Actors Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae team up for MBC's new drama "Fifties Professionals".
On the 11th, MBC announced the principal cast lineup for the new drama "Fifties Professionals" (writer Jang Won-seop, director Han Dong-hwa).
"Fifties Professionals" tells the story of three men who, though they seem ordinary, used to have some edge and are set in motion again by fate. It is a salty action comedy about real pros who have lived 50% of their lives: even if the world has worn them down and their bodies have rusted, their loyalty and instincts remain unchanged. Each of the three men, who once made a name for themselves at the top of their fields, are demoted to the isolated island Yeongseon Island after "the incident that day," and the story will wryly depict their search for "the truth of that day," which was put on hold for 10 years.
Director Han Dong-hwa, who directed the "Bad Guys" series known for its distinctive genre work, "38 Task Force," as well as critically and popularly acclaimed works such as "Navillera" and the "Detective Records" series, takes the helm, and with Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, and Heo Sung-tae joining forces, the reassuring lineup raises expectations. This reveals the scale of MBC's ambitious project that makes both the production team and actors proclaim a "100% perfect fit."
Shin Ha-kyun plays "Jung Ho-myung," who was once the No. 1 black operative of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Framed and forced to leave the NIS, Ho-myung, hiding his identity on Yeongseon Island, works as the successful head chef at Oran Bangjeom while chasing the "object" that made him like this. The actor Shin Ha-kyun, whose performances in the drama "Thank You," "The Villainous Biography," "Yonder," and "Monster" have earned him a reputation as a god of acting and left no need for further epithets, inspires strong confidence in the Jung Ho-myung character he will create.
Oh Jung-se plays "Bong Je-sun," a North Korean special operative who has lost his memory. Je-sun was once North Korea's top human weapon, known as "Bulgae," but suffered an unexpected accident during a mission and was washed up on Yeongseon Island. He then searches for his lost memories while suffering identity confusion and workplace harassment from his boss. Having dominated both the big screen and living rooms with limitless acting ability, Oh Jung-se draws attention as to what career-defining role he will create this time.
Heo Sung-tae plays "Kang Beom-ryong," who went from legendary gangster to convenience store owner. Beom-ryong was the second-in-command of the Hwasan faction, but when the organization collapsed after an incident, he came to Yeongseon Island chasing the "object" and Ho-myung for revenge, and he has a grand plan to restore everything to how it was while caring for the eldest brother in prison. Heo Sung-tae, who has projected a weighty presence in various works, shows a humane acting transformation that stirs high expectations.
In this way, "Fifties Professionals" will deliver thrilling fun through the secret double lives of three men who have temporarily buried their deadly pasts. In particular, the tangled relationships of understanding and conflict among Jung Ho-myung, Bong Je-sun, and Kang Beom-ryong promise even more spectacular synergy when combined with the three actors' performances, elevating viewers' expectations to the maximum. The first broadcast is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
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