Following her last appearance in “Destined with You” last year, Jo Bo Ah may return to the small screen with a new black comedy Korean drama “Knock Off” (working title), alongside “Queen of Tears” actor Kim Soo Hyun. Please keep on reading to find out more about this casting buzz!
Jo Bo Ah in Talks to Headline New Black Comedy Drama “Knock Off” Alongside Kim Soo Hyun
On May 16, edaily exclusively reported that Jo Bo Ah will headline a new drama titled “Knock Off.” Following the news, Jo Bo Ah’s agency XYZ Studio stated,
“Jo Bo Ah received a proposal to star in ‘Knock Off’ and is currently evaluating the proposal.”
XYZ Studio
“Knock Off” Storyline
The upcoming drama “Knock Off’ is a captivating black comedy drama that offers a mix of laughter and mystery. Set in the early 2000s, during the period of the foreign exchange crisis, also known as the IMF crisis, which occurred in 1997, the story explores the fake market with fake luxury items.
Cast and Characters
Prior to the casting news of Jo Bo Ah, actor Kim Soo Hyun was positively reviewing his appearance in the upcoming drama. In the forthcoming drama, the actor will become the first person in the “fake market.” Additionally, Kim Si Eun and Yoo Jae Myung were also in talks for potential roles in the series.
According to the report, the actress will portray Kim Soo Hyun’s first love, who works as a customs officer. The actress is expected to bring a diverse perspective to the upcoming drama. She will display both her innocent side, as seen in previous works, and her unique strength. Additionally, attention is focused on the chemistry between Jo Bo Ah and Kim Soo Hyun in the upcoming drama.
Production
“Knock Off” is the next project from the talented creators behind Netflix’s “Song of the Bandits” (2023), director Park Hyun Suk and writer Han Jung Hoon.
Besides “Song of the Bandits,” director Park Hyun Suk’s notable works include “Uncontrollably Fond” and “Stranger Season 2.” Meanwhile, writer Han Jung Hoon’s famous works are “38 Task Force” and “Bad Guys.”
SLL and Arc Media, which have produced several box office hits, will be in charge of the production.
More About Jo Bo Ah
Jo Bo Ah made her acting debut in the series “Shut Up: Flower Boy Band” in 2012. She has captivated Kdrama viewers with her impressive acting skills in various genres of dramas.
Some of her famous works are “Missing Noir M,” “Love Cells Season 2,” “The Temperature of Love,” “Military Prosecutor Doberman,” and “Destined with You.” The actress is currently filming the Netflix original series “Hong Rang,” also known as “Tangeum,” based on the novel “Tangeum: Swallowing Gold.”
So, what are your thoughts about Jo Bo Ah’s potential next drama alongside Kim Soo Hyun? Please share your thoughts below and stay tuned for more exciting updates!
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