On June 25th, an official from Nam Joo-hyuk’s agency Management SOOP said, “Nam Joo-hyuk’s appearance in the new drama ‘Donggung’ has not been confirmed. The actor is still reviewing the offer”.
On the same day, Roh Yoon-seo’s agency MAA also released their position via Xports News, saying “The actress is discussing her appearance in ‘Donggung’. Nothing has yet to be confirmed”.
“Donggung” depicts the story of ghosts appearing in a palace full of secrets centering on a ghost huner and a court lady who sneak into the palace to solve the problem. The production team is under discussion to release the drama on a global OTT service.
Nam Joo-hyuk received a casting offer to play Goo Cheon, a snobbish ghost hunter who has a special ability to turn into a ghost by himself and kill other ghosts with his sword. Roh Yoon-seo got an offer for the role of Saeng-gang, a court lady who is not only arrogant and bold but also exceptionally smart comparable to scholars.
Nam Joo-hyuk is currently servicing in the military as a member of the military police task force and will be discharged this September. Attention is on whether Nam Joo-hyuk will select “Donggung” as his comeback work after military service and act alongside Roh Yoon-seo.