• "Penthouse" Writer Kim Soon Ok Confirms Cast Lineup For Upcoming Drama "The Escape of the Seven" (Literal Title)

    Amid the huge popularity of the SBS drama "Penthouse" series aired from 2020 to 2021, attention is being paid to Kim Soon Ok's next drama, "The Escape of the Seven," which wrote the script for the exciting "Penthouse."

    Recently, YTN reported that the casting of the main character of Kim Soon Ok's new work "The Escape of the Seven" has been confirmed.

    "The Escape of the Seven" is a story that revolves around the seven main characters, and the specific storyline is not yet known, but the news that actors who trust and watch have been cast in the work drew attention.

    Actors Hwang Jung Eum, Uhm Ki Joon, Shin Eun Kyung, and Yoon Jong Hoon have confirmed their appearance in "The Escape of the Seven."

    In particular, Uhm Ki Joon, Shin Eun Kyung, and Yoon Jong Hoon performed enthusiastically with their extraordinary skills in "The Penthouse" written by Kim Soon Ok, making viewers "over-immersed."

    The actors and writer Kim Soon Ok have joined hands again after "The Penthouse" to react to what kind of painting they will reproduce.

    Hwang Jung Eum has also strengthened her position as an actor through JTBC's "Mystic Pop-Up Bar," MBC's "She was pretty," and "Lucky Romance."

    Hwang Jung Eum joined the ranks of talented actors by perfectly playing the role of the falsely accused mother in the KBS2 drama "Secret" aired in 2013.

    In addition, expectations are rising on the news that "The Escape of the Seven" will be Hwang Jung Eum's return work, which announced the birth of her second son in March.

    Meanwhile, "The Escape of the Seven" will be directed by Producer Joo Dong-min of "Penthouse."

    Attention is focusing on whether super-luxury actors will be able to join the work of writer Kim Soon Ok and producer Joo Dong Min to achieve a great work.

  • "Good Partner" Season 2 Confirmed — Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun return?

    It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

    On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

    However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

    SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

    Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

    The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

    Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

    Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

    As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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