Lee Jong Suk Receives Offer to Star in New Legal Drama 'Seochodong'
Lee Jong Suk's agency confirmed the news that he is considering a new Kdrama role, according to a report from 'Soompi' today. "Lee Jong Suk has received an offer to star in the new drama 'Seochodong' and is currently reviewing it," Ace Factory stated.
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Director Park Seung Woo, who is from 'W' fame, is leading the new production that follows the story of a lawyer. Lee Jong Suk starred in 'W' and scored numerous awards for his performance of a webtoon character named Kang Cheol. The fantasy romance co-starred Han Hyo Joo.
For 'Seochodong,' Lee Jong Suk was "offered the role of Ahn Joo Hyung, a veteran lawyer with nine years of experience. While Ahn Joo Hyung has striking looks and an impressive background, he has a blunt personality."
'Seochodong' begins filming at the end of this year, and it is scheduled to premiere in early 2025.
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In December 2022, Lee Jong Suk's agency confirmed he was dating actress and singer IU. They were longtime coworkers that eventually started dating. His last Kdrama was the 2022 crime series 'Big Mouth.' This MBC TV show also featured Girls Generation Yoo Na and Kim Joo Hun. The story was about a failing lawyer getting involved in a murder case.
What do you think of this potential casting news? Do you believe he will accept the role?
