On August 26th, a news outlet reported that IU and Park Bo Gum have been offered the lead role in a new drama written by When the Camellia Blooms Āscreenwriter Im Sang Choon. Although Park Bo Gum made a special appearance on KBSŌĆÖ THE Producers with IU as the lead actress in 2015, it will be their first time officially working together on a project. Enlisting in August, 2020, Park Bo Gum took his last vacation from the military on February 21st and ended his service on April 30th. Since then, all eyes have been on him and what project he will choose to make his comeback. IU has starred in multiple successful dramas, such as Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, My Mister, and Hotel Del Luna, and has recently won rave reviews for her latest movie, Broker. Im Sang Choon wrote several hit dramas like Fight For My Way and When the Camellia Blooms and the thriller series made headlines in 2019 as it scored a record-breaking viewership rating of 23.8 percent. The upcoming drama will be produced by Misaeng, Signal, and My Mister producer Kim Won Suk whom IU first met through My Mister. More details to follow soon regarding the plot, when and where it will air. Regarding the report, a source from IUŌĆÖs agency EDAM Entertainment revealed, ŌĆ£IU is currently reviewing the offer for her next project.ŌĆØ However, a representative of Park Bo GumŌĆÖs agency Blossom Entertainment said that ŌĆ£nothing has been discussed in regards to his new project.ŌĆØ Source (1, 2, 3)
