Filming for this season's moist anticipated drama is well underway. Already stills for the SBS drama "The Heirs" show that the lead actors Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho are working hard to bring their characters to life.
The first scenes that Park Shin Hye shot were filmed on Aug. 16 in a Gangnam-area wedding hall. Stills for those scenes showed her wearing an apron and pink rubber gloves to wash a large basin of dishes. Park plays Cha Eun Sung, a poor girl who has to work at menial jobs to make ends meet.
Park had no problem getting into character and earned praise from production company staff members who described her not only as an exceptional actress but a person who radiates positive energy on set.
"It's no wonder that she is praised for her acting," said a member of the production company. "She is certainly living up to her reputation as one of Korea's best actresses."
Meanwhile, her drama love interest played by Lee Min Ho is busy acting out his role as a rich young heir who has probably never had to wash any dishes. His stills show him carefree and well dressed, driving in an expensive car.
Lee Min Ho was also complimented for his congenial way of dealing with everyone on set. He and Park both like to make jokes and love to laugh.
The production company was also full of praise for his ability and on-set personality.
In "The Heirs," he plays Kim Tan, the heir of "Empire Group." To those who don't know him, he may seem to lead an enviable life but the character has problems that no one can see.
"His acting is exceptional and he has plenty of natural charisma," said a member of the production staff.
The filming takes place in California for three weeks this month with Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye already shooting scenes in Los Angeles and on Malibu beaches.
The drama will debut on Oct. 9. Along with Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye, the cast also includes Kim Woo Bin, f(x)'s Krystal, Kang Min Hyuk, Kim Ji Won, Choi Jin Hyuk, Im Joo Eun, Kang Ha Neul and Park Hyung Sik. The drama will focus on the love life of the heirs who attend an exclusive school and their friendship with Park Shin Hye's character.
Kim Eun Sook, who wrote "Secret Garden" and "Gentleman's Dignity," is the screenwriter. Kang Hyo Shin, who directed "Tazza" and "Midas" will direct.
