The situation
Lee Jin Uk is in talks to join Lim Yoona in the Korean remake of the Japanese series "Unnatural", a mystery medical drama about forensic pathologists. Both actors' agencies have confirmed they are positively reviewing their appearances in the drama. The Korean remake will be directed by Park Yoo Young, known for "The Kidnapping Day" and "Ms. Incognito".
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo seem generally unbothered, with some commenting on the potential chemistry between Lee Jin Uk and Lim Yoona — "I can already see them playing off each other well."
- The original Japanese series "Unnatural" swept Japanese drama awards, which has raised expectations for the Korean remake to live up to its predecessor's quality and commercial success.
- Lim Yoona's character, Im Do Eun, is described as having a gentle yet resilient personality, which contrasts with Lee Jin Uk's potential character, Koo Seung Hyuk, who sets emotions aside to focus on evidence.
The open question
The official confirmation of Lee Jin Uk and Lim Yoona's casting, as well as a release date for the Korean remake of "Unnatural", remains pending, leaving the production's timeline uncertain. — "when are they going to announce the rest of the cast"