Kim Hyun-joo in Talks for New Project by 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Director

Actress Kim Hyun-joo is reportedly being considered for a role in the upcoming drama '100 Days of Lies', directed by Yoo In-sik, known for his successful work on 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' (이상한 변호사 우영우). According to sources on November 20, 2024, Kim is currently reviewing an offer to join the cast of this new series.

'100 Days of Lies' tells the story of the top pickpocket in Gyeongseong who, through dealings with independence fighters, secures a covert job at the Governor-General's Office of Korea, ultimately becoming a spy. The script is penned by writer Ryu Bo-ri, who has previously worked on popular dramas such as 'Do You Like Brahms?' (브람스를 좋아하세요?) and 'Trolley' (트롤리).

Kim Hyun-joo recently starred in the SBS drama 'Trolley', which concluded in February 2024, and her potential reunion with writer Ryu Bo-ri has garnered significant interest. Additionally, actress Kim Yoo-jung has already been cast in the lead role for '100 Days of Lies', raising anticipation about the possibility of Kim Hyun-joo joining the lineup and collaborating with her.

Kim Hyun-joo made her acting debut in 1997 with the MBC drama 'The Reason I Live' (내가 사는 이유) and has since appeared in numerous notable works, including 'I Love You, I Love You' (사랑해 사랑해), 'The Last War' (마지막 전쟁), 'Into the Sunlight' (햇빛속으로), 'That Woman's House' (그 여자네 집), 'Sang-doo! Let's Go to School' (상도), 'Glass Slippers' (유리구두), 'Land' (토지), 'Partner' (파트너), 'Shining' (반짝반짝 빛나는), 'Why Are Families Like This?' (가족끼리 왜 이래), and 'Do You Have a Boyfriend?' (애인있어요). Recently, she has expanded her global presence through projects like Netflix's 'The Silent Sea' (선산) and the 'Hellbound' (지옥) series, as well as the film 'Jung-i' (정이).