[Current Drama 2024] Midnight Photo Studio, 야한사진관- Joo Won & Kwon Nara-Mon&Tue@10PM KST

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Drama:  Midnight Photo Studio/ Late Night Photo Studio

Hangul: 야한사진관

Genre: mystery, fantasy, romance

Network:ENA

Episodes: 16

Director: Song Hyun Wook

Writer: Kim Yi Rang

Release Date: March 11, 2024- April 30, 2024

Runtime:Monday-Tuesday, 10 p.m. KST

Production Company:

 

OST: part 1 닝닝 (NINGNING) - Count On Me

         part 2 양다일(Yang DaIl) - 그 시절의 너에게 (Press Rewind)

         part 3 일레인(Elaine) - I Wonder Why

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Plot

 

Midnight Photo Studio will revolve around Seo Ki Joo, a lonely photographer who takes photos of dead people for several years now. She will then meet a woman who will protect him from death and will get to know the importance of life.

 

Cast

 

Joo Won as Seo Ki Joo

Kwon Nara as Han Bom

Yoo In Soo as Assistant Manager Go

Eum Moon Suk as Baek Nam Goo

Park Jung Ah as Kang Soo Mi

Eum Moon Suk as  Baek Nam Goo

Lee Bom So Ri as Kim Ji Won

 

Character descriptions

Seo Ki Joo (Joo won) is the photographer of the midnight studio who is also the studio’s seventh boss.

Han Bom (Kwon Nara) is the passionate lawyer who has more trouble dealing with injustice than ghosts. Han Bom will unexpectedly end up running the photo studio together with Ki Joo.

Assistant Manager Go ( Yoo In Soo) is the photo studio’s customer sales representative. Assistant Manager Go departed the world without having ever dated in his lifetime.

Baek Nam Goo (Eun Moon Suk) is in charge of miscellaneous tasks at the studio. As a former marine, he was once a successful violent crimes detective who rounded up gangs, but at the photo studio, he is only in charge of small tasks ordered by Assistant Manager Go.

 

Teasers/Trailers

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

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Joo Won in discussion to play the role of a photographer in a new K-drama!

by lo_ve, March 10, 2023

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Another upcoming K-drama will possibly be led by Joo Won.

On March 10, industry insiders revealed that Joo Won will be the main cast of the upcoming K-drama Nightly Photo Studio (literal translation). 

Joo Won's agency Ghost Entertainment responded to the casting reports through the media outlet NewsN. According to them, Joo Won did receive the offer and he is considering it positively. 

 Nightly Photo Studio will revolve around Seo Ki Joo, a lonely photographer who takes photos of dead people for several years now. He will then meet a woman who will protect him from death and will get to know the importance of life.

There are no reports yet on who will work alongside Joo Won in the upcoming K-drama. There is also no confirmation yet on the filming and premiere date of  Nightly Photo Studio.

 

If Joo Won confirms his casting, this will be his third upcoming K-drama. Joo Won was not seen in the K-drama world for three years since Alice. 

This year, the actor will lead the upcoming K-drama Stealer: The Treasure Keeper which will premiere next month. In this K-drama, he will work alongside Lee Joo Woo, Jo Han Chul, Kim Jae Won, Choi Hwa Jung, and Lee Deok Hwa.

Joo Won is also set to star in an action historical K-drama titled Milju. 

Aside from K-dramas, Joo Won is also going to participate in the upcoming film Firemen with Kwak Do Won, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Yoo Young, Kim Min Jae, and Oh Dae Hwan. 

In 2022, Joo Won made his debut on Netflix through the original film Carter. 

Joo Won is known for being part of the K-dramas My Sassy Girl, Clocking Out, Yong Pal, Naeil's Cantabile, Good Doctor, 7th Grade Civil Servant, The Bridal Mask, and more. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/joo-won-in-discussion-to-play-the-role-of-a-photographer-in-a-new-k-drama

 

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Joo Won In Talks To Star In New Romance Drama

TV/Film

Mar 10, 2023

by S. Kim

 

Joo Won may be starring in a new drama!

On March 10, Star News reported that Joo Won will star in the new drama “Naughty Photo Studio” (literal translation).

In response to the report, Joo Won’s agency Ghost Entertainment shared that the actor received a casting offer and is currently reviewing it.

“Naughty Photo Studio” is a heartwarming romance drama which tells the story of a photographer who takes pictures of the deceased, realizing the importance of life after meeting a woman who protects him from death.

Currently, Joo Won is gearing up for his upcoming tvN drama “Stealer: The Treasure Keeper” which premieres on April 12.

https://www.soompi.com/article/1571856wpp/joo-won-in-talks-to-star-in-new-romance-drama

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Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In Soo, And Eum Moon Suk Confirmed For New Drama

TV/Film

Jan 18, 2024

by S. Nam

 

Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk will be starring in a new drama together!

On January 18, KT Studio Genie’s upcoming drama “Midnight Photo Studio” confirmed its cast lineup including Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk.

“Midnight Photo Studio” tells the thrilling yet mysterious story about a prickly photographer who runs a professional photo studio that only exists for the deceased and a passionate lawyer as they cross life and death with the night guests. The drama will be helmed by director Song Hyun Wook of “Another Oh Hae Young,” “Beauty Inside,” “Graceful Friends,” “Undercover,” “The King’s Affection,” and “The Golden Spoon.”

Joo Won, who impressed in numerous dramas including “Baker King, Kim Tak Goo,” “Good Doctor,” “Stealer: The Treasure Keeper,” and more, will be starring as Seo Ki Joo, the photographer of the midnight studio who is also the studio’s seventh boss.

Kwon Nara, who captivates with her acting in every project, will be starring as the passionate lawyer Han Bom who has more trouble dealing with injustice than ghosts. Han Bom will unexpectedly end up running the photo studio together with Ki Joo, raising anticipation for Kwon Nara’s chemistry with Joo Won.

Yoo In Soo, who starred in hit dramas “All of Us Are Dead,” “Alchemy of Souls,” and “The Good Bad Mother,” will be playing the role of Assistant Manager Go who is the photo studio’s customer sales representative. Assistant Manager Go departed the world without having ever dated in his lifetime, raising anticipation for his backstory.

Eum Moon Suk, who charms audiences with his talented acting, will be starring as Baek Nam Goo, who is in charge of miscellaneous tasks at the studio. As a former marine, he was once a successful violent crimes detective who rounded up gangs, but at the photo studio, he is only in charge of small tasks ordered by Assistant Manager Go.

The production team raised anticipation for the variety of stories that the ghost customers will tell through the upcoming drama, adding, “The greatest crew of Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk will draw viewers to the mysterious and strange photo studio.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1637940wpp/joo-won-kwon-nara-yoo-in-soo-and-eum-moon-suk-confirmed-for-new-drama

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January 18 2024

Joo Won and Kwon Na-Ra cast in ENA drama “Nightly Photo Studio”

Joo Won and Kwon Na-Ra are cast for lead roles in ENA drama series “Nightly Photo Studio” (literal title). Actors Yoo In-Soo and Eum Moon-Suk are also cast for major supporting characters roles. The drama series revolves around a photo studio whose clients are all ghosts. Joo Won plays Seo Ki-Joo who runs the photo studio. Kwon Na-Ra will play Han Bom. She is a lawyer who accidentally becomes a partner of the photo studio.

“Nightly Photo Studio” will first air March, 2024 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Seo Ki-Joo (Joo Won) is a photographer and runs a small photo studio. He is the 7th owner of the photo studio and the shop is only for ghosts. Seo Ki-Joo takes portraits of the ghosts that come into the store. Meanwhile, Han Bom (Kwon Na-Ra) is a lawyer who is passionate about her work and does not tolerate injustice. Somehow, she ends up in a partnership with Seo Ki-Joo’s photo studio. The studio also has two employees: Assistant Manager Go (Yoo In-Soo) and Baek Nam-Koo (Eum Moon-Suk). Assistant Manager Go is in charge of bringing in ghosts as customers and Baek Nam-Koo is in charge of taking care of small chores around the store.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/joo-won-and-kwon-na-ra-cast-in-ena-drama-nightly-photo-studio

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Joo Won and Kwon Na Ra confirmed to lead "Nightly Photo Studio"

by lo_ve, January 18, 2024

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The upcoming K-drama Nightly Photo Studio revealed its confirmed main leads. 

On January 18, KT Studio Genie confirmed that the upcoming K-drama Nightly Photo Studio will be led by Joo Won, Kwon Na Ra, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk. 

Nightly Photo Studio will tell the strange story of a lonely photographer who is tied to a contract to take photos of a dead person from every generation. He will then meet a passionate lawyer who will protect him from death and will make him know the value of life. 

The upcoming K-drama will be helmed by director Song Hyun Wook (The Beauty Inside and Another Miss Oh) and writer Kim Yi Rang (Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency and Not a Robot).

The production team of the K-drama shared, "We believe that featuring guests with diverse stories about embracing the idea of a meaningful end will bring a unique and entertaining experience in an era where a positive approach to dying is as significant as well-being." 

They added, "Led by a talented cast including Joo Won, Kwon Na Ra, Yoo In Soo, and Eom Moon Suk, our team takes you on a journey to a mysterious and intriguing photo studio. Collaborating with director Song Hyun Wook, these four actors have put their best performances into the project. In March, we'll present you with an enjoyable piece that appeals to audiences of all ages. Please look forward to it."

 

 

Joo Won will portray the role of Seo Ki Joo, a photographer and the boss of a mysterious photo studio. 

Kwon Na Ra will give life to the character named Han Bom, a passionate lawyer who can't stand injustice even to ghosts. 

Yoo In Soo will be Assistant Manager Go in the K-drama. He is the customer's sales representative of the photo studio. He is known to have not dated anyone in his lifetime. 

Lastly, Eum Moon Suk will portray the character named Baek Nam Goo. He is in charge of all the miscellaneous tasks at the photo studio. He was a former marine and former violent crimes detective but at the photo studio, he runs errands for Assistant Manager Go. 

Source

https://mydramalist.com/article/joo-won-and-kwon-na-ra-confirmed-to-lead-nightly-photo-studio

 

 

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News bites: January 18, 2024

by tccolb

• Nighttime Photo Studio has been slotted on ENA’s schedule to release in March, with Joo-won (Stealer: The Treasure Keeper) as the owner of said ~mysterious~ studio, which is only open to the dead. Working together with Kwon Nara (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls), Yoo In-soo (Death’s Game), and Eum Moon-seok (Good Job), production for the fantasy is being led by PD Song Hyun-wook (The Golden Spoon, The King’s Affection) and writer Kim Yi-rang. [News1]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/01/news-bites-january-18-2024/

 

 

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Yoo In-soo cast in ‘Night Photo Studio’…’Working with Joo Won and Kwon Na-ra’

 

 

'Night Photo Studio' is a work that depicts the dizzying and strange story of a prickly photographer and a passionate lawyer at a photo studio specializing in ghost photography that exists only for the dead, going back and forth between life and death with customers in the cool of the night. I played the role of Assistant Manager Go, who is in charge of sales at (Joo Won)'s photo studio.

 

Yoo In-soo, who debuted in 'Strong Woman Do Bong-soon', appeared in 'Love Alarm', 'Moments of Eighteen', 'Our School Now', 'Hwanmoon: Light and Shadow', 'Bad Mom', and 'Uncanny Rumors 2: Counter Punch'. ', 'Morning Comes Even in the Psychiatric Ward', etc., he showed off his diverse side through consistent work activities.

 

In particular, he played the role of ‘Lee Jin-sang’ in the recently released ‘Lee Jae, Dying Soon’, and received great praise for his fierce acting skills with intense eyes and aura. Meanwhile, ‘Night Photo Studio’ starring Yoo In-soo is scheduled to air starting in March.

 

https://www.newsfreezone.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=542559

 

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ENA drama NightPhotoStudio confirmed to premiere on March 11.

 

 

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Joo Won And Kwon Nara’s Upcoming Fantasy Drama Confirms Premiere Date

TV/Film

Feb 6, 2024

by M. Lim

 

Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk’s upcoming drama “Midnight Studio” has confirmed its premiere date!

On February 6, ENA announced, “[ENA’s] first Monday-Tuesday drama of 2024 ‘Midnight Studio’ is scheduled to air on March 11 at 10 p.m. KST.”

“Midnight Studio” tells the thrilling yet mysterious story about a prickly photographer who runs a professional photo studio that only exists for the deceased and a passionate lawyer as they cross life and death with the night guests. The drama will be helmed by director Song Hyun Wook of “Another Oh Hae Young,” “Beauty Inside,” “Graceful Friends,” “Undercover,” “The King’s Affection,” and “The Golden Spoon.”

 

“Midnight Studio” will premiere on March 11 at 10 p.m. KST on ENA.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1641371wpp/joo-won-and-kwon-naras-upcoming-fantasy-drama-confirms-premiere-date

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News bites: February 6, 2024

by tccolb

 

In a busy month of March, ENA confirmed the air date for the upcoming Midnight Photo Studio (previously translated as Nighttime Photo Studio), which stars Joo-won (Stealer: The Treasure Keeper), Kwon Nara (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls), Yoo In-soo (Death’s Game), and Eum Moon-seok (Good Job). Bridging us between the mortal and spirit realms, the fantasy unfolds on March 11. [Osen]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/02/news-bites-february-6-2024/

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February 8 2024

Teaser trailer for ENA drama “Nightly Photo Studio”

First teaser trailer added for ENA drama series “Nightly Photo Studio” (literal title) starring Joo Won & Kwon Na-Ra. The fantasy based drama series revolves around a photo studio that exclusively serves ghosts as its customers. The teaser trailer has Joo Won stating (0:12) “Then I will take a picture,” (0:17) “Dear ghost customers,” (0:23) “Nightly photo studio that opens only at night.”

“Nightly Photo Studio” first airs March 11, 2024 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Seo Ki-Joo (Joo Won) is a photographer and runs a small photo studio. He is the 7th owner of the photo studio and the shop is only for ghosts. Seo Ki-Joo takes portraits of the ghosts that come into the store. Meanwhile, Han Bom (Kwon Na-Ra) is a lawyer who is passionate about her work and does not tolerate injustice. Somehow, she ends up in a partnership with Seo Ki-Joo’s photo studio. The studio also has two employees: Assistant Manager Go (Yoo In-Soo) and Baek Nam-Koo (Eum Moon-Suk). Assistant Manager Go is in charge of bringing in ghosts as customers and Baek Nam-Koo is in charge of taking care of small chores around the store.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/teaser-trailer-for-ena-drama-nightly-photo-studio

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Park Jung Ah to make a grand K-drama comeback with "Midnight Photo Studio"

by lo_ve, February 8, 2024

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Park Jung Ah will be joining the upcoming fantasy romance K-drama Midnight Photo Studio.

On February 8, Park Jung Ah's agency announced that the actress is confirmed to appear in the upcoming K-drama Midnight Photo Studio.  

This will be her official comeback to the K-drama scene after almost seven years. She last starred in the K-drama The Secret of My Love with Song Chang Eui, Kang Se Jung, Kim Da Hyun, Lee Hwi Hyang, and Jung Han Yong. 

She also made a cameo appearance in the 2019 K-drama Leverage. She was last seen in 2022 through her guestings in the variety programs I Can See Your Voice Season 9, Battle Again: The Battle of Famous Singers, and Top Teacher.

Park Jung Ah made her acting debut in 2003. She has starred in various works such as Glamorous Temptation, Oh My Ghost, Seo Yeong, My Daughter, Prosecutor Princess, Miracle in Cell No. 7, Madeleine, and more.

 

 

Midnight Photo Studio will revolve around the 7th owner of a photo studio who is tied to a contract to take photos of a dead person from every generation. He then encounters a passionate lawyer who does not tolerate injustice. The two will somehow end up in a partnership.

The K-drama will be the collaboration work of director Song Hyun Wook (The Beauty Inside and Another Miss Oh) and writer Kim Yi Rang (Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency and Not a Robot).

It will be led by Joo Won, Kwon Na Ra, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk. 

In the series, Park Jung Ah will portray the role of Kang Soo Mi, a competent lawyer and the colleague of Kwon Na Ra's character Han Bom. She is the senior of Han Bom in the office and is known for being warm-hearted and a helping hand to those who need it.

Midnight Photo Studio will begin airing on March 11 at 10 PM KST. It will be broadcast on Genie TV and the ENA channel. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/park-jung-ah-to-make-a-grand-k-drama-comeback-with-midnight-photo-studio

 

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Joo Won and Kwon Na Ra's "Midnight Photo Studio" Confirms Release Date

by Lily Alice, February 8, 2024

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The first teaser for the Genie TV original series Midnight Photo Studio has been released.

Midnight Photo Studio unfolds the story of Seo Ki Joo, a photographer who runs a photo studio only for ghosts, and Han Bom, a passionate lawyer who ends up working with him.

The teaser commences by showing the door of an intriguing studio swinging open. The interior of the studio, adorned with the patina of time and peculiar cameras, leaves viewers wondering about the nature of this place. Moreover, eerie sounds on top of the mysterious ambiance further stimulate viewers' imagination.

Seo Ki Joo (Joo Won) is the 7th generation photographer managing this mysterious photo studio passed down through generations in his family. Soon, lawyer Han Bom (Kwon Na Ra) finds herself entangled in this peculiar photo studio as well. 

The customers of this photo studio are far from ordinary. This is evident in the scene where Ki Joo captures Bom's image, and a ghost appears as Ki Joo presses the shutter after saying, "Then, let's take the picture." This studio is a place that welcomes the deceased who have treaded the difficult path back from the afterlife out of sheer desperation. This is the reason it is only open at night.

 

 

The purpose of this photo studio is to take pictures to relieve the desperation of ghosts and help them ascend to heaven. 

Thus, whatever happens here is both eerie and heart-wrenching. As depicted, Ki Joo sometimes finds himself being grabbed by an angry ghost, while other times, he desperately runs away to avoid the ghosts that attack him in droves. However, amidst the chaos and fear, there are moments of humor to give comic relief.

The production team stated, "The long-awaited Midnight Photo Studio will premiere on March 11 at 10 p.m. (KST)," and added, "Please look forward to the drama and see what kind of various happenings will unfold in this strange photo studio that operates only at night and accepts ghosts as guests."

Source

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/joo-won-and-kwon-na-ra-s-midnight-photo-studio-confirms-release-date

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The Midnight Photo Studio is open for business

by Jenzy

ENA has started up promos for their fantasy drama Midnight Photo Studio, starring Joo-won (Stealer: The Treasure Keeper) and Kwon Nara (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls). In the teaser that just released, we’re introduced to the mysterious studio that serves ghostly apparitions in the late hours of the night.

Joo-won plays Seo Ki-joo, the photographer and manager of the photo studio. He takes portraits of souls that decided to make a U-turn on their journey to the afterlife. By his side is plucky lawyer Han Bom (Kwon Nara), who fights for justice of the undead. Together, their studio gives the deceased the closure they need to get back on track to their next life, but this work is easier said than done when it comes to particularly vengeful ghosts.

Thankfully, it isn’t just the two of them keeping their unconventional business afloat. Assistant manager Go Dae-ri, played by Yoo In-soo (Daily Dose of Sunshine), and workplace errand boy Baek Nam-gu, played by Eum Moon-seok (Good Job), offer unrelenting service with a smile to the most disgruntled customers known to man. And they would definitely appreciate it if you left a 5-star Yelp review.

The teaser is a playful rib on the show’s Korean title, which translates directly into sexy photo studio. We open with some romantic jazz and lingering shots of our leads staring into each other’s eyes. The steamy tension builds as Ki-joo positions Bom in front of the camera and prepares to take her photo. But when Ki-joo presses the shutter and Bom transforms into a ghost, the truth is revealed. What makes this business risque isn’t some provocative inclination, but the scandalous nature of their late night customers.

And work could be described as anything but sexy. We see cuts of Ki-joo being chased, choked, and generally inconvenienced by rigors of his job. Still, that’s just a regular day at the Midnight Photo Studio, since the teaser wraps with the team opening the studio for business the next night, ready to do it all again.

Written by Kim Yi-rang (Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency) and directed by Song Hyun-wook (The Golden Spoon), Midnight Photo Studio will premiere March 11 on Genie TV and ENA.

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/02/the-midnight-photo-studio-is-open-for-business/

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ENA drama NightPhotoStudio JooWon teaser poster, broadcast on Mar 11.

 

 

 

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Joo Won Is An Extraordinary Photographer In “Midnight Studio” Poster

 

ENA’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Midnight Studio” has released a new poster featuring Joo Won!

 

“Midnight Studio” tells the thrilling yet mysterious story about a prickly photographer who runs a professional photo studio that only exists for the deceased and a passionate lawyer as they cross life and death with the night guests. The drama will star Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk, and it will be helmed by director Song Hyun Wook of “Another Oh Hae Young,” “Beauty Inside,” “Graceful Friends,” “Undercover,” “The King’s Affection,” and “The Golden Spoon.”

 

In the newly released poster, Joo Won transforms into Seo Ki Joo, the owner of the mysterious photo studio named Midnight Studio. Seo Ki Joo is standing behind a strange camera while showcasing a heartwarming smile. The somewhat extraordinary photos hanging on the wall as well as the text that reads, “Opens only at night,” raise viewers’ curiosity. As a photographer, Seo Ki Joo plans to take pictures of his guests at the end of their lives and help them ascend to heaven safely.

 

 

“Midnight Studio” is set to premiere on March 11 at 10 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1642207wpp/joo-won-is-an-extraordinary-photographer-in-midnight-studio-poster

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ENA drama NightPhotoStudio JooWon still cuts, broadcast on Mar 11.

 

 

 

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Joo Won Shares Sneak Peek Of His Life As Photographer Dealing With Ghostly Guests In New Drama “Midnight Studio”

Drama Preview

Feb 14, 2024

by M. Lim

 

ENA’s upcoming drama “Midnight Studio” has unveiled a sneak peek of Joo Won in character!

“Midnight Studio” tells the thrilling yet mysterious story about a prickly photographer who runs a professional photo studio that only exists for the deceased and a passionate lawyer as they cross life and death with the night guests. The drama will star Joo Won, Kwon Nara, Yoo In Soo, and Eum Moon Suk, and it will be helmed by director Song Hyun Wook of “Another Oh Hae Young,” “Beauty Inside,” and “The Golden Spoon.”

Joo Won stars as Seo Ki Joo, a photographer and the owner of the mysterious photo studio that only opens at night, catering exclusively to ghostly guests. Seo Ki Joo is the seventh-generation photographer of a ghost-specializing photography studio passed down through his family for generations.

His work begins when souls who are unable to leave this world and ascend to heaven for their own compelling reasons seek refuge within his studio’s walls at night. Seo Ki Joo’s job is to take pictures of his guests with his magical camera and help them ease their desperation. Having to deal with all kinds of guests, even those with entitled attitudes, made his demeanor grow prickly, yet his sincerity to his craft remains unwavering.

When the sun rises, the studio shuts its doors, but Seo Ki Joo’s routine doesn’t return to normalcy. Having witnessed the unseen since childhood, he’s the only human who can listen to the ghosts’ stories, so he often spends his daylight hours with various spirits as well. Despite 20 years of experience operating the studio, he grapples with insomnia and anxiety, haunted by nocturnal disturbances and unexpected attacks. He finds solace only within the chapel, where it is a ghost-free zone, the only place he can sleep peacefully.

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Moreover, Seo Ki Joo also harbors an extraordinary secret as enigmatic as his visitors. Tasked with capturing the final moments of ghostly guests for generations, he bears an additional burden—a curse of not being able to live past 35. However, with the arrival of Han Bom (Kwon Nara), a passionate lawyer who possesses extraordinary abilities, Seo Ki Joo sees the possibility that his fate could change.

 

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The production team remarked, “Please anticipate Joo Won’s acting transformation as he embodies this mysterious character and returns to viewers’ screens after nearly a year. We believe his action in facing guests seeking a peaceful departure and attentively listening to their stories will resonate deeply with audiences. We hope you will join us for the opening of ‘Midnight Studio,’ which is coming up in about a month.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1642473wpp/joo-won-shares-sneak-peek-of-his-life-as-photographer-dealing-with-ghostly-guests-in-new-drama-midnight-studio

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Joo Won Plays an Extraordinary Photographer in "Midnight Photo Studio"

by Lily Alice, February 14, 2024

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The upcoming Genie TV original series Midnight Photo Studio drops stills featuring Joo Won.

Midnight Photo Studio unfolds the story of Seo Ki Joo, a photographer who runs a photo studio only for ghosts, and Han Bom, a passionate lawyer who ends up working with him.

Actor Joo Won takes on the role of photographer Seo Ki Joo, who deals with guests visiting the studio, which is open only at night. He tries to capture an array of eclectic life shots of people who have left this world. 

The still cuts give a glimpse into the extraordinary life of Seo Ki Joo. Ki Joo is the seventh-generation photographer of a special photo studio that has been passed down through generations in his family. 

 

 

When the dead can't leave for the afterlife due to their desperate circumstances, they come to the studio in the middle of the night. That's when the real work begins.

 

 

Ki Joo's job is to take photos of the guests with a magical camera to satisfy their earnest desire.

When the sun rises, the studio's doors close, but Joo Won's day doesn't become ordinary. Having grown up seeing what others couldn't see and being the only human who can listen to the stories of the dead, he deals with numerous ghosts in his daily life.

He has already been running the photo studio for 20 years, and by this point, he's somewhat adept at dealing with ghosts. But, that doesn't mean his life is peaceful. He suffers from insomnia and has nervous breakdowns when his sleep is interrupted or when he is suddenly attacked. The only place where Joo Won can sleep peacefully is the chapel.

 

 

In fact, he has a story that is just as strange as the guests he gets at his studio. Not only does he have to take the final photos of guests from generation to generation, but he's also cursed to live a short life, that prevents him from living past the age of thirty-five. However, when a passionate lawyer, Han Bom (Kwon Na Ra), comes into his life, there arises a possibility of a change in fate. 

 

Spoiler

 

Midnight Photo Studio will premiere on March 11.

 

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