Snowdrop is the most anticipated K-drama this December thanks to the participation of Jisoo and Jung Hae In.

Only 2 days left until Snowdrop airs its first episode. Through the exciting trailers and still cuts teasing the sweet chemistry between BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Jung Hae In, as well as the drama’s compelling storyline, fans are getting more excited than ever for the official broadcast of Snowdrop. Let’s take a look at 4 reasons why you should make sure to give Snowdrop a watch!

• Jung Hae In and Jisoo’s romantic tension

In Snowdrop, Jung Hae In plays Im Su Ho – a student of a prestigious university who suddenly rushes into the dorm of a women’s university with his body covered in blood. Jisoo plays Young Ro – the girl who hides Su Ho and takes care of his injury even when facing danger under close surveillance.

Every time JTBC releases new still cuts and teasers, our hearts flutter because of the loving gazes Su Ho (Jung Hae In) and Young Ro (Jisoo) give one another. In most teasers, the two look like an innocent, refreshing couple of university students, but there is a scene where Young Ro is held at gunpoint by Su Ho, signaling a suspenseful storyline. 

• Snowdrop is written and directed by the duo behind SKY Castle

Snowdrop, directed by Jo Hyun Tak of the hit SKY Castle, is set in 1987 during the Korean democracy movement. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Jung Hae In shared that he decided to participate in Snowdrop because he fully believes in director Jo Hyun Tak and writer Yoo Hyun Mi.

“Snowdrop is the project that I find myself encountering the most difficulties in terms of acting. Therefore, I have even more faith in not only the director and Jisoo but also every member of the production crew. I’m excited but also nervous for the first episode”

–Jung Hae In

Director Jo Hyun Tak and writer Yoo Hyun Mi have worked side by side on many projects and achieved positive results. Hopefully Snowdrop will be their next success together. 

• Talented supporting cast including Yoo In Na, Yoon Se Ah, Kim Hye Yoon

Besides Jung Hae In and Jisoo, Snowdrop also stars Kim Hye Yoon as Kye Boon Ok, a phone operator at the women’s university dorm. Yoo In Na plays Kang Chung Ya, a mysterious and charming surgeon. Yoon Se Ah plays Pi Seung Hee, a dorm inspector who is known for being strict. Jung Yoo Jin plays Jang Han Na, an impulsive and short-tempered agent. Jang Seung Jo plays Lee Kang Moo, the investigative team leader of the National Security Planning Agency.

Other cast members include Heo Joon Ho as Eun Chang Soo, Park Sung Woong as Nam Tae Il, Kim Jung Nan as Hong Ae Ra, Jung Hye Young as Jo Jung Shim, Baek Ji Won as Choi Mi Hye , Lee Hwa Ryong as Ahn Kyung Hee, Kim Min Kyu as Joo Gyeok Chan, Jang In Sub as Eung Chul, Jung Shin Hye as Go Hye Ryung, Kim Mi Soo as Yeo Jung Min, Choi Hee Jin as Yoon Seol Hee, Ahn Dong Gu as Choi Byung Tae, Heo Nam Joon as Oh Kwang Tae, Kim Jong Soo as Kim Man Dong, Nam Mi Jung as Oh Deok Shim and Jung Yi Seo as Shin Kyung Ja.

Aside from the two leads, Snowdrop brought together an incredibly talented supporting cast whose performances are absolutely worth looking forward to. 

• The presence of Jung Hae In and Jisoo

Both Jung Hae In and Jisoo are outstanding young stars of Korea’s entertainment industry at the moment. Jung Hae In made his acting debut in 2014. Within the last 7 years, he has left a good impression on the audience with his handsome looks and good acting in many successful dramas and movies. Especially in 2021, Jung Hae In garnered much attention for his excellent portrayal of a newly enlisted army private in Netflix’s thriller D.P.

As for Jisoo, she was originally trained to become an actress by YG Entertainment, but she later changed her direction and debuted as an idol, a member of BLACKPINK. With the popularity of BLACKPINK not only in Korea but also around the world, Jisoo is one of the most sought-after female stars today. She is well-loved for her singing skills and gorgeous visuals. Netizens are having high hopes for Jisoo’s acting in Snowdrop. 

Don’t forget to tune in for new episodes of Snowdrop every Saturday and Sunday starting from December 18 both on JTBC and Disney+!

Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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