Ok Taec-yeon, Kim Hye-yoon to star in new TV series
Actors Ok Taec-yeon, left, and Kim Hye-yoon will be featured in the upcoming tvN drama, “The Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi.” Courtesy of 51K, Sidus HQ
By Dong Sun-hwa
Actors Ok Taec-yeon and Kim Hye-yoon have taken the lead roles in tvN's new historical-comedy drama tentatively titled, “The Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi,” the cable channel said Thursday.
Set in the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), the soap opera revolves around a young gourmet named Ra Yi-eon ― played by Ok ― who unintentionally becomes a royal inspector and fights against corrupt politicians. Kim takes the role of Kim Jo-yi, a divorced lady who becomes Ra's work partner.
“For our upcoming series, Ok and Kim, who have teamed up for the first time, will embark on an investigative adventure,” the drama's production team said in a statement. “Please look forward to the story of the outliers of Joseon.”
The 16-part series is directed by Yoo Jong-sun ― whose previous works include “Designated Survivor: 60 Days” (2019) and “What's Wrong with Secretary Kim” (2018) ― and penned by Lee Jae-yoon, a writer behind the success of the film, “Miss & Mrs. Cops” (2019).
Ok debuted as a member of K-pop boy band 2PM in 2008 and began forging his acting career in 2010 with the KBS2 drama, “Cinderella's Stepsister” (2010). Kim is best known for her roles in popular TV series such as “SKY Castle” (2018) and “Extraordinary You” (2019).
“The Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi” will premiere later this year.