Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the upcoming drama "Love Revolution" held its first script reading. The story tackles a "unique romance" about teenagers navigating love, friendship, and the chaotic high school life.
"Love Revolution" will tell the story of a cute and lovable male student, who falls in love at first sight with a standoffish and popular girl. The webtoon series received much loved from readers for its witty lines and drawing style since it first began in 2013.
It was an exciting day for the young actors Park Ji Hoon, Lee Ruby, The Boyz's Younghoon, Jung Dae Eun, and WJSN's Dayoung. Also, Go Chan Bin, Ahn Do Kyu, and more were present at the drama's script reading.
When the actor Park Ji Hoon confirmed his role as Gong Ju Young, his profile then quickly climbed to No. 1 on real-time searched keyword rankings on web portals, thanks to his compatibility with his upcoming onscreen character, raising expectations on his performance.
Gong Ju Young is a 17-year-old high school student who falls for Wang Ja Rim. He has everything with a good personality, talents such as dancing and singing skills, and constantly expresses his affection for Wang Ja Rim. When it comes to love, he is gentle. But when it comes to his friends who are in trouble, he is willing to help with a mature and firm image.
In the past, Park Ji Hoon played a character in the historical romance drama "Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency." Now, he will transform into a naive and lovely high schoolboy. He showed great chemistry with co-stars Lee Ruby and Younghoon at the script reading.
Meanwhile, Lee Ruby is a rookie actress who debuted in "Memorist," and now will have her first lead role as Wang Ja Rim. She will portray an aloof and cold personality and gives Gong Ju Young struggles with his first love experience.
In his first-ever drama role as Lee Kyung Woo, The Boy's Younghoon is the second lead in character as distant but playful and sweet. He will get to play as Lee Kyung Woo having a 10-year-long friendship with Gong Ju Young and his emotions toward Wang Ja Rim.
To add to the funny side of the series will be Go Chan Bin. He is bright and fun to be with as Kim Byung Hoon, while Ahn Do Gyu will portray as Ahn Kyung Min. Three high school friends will be WJSN's Dayoung, Jung Da Eun, and Kim Seung Hee. They get to play Wang Ja Rim buddies.
Kakao M anticipated a positive review from the netizens as the representative shared, "Love Revolution is expected to practically depict the dreams, love, and friendship of teenagers from their views. To match the feelings of today's youth."
"Love Revolution" will premiere this year on a new video platform from Kakao Talk. It will have 30 episodes that air 20 minutes long.