The world of K-dramas could well be witnessing another explosive collaboration between Park Hae-soo and Jeon Do-yeon. According to several Korean media reports, the two actors are being approached to co-star in The Great Bang Ok Sook (working title), a new project that is already causing a stir even before it starts shooting.
July 10, 2025, SPOTV News has revealed that Park Hae-soo has received an offer to play the male lead in this suspense drama. The actor, who made his international breakthrough with Squid Gameaccording to his agency BH Entertainment. He is set to play Yoon Tae-woong, the president of a condominium association on the banks of the Han River. A rivalry role, as his character becomes the direct adversary of Bang Ok-sook, the protagonist at the heart of the plot.
In terms of female casting, it's Jeon Do-yeon who has been shortlisted to play Bang Ok-sook, a role initially earmarked for Yum Jung-ah. After negotiations that ultimately came to nothing, the star of Crash Course in Romance and Kill Boksoon is now said to be in advanced discussions. However, his agency is keeping a low profile for the time being.
The synopsis
The Great Bang Ok Sook promises a dark, cynical atmosphere: the story tells how a group of women, determined to defend the view of the Han River from their luxury apartments, find themselves committing the irreparable act of disposing of a body in the river. The drama is adapted from a popular webtoonfrom the creators of Mask Girl, another Netflix success known for its satirical tone and fierce social criticism. A promise of tension and twists, served up by a top-notch cast.
This project would mark the reunion of Park Hae-soo and Jeon Do-yeon. Back in 2023, the 2 actors shared the stage in The Cherry Orcharda play directed by Simon Stone. The duo caused a sensation at the time: the 30 performances in Seoul were sold out, followed by a triumphant tour of Busan, before being exported to Asia. Their on-stage chemistry won over audiences and critics alike, raising expectations for a new collaboration.
And that's not all: Park Hae-soo and Jeon Do-yeon will also reunite on the small screen by the end of the year in the mystery thriller The Price of Confessionexpected on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2025. Perfect timing for this new drama, which could well become one of next year's most closely watched projects.
If The Great Bang Ok Sook If this duo comes to fruition, it's a safe bet that this new drama will join the list of series most eagerly awaited by fans of Korean thrillers. It remains to be seen when filming will begin and on which platform the project will be broadcast: for the moment, neither the production schedule nor the broadcaster have been confirmed.
