Lee Dong-wook has recently received an offer to star in Mo Wan-il’s new project, Love Affair, and is reportedly reviewing it positively. He has been offered the role of Kim Ji-hoon, a man who appears to have it all—a stable job and a happy marriage—only to face total collapse after a fatal, accident-like love enters his life. If he confirms his participation, Lee Dong-wook is expected to portray a dramatic life journey that begins with a chance encounter overseas, a night of irresistible attraction, and a fateful reunion that entangles him in an unexpected relationship, leading to turbulent consequences.
Known for his refined visuals and emotionally rich performances, Lee Dong-wook has earned the reputation of a “melodrama master” who has long captured viewers’ hearts. Love Affair would mark his first foray into a boundary-pushing, “spicy” adult romance that goes beyond conventional taboos, drawing heightened attention. The role is expected to provoke both criticism and admiration from audiences, further fueling anticipation.
Love Affair marks director Mo Wan-il’s return to his signature genre of intense, provocative melodrama after creating a nationwide phenomenon with The World of the Married. The screenplay is penned by Ha Soo-jin, writer of The Matchmakers, while production is handled by FNC Story. The series is reportedly in discussions with global OTT platform Netflix, and is expected to be released via streaming rather than terrestrial or cable television, raising expectations that its level of expression may surpass even The World of the Married.
Attention is also focused on who will be cast as Gong Hoo-kyung, the alluring architect who becomes entangled in a passionate affair with Kim Ji-hoon. Director Mo Wan-il and the production team are said to be actively casting actresses in their early to mid-30s. Other key roles, including Kim Ji-hoon’s wife Lee Sun-hee and Gong Hoo-kyung’s boyfriend Lee Dae-hee, are also gradually taking shape.
An official from Lee Dong-wook’s agency, King Kong by Starship, stated, “It is true that he has received an offer for Love Affair and is reviewing it positively. A final decision will be made after considering various factors.”
With Lee Dong-wook and Mo Wan-il potentially joining forces, industry watchers are keen to see whether Love Affair will spark a cultural phenomenon comparable to The World of the Married.
Sources: Daum
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