[Upcoming Drama 2025] Low Life, 파인-Ryu Seung-Ryong, Yang Se-Jong & Lim Soo Jung

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Drama: Low Life/ The Hooligans

Hangul: 파인

Genre: aventures, period drama

Network: Disney+

Episodes: 10

Director: Kang Yoon-Sung

Writer: Kang Yoon-Sung, An Seung-Hwan

Release Date: 2025

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Plot

Set in the 1970s, an uncle and his nephew, after receiving a proposal to go out to the West Sea, embark on a treasure dig to escape their life as sellers of counterfeits.

Since Oh Hee-Dong (Yang Se Jong) was little, his uncle Oh Gwan-Seok (Ryu Seung-Ryong) looked after him and led him into the criminal world. Oh Gwan-Seok will do anything to make money and he doesn't care whether it is legal or not. Oh Hee-Dong now works for his uncle. One day, Oh Gwan-Seok receives a request. The request is to salvage treasures from a sunken ship off the waters of Shinan, South Jeolla Province. Oh Gwan-Seok senses an opportunity to make a fortune, but rumors and gossip about the ship attracts all sorts of people to the area. (Asianwiki)

 

Notes

The drama Low Life/ The Hooligans is based on the webtoon of the name Pine written by Yoon Tae Ho. The webton was based on a true story that caused a stir before. It will reveal the happenings when a trade carrying a large number of artifacts was found off of Jeollanam province in 1975. 

 

Cast

 

Ryu Seung-Ryong as Oh Gwan-Seok

Yang Se-Jong - Oh Hee-Dong

Lim Soo Jung as

Im Hyung Joon as Ko Seok Bae

 

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Lim Soo Jung will reportedly join the upcoming K-drama "The Hooligans"

by lo_ve, March 5, 2024

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Lim Soo Jung will reportedly join the new Disney+ K-drama titled The Hooligans.

On  March 5, media outlets reported that Lim Soo Jung would be joining Ryu Seung Ryong and Yang Se Jong in the upcoming K-drama The Hooligans. According to reports, the main leads will be attending the script reading and Lim Soo Jung will also be there. 

The upcoming K-drama will base its story on the webtoon of the same name by Yoon Tae Ho. It will tell the story of an uncle and his nephews who went to the West Sea after receiving an offer to be treasure diggers. The K-drama is set in the 1970s.

The Hooligans will be helmed by director Kang Yoon Sung who also created the hit K-drama Big Bet and the blockbuster films The Roundup, The Outlaws, and more. 

The upcoming K-drama will reportedly premiere within the year and it will exclusively air on Disney+. It will have a total of 10 episodes.

 

 

If Lim Soo Jung decides to join The Hooligans, this will be her first ever K-drama on an OTT platform. 

This will also be her grand comeback to K-dramas. She was last seen on the small screen through the 2021 series Melancholia alongside Lee Do Hyun, Jin Kyung, Choi Dae Hoon, Oh Gwang Rok, and Woo Da Vi.

Lim Soo Jung is also set to lead the upcoming K-drama Love Me with Yoo Jae Myung. 

Last year, the actress became busy with two movies. She was part of the films Cobweb and Single in Seoul. 

Lim Soo Jung made her acting debut in 2001 through the KBS K-drama School 4. She starred in various K-dramas such as Search: WWW, Chicago Typewriter, I'm Sorry, I Love You, and more.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/lim-soo-jung-will-reportedly-join-the-upcoming-k-drama-the-hooligans

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Ji Chang Wook And Ryu Seung Ryong In Talks For New Drama Based On Webtoon By "Misaeng" Author

Drama

Jul 28, 2023

by M Lim

Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong may be appearing together in a new webtoon-based drama!

On July 28, JTBC Entertainment News reported that Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong would be starring in “Pine” (literal title).

In response to the report, an official from Ji Changwook’s agency Spring Company commented, “It is true that Ji Chang Wook has received an offer from the production team of ‘Pine.’ However, at the moment, it is just one of the projects he received an offer for. He’s still reviewing the offer along with other ones.”

Similarly, Ryu Seung Ryong’s agency Prain TPC stated that “Pine” is one of the projects the actor has received an offer for.

“Pine” is a drama adaptation based on a webtoon of the same name by Yoon Tae Ho, the creator of the hit webtoon “Misaeng.” The plot is based on a true story of when a 200 ton merchant ship carrying a vast collection of artifacts, including 7 million in Chinese currency and 22,000 Song and Yuan ceramics, was discovered near Sinan, Jeollanam province, in 1975.

Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong have been offered the roles of Hee Dong and Gwan Seok, nephew and uncle who will embark on a perilous treasure hunt to find underwater artifacts off the coast of Sinan.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1603615wpp/ji-chang-wook-and-ryu-seung-ryong-in-talks-for-new-drama-based-on-webtoon-by-misaeng-author

 

 

Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong Offered to Star in a New OTT K-Drama

by lo_ve, July 28, 2023

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Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong will reportedly join hands to star in the upcoming new K-drama by Big Bet's director and Misaeng: Incomplete Life's writer. 

On July 28th, media outlets reported that Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong are the main leads of the upcoming K-drama Pine (literal translation).

Ji Chang Wook's agency Spring Company shared their side regarding the reports. According to them, "It is now of the works offered to the actor and he is currently reviewing the offer."

Same with Ryu Seung Ryong, a representative from Prain TPC also revealed that the casting is currently in review.

Pine will base its story on the webtoon of the same name created by Yoon Tae Ho, the same author of Misaeng: Incomplete Life. The work is based on a true story that caused a stir before. It will reveal the happenings when a trade carrying a large number of artifacts was found off of Jeollanam province in 1975. 

Ji Chang Wook and Ryu Seung Ryong got the offer to play the role of Hee Dong and Gwan Seok. The two will showcase their nephew and uncle's chemistry and their teamwork in embarking on a treasure hunt to find the artifacts. 

Pine will be the collaboration work of director Kang Yoon Sung and writer Yoon Tae Ho. 

There is no official confirmation yet on which OTT platform it will be broadcasted as well as the release date of the upcoming K-drama Pine.

 

 

If Ji Chang Wook confirms his casting, this will be his fourth upcoming K-drama. The actor is also set to lead the upcoming K-dramas Queen Woo, Welcome to Samdalri, and The Worst of Evil. He will also join the upcoming movie Revolver together with Jeon Do Yeon and Im Ji Yeon.

Meanwhile, this will possibly be the third upcoming K-drama of Ryu Seung Ryong. The actor is set to lead the soon-to-air Disney+ K-drama Moving with Han Hyo Joo and Zo In Sung. He will also join the upcoming series Chicken Nugget with Ahn Jae Hong, Kim Nam Hee, and Kim Yoo Jung.

Ryu Seung Ryong will also lead the upcoming films Jung Family's Farm, Portrait of a Family, and Amazon Bow Master.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/ji-chang-wook-and-ryu-seung-ryong-offered-to-star-in-a-new-ott-k-drama

 

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Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Im Soo Jung, And More Confirmed For New Drama "Low Life" By "Big Bet" Director

Soompi

Apr 15, 2024

by S Nam

Disney+’s upcoming original series “Low Life” has unveiled its star-studded cast!

“Low Life,” which is slated to premiere in 2025 via Disney+, will follow the story of sincere villains who try to make big money by using a treasure ship buried in the sea. Based on a webtoon, “Low Life” takes inspiration from the case of a treasure ship found off the coast of Sinan in the 1970s. Furthermore, the drama will be helmed by director Kang Yoon Sung of “Big Bet” and the film “The Outlaws.”

On April 15, Disney+ confirmed that “Low Life” features the talented cast of Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Im Soo Jung, Kim Eui Sung, Kim Sung Oh, Hong Ki Joon, Jang Kwang, Kim Jong Soo, Woo Hyun, Lee Dong Hwi, TVXQ’s Yunho, Im Hyung Joon, Lee Sang Jin, Kim Min, and more.

 

 

 

Already, viewers are highly anticipating the collaboration between director Kang Yoon Sung and the star-studded cast.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1654882wpp/ryu-seung-ryong-yang-se-jong-im-soo-jung-and-more-confirmed-for-new-drama-low-life-by-big-bet-director

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April 15 2024

Ryu Seung-Ryong, Yang Se-Jong, & Lim Soo-Jung cast in Disney+ drama “Low Life”

Ryu Seung-Ryong, Yang Se-Jong, and Lim Soo-Jung are cast for lead roles in Disney+ drama series “Low Life.” The drama series is based on webcomic “Pain” by Yoon Tae-Ho (“Misaeng: Incomplete Life“). Background for the original webcomic “Pain” was inspired by a real life event when, in 1975, a sunken 14th century Chinese ship was discovered near Shinan, South Korea and the ship contained abundant and well preserved treasures. In the drama series “Low Life,” Ryu Seung-Ryong will play Oh Gwan-Seok and Yang Se-Jong will play his nephew Oh Hee-Dong. They are involved in criminal activity and learn of the possibility that a sunken Chinese ship may exist off the waters of Shinan, South Korea.

“Low Life” will be available to stream sometime next year.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Since Oh Hee-Dong (Yang Se-Jong) was little, his uncle Oh Gwan-Seok (Ryu Seung-Ryong) looked after him and led him into the criminal world. Oh Gwan-Seok will do anything to make money and he doesn’t care whether it is legal or not. Oh Hee-Dong now works for his uncle. One day, Oh Gwan-Seok receives a request. The request is to salvage treasures from a sunken ship off the waters of Shinan, South Jeolla Province. Oh Gwan-Seok senses an opportunity to make a fortune, but rumors and gossip about the ship attracts all sorts of people to the area.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/ryu-seung-ryong-yang-se-jong-lim-soo-jung-cast-in-disney-drama-low-life

 

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Im Hyung Joon joins Ryu Seung Ryong and Yang Se Jong in a new Disney+ K-drama

by lo_ve, April 17, 2024

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Actor Im Hyung Joon is confirmed to join the star-studded cast of the upcoming Disney+ K-drama Low Life.

On April 17, it was officially confirmed that Im Hyung Joon would be joining Ryu Seung Ryong, Yang Se Jong, Lim Soo Jung, Kim Eui Sung, Kim Sung Oh, and Hong Ki Joon in the upcoming Disney+ adventure K-drama Low Life. 

This is his first confirmed project since the 2023 K-drama Big Bet Season 2. This will also be his second official Disney+ original K-drama since its debut. 

Last year, Im Hyung Joon gave a strong impression as a Consul in the Philippines for the K-drama Big Bet. He also made a special cameo appearance in the hit Disney+ original K-drama Moving.

Im Hyung Joon made his acting debut in 1999. He has appeared in various K-dramas such as Be My Dream Family, Criminal Minds, The Merchant: Gaekju 2015, Angry Mom, Fated to Love You, IRIS, and more.

Low Life will revolve around an uncle and his nephews who went to the West Sea after receiving an offer to be treasure diggers. The K-drama is set in the 1970s. The story will be depicted from the webtoon titled The Hooligans created by Yoon Tae Ho.

The upcoming K-drama will be directed by Kang Yoon Sung who also created the hit K-drama Big Bet and the blockbuster films The Roundup, The Outlaws, and more. 

This will be the reunion of director Kang Yoon Sung and Im Hyung Joon. The two previously worked together for the K-drama Big Bet and the hit film The Outlaws. 

In the series, Im Hyung Joon will portray the role of Ko Seok Bae, one of the divers in the play. 

Low Life will be released in 2025 and it will exclusively premiere on Disney+.

According to reports, actor Im Hyung Joon is already participating in the filming of the upcoming K-drama. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/im-hyung-joon-joins-ryu-seung-ryong-and-yang-se-jong-in-a-new-disney-k-drama

 

 

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News bites: April 17, 2024

by tccolb

 

 

A new period crime series called Low Life is in the works for Disney+, lining up Ryu Seung-ryong (Chicken Nugget), Yang Se-jong (Doona), and Im Soo-jung (Melancholia) among many talents in the larger cast. Based on a popular webtoon by the original webtoonist for Misaeng, the story is inspired by the real-life 1970s discovery of a treasure ship along the Sinan coast. Production has Kang Yoon-sung (Big Bet) both writing and directing, with co-writing by Ahn Seung-hwan. [News1]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/04/news-bites-april-17-2024/