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Joo Ji Hoon will possibly be Kim Hee Won's main star in his directorial debut K-drama Shop of the Lamp.
Just this week, it was revealed that Kim Hee Won will make his debut in directing through the OTT K-drama Shop of the Lamp.
On March 17, media outlets reported that Joo Ji Hoon has been chosen to lead the said drama.
Joo JI Hoon's side responded to the casting reports. According to H& Entertainment, Joo Ji Hoon did receive the casting offer. It is one of the proposed works that the actor is currently reviewing.
Shop of the Lamp will base its story on the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full. The webtoon was serialized in 2011. The upcoming series will showcase the story of the living and the deceased whose worlds will intertwine because of a mysterious shop that sells lamps.
There are no official details yet on the other casts and filming schedules as well as the release date. According to reports, Shop of the Lamp will reportedly premiere through an OTT platform.
If Joo Ji Hoon confirms his casting, this will be his third upcoming K-drama. Last year, the actor wasn't part of any dramas and only focused on films.
In 2023, he will first star in the upcoming series "Dominant Species" with Han Hyo Joo, Lee Hee Joon, Lee Moo Saeng, Park Ji Yeon, and Jo Bok Rae.
He will also lead the K-drama Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour.
Aside from K-dramas, Joo Ji Hoon is also set to star in the upcoming films Silence, Kidnapped, and Along With the Gods 3.
Joo Ji Hoon also recently starred in the entertainment program Bros on Foot together with actors Ha Jung Woo, Yeo Jin Goo, and SHINee's Choi Min Ho.
