*March 30, 2023 Update*
Let's turn back time to 2017 when rom-com K-dramas filled the entire year. We were either laughing out loud or squealing because of kilig, thanks to these iconic series. One rom-com we can't forget is Strong Woman Do Bong Soon and we're happy to report that it's set for a second season—with a different plot and title!
Here's what we know so far about Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon:
What's the plot of Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon?
If you can remember, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon revolves around Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young), a woman born with extraordinary strength. Her life goal is to become a game designer, and so she accepted the job offer from CEO Ahn Min Hyuk (Park Hyung Sik) who leads a gaming company. Bong Soon did not ~exactly~ land her dream job: Instead, she became his bodyguard (and fell in love with him in the process).
The women in Bong Soon's family are all gifted with superhuman strength, and the drama's sequel will focus on her distant cousin, Kang Nam Soon! The plot thickens as Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon will also tell stories about the drug cases in Gangnam.
Who's in the cast of Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon?
Baeksang Best New actress awardee Lee Yoo Mi is confirmed to take on the role of Kang Nam Soon. Like Bong Soon, she's also one bubbly girl who is literally powerful. When she was young, Nam Soon got lost in Mongolia and she traveled to Gangnam in high hopes of finding her parents. You've seen Lee Yoo Mi in two popular Netflix dramas—Squid Game and All Of Us Are Dead.
Korean actress Kim Jung Eun will portray Nam Soon's mother, Hwang Geum Joo. She's a rich woman (also with immense strength) living in Gangnam and is in search of her lost daughter. Kim Jung Eun starred in a long list of dramas but you'll remember her in the Koreanovelas Lovers In Paris, I Am Legend, and Ohlala Couple.
Veteran actress Kim Hae Sook will transform into Nam Soon's maternal grandmother, Gil Joong Gan. She's also one *strong* woman! Kim Hae Sook is dubbed as the "Nation's Mother" for having played sooooo many roles as an eomma (mother). We have recently seen her in Start-Up, Hospital Playlist, and Tomorrow.
Since Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon is a rom-com, you're probably wondering who's going to be the male lead, huh? It's none other than Ong Seong Wu! He will play detective Kang Hee Sik, the guy that makes Nam Soon's heart beat fast. The actor, who was cast in At Eighteen and More Than Friends, is also a K-pop idol: He's a solo artist and a member of the K-pop boy group Wanna One.
As for the drama's villain, the character will be portrayed by Byeon Woo Seok who starred in Record Of Youth and Welcome To Waikiki 2.
Surprise, surprise—Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young a.k.a Min Min and Bong Bong will make a special appearance in the drama's sequel as a married couple!
Who's the team behind Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon?
The drama will be penned by Mine writer Baek Mi Kyung and helmed by Work Later, Drink Now director Kim Jung Sik.
When will Strong Woman Kang Nam Soon be shown?
According to reports, the series will air this year!
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