Actors Park Sung-woong and Park Sang-hoon will appear in the MBC new drama "The Evil Commenter of Director Maeng."
The MBC new drama "The Evil Commenter of Director Maeng" (planned by Kang Dae-sun, directed by Hyun Sol-ip, written by Kim Dam, produced by I Will Media, 2-part) has confirmed the casting of Park Sung-woong and Park Sang-hoon and announced its official start.
The MBC new drama "The Evil Commenter of Director Maeng," scheduled to air in the first half of the year, depicts a two-man game comedy where pro basketball coach Maeng Gong, facing expulsion due to poor performance, joins forces with his online troll Hwa-jin for the team's performance. Hyun Sol-ip, who received praise for the delicate direction that highlights characters' emotions and cinematic visuals in the drama "I'm going crazy because of you!" is set to direct, promising the birth of another well-made drama.
Above all, "The Evil Commenter of Director Maeng" received high praise at last year's MBC drama script contest as a work where "the interesting relationship between the two main characters is well captured with good dialogue," winning the grand prize, already confirming the script's completeness, which increases curiosity and expectations for the work daily.
Moreover, trusted actors Park Sung-woong and next-generation hopeful Park Sang-hoon have confirmed their appearances, and the fresh chemistry they will bring is drawing attention. First, Park Sung-woong will take on the role of Maeng Gong, the coach of the pro basketball team "Big Pandas," who faces playoff elimination for three consecutive years. In his younger days, he was a star player who aggressively dominated the court, but he is now more renowned as the pro basketball representative "young old man." Park Sung-woong, known for his irreplaceable presence and limitless acting spectrum, is expected to lead the drama with multidimensional character interpretation and immersive performances, raising curiosity to its peak.
Park Sang-hoon will play the role of Hwa-jin, the dedicated online troll of Maeng Gong, known by the nickname "Maeng-kkong Destruction Squad." He is a high school senior who can analyze the game down to the second and has become an online troll driven by hatred and revenge against Maeng Gong. Park Sang-hoon, who left a deep impression with his warm visuals and stable performances in films like "Ordinary Family" and dramas such as "Won-gyeong," is expected to perfectly immerse himself in the role of Hwa-jin and showcase the acting skills he has consistently honed.
The production team of "The Evil Commenter of Director Maeng" emphasized, "This is a casting that boasts an impeccable synchronization rate. You can look forward to the fresh chemistry and delightful interactions that Park Sung-woong and Park Sang-hoon will showcase," and stated, "A captivating work armed with diverse characters, the actors' performances, and a fascinating story that you won't be able to take your eyes off will be born. We ask for much anticipation until the first broadcast."
Meanwhile, the MBC new drama "The Evil Commenter of Director Maeng" is scheduled to meet viewers in the first half of the year.
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