Park Seo Joon is all set to make his return to K-Dramas as the lead in jtbc’s new romantic comedy-drama, ‘Waiting for Gyeongdo‘ (literal title).
On January 6, the production team confirmed that Park Seo Joon had been cast in the lead role of the romantic drama ‘Waiting for Gyeongdo’. He will play the character of Lee Gyeong Do, an entertainment reporter at Dongwoon Ilbo, whose life turns chaotic when he reconnects with his ex-girlfriend, Seo Ji Woo.
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The story shifts between the present and flashbacks to explore Gyeong Do and Ji Woo’s complex relationship, with Park Seo Joon portraying both youthful and mature sides to his character.
‘Waiting for Gyeongdo’ is written by Yoo Young Ah, best known for dramas like ‘Thirty-Nine‘ and ‘Divorce Attorney Shin‘, and directed by Lim Hyun Wook, known for dramas like ‘King The Land‘ and ‘Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency‘.
This drama marks Park Seo Joon’s return to jtbc after five years since his hit drama ‘Itaewon Class‘.
While Park Seo Joon’s role is confirmed, the casting for Seo Ji Woo is still under discussion. Actress Won Ji An, who became popular through ‘Squid Game 2‘, is said to be in talks for the role.
In other news, Park Seo Joon made his first-ever appearance on the Japanese variety show ‘Sanma no Manma 40th Anniversary Smile SP‘, which aired on January 2, 2025.
Fans eagerly await Park Seo Joon’s return to romantic comedy in this heartwarming and exciting story. He was last seen in the web series ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ on Netflix.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Written by – Ranjana Singh
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