tvN announces "Shooting Stars" release date alongside a new trailer featuring a chaotic encounter of Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae.
Directed by Lee Soo Hyun, the person behind the success of "Awaken" and "The Witch's Diner," the upcoming K-drama highlights the story of people who worked behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. From the public relations team, photographers, media personnel, and more.
'Shooting Stars' Trailer Introduces Lee Sung Kyung and Kim Young Dae's Characters
tvN showed a sneak peek of "Shooting Stars" with its first trailer.
The new clip showed a sneak peek of Oh Han Byul and Gong Tae Sung's love-hate relationship as they work together in the same industry.
In the upcoming rom-com series, Lee Sung Kyung took the role of the Star Force Entertainment's determined PR team leader, Oh Han Byul. "The Penthouse" actor played superstar Gong Tae Sung, who harbors a perfect image and is adored by many.
The "Shooting Star" trailer starts with Gong Tae Sung shining brightly in front of the camera, flaunting his oozing charisma.
As he continues his schedule, the sought-after star politely greets everyone as he is surrounded by reporters and fans, hinting that he really knew how to act in front of the public.
On the other hand, an opposite scenario hit Oh Han Byul. While everything seemed fine with Gong Tae Sung, the PR leader and her team faced a mountain of workload, fixing the mess created by the celebrities.
Apart from the duo, tvN also introduced fellow lead stars, including "The Penthouse" star Yoon Jong Hoon, Girl's Day's Sojin, Kim Yoon Hye, and CNBLUE's Lee Jung Shin.
Completing the "Shooting Stars" cast, viewers would also see the synergy between the supporting actors Kim Dae Gon, N.Flying's Lee Seung Hyub, Ha Do Kwon, Jang Hui Ryoung, Jin Ho Eun, Shin Hyun Seung, Jung Ji Ahn, Lee Si Woo, Yoon Sang Jung, Kwon Han Sol, and more.
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Interestingly, Hallyu queen Choi Ji Woo will also make a cameo in the forthcoming series. She will play a 90s superstar Eun Si Woo and will be working with Oh Han Byul.
'Shooting Star' Release Date
While the broadcast network delivered a round of enticing teasers through stills and trailers, tvN also announced the drama's premiere date.
Over its official Instagram account, the network confirmed that "Shooting Star" is set to hit the small screen on April 22 at 10:40 PM KST via tvN and iQiyi.
The upcoming rom-com series will be the newest Friday and Saturday series that viewers will be looking forward to.
On the other hand, the production team gave hints on what to expect for the soon-to-be-released K-drama.
According to YTN star, the team pointed out how the whole crew and cast enjoyed working together, adding, "we couldn't stop laughing thanks to the bright and positive energy they emitted as well as their great acting chemistry."
Moreover, the production team shared that viewers will witness a "realistic portrayal of the entertainment industry" through a "refreshing and comfortable romantic comedy."
