Maeil Business Newspaper | Journalist Han Hyunjung
https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005399922
According to Star Today’s exclusive report on the 20th, Im Jiyeon has been cast as the female lead in 'Mean Love,' which also marks Lee Jungjae’s return to drama after 15 years.
'Mean Love' is a romance between an actor, who aspired to become a master of melodrama but often gets cast for detective roles, and a former political journalist, who won 'Journalist of the Year' award but got demoted to the entertainment department. This project brings together writer Jung Yeorang, previously known for her mega-hit drama 'Doctor Cha', and director Kim Garam, previously known for blockbuster 'Good Partner', with Studio New in charge of production.
Im Jiyeon will play the role of Wi Jungsook, an entertainment journalist. Wi Jungsook was actually a political journalist for 8 years who had been on a winning streak and even won the 'Journalist of the Year award.' However, Wi Jungsook gets demoted to the entertainment department after investigating a corruption case. After meeting star Im Hyunjoon, she finds herself turning into a 'fangirl,' where her world, which previously was all about news, becomes a thorny path of her own making. This role is expected to shine with Im Jiyeon's signature detailed and naturalistic acting.
In particular, world star Lee Jungjae has been confirmed to play the role of Im Hyunjoon. This marks his return to romantic comedy after 15 years since 'Triple' in 2009, Lee Jungjae’s involvement has already garnered significant attention from both the industry and the public.
-Are you kidding me?
-He could be her dad.
-Can't they cast someone more realistic for the male lead...? Lee Jungjae is cool, but he doesn't suit to be Im Jiyeon's romantic partner.
-18-year age gap? It's not even uncle-niece kind of age gap, it's practically father-daughter kind of age gap.
-Are there really no other actors available?ㅋ
-The age gap is too bigㅜㅜ
-That's gross.
-Seems like they've lost their mindsㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-I mean... I like Lee Jungjae, but this is bafflingㅠ Why?
-Replace one of them... They don't suit each other;;; Well, their ages don't look good together.
-A rom-com...? And the romantic partner is Im Jiyeon...? What's with the age gap?
-The character's name is Jungsook again????
-18-year age gap and a romance...?;;;
-Please change one of them...ㅠ
-Rom-com...?? The age gap is too creepy.
-He's way too old for this.
-Isn’t she like... his daughter?
-They're from the same agency...
-Im Jiyeon is dating Lee Dohyun in real life and then there's this...?
