Tangeum is an upcoming mystery romance Korean drama set in Joseon period. It centers on the son of an influential merchant who disappears at a young age and returns 12 years later as an adult, and his half-sister who sets on uncovering the truth behind his disappearance.
This Netflix original series is based on a novel of the same name authored by Jang Da-hye and known for its fresh setting and intriguing characters. The story revolves around the return of a young man who disappeared at the age of eight, setting off a chain of events filled with romance, mystery, and the harsh destinies of characters bound by intertwined fates.
Status: Cast Confirmed
Main Cast:
Lee Jae-wook
Jo Bo-ah
Jung Ga-ram
Park Byung-eun
Uhm Ji-won
Kim Jae-wook
Director: Kim Hong-sun
Writer: Kim Jin-ah
Network: Netflix
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Genre: Historical Drama, Mystery
Korean Title:
Also Known As: Hong Rang
Source Material: Novel
Cast & Characters
Lee Jae-wook as Hong Rang, a powerful merchant’s son who goes missing at the age of eight and returns after 12 years. A character shrouded in mystery, Hong Rang has lost the memories of his past.
Jo Bo-ah as Jae-yi, Hong Rang’s step-sister who desperately searches for him after his disappearance. She becomes emotionally entangled with him after his return, even as she suspects he might be an impostor.
Park Byung-eun as Shim Yeol-guk, the powerful father of Hong Rang and Jae-yi. He is the kind of man who makes calculated decisions to further his ambitions.
Jung Ga-ram as Mu-jin, Shim Yeol-guk’s adopted son who steps into the shoes of Hong Rang while he was missing. Mu-jin forms a love triangle with Jae-yi and Hong Rang, adding tension and complexity to the story.
Uhm Ji-won as Min Yeon-eui, Shim Yeol-guk’s wife who will do anything to find her missing son.
Kim Jae-wook as Prince Hanpyeong, the King’s only brother who is very passionate about art but has no interest in the affairs of the palace.
More Info
In April 2023, the respective agencies of Lee Jae-wook and Jo Bo-ah independently stated that the actors were reviewing to star in Tangeum. Netflix officially confirmed the main cast of the series, including Lee and Jo, on September 20, 2023.[TenAsia]
The drama is directed by Kim Hong-sun, who helmed the Netflix original series “Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area,” and penned by Kim Jin-ah. Meanwhile, Acemaker Movieworks is in charge of production.
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