According to a report by IZE on the 24th, Joo Jihoon has been offered to play the role of the emperor of the Eastern Empire in the fantasy romance titled 'The Remarried Empress' and is positively considering the offer. His agency cautiously responded, saying, "It's true that he received the offer and is considering it, but nothing has been confirmed yet."
'The Remarried Empress' is based on a popular web novel with the same title. It tells the story of Navier, the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, who is divorced by her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, due to his infidelity. Later, she remarries the prince of the Western Kingdom, Heinrey, becoming an empress once again. The series has gained a strong fanbase and is also being serialized as a Webtoon.
The role that Joo Jihoon is positively considering is Sovieshu, the emperor of Eastern Empire and also Navier's first husband. He is the character at the root of the dramatic conflict in 'The Remarried Empress,' portrayed as a 'bad boy' but also as a charming character.
Previously, Shin Minah has been confirmed to play the role of Navier, while Lee Jongsuk is being considered to take the role of her second husband. If Joo Jihoon joins the cast, it is expected to result in a 'golden casting' with a perfect 100% synchronization to the characters in the original work.
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-His acting hasn't improved and he's not very popular, but he sure gets cast a lot…
-Well... He does suit the role, though.
-Don't cast him. I'm not gonna watch this.
-He suits the role because the role itself is terrible.
-Seriously... Why do they keep casting him when his acting hasn't improved?
-Does Joo Jihoon have a lot of fans?
-His acting skills in 'Light Shop' were good, thoughh.
-Is he cheap to hire?? Why is he getting so many roles?
-I don't think Joo Jihoon will take the role, though.
-He's too much of an Ahjussi.
-Lee Jongsuk as Heinrey?? What's up with the castingㅠㅠ
-Why do they keep casting someone who had a drug scandal?
-Aren't there any younger and more handsome actors?ㅠ
-Ugh... This is insane. This makes me not want to watch the drama.
-I just can’t understand this… Are there really no other actors?
