Shin Min-a, Lee Jin-uk, Yoo Teo to lead MBC drama 'Sumokgeum'
The 12-episode series, set to air in the first half of 2027, follows a woman who seeks out the first love she parted from 12 years earlier.
Shin Min-a, Lee Jin-uk and Yoo Teo will star in MBC's new drama "Sumokgeum", the broadcaster has announced. The 12-episode series is scheduled to air in the first half of 2027, according to cinemacafe.net.
Shin Min-a plays Cha Eun-su, who goes to visit the first love she separated from 12 years earlier. Lee Jin-uk plays Kim Dong-u, the chef of a restaurant called "Sumokgeum" that opens only three days a week. Yoo Teo plays Lee Won-pil, Eun-su's husband and an executive at a construction company.
The story depicts the two former lovers beginning to love again after their reunion 12 years on.
Production team
The drama is directed by Jeong Dong-yun and written by Joo Hyun, with Kang Eun-kyung also participating as creator.
Shin Min-a has previously appeared in romance titles including "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" and "Our Blues", while Lee Jin-uk's credits include "Nine: Nine Time Travels". Yoo Teo drew international attention for the film "Past Lives". Jeong Dong-yun directed the "Gyeongseong Creature" series, Joo Hyun wrote "The World of the Married" and Kang Eun-kyung worked on the "Dr. Romantic" series.
Quick answers
When will MBC's drama "Sumokgeum" air?
It is scheduled to air in the first half of 2027 and will run for 12 episodes.
Who stars in "Sumokgeum"?
Shin Min-a, Lee Jin-uk and Yoo Teo play the lead roles.
Who is making "Sumokgeum"?
Jeong Dong-yun directs, Joo Hyun writes, and Kang Eun-kyung participates as creator.