great talent who often blames himself for his frequent injuries. He receives warm support and learns life lessons after meeting Shim Duk Chool, a rookie ballerino who chases after his dream more sincerely than anyone else Lee Chae Rok has met in his life.

Following his debut with “The Liar and His Lover,” Song Kang made a name for himself through “Man Who Sets the Table” and “Beautiful Vampire.” Recently, he starred in “When the Devil Calls Your Name” and “Love Alarm.” Song Kang has also been confirmed to star in “Sweet Home,” a drama lead by director Lee Eung Bok who has worked on hits including “Mr. Sunshine,” “Descendants of the Sun,” and “Goblin.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1393516wpp/song-kang-in-talks-to-star-as-lead-in-new-webtoon-based-drama-about-ballet

 

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Song Kang, Park In Hwan, And More Confirmed For New tvN Drama About Ballet

TV/Film

Nov 9, 2020

by S. Nam

 

Park In Hwan, Song Kang, Na Moon Hee, and Hong Seung Hee have been confirmed to star in the new tvN drama “Navillera” (literal title)!

Slated to premiere in 2021 and based on the webtoon of the same name, “Navillera” is about Duk Chool, who begins ballet at the age of 70, and the 23-year-old ballerino Chae Rok who gets lost while chasing his dreams. The drama will tell a story of growth about people who pursue their dreams because life only comes around once.

The popular webtoon was serialized in 2016 and received a high rating of 9.9 stars out of 10. The drama will be helmed by director Han Dong Hwa, who worked on OCN’s “Squad 38,” “Bad Guys 2,” and tvN’s “Miss Lee,” and it will be written by scriptwriter Lee Eun Mi who wrote OCN’s “Tunnel.”

Park In Hwan will be taking on the role of the retired mailman Duk Chool whose deeply hidden dream of becoming a ballerino resurfaces at an old age. He takes on the challenge of ballet to finally fulfill his lifelong desire. Previously, Park In Hwan showcased his solid acting skills in the films “E.X.I.T” and “Miss Granny” as well as the drama “Liver or Die.”

Song Kang will be playing Chae Rok, who started ballet late but has an extraordinary talent. Chae Rok has never thought of anything besides soccer, but after coincidentally watching a ballet performance, he feels something he can’t describe with words for the first time. Duk Chool also appears in his life to turn things inside out. Following his recent projects “When the Devil Calls Your Name” and “Love Alarm,” viewers are highly anticipating Song Kang’s transformation in this upcoming drama.

Na Moon Hee will be playing Hae Nam, Duk Chool’s wife who takes care of her grownup children’s lives as if they were her own. She wants to live life quietly without becoming a burden to her children, but Duk Chool suddenly tells her that he wants to pursue ballet. Na Moon Hee and Park In Hwan have already showcased their great chemistry through “Miss Granny.”

 

more https://www.soompi.com/article/1436620wpp/song-kang-park-in-hwan-and-more-confirmed-for-new-tvn-drama-about-ballet

 

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December 16 2020

Kim Tae-Hoon & Yoon Ji-Hye cast in tvN drama “Like Butterfly”

Kim Tae-Hoon and Yoon Ji-Hye are cast for supporting roles in tvN drama series “Like Butterfly” starring Song Kang & Park In-Hwan. The drama series revolves around a 70-year-old man (Park In-Hwan) who decides to pursue his dream of becoming a ballet dancer and a young man (Song Kang) who teaches ballet. Kim Tae-Hoon and Yoon Ji-Hye will play Ki Seung-Joo and Eun So-Ri. They are a divorced couple. Ki Seung-Joo connects the two main characters.

“Like Butterfly” will first air sometime during the first half of 2021 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Sim Deok-Chool (Park In-Hwan) has had a life long dreaming of performing ballet. He is 70-years-old and retired from his job as a post office employee. Due to life situations, he put aside his dream of becoming a ballet dancer and worked a normal job to support his family. Now, Sim Deok-Chool makes the decision to pursue his dream again. His family, including his wife and adult children, are not happy with his decision, but Sim Deok-Chool does not waver in pursuing his life long dream. He joins a ballet company to learn ballet. There, he meets Lee Chae-Rok (Song Kang).

Lee Chae-Rok is a 23-year-old man. While growing up, he played different sports like baseball, swimming, and soccer, but he wasn’t talented in any of those activities. He then became interested in ballet. His mother was a ballet dancer, but she died from a disease when Lee Chae-Rok was young. His father later went bankrupt. Lee Chae-Rok learned that he has a talent for ballet, but, after pursuing ballet, he barely has contact with his father and he has a hard time supporting himself financially. Going through hard times, his desire for ballet fades away. At this time, Sim Deok-Chool appears in front of him.

 

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-movies/kim-tae-hoon-yoon-ji-hye-cast-in-tvn-drama-like-butterfly

 

 

[Guest]

Actor Jo Sung Ha has been confirmed to join the drama.

 

[Guest]

Actor Kim Hyun Mok is confirmed to appear in this drama.

 

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Yasss! Liking this one  already just reading the plot and looking at the good cast !Oh I like the writer and the director for this drama. I've watched their dramas.  So this is based on webtoon ( as with most dramas).  Not familliar with the webtoon though.  Actually there is another webtoon  about a Ballerino and a Boxer..  was thinking that would be the one which will be adapted  for screen but that's a Chinese Manhua../webtoon and and terrific one.

 

But this one.. thank you Larus for this thread. Song Kang given good good character  can act.... watch Sweet Home

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10 minutes ago, jongski said:

But this one.. thank you Larus for this thread. Song Kang given good good character  can act.... watch Sweet Home

 

I saw Song Kang only in When The devil Calls Your Name. I don`t worry about the cast. I am looking forward to see Kim Tae Hoon again too. I like the ballet plot and that it is a slice of life drama. I don`t know anything about the webton. I hope for a good drama.

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PLease take attantion

 

Navillera: Like a Butterfly is coming soon! I am so excited. One of best slice of life webtoon! I really want to see the unusual friendship between old male and young male in live action. Remind that it;s rare to see older male as main protagonist.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r05oblGqB34

 

Will air on March Mon-Tue (Rumor)

 

In the webtoon, it's only 2 main character (key characters) , but in live action they added Dukchul's wife Haenam and granddaughter Eunho so it means both will have more screentimes!! I am so curious Eunho detailed story bcs she doesnt have much story and she is just minor character in webtoon.

 

Interview

 

Edited January 12 by Jillia
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Song Kang answering some questions and asking people to look forward to this drama.

 

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Song Kang, "Thank you" for gift authentication of fan coffee tea while filming'Navilera'

 

 

https://news.joins.com/article/23971852

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Casting news for this drama.

 

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Oooooh, it's this kind of drama.

Source: Mydramalist, credit as labeled

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Casting news:

 

Actress Im Sa Rang has been confirmed to participate in this drama as a young ballerina.

 

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tvN Shares Their Drama Lineup Plans For 2021

TV/Film

Feb 4, 2021

by C. Hong

 

tvN has revealed their broadcast plans for dramas in 2021, which includes a lineup of diverse genres and star-studded casts.

 

[...]

 

Another drama is “Navillera,” starring Park In Hwan, Song Kang, Na Moon Hee, and Hong Seung Hee, and based on the webtoon of the same name. “Navillera” is about a man named Duk Chool who starts to learn ballet at the age of 70, and a ballerino named Chae Rok who finds himself losing direction in the face of his dream at age 23.

 

[...]

 

Kim Je Hyun, the director of CJ ENM’s IP (intellectual property) Department, stated, “Just as we led the K-drama boom last year, tvN plans to build an exciting lineup that will meet the expectations of drama fans both in Korea and worldwide. Our target ranges from clear genre productions to blockbusters that will appeal to the general public, as well as new challenges in content and format. We will spread out our broadcast schedule over the week in order to satisfy the various expectations of the viewers.”

 

Which drama are you looking forward to the most in 2021?

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1452572wpp/tvn-shares-their-drama-lineup-plans-for-2021

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First stills have been released.

 

Someone spotted Song Kang filming.

 

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First teaser has been released.

 

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Watch: Song Kang And Park In Hwan Dream Of Flying In Teaser For Upcoming Drama About Ballet

Drama Preview

Feb 8, 2021

by S. P

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Navillera” has unveiled a short but sweet first set of teasers!

 

Based on a webtoon of the same name, “Navillera” is about Duk Chool (Park In Hwan), a retired mailman who begins ballet at the age of 70, and the 23-year-old ballerino Chae Rok (Song Kang) who gets lost while chasing his dreams. The drama will tell a story of growth about people who pursue their dreams because life only comes around once.

 

Although Chae Rok started ballet late, he possesses extraordinary talent. He had never thought of anything besides soccer, but after coincidentally watching a ballet performance, he feels something he can’t describe with words. Duk Chool makes an appearance in his life to turn things inside out, having taken on the challenge of ballet at his old age to finally fulfill his lifelong desire.

 

The new teasers introduce the special connection that Chae Rok and Duk Chool have thanks to their shared interest in ballet. In both versions of the teaser, Chae Rok dances and spins elegantly under a clear blue sky as Duk Chool watches him in anticipation.

 

The silhouette of a butterfly then flutters across Chae Rok’s back as the text on screen, which is narrated by Chae Rok in one version and Duk Chool in another, reads, “For everyone, there comes a time when they are able to take flight.” The pair then join hands as they raise their arms gracefully to the sky and turn to smile at each other.

 

Check out the teasers below!

 

“Navillera” is set to premiere on March 22 at 9 p.m. KST.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1453135wpp/watch-song-kang-and-park-in-hwan-dream-of-flying-in-teaser-for-upcoming-drama-about-ballet

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Song Kang, Park In-hwan take the chance to fly in Navillera

by tineybeanie

 

Ballet drama Navillera (formerly Like a Butterfly), featuring Song Kang (Sweet Home) and Park In-hwan (Brilliant Heritage), has released two versions of the same teaser. Park In-hwan plays a 70-year-old man that is just beginning ballet, and Song Kang plays a 23-year-old ballerino who is hesitating at the cusp of his dream.

 

Based on a highly popular webtoon by the same name (authors: Hun, Ji-min), Navillera tells the story of how an elderly retired mailman decides to finally gather courage and pursue the small dream he’s always kept hidden throughout his life: ballet. When he meets Song Kang’s character, a precociously talented ballerino who has started to stray from his craft and calling, they become an odd older student-younger mentor pair.

 

 

In the teaser narrated by Park In-hwan, Song Kang extends his arms as Park watches from behind. The music conveys hope, wistfulness and a complex desperation. Park In-hwan admires Song Kang’s graceful turn. Song Kang continues to wave his arms, and Park In-hwan thinks: “For everyone, there’s at least one moment in their life when they’re given a chance to fly.” In the last scene, they’re shown together with Park In-hwan following Song Kang’s movements.

Song Kang’s teaser is almost the exact same as Park In-hwan’s. The major difference is the change in music. The background melody is much simpler, and it almost sounds more playful and innocent. Song Kang says the same narration, and in the last scene, he and Park In-hwan raise their arms together and join hands.

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2021/02/song-kang-park-in-hwan-take-the-chance-to-fly-in-navillera/

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Song Kang Transforms Into Talented Ballet Dancer For Upcoming Drama

Drama Preview

Feb 15, 2021

by E. Cha

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Navillera” has unveiled its first stills of Song Kang in his starring role!

 

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “Navillera” will tell the story of Duk Chool, a man who begins ballet at the age of 70 (played by Park In Hwan), and Chae Rok, a 23-year-old ballerino who gets lost while chasing his dreams (played by Song Kang).

 

Although Chae Rok possesses extraordinary talent as a ballet dancer, he struggles with the harsh realities that make it difficult for him to succeed. After he loses his way on the road to his dreams, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a one-of-a-kind student: Duk Chool, who will bring dramatic change to Chae Rok’s world.

 

In the newly released glimpse of Song Kang in character, the actor exudes grace and poise as the gifted dancer. Although he makes dancing look easy, the look of determination in Chae Rok’s eye hints at the struggles he has had to face in his youth.

 

Praising Song Kang’s acting, the producers of “Navillera” remarked, “Song Kang is pulling off the character of Chae Rok flawlessly, as though the character from the webtoon has come to life. We’re confident that [Chae Rok] will become the role of a lifetime for Song Kang. Please look forward to ‘Navillera’ and ballerino Song Kang.”

“Navillera” will premiere on March 22.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1454309wpp/song-kang-transforms-into-talented-ballet-dancer-for-upcoming-drama

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This one sounds cool!