Culture 2 min read By Trevor Kendall
Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun Star in Netflix Korea's Historical Romance Series
Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun take the lead roles in the Korean Netflix romance and action series "The Twilight Between Us," directed by Kim Won-suk.
Actors Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun will star in "The Twilight Between Us," a romantic action historical series from Netflix Korea. The series is directed by Kim Won-suk, with a screenplay by Park Ji-eun. The production is thus carried by two names that stand for wide reach in Korean television and film.
At the center of the story are the heirs of two families whose feud has lasted for roughly a century. By royal decree, they are forced to marry, even though they presumably have no fondness for one another. This constellation creates the tension between personal dislike, social compulsion, and the attraction that nevertheless develops. The main character is named Mu-yeong; the name of the second lead could not be fully identified in the available information.
Kim Won-suk previously directed the series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," and Park Ji-eun wrote the screenplay for "Queen of Tears." Both works rank among the best-known productions from the Korean drama sector in recent years and point to a sensitivity for emotional storytelling that finds audiences beyond their home markets. That a historical story with action elements now follows marks an expansion of their repertoire.
Beyond the two lead actors, further casting details, a release date, the number of episodes, and the running time remain open. There are also no confirmed details on the precise focus of the action elements or the state of production. Netflix has announced the series as part of its Korean programming, and further information is expected in the coming months.
Source: deadline.com
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