Netflix announced the production news of 'Notes from the Last Row' and revealed the casting of Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Heo Jun-ho, Kim Yoon-jin, and Jin Kyung.
Netflix confirmed the production of the new series 'Notes from the Last Row' and revealed a legendary casting lineup filled with trusted actors including Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Heo Jun-ho, Kim Yoon-jin, and Jin Kyung. The Netflix series 'Notes from the Last Row' is a suspense drama about a failed author and Korean literature professor 'Heo Muno,' who discovers the genius of 'Lee Gang,' a boy seated at the back of the classroom, and becomes obsessed with his writing.
'Notes from the Last Row' is based on a Spanish play of the same name and is a masterwork that garnered acclaim from both audiences and critics since its domestic theatrical premiere in 2015. The story begins with Heo Muno (Choi Min-sik), an eccentric professor haunted by unfulfilled dreams, and Lee Gang (Choi Hyun-wook), a secretive student whose remarkable genius rekindles Muno's desire for writing. The drama will explore the intertwined relationships and precarious psychology of the characters surrounding Heo Muno and Lee Gang, with unpredictable developments providing a dense suspense. Directed by Kim Kyu-tae, who has won the hearts of drama fans through works like the Netflix series 'Trunk' and 'Our Blues' and 'It's Okay, That's Love,' the series is produced by Kakao Entertainment and G-Tree Studio, promising a masterpiece with a captivating original story and flawless synergy from veteran production staff.
Choi Min-sik, who recently succeeded in consecutive hits with the film 'The Burial' that surpassed 10 million viewers and the drama 'Casino,' will play the eccentric Korean literature professor 'Heo Muno.' Known for being irritable and brusque in front of students' writing, he hides his wound from failing as a writer and his long-standing inferiority complex. Muno becomes engrossed in Lee Gang's writing, which makes him curious about the next sentence, amidst poorly written work that deserves no critique. The portrayal of Heo Muno's precarious psychology, driven by his unfulfilled dreams as a writer, is highly anticipated with Choi Min-sik's acting prowess. Choi Hyun-wook, who made a strong impression with his solid acting skills and fresh charm through Netflix series 'Weak Hero Class 1' and others, will perform as 'Lee Gang,' who possesses outstanding writing skills, standing out even among literature students. Recognized for his talent by Heo Muno, Lee Gang gets to partake in a secretive literary class. However, Muno's pathological obsession with Lee Gang's writing unexpectedly leads him down a troubled path. The intense meeting of acting veteran Choi Min-sik and rising star Choi Hyun-wook has expectations running higher than ever.
Heo Jun-ho, who has showcased a unique presence in every work he has appeared in, including the recently acclaimed series 'Buried Hearts' and the Netflix series 'The Hunting Dogs' as well as the film 'Noryang: The Sea of Death,' will play 'Kim Soo-hoon,' a successful author and college peer of Heo Muno, taking on another crucial role in the narrative. He exudes a relaxed confidence befitting a famous author, and is the object of Muno's hidden admiration and jealousy, but also the source of Muno's lifelong feelings of defeat. Attention is drawn to how Heo Jun-ho will embody this character. Kim Yoon-jin, who has engaged in global activities starting from the U.S. drama 'Lost' to the Netflix series 'Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area,' will take on the role of 'Ahn Eun-joo,' the beautiful and elegant wife of Kim Soo-hoon, showcasing another facet of her talent. Jin Kyung, who captivated the audience with her solid acting across films and dramas such as 'Veteran' returned with its second story and 'Dr. Romantic,' will play 'Jo Hyun-sook,' Heo Muno's wife and a psychological counselor, adding credibility to the character.
With the announcement of its confirmed production and a legendary casting lineup heightening expectations, 'Notes from the Last Row' will be exclusively available on Netflix.
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