Ju Ji Hoon and Han Hyo Joo confirmed headlined an upcoming sci-fi series "Dominant Species," penned by "Strangers" screenwriter Lee Soo Yeon. After weeks of discussion, the duo is officially headlining the cast along with a roster of talented stars.
Meet the Cast of 'Dominant Species'
According to a report, joining Ju Ji Hoon and Han Hyo Joo are Lee Hee Joon, Lee Moo Saeng, and Park Ji Yeon.
The upcoming sci-fi series focuses on superior genes and viruses. In addition, humans consumed food through pills
In "Dominant Species" Ju Ji Hoon took the role of Woo Chae Woon, a former soldier who graduated from the Naval Academy and now works as a bodyguard for influential people.
As for Han Hyo Joo, she will transform into BF Group CEO Yoo Yu Yoon. Her company focuses on biotechnology and dominating the cultured meat market; however, people are hesitant about the effects of this on mankind.
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Meanwhile, "Chimera" star Lee Hee Joon will portray Prime Minister Seon Woo Jae. started as the secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he rose as the country's most influential leader due to his connections and after working in a political party.
Interestingly, from being Jeon Mi Do's love interest in "Thirty-Nine" and Gong Yoo's right hand in "The Silent Sea," Lee Moo Saeng will return as the founding member of the BF group and will be working alongside Park Ji Yeon's character, Jeong Hae Don, a lawyer and the head of planning for the BF group.
'Dominant Species' Release Date
Following the confirmation of the cast lineup "Dominant Species" is set to begin its production in the second half of 2022.
As for its release, the upcoming sci-fi K-drama is slated to premiere sometime in 2023.
Interestingly, this will be the first time that Han Hyo Joo and Ju Ji Hoon teamed up in one K-drama.
Back-to-Back Projects for Ju Ji Hoon and Han Hyo Joo
While "Dominant Species" is scheduled to start its filming session this year, Ju Ji Hoon and Han Hyo Joo have a slew of upcoming movies besides the sci-fi series.
For the 40-year-old actor, his last K-drama appearance was the thriller mystery series "Jirisan" opposite Hallyu star Jun Ji Hyun.
However, he will have his big screen comeback for the movie "Gentleman" opposite Choi Sung Eun of "The Sound of Magic."
The same goes for Han Hyo Joo, who will headline the forthcoming K-drama "Moving" along with Jo In Sung and Ryu Seung Ryong.
As for movies, following the blockbuster hit "The Pirates 2," she will be joining the star-studded cast of the action thriller "Believer 2" and a special appearance in "20th Century Girl" starring Kim Yoo Jung.
