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In the already crowded landscape of fall dramas, a new project is about to set our hearts racing: Last Summer, the weekend mini-series from KBS 2TV, due to premiere on November 1 at 9:20pm (KST). And with good reason: Lee Jae-wook will star a dual roleas twin brothers, one of whom is already shaping up to be unforgettable.
A complex character, between raw talent and hidden fragility
The first images unveiled plunge us into the world of Baek Do-haone of 2 brothers. A brilliant architect and head of the prestigious Pluto AtelierDo Ha's genius has been recognized since his student days by a Pritzker Prize winner, the architecture world's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. In other words, he's not just a building professional, he's an architect. a true prodigy shaped for excellence.
But behind the cool, impeccable façade of the space designer lies a more nuanced man. Known by the enigmatic nickname of "Baek DoMeaning "the one who waits", he is a strategist, a patient observer... until his other side takes over. For Do Ha isn't just an architect: he's also a man of restrained anger, capable of throwing everything away when overwhelmed by his emotions. A fascinating contrast that Lee Jae Wook seems to embody with intensity.
A romance that reopens the wounds of the past
Last Summer is more than just a professional fresco. As the episodes unfold, the story shifts back and forth between past and present, revealing the buried secrets of a woman's life. childhood relationship never really over. Do Ha found Song Ha-kyung (played by Choi Sung-eun), her childhood friend who became distant after a painful separation 2 years earlier.
Between bickering, unspoken glances and shared memories, romance is in the air. both soft and roughlike those summers from which one never quite recovers. And if the first photos give a glimpse of a confident man, one scene in particular catches the eye: Do Ha tenderly holding a puppy in his arms, his gaze soothed. A shot that sums up the character's duality: controlled strength mixed with disarming gentleness.
A striking new role for Lee Jae-wook
Known for his ability to take on intense roles, Lee Jae-wook could well be taking this drama to a new level. Playing 2 brothers with intertwined destinieshe will have the opportunity to unveil the full range of his acting talenta mix of dramatic tension, romantic sensibility and family conflict.
With a promising cast and a plot combining secrets, love and childhood wounds, Last Summer is shaping up to be one of the must-see events for Kdrama fans at the end of the year. Are you ready to plunge back into a past that refuses to stay buried?
