All eyes are on whether actors Gong Seung-yeon and Lee Jun-hyuk will deliver fresh, on-screen romantic chemistry.
According to a Korea Economic Daily report on the 29th, Gong Seung-yeon has been offered the female lead in the new drama A Casual Lie and is in the final stages of discussions. With Lee Jun-hyuk already announced as the male lead, anticipation is surging to see the heart-fluttering chemistry the two could bring.
Based on the hit web novel of the same name by writer Kim Eon-hee, A Casual Lie shares a universe with another highly anticipated title, Iseop's Romance, which is known to star Lee Jong-suk—sparking major buzz from the planning stage.
In the story, Lee Jun-hyuk plays Tae Jun-seop, the TK Group chairman’s maternal grandson, who stands out even among chaebols for his flawless professional skills and striking looks. Gong Seung-yeon has been offered the role of Yeon Woo-gyeong, a bold, savvy copywriter who appears before Tae Jun-seop.
As talk of their possible pairing heats up, netizens are already reacting: "Their visuals match so well already" and "The actors’ images are a perfect fit for the original characters."
Meanwhile, as the casting lineup for A Casual Lie takes shape, the series is slated to kick off full-scale production within the year.