Rising actor Chae Jong Hyeop will have his small screen comeback with a new romance drama, together with Park Ju Hyun, in 2022!

Various media reports confirmed that Chae Jong Hyeop and Park Ju Hyun will lead the KBS drama "Going To You at Speed of 493km."

Rising stars Chae Jong Hyeop and Park Ju Hyun made a strong impression with their previous drama characters. This is why expectations are high on both celebrities as to the kind of chemistry they will showcase.

What to Expect from Chae Jong Hyeop and Park Ju Hyun in 'Going To You at Speed of 493km'

Following the success of his dramas "Sisyphus: The Myth," "The Witch's Diner" and "Nevertheless" in the first half of 2021, Chae Jong Hyeop is now booked to lead a new TV series, airing in 2022.

He will play the role of Park Tae Joon, a person who just sees badminton as a job and not a passion.

Park Tae Joon dreams to have a comfortable life after his retirement as an athlete. He then joins the badminton team after he was fired from his previous team.

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In addition to the narrative, his personality will slowly change as a player when he finally meets Park Tae Yang.

Opposite him is Park Ju Hyun. Like the actor, the female star earned praises for her consistent amazing performances in different dramas, "Extracurricular," "Zombie Detective," and "Mouse."

After playing challenging roles in thriller-suspense shows, Park Ju Hyun will show a new side of her in "Going To You at Speed of 493km."

In the sports-themed show, she takes the character of Park Tae Yang, an excellent badminton player who committed early years of her life in sports. She is the ace of their team and is already expected to make it to the Olympics, but suddenly, she abandoned the badminton world due to a mysterious accident.

Park Ju Hyun's talent to digest any characters made her win the Best New Actress Awards at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards held last May 13, 2021. Even though she is a rookie in the industry, she exhibits dedication and passion in her craft as an actress.

'Going To You at Speed of 493km' to Premiere in The First Half of 2022

This will be the first time that Chae Jong Hyeop and Park Ju Hyun will work together.

On the other hand, KBS 2TV's "Going To You at Speed of 493km" will start filming once the cast has been finalized.

It is slated to premiere in the first half of 2022.

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Shai Collins wrote this.