The Korean media outlet TV Report recently ran an article titled “The Oppas Are Back,” citing the number of handsome stars headlining upcoming dramas.
And they may have something there. Fall and winter dramas feature some fan favorites in leading roles. The attractive lineup includes Jang Hyuk, So Ji Sub, Song Seung Hoon, Song Joong Ki and Park Hae Jin.
Song Seung Hoon will co-star with the “Queen of Historical Drama” Lee Young Ae in “Saimdang: The Herstory.” Shin Saimdang was a famous painter-poet from the Joseon era. Song will play her childhood sweetheart and soul mate Lee Gyeom. Lee was a painter calligrapher and musician. The drama is set to air early in 2016.
So Ji Sub, last seen in “The Master’s Sun” and the web drama “One Sunny Day,” will appear in the drama “Oh My God.” He plays a man who decides to lose weight with his childhood friend, played by Shin Min Ah. Although neither of these actors needs to lose an ounce, it should be fun. “The Master’s Sun” was So Ji Sub’s first romantic comedy so he may have enjoyed it.
The drama will air in the fall or winter of 2015.
Jang Hyuk, last seen in “Fated To Love You” and “Shine or Go Crazy,” will appear in the epic “Gaekju,” also known as “God of Trade – Innkeeper 2015.” Jang plays a Joseon-era merchant who achieves remarkable success but remains honest. Jang has been called “The King of Historical Drama” for his work in “Deep Rooted Tree” and “Shine or Go Crazy.” So he may give Song Seung Hoon a run for his money. “Gaekju,” which also stars Kim Min Jung and Hyun Chae Ah, begins in September.
Fans will have to wait a little longer to see Song Joong Ki in “Descendants of the Sun,” as the drama has a vague release date of late 2015. The big budget production brings Song and co-star Song Hye Kyo to the scene of disasters. Song Joong Ki, known for his roles in “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” and “Nice Guy,” plays a Special Forces officer and Song Hye Kyo is a doctor. It’s his comeback drama from military duty and promises some interesting chemistry. This drama is also due to air in the fall or winter of 2015.
On a lighter comedy note, there’s Park Hae Jin, who plays a Mr. Perfect in “Cheese In The Trap.” Everything about the character he plays is perfect. He’s handsome, charming, smart, so Park Hae Jin was well cast. The drama character does have a secret, but viewers will have to wait until December to even guess what it is. That’s when the drama is set to air.
Which one of these oppas are you looking forward to seeing? Let us know.
