The situation
Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin are in talks to star in a new historical romance drama called "Lovers", set in the Joseon Dynasty. The drama tells the story of a man who has sworn off marriage falling for a woman who has been through two failed marriages. Namgoong Min's agency confirmed he has been offered the role, but is currently focused on filming "1000 Won Lawyer", while Ahn Eun Jin's agency stated she is reviewing the offer.
What the internet did with it
- — "I'm so down for this pairing, Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin would have great chemistry"
- The drama is written by Hwang Jin Young, known for "The King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang" and "The Rebel", which has raised expectations among fans.
- On Theqoo, the reaction was generally positive, with many users expressing excitement about the potential pairing and the drama's premise, although some were 답답해 (frustrated) that the airing schedule is still far off, set for the first half of next year.
The open question
The official confirmation of Namgoong Min and Ahn Eun Jin's casting is still pending, as both actors are currently reviewing the offers or focused on other projects, leaving the drama's lead roles uncertain for now.