Ong Seong-wu is set to make his highly anticipated small-screen comeback this time as the lead in the upcoming remake of the 2011 romantic fantasy film Spellbound.
According to industry insiders on October 14, the actor has officially joined the cast of the new drama adaptation, which is currently targeting a 2026 broadcast. The production team is finalizing casting for both lead and supporting roles before beginning filming.
The drama remake will follow a hotel heiress who can see ghosts and a passionate prosecutor as they team up for a mysterious joint investigation that blurs the line between life and death.
The original Spellbound (2011), starring Son Ye-jin and Lee Min-ki, was a cult hit for its unique blend of horror and romance.
In the remake, Ong Seong-wu will play Kang Min-hwan, the heir to a leading hotel & resort group and the CEO of Raymond Hotel in Jeju Island. His character is described as intelligent, charismatic, and eloquent a man whose gentle exterior hides both ambition and pain.
Actors Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong are currently in talks to join the cast as the heiress Cheon Yeo-ri and the prosecutor Ma Kang-wook, respectively.
This project marks Ong Seong-wu’s first long-form drama in three years, following his last appearance in Strong Girl Nam-soon (JTBC, 2023).
After completing his military service in October 2024, Ong Seong-wu has remained active across multiple fields — including theater, variety shows, and short-form dramas. He recently starred as William Shakespeare in the stage play Shakespeare in Love and appeared as the “Planet Master” on Mnet’s Boys 2 Planet.
He is also set to appear in the upcoming KBS drama special Love: Track.
With his growing versatility and natural screen presence, Ong Seong-wu’s return to drama is one of the most anticipated in 2025.
Sources: Daum
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