The situation
Nam Joo Hyuk has been confirmed as the male lead in the upcoming romance drama "Heartbeat", with Han So Hee in talks to join him as the female lead. The drama is written by Lee Si Eun, known for "Lovely Runner" and "True Beauty". The story follows a woman who can see the past and a man hiding his own past, with a romantic plot twist involving a mysterious man who looks like her deceased first love.
What the internet did with it
- Han So Hee's agency confirmed she received an offer and is "positively in talks", which has fans hopeful for her confirmation.
- Netizens on Theqoo are generally unbothered, with some discussing the potential chemistry between Nam Joo Hyuk and Han So Hee — "she really said what we were all thinking and left" about the pairing being a good match.
- The drama's plot, which involves a touch of fantasy, has some fans expressing concern about the execution, with one comment mentioning *_눈치 (nuhn-chi, or "vibe" or "atmosphere")_* being crucial to the story's success (i.e., the drama's ability to balance romance and fantasy elements).
The open question
The main uncertainty now is whether Han So Hee will finalize her discussions and confirm her role in "Heartbeat", which would pair her with Nam Joo Hyuk in a potentially compelling on-screen romance. Her decision is still pending, leaving fans waiting for an official announcement.