Kim Ji-soo joined The Korea Times in 2006, and worked on such desks as culture and politics and is currently a member of the Editorial Board. Previous workplaces include The Korea Herald and the Korea JoongAng Daily.
Lee Young-ae's new drama to start shooting
Teaser poster image for Lee Young-ae's upcoming drama "Saimdang, the Herstory"
By Kim Ji-soo
Lee Young-ae’s new drama “Saimdang, the Herstory” will start shooting in August.
The new drama has already been sold to six countries, production company Group8 said.
The show has been syndicated through Turner Entertainment Company to China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and others.
In the new drama, the hallyu actress who is widely known for her performance in “Jewel in the Palace” will play a double role. She will play a modern college art lecturer as well as artist Shin Saimdang, the mother of Korean Confucian scholar Yulgok during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910).
The drama is slated to air in the first half of 2016.