Following the conclusion of Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, Korean audiences won’t have to wait long for another historical romance. MBC’s upcoming fantasy-period drama Moon River has already captured attention, thanks to the pairing of Kang Tae Oh and Kim Se Jeong.
The series follows Crown Prince Lee Kang (Kang Tae Oh), a reckless yet deeply wounded royal scarred by the loss of a loved one in the midst of palace power struggles. Opposite him is Park Dal Yi (Kim Se Jeong), a clever and quick-witted merchant born with a natural talent for persuasion. Fate takes a surprising turn when the two characters swap souls, unraveling a story that is both humorous and heartbreaking.
For international fans, Kang Tae Oh is already well-known from his breakout role in Forever Young, while Kim Se Jeong rose to prominence after her breakout success in Business Proposal alongside Ahn Hyo Seop.
But what truly has fans buzzing is Kim Se Jeong’s first attempt at a historical role — a surprise, given her nearly 10-year career in film and television. In promotional stills and teasers, her luminous visuals in traditional costume have stunned audiences, leading many to wonder why she had never tried the genre sooner.
On social media, netizens flooded comment sections with praise:
- “Finally something to watch after Bon Appétit, Your Majesty.”
- “Kim Se Jeong looks breathtaking in hanbok!”
- “I don’t understand why this is her first sageuk. She suits the style so well.”
- “She’s leading a historical drama with Kang Tae Oh? This is going to be amazing.”
- “To me, she’s the most beautiful of them all.”
With its blend of fantasy, palace intrigue, and romance, Moon River promises to be one of the most highly anticipated Korean dramas of the upcoming season. And for Kim Se Jeong, it could mark the beginning of a whole new chapter in her career.
Sources: kenh14
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