Backstreet Rookie actress Kim Yoo Jung also accepted the project offer to star in a new fantasy romance drama, titled "Hong Chun Gi" alongside Ahn Hyo Seop!

It was previously reported that actor Ahn Hyo Seop has officially joined the upcoming historical drama "Hong Chun Gi." He is said to portray the character of Ha Ram, a unique astrologer. He is blind but has the ability to read the stars despite having lost his sight.

Along with Ahn Hyo Seop's confirmation to star in the drama, is the speculation that Kim Yoo Jung will also star in the drama. It is now confirmed that the actress will star in the lead role in "Hong Chun Gi." On the other hand, Kim Yoo Jung will portray the character of the titular role of "Hong Chun Gi," the only female painter in the Joseon dynasty. She was who was born blind but miraculously gained vision.

"Hong Chun Gi" is a historical drama that is set during the Joseon dynasty era. The drama is based on the novel of the same name written by the author Jung Eun Gwol, the person behind "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and "The Moon Embracing the Sun," which were also adapted into dramas that became a massive hit. And the drama will be helmed by director Jang Tae Yoo who also worked for "My Love from the Star," "Hyena," and more.

Another actor is in talks to star in the drama, and it is Gong Myung who is said to star as the other male lead. "Hong Chun Gi" is set to air sometime next year.

Here are more facts about actress Kim Yoo Jung:

South Korean actress Kim Yoo Jung was born on September 22, 1999. The 21-year-old actress started her career in the acting industry way back in 2003. She became one of the best-known child actresses in South Korea. During the course of her career, Kim Yoo Jung has transitioned from a child actress into more mature roles by starring in television series Dong Yi (2010), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), May Queen (2012) as well as Angry Mom (2015).

From November 2014 to April 2016, the actress is the host of the music show Inkigayo. Kim Yoo Jung starred in her first-ever leading role through KBS2's historical drama Love in the Moonlight (2016). She is considered as the "Korea's Little Sister" when she was a child actress and has since been dubbed "Sageuk Fairy" after starring in several acclaimed historical dramas in her career.

Kim Yoo Jung's latest project was in the romantic-comedy drama, Backstreet Rookie where she starred alongside Ji Chang Wook. The said drama is an adaptation of the webtoon of the same title. The actress stars as Jung Saet Byul, the school bully who now works as a part-time employee at a convenience store. One production staff once shared that, to be able to portray the character of Jung Saet Byul in Backstreet Rookie, Kim Yoo Jung had to attended action school so that she can be able to perform her own stunts

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Written By: Sam Yap