JTBC's upcoming drama "Snowdrop" has a new confirmed cast and it is Jang Seung Jo!

The actor will star alongside BLACKPINK's Jisoo and "Sky Castle" actress Kim Hye Yoon. Just recently the drama has been gaining much attention from the general public because of its famous cast.

Here's a little detail of the drama "Snowdrop", it is said to be set in the year 1987, and it will tell the story of a man who takes shelter in Leehwa, which is a women's University dormitory after he escaped from a political prison camp in North Korea.

On August 26th, Sports Chosun announced through an exclusive report that the Jang Seung Jo will be part of the upcoming drama. Following this, an official statement from the actor's agency, Ace Factory, confirmed the news and stated that he is slated to portray a lead role.

However, further details remain kept under wraps and new reports will be further announced by the production team in the future.

Jang Seung Jo previously starred in the romance drama "Encounter" as the second lead, alongside Park Bo Gum and actress Song Hye Kyo, where he was critically acclaimed for his role as Jung Woo Seok.

He also starred in the recently-concluded "The Good Detective."

"Snowdrop" details haven't been announced, apart from the info that it will be helmed by director Jo Hyun Tak and penned by screenwriter Yoo Hyun Mi, who also worked together in the hit drama "Sky Castle." It is scheduled to air JTBC network in 2021.

Check out the rundown of the casting events of the upcoming drama below.

Last June 18, 2020, a Korean news outlet, Joy News 24, released a report that Kim Hye Yoon, who rose into fame after starring in the hit drama "Sky Castle" and "Extraordinary You," was in talks to star in "Snowdrop." Following this report, her agency confirmed that she was reviewing the said offer.

Then, on August 18, My Daily also released some reports that BLACKPINK's Jisoo also had been offered to cast as one of the lead stars in the drama. Later that day, YG Entertainment, Jisoo's agency, confirmed the said offer. Just this August 24th, Kim Hye Yoon was confirmed to star alongside Kim Ji Soo.

On August 26, Jang Seung Jo has officially joined the show's lineup.

As of the moment, the confirmed cast members of "Snowdrop" are Jang Seung Jo, BLACKPINK's Jisoo, and Kim Hye Yoon. Jung Hae In is still in talks to join them.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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