Kim Go Eun's new drama "Yumi's Cells" is going worldwide as TVING announces an update regarding the release of the much-awaited series.
In a report cited by NEWSIS, the OTT officials announced that the webtoon-based program would be shown in 160 countries through Viki.
Interestingly, the upcoming series is set to reach a broader scope of audience since "Yumi's Cells" will be broadcasted in Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and more.
Meanwhile, Studio Dragon, who is responsible for producing the forthcoming series, points out that the webtoon adaptation will surely entertain both local and international viewers.
"The real world in which Yumi lives and the world of cells in her head drawn through animation will unfold at the same time, providing empathy and fresh fun to domestic and foreign viewers," CP Jo Moon Joo explained.
Yumi's Cells Release Date
The upcoming K-drama Yumi's cells release date is slated on September 17, airing every Friday and Saturday with a total of 14 episodes.
Directed by Lee Sang Yeob, who is the genius behind the popular series "Shopping King Louie," he worked alongside screenwriters Song Jae Jung, Kim Yoon Joo, and Kim Kyung Ran to give the audience a visual representation of the beloved webtoon.
In the forthcoming rom-com series, Kim Go Eun took on the titular role of Kim Yumi, an ordinary office girl with extraordinary life together with her special friends, her cells.
Despite this, people around her did not know her past. Yumi fell into a coma after suffering a traumatic breakup. Fortunately, she managed to recover but had a hard time processing her thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
Luckily her love cells are set to be awakened with the help of game developer Goo Woong, played by Ahn Bo Hyun.
This raises the curiosity regarding the duo's on-screen chemistry as they portray two different persons.
Yumi's Cells Cast
Apart from the duo, TVING recently introduced the characters of Lee Yoo Bi as Ruby and Park Ji Hyun as Seo Sae Yi.
The broadcast network hints at the duo's role, suggesting that they will wake up Yumi's anxiety and hysteria cells.
Aside from them, Yumi's Cells cast also includes GOT7's Jinyoung and Jung Soon Won as Chief Nam.
Interestingly, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha actor Lee Sang Yi and SHINee's Minho will appear as guests in the drama.
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Kim Go Eun Instagram Update: Actress Receives Food Trucks on the Set of 'Yumi's Cells'
As the tvN drama gears up for the highly anticipated premiere, the "Goblin" star shared a glimpse of her life on the set of "Yumi's Cells."
Kim Go Eun's Instagram featured two food trucks sent to the actress alongside a message thanking them for their support.
The soon-to-be-released series is her return to the small screen after starring in the sci-fi romance K-drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" with yellow Hallyu star Lee Min Ho.
