Park Hee‑Soon & Joo Jong‑Hyuk Join Park Min‑Young in Upcoming K‑Drama Remake; Premiere Date Revealed
Coupang Play has officially unveiled its cast for “Confidence Man KR,” the highly anticipated Korean adaptation of Japan’s hit comedy-drama The Confidence Man JP. Leading the trio is Park Min‑Young, accompanied by seasoned performer Park Hee‑Soon and rising star Joo Jong‑Hyuk, as confirmed on July 15 (X (formerly Twitter), Soompi).
🌟 Plot & Characters
- Park Min‑Young takes on the role of Yoon Yi‑Rang, a con artist with an IQ of 165 and razor-sharp intellect, whose icy charisma belies her brilliance (Soompi).
- Park Hee‑Soon brings his humor and savvy to James, a veteran swindler known for his wit (Soompi).
- Joo Jong‑Hyuk plays Myung Gu‑Ho, the group’s youngest member, whose sincere innocence adds warmth to their clever schemes (Soompi).
Adding to the excitement, cameos are expected from Song Ji‑Hyo and Lee Yi‑Kyung, the latter fresh off Marry My Husband, alongside Park Min‑Young (Soompi).
🎥 Creative Team & Release
The series is helmed by director Nam Ki‑Hoon (Big Bet, Kiss Sixth Sense, Voice 3) and penned by Hong Seung‑Hyun (Criminal Minds, Cheo‑Yong) (Soompi). Mark your calendars for September 6 at 9:10 p.m. KST, when the first episode will air.