The number of episodes in the upcoming drama, "Secret Love 2013" lines up exactly with the number of members in the pop girl group Kara. There are five members-Park Gyuri, Nicole Jung, Han Seungyeon, Goo Hara and Kang Jiyoung-so there will be five episodes, one for each member to star in.

And while all the episodes will share a common theme, each will have a different focus, says director Kim Kyu Tae. The man behind the recent hit drama "That Winter The Wind Blows," as well as "Padam, Padam" and "Worlds Within" will use the new format to explore various love themes, from first love, to lost love, to the kind of love that lasts forever.

"This will be a drama worth waiting for," said a representative of the production company. "Kara and the director will create a fresh new trend."

The first episode is already being filmed in Jejudo. It stars Goo Hara as a college student who decides to check off all the items on her bucket list when she is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. One of her wishes is to travel. When she does take that longed for trip, she meets a man, played by Kim Young Kwang, and they fall in love. Is there any point to falling in love if you are about to die? Her character will find out.

Of all the Kara members, Goo Hara may have the most acting experience. Since her debut in 2007, Goo Hara has chiefly focused on making music, but she also played the role of Choi Da Hye, the president's daughter in the drama "City Hunter." She and the other members of Kara also appeared in the MBC sitcom, "Here He Comes." She played a gang leader and also had a role in a Japanese sitcom, "Urakara."

Kim Young Kwang, who will play her love interest, is best known for his role in the romantic comedy "Love Rain." He played two different characters in segments that happened in the 1970s and in the present day. He also played a supporting role in the drama "Bachelor's Vegetable Store."

"Love Secret 2013" will be translated into several languages. It will be shown in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Release dates have not yet been set.

Kara member Park Gyuri, who will star in one episode, is currently playing the lead role in another series, "Nail Shop Paris." Han Seungyeon plays Maid Choi in "Jang Ok JUng."