[Drama 2024]Captivating the King/Sejak, 세작, 매혹된 자들

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Drama: Sejak/ Spy, The Fascinated/ Spy, The Enchanted (literal title)/ Captivating the King (English title)

Hangul: 세작, 매혹된 자들

Genre: historical, romance

Network: tvN. TVING

Episodes: 16

Director:Jo Nam-guk

Writer: Kim Sun Deok (The Great King's Dream, The Crowned Clown)

Release Date: January 21, 2024- March 3, 2024

Runtime:Saturday, Sunday

Production Company:

 

OST: part 1 Shin Ji Hoon (신지훈) - Daydreaming

         part 2 Kwon Jin Ah (권진아) - Drizzle

         part 3 TAEIL (태일)(NCT) - Wave

 

Official site:

 

Plot

 

“Sejak” draws the cruel love story between King Yi In, who is in danger of both royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee Soo, who tries to seduce the King and get revenge, but gets seduced instead.

 

Cast

 

Jo Jung Suk as King Yi In

Shin Se Kyung as Kang Hee Soo

Park Ye Young as Dong Sang Gung

Lee Shin-young as Kim Myeong-ha

Yang Kyung Won as Yoo Hyun Boo

Na Hyun Woo as Chu Dal-ha

Kang Hong-seok as Joo Sang-hwa

Jo Sung Ha as

Choi Dae Hoon as

Jung Suk Yong as Se Dong

Lee Kyu Hoe as

Song Ji-woo as courtesan (cameo, ep 1)

 

Posters

 

Characters chart

 

 Teasers/Trailers

 

Spoiler

 

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Jo Jung Suk And Shin Se Kyung In Talks To Lead Upcoming Historical Romance Drama By “The Crowned Clown” Writer

 

TV/Film

Dec 23, 2022

by S. Cho

 

Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung may be starring in a new drama!

Following reports that the actors were confirmed for a new historical romance series, Jo Jung Suk’s agency JAM Entertainment revealed on December 23, “After receiving an offer for the lead role in new drama ‘Sejak’ [romanized title], we are currently positively reviewing it.”

On the same day, Shin Se Kyung’s agency EDAM Entertainment shared a similar statement, revealing the actress was currently reviewing her offer.

Written by Kim Sun Deok of tvN’s “The Crowned Clown,” “Sejak” draws the cruel love story between King Yi In, who is in danger of both royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee Soo, who tries to seduce the King and get revenge, but gets seduced instead. Jo Jung Suk has received an offer for the role of King Yi In, while Shin Se Kyung is in talks to play Kang Hee Soo.

Currently, Jo Jung Suk is awaiting the premieres of his films “The Land of Happiness” (working title) and “Pilot” (literal title). In 2023, Shin Se Kyung is set to star in the second season of tvN’s “Arthdal Chronicles.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1559881wpp/jo-jung-suk-and-shin-se-kyung-in-talks-to-lead-upcoming-historical-romance-drama-by-the-crowned-clown-writer

 

 

Jo Jung Suk and Shin Se Kyung Considering Starring Roles in “Sejak”

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Kay

 

Jo Jung Suk (Hospital Playlist 2) and Shin Se Kyung (Run On) are considering starring roles in the new Korean drama Sejak. Sejak is a historical romance that follows the cruel love story between a king who is in danger and a woman trying to seduce him for revenge but instead falls in love with him.

Jo Jung Suk would play the king with Shin Se Kyung as the woman out for revenge. The drama comes from the writer of The Crowned Clown.

Sejak is hoping to air later in 2023.

 

https://kdramakisses.com/2023/01/15/jo-jung-suk-and-shin-se-kyung-considering-starring-roles-in-sejak/

 

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Jo Jung Suk in talks to lead a new historical K-drama!

by lo_ve, December 23, 2022

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Jo Jung Suk will reportedly return to the small screen with a historical k-drama.

On December 23rd, several media outlets revealed that Jo Jung Suk will be the main lead of the upcoming historical melodrama "Sejak" (세작). 

Jo Jung Suk's agency JAM Entertainment responded to the casting reports. According to them, "Jo Jung Suk did receive the offer and he is currently positively reviewing the k-drama. 

"Sejak" (세작) will tell the cruel love story of King Lee In who is struggling between political and royal power, and Kang Hee Soo, a spy who will lure and seduce him for revenge. 

The upcoming k-drama will be directed by "The Crowned Clown" director, Kim Seok Deok. It will be produced by C-Jes Entertainment. 

Jo Jung Suk got the offer to play the role of King Lee In. 

There are no official details yet on when and where "Sejak" (세작) will be broadcasted.

 

 

If Jo Jung Suk confirms his casting, this will be his next k-drama after the hit "Hospital Playlist Season 2." Since the tvN series ended, Jo Jung Suk focused on working on his two upcoming films. 

The versatile actor is set to star in the upcoming movies "Pilot" and "The Land of Happiness" wherein he will work alongside Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Sun Kyun, Jin Ki Joo, Kang Mal Geum, and Choi Won Young.

 Also, if Jo Jung Suk decided to appear in "Sejak" (세작), this will be his return to historical k-dramas after four years. He last starred in a historical genre k-drama in 2019 with "The Nokdu Flower." 

Jo Jung Suk is known for being part of the k-dramas "Hospital Playlist Season 1," "Two Cops," "Jealousy Incarnate," "Oh My Ghost," "You Are The Best!," "King2Hearts," and more. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/jo-jung-suk-in-talks-to-lead-a-new-historical-k-drama

 

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Shin Se Kyung will possibly work alongside Jo Jung Suk in a new K-drama!

by lo_ve, December 23, 2022

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Shin Se Kyung will reportedly be the female lead in the upcoming K-drama "Sejak" (세작).

After reports of Jo Jung Suk leading the upcoming series "Sejak" (세작), it was also revealed on December 23rd that Shin Se Kyung would also join the upcoming K-drama. 

Shin Se Kyung's agency EDAM Entertainment confirmed the reports that the actress has received the offer to star in the series. According to the agency, Shin Se Kyung is currently reviewing the offer. 

Early today, it was also revealed that Jo Jung Suk is reviewing the offer to star in the upcoming k-drama. 

"Sejak" (세작) will depict the cruel love story of King Lee In who is in danger because of royal and political power and Kang Hee Soo who is seducing the King for revenge. 

Shin Se Kyung got the offer to play the role of Kang Hee Soo who will do her best to take her revenge on King Lee In.

The upcoming series will be penned by Kim Sung Deok ("The Crowned Clown").

There is no official announcement yet on the release of "Sejak" (세작).

 

 

Aside from "Sejak" (세작), Shin Se Kyung will also be the new female lead of the upcoming "Arthdal Chronicles Season 2 ." She will work alongside Lee Joon Gi, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ok Bin, Shin Joo Hwan, and Lee Ho Chul.

Shin Se Kyung rested in 2022 as she didn't appear in any k-dramas and movies. She last starred in the 2020 k-drama "Run On" with ZE: A's Yim Si Wan, Girls Generation's Choi Soo Young, Kang Tae Oh, Park Young Gyu, and Cha Hwa Yun.

The actress made her acting debut in 2004. Since then, she has starred in several works such as "Queen Seon Duk," "High Kick Through the Roof!," "Fashion King," "When a Man's in Love," "The Girl Who Sees Scents," "Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung," "My Little Bride," "Soar into the Sun," "Tazza 2: The Hidden Card," and more. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/shin-se-kyung-will-possibly-work-alongside-jo-jung-suk-in-a-new-k-drama

 

Shin Se-kyung is reportedly in talks to star in new drama Sejak along with Jo Jung-suk

By Kirti Tiwari

Modified Dec 24, 2022 11:16 IST

 

On December 23, Shin Se-kyung’s agency, EDAM entertainment, shared that the actress has been offered the female lead role in an upcoming drama, titled Sejak. They added that the actress is positively reviewing the offer.

On the same day, Jo Jung-suk’s agency JAM Entertainment also commented that the actor has received the offer for the main lead and is positively reviewing it.

 

In the upcoming historical drama, Shin Se-kyung will portray the role of a spy named Kang Hee-soo if she agrees to accept the casting offer. The spy hatches a conspiracy, planning to seduce the King to get her revenge.

 

However, while spending time with the King, she ends up falling for him. Subsequently, her plans get distorted, resulting in significant drama.

Meanwhile, if Jo Jung-suk accepts the casting offer, he will play the leading role of King Yi In. Despite being the King, he is trapped within the power and political tussle of the Kingdom, and struggles to maintain his position.

The drama is penned by screenwriter Kim Sun-deok who is famous for her 2019 tvN drama, The Crowned Clown. The drama was a hit when it was airing.

Shin Se-kyung isn’t only an actress but also a versatile singer. She has appeared in several dramas since her debut. She snagged many accolades, including the Top Excellence Award, for her role in the 2009 sitcom, High Kick Through the Roof.

She is well-known for several K-dramas, including Tree With Deep Roots, Blade Man, When a Man’s in Love, Fashion King, The Girl Who Sees Scents, Six Flying Dragons, Bride of Habaek, and many others. She has previously worked with actors such as Yoo Ah-in, Nam Joo-hyuk, Cha Eun-woo, and many others.

Jo Jung-suk made his breakthrough via his role in the film Architecture 101, where he received much praise and appreciation from viewers. Since then, he has showcased his dynamic range of acting skills through a number of dramas.

The actor Jo Jung-suk is well known for his roles in King2Hearts, What’s Up, Oh My Ghost, Two Cops, The Nokdu Flower, Jealousy Incarnate, and many others. He acted along with many actresses including Gong Hyo-jin, Park Bo-young, Lee Hye-ri, Jeon Mi-do, and many others.

It will be interesting to watch Shin Se-kyung and Jo Jung-suk in a historical drama if they accept the offer.

 

Shin Se-kyung recently appeared in a slice-of-life drama Run On, which was a major hit among fans. She was recently confirmed to appear as the second lead in the upcoming Arthdal Chronicles season 2, replacing Kim Ji-won.

Meanwhile, Jo Jung-suk stole hearts with his soft role in the medical drama Hospital Playlist. The drama has two seasons, which aired in 2020 and 2021. Fans love the serenity and tranquility of the drama, along with the storytelling.

Jo Jung-suk’s upcoming film The Land of Happiness is reported to finish filming and is set to release soon.

If Shin Se-kyung and Jo Jung-suk confirm the casting offer for the upcoming historical drama Sejak, the production team will issue more details on the rest of the cast, and start filming.

 

https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-shin-se-kyung-reportedly-talks-star-new-drama-sejak-along-jo-jung-suk

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[Exclusive] 'Anna' Park Ye-young, 'Sejak' casting... Jo Jung-suk meets Shin Se-kyung

 

 

[Spotify News = Reporter Jang Jin-ri] Actress Park Ye-young appears in 'Sejak'. Park Ye-young was cast in the lead role in the historical melodrama 'Sejak' (script Kim Seon-deok, director Jo Nam-guk).

 

'Sejak' is a work about the cruel love story of King Yi-in (Jo Jeong-seok), who is in crisis of political power struggle with the kingship, and Kang Hee-soo (Shin Se-kyung), who tries to seduce him for revenge but ends up being deceived. It is a new work by writer Kim Seon-deok of 'The Man Who Became King' and producer Jo Nam-guk, who created the 'Exemplary Detective' series, 'Fantastic' and 'Untouchable'.

Park Ye-young, who captivated viewers by playing the role of Ji-won, the only college senior Anna (Suzy) believes in in 'Anna', continues to be active with 'Sejak'.

 

She was especially recognized for her outstanding acting skills by winning the New Female Actor of the Year award at the Director's Cut Awards hosted by the Korean Film Directors Guild for her 'Anna'.Park Ye-young has a solid filmography by appearing in various dramas and movies such as 'I don't want to do anything', 'Abyss', 'Soul Repairer', 'Seaside Village Cha Cha-cha', 'Gugyeong-i', 'Hit-and-Run', 'Vertigo', and 'I'

 

https://v.daum.net/v/20230309160227784

https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=591172

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Coffee truck for actor Jo Jung seok and Sejak team

 

"Sejak, The Enchanted" Jo Jung-seok actor

In the summer of the year of the cat, the weather in Joseon is very hot His Highness Lee In bestows ice hwachae

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwCpz7OJXIo/?img_index=5

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ChoJungSeok and ShinSaeKyeong’s tvN historical drama Sejak reportedly to broadcast in next January on Sat-Sun slot.

 

 

 

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New casting news! .

 

 

LeeSinYoung reportedly cast for tvN historical drama Sejak, he will act as Kim Myung-ha who gets caught in the whirlwind of life with ShinSaeKyeong in his heart.

 

 

 

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[Exclusive] ‘Teacher Kim 3’ Lee Shin-young, her first historical drama…’Sejak’ Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung

 

 

Actor Lee Shin-young is attempting his first historical drama. According to OSEN coverage on the 31st, Lee Shin-young will present the historical melodrama 'Sejak' as his next work.

 

'Sejak', a new work by writer Kim Seon-deok, who wrote the tvN drama 'The Man Who Became King', tells the cruel love story of Lee In, who is in danger of a struggle for royal power and political power, and Sejak Kang Hee-soo, who tries to deceive him for revenge but ends up being bewitched. . It is a new work by producer Cho Nam-guk, who created the 'Model Detective' series.

 

'Sejak', a new work by writer Kim Seon-deok, who wrote the tvN drama 'The Man Who Became King', tells the cruel love story of Lee In, who is in danger of a struggle for royal power and political power, and Sejak Kang Hee-soo, who tries to deceive him for revenge but ends up being bewitched. . It is a new work by producer Cho Nam-guk, who created the 'Model Detective' series.

 

Actor Jo Jung-seok plays the role of Lee In, and actress Shin Se-kyung plays the role of Kang Hee-soo, raising expectations. Lee Shin-young was added to this golden lineup. In the play, Lee Shin-young takes on the role of Kim Myeong-ha, a man of upright character who is skilled in civil affairs and martial arts, who falls in love with Kang Hee-soo and gets caught up in the whirlpool of life.

Lee Shin-young, who debuted in a web drama, gained public recognition through tvN's 'Crash Landing on You' and went on to star in leading roles through KBS2's 'Contractual Friendship', tvN's 'Day and Night', Disney+'s 'You and My Police Class', and the movie 'Rebound'.

 

https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2023/10/31/DFX4GGBSSKFRIWPUVX6EGL6KTA/

 

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Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung meet in a historical drama... Confirmed to appear in tvN’s ‘Sejak’ [Official]

 

 

Actors Jo Jung-seok and Shin Se-kyung work together in a historical drama. On October 31, tvN announced to Newsen, "'Sejak' is scheduled to be aired as a tvN drama in January next year. The specific date has not been decided."

 

'Sejak' is a work that deals with the cruel love of King Yi-in, who is in a political crisis due to a struggle for the throne, and Kang Hee-su, the king who approaches Yi-in for revenge but ends up being charmed by him. Jo Jung-seok plays Lee In, and Shin Se-kyung plays Kang Hee-soo.

 

With this, Jo Jung-seok returns to the small screen after two years. Following season 1 of the 2020 tvN Thursday drama 'Hospital Playlist', Jo Jung-seok appeared in season 2 of 'Hospital Playlist' last year. In the play, he played the role of Lee Ik-jun, an assistant professor in the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, and received favorable reviews from viewers.

 

Shin Se-kyung played the role of High Priestess Tanya in the tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Sword of Aramun', which ended on October 22nd.

 

https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/tv/조정석x신세경-사극으로-만난다-tvn-세작-출연-확정-공식/ar-AA1j85HB

 

 

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Jo Jung Suk and Shin Sae Kyeong's "Sejak, The Enchanted" Confirms Release Slot

by Lily Alice, October 31, 2023

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Actor Jo Jung Suk and Shin Sae Kyeong are set to grace the small screen in the historical melodrama Sejak, The Enchanted, slated for broadcast on tvN.

According to sources, Sejak, The Enchanted is scheduled to air as a tvN weekend drama in January 2024, after Lee Young Ae's Maestra. 

Sejak, The Enchanted is a story of King Lee In, caught up in the peril of royal and political conflicts, and Kang Hee Soo, who — while trying to seduce King Lee In to get revenge — feels herself drawn to the king. 

The drama has garnered high anticipation with the casting of Jo Jung Suk and Shin Sae Kyeong.

 

 

Jo Jung Suk is making a return to the small screen after a hiatus of about three years following the 2021 slice-of-life medical drama Hospital Playlist Season 2. In addition to his television return, he has two K-movies, Pilot and The Land of Happiness, set to be released soon. 

Shin Sae Kyeong has previously held roles in historical dramas such as Six Flying Dragons, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, and the recently-concluded thriller Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun. 

The release date of Sejak, The Enchanted is yet to be announced.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/jo-jung-suk-and-shin-sae-kyeong-s-sejak-the-enchanted-confirms-release-slot

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November 1 2023

Cho Jung-Seok & Shin Se-Kyung cast in tvN drama “Spy, The Fascinated”

Cho Jung-Seok & Shin Se-Kyung are cast in tvN drama series “Spy, The Fascinated” (literal title). Also cast for major supporting characters are Lee Sin-Young and Park Ye-Young. The drama series will be set in historical times and Cho Jung-Seok will play Lee In, who eventually becomes the king. Shin Se-Kyung will play Kang Hee-Soo. She becomes a spy and makes a move on the king to get revenge.

“Spy, The Fascinated” will first air January, 2024 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Lee In (Cho Jung-Seok) is a prince. His older brother is King Lee Sun, who cares about him a lot. Vowing loyalty to his older brother, Lee In is taken hostage by the Qing Dynasty. King Lee Sun soon views his younger brother’s loyalty as betrayal and begins to hate him. Lee In endures deep emotional pain because of this. Lee In then meets an unknown baduk player who wagers on her games. He is completely fascinated by the baduk player. Through circumstances, Lee In becomes the king. He holds the highest position and is a strong person, but he is sad and weak internally. When Kang Hee-Soo (Shin Se-Kyung) was gaining fame as an unknown baduk player, she met Prince Lee In and fell in love with him. Through a vortex of fate, she becomes a spy. She approaches King Lee In to get her revenge.

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/cho-jung-seok-shin-se-kyung-cast-in-tvn-drama-spy-the-fascinated

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News bites: November 1, 2023

by tccolb

 

tvN announced their lineup for the sageuk romance Sejak, the Enchanted, headlined by Jo Jung-seok (Hospital Playlist 2), Shin Se-kyung (Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun), Lee Shin-young (CEO-dol Mart), and Park Ye-young (Summer Strike). Slated to air in January 2024, the historical fiction has PD Jo Nam-gook (The Good Detective) directing with scripts penned by Kim Sun-deok (The Crowned Clown). [News1]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/11/news-bites-november-1-2023/

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New casting news

 

YangKyungWon confirmed cast for tvN drama Sejak, he will act as the Yejo chamui Yu Hyun-bo who could do anything for rich.

 

 

 

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Rookie actor Na Hyun-woo cast in tvN’s highly anticipated drama ‘Se-jak, The Bewitched’

 

 

Rookie actor Na Hyun-woo will challenge himself to act in his first historical drama by joining the highly anticipated drama ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’, which will open the first episode of tvN 2024.

 

tvN's new drama 'Sejak, The Bewitched' is a story about the cruel fate of King Yi-in, who holds a high position but has a lowly heart, and Kang Hee-soo, who dreamed of revenge on him but falls for him. Na Hyun-woo plays the role of Choo Dal-ha, Kang Hee-soo's assistant in the drama.

 

Chu Dal-ha, a former military officer, will play an active role as a helper to Kang Hee-soo while carrying out missions with Kang Hee-soo's father.

Rookie Na Hyun-woo, who showed strong acting in dramas such as 'No Longer Human', 'Green Mother's Club', and 'D.P Season 2' after his debut, will make full use of his tall height and charismatic eyes to complete the role of Chu Dal-ha, who has a strong will and conviction. Is expected.

Expectations are high that Na Hyun-woo's powerful action acting and delicate emotional lines will deliver another poignant narrative in a melodrama.

Na Hyun-woo’s year 2024 is bright. In addition to the addition of the blockbuster film ‘Three Pieces, The Bewitched’, the film ‘1 Winner’ and the drama ‘Uncle Samsik’ have been filmed in succession, and preparations have been completed to show desirable growth by drawing an upward curve next year.

 

Meanwhile, tvN’s ‘Sejak, The Bewitched’ starring Na Hyun-woo is scheduled to air in January 2024.

 

https://www.gbtopnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=104401

 

 

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tvN drama Sejak script reading, broadcast in January.

 

 

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Jo Jung Suk, Shin Se Kyung, And More Impress At Script Reading For Upcoming Historical Drama

Drama Preview

Nov 29, 2023

by E. Ezeji

 

tvN has shared photos and a video from the script reading for its upcoming historical drama “Sejak” (romanized title)!

Written by Kim Sun Deok of tvN’s “The Crowned Clown,” “Sejak” tells the cruel love story of King Yi In, who is in danger due to royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee Soo, who tries to seduce the King to get revenge, but gets seduced instead.

In addition to director Jo Nam Gook and writer Kim Sun Deok, cast members Jo Jung Suk, Shin Se Kyung, Lee Shin Young, Park Ye Young, Son Hyun Joo, Choi Dae Hoon, Jo Sung Ha, Lee Kyu Hoe, Yang Kyung Won, Jang Young Nam, Ahn Si Ha, Kang Hong Seok, Na Hyun Woo, Han Dong Hee, and Song Sang Eun were present at the script reading.

When the script reading began, all the actors completely immersed themselves in their respective roles and delivered impressive performances. Jo Jung Suk, who plays Yi In, a miserable king who has no one around him that he can trust, perfectly captured his character’s complex and changing emotions as he goes from being a crown prince to becoming a king.

 

Meanwhile, Shin Se Kyung skillfully captured the contrasting auras of strong-willed woman Kang Hee Soo and gambler Kang Mong Woo without relying on costumes.

 

Lee Shin Young, who is starring in his first-ever historical drama, delivered a stellar performance as Kim Myung Ha, who admires Kang Hee Soo, while Park Ye Young created tension with her portrayal of court lady Dong, who is surrounded by secrets.

Son Hyun Joo, who plays Kang Hee Soo’s father Kang Hang Soon, captured the character’s strong aura with his calm tone of voice, and as Kim Jong Bae, the minister of military affairs, Jo Sung Ha added weight to the power struggle within the palace with his cold voice.

Jang Young Nam, who plays Yi In’s mother Queen Dowager Park, captured the character’s sassy personality with her sharp speech and gaze.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the drama, Jo Jung Suk commented, “I became even more excited for the drama during the script reading.”

Meanwhile, Shin Se Kyung commented, “During the script reading, I felt the story come alive, and my anticipation for the drama grew even more. Please give ‘Sejak’ lots of anticipation, interest, and support.”

Spoiler

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1629177wpp/jo-jung-suk-shin-se-kyung-and-more-impress-at-script-reading-for-upcoming-historical-drama

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Jo Jung Suk, Shin Se Kyung, And More Impress At Script Reading For Upcoming Historical Drama

DRAMA PREVIEW

 

tvN has shared photos and a video from the script reading for its upcoming historical drama “Sejak” (romanized title)!

 

Written by Kim Sun Deok of tvN’s “The Crowned Clown,” “Sejak” tells the cruel love story of King Yi In, who is in danger due to royal and political power struggles, and Kang Hee Soo, who tries to seduce the King to get revenge, but gets seduced instead.

 

In addition to director Jo Nam Gook and writer Kim Sun Deok, cast members Jo Jung Suk, Shin Se Kyung, Lee Shin Young, Park Ye Young, Son Hyun Joo, Choi Dae Hoon, Jo Sung Ha, Lee Kyu Hoe, Yang Kyung Won, Jang Young Nam, Ahn Si Ha, Kang Hong Seok, Na Hyun Woo, Han Dong Hee, and Song Sang Eun were present at the script reading.

 

When the script reading began, all the actors completely immersed themselves in their respective roles and delivered impressive performances. Jo Jung Suk, who plays Yi In, a miserable king who has no one around him that he can trust, perfectly captured his character’s complex and changing emotions as he goes from being a crown prince to becoming a king.

 

 

Meanwhile, Shin Se Kyung skillfully captured the contrasting auras of strong-willed woman Kang Hee Soo and gambler Kang Mong Woo without relying on costumes.

 

Spoiler

 

Lee Shin Young, who is starring in his first-ever historical drama, delivered a stellar performance as Kim Myung Ha, who admires Kang Hee Soo, while Park Ye Young created tension with her portrayal of court lady Dong, who is surrounded by secrets.

Son Hyun Joo, who plays Kang Hee Soo’s father Kang Hang Soon, captured the character’s strong aura with his calm tone of voice, and as Kim Jong Bae, the minister of military affairs, Jo Sung Ha added weight to the power struggle within the palace with his cold voice.

 

Jang Young Nam, who plays Yi In’s mother Queen Dowager Park, captured the character’s sassy personality with her sharp speech and gaze.

 

Expressing his enthusiasm for the drama, Jo Jung Suk commented, “I became even more excited for the drama during the script reading.”

 

Meanwhile, Shin Se Kyung commented, “During the script reading, I felt the story come alive, and my anticipation for the drama grew even more. Please give ‘Sejak’ lots of anticipation, interest, and support.”

 

Spoiler

 

“Sejak” will premiere in January 2024. Watch a clip from the script reading below!

 

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1629177wpp/jo-jung-suk-shin-se-kyung-and-more-impress-at-script-reading-for-upcoming-historical-drama

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Long live the king Jo Jung-seok in tvN’s Sejak, the Enchanted

by tccolb

 

The promos have taken off for tvN’s upcoming Sejak, the Enchanted, showcasing the romance-sageuk’s cast with the first script reading stills, led by Jo Jung-seok (Hospital Playlist 2) and Shin Se-kyung (Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun).

As the (fictional) Lee In, Jo Jung-seok plays a powerful but pitiful king, who hadn’t intended to sit on the throne – at least, not initially. He had had a caring relationship with his older brother Lee Sun and dedicated his life to serving Sun. He was even taken hostage by the Qing for the sake of his brother, but In’s devotion became misconstrued as rebellion, leading Hyung to turn his back on In.

 

During this time of turmoil, In meets a nameless, gambling baduk player – played by Shin Se-kyung – whose real name is Kang Hee-soo. Thus begins another cruel fate as both become drawn by the other’s charms. The wrench, of course, is that Hee-soo is a sejak (meaning spy in Korean), and she’s torn between her drive for revenge and her growing feelings for Lee In.

But the complications are aplenty in our story and Lee Shin-young’s (CEO-dol Mart) Kim Myung-ha is a man who will fight for Hee-soo, even if she’s already rejected him. As the son of the minister of war, Myung-ha boasts power and nobility, in addition to his archery and swordsmanship skills.

Inside the palace, Park Ye-young (Summer Strike) has been eyeing Lee In for a very long time as the ~mysterious~ Court Lady Dong. Shrouded in secrets from serving two kings, Dong wields a highly influential position within the palace household.

Rounding out the story, we have a powerhouse of supporting characters as well, including Hee-soo’s dad Sohn Hyun-joo (The Good Detective 2), the Minister of War Jo Sung-ha (Our Blooming Youth), and the Queen Dowager Jang Young-nam (High Cookie), as well as Choi Dae-hoon (Curtain Call) playing Lee Sun.

Helmed by PD Jo Nam-gook (The Good Detective) with writing by Kim Sun-deok (The Crowned Clown), tvN’s Sejak, the Enchanted will be broadcasting in the weekend slot this January.

 

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/11/long-live-the-king-jo-jung-seok-in-tvns-sejak-the-enchanted/

https://www.news1.kr/articles/?5245424

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