Park Bo Young and Choi Woo Sik are teaming up to bring their chemistry to Netflix's upcoming romance drama, 'Melo Movie.'

The streaming platform announced on February 22 that it would be producing the original series, featuring a stellar cast including Park Bo Young, Choi Woo Sik, Lee Jun Young, and Jeon So Nee.

'Melo Movie' will explore the youthful romance between Kim Moo Bi, who works in the film industry, and movie critic Go Gyeom.

Described as a story with cinematic-like elements, the series follows young individuals navigating uncertainties about love and their dreams.

Through their journey, they find solace in each other, draw inspiration, and conquer their traumas together.

Choi Woo Sik will take on the role of Go Gyeom, a film enthusiast with dreams of watching every movie in the world.

He transitions from being an extra to a film critic. Park Bo Young will portray Kim Moo Bi, driven to enter the film world by a mix of affection and curiosity toward her father, who valued movies above all else.

In addition to the lead duo, Lee Jun Young will play Hong Si Joon, a self-proclaimed genius composer leading an under-the-radar life.

Jeon So Nee will bring to life Son Joo Ah, a screenplay writer and Hong Si Joon's former lover.

Directed by Oh Chung Hwan, known for his work on 'Castaway Diva' (2023), 'Big Mouth' (2022), 'Start-Up' (2020), and 'Hotel Del Luna' (2019), 'Melo Movie' has Lee Na Eun as the scriptwriter, who previously worked on 'Our Beloved Summer' (2021).

While the exact release date is yet to be confirmed, the casting announcement has generated anticipation for what promises to be an enthralling and heartwarming series on Netflix.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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