Lee Joon Ki plays fourth prince, Wang So in "Moon Lovers." (Photo : YouTube / IU-VN IUsubteam)
Lee Joon Gi's upcoming "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Goryeo " korean drama finally has some detailed information. On July 4, Monday, the South Korean actor's next project already has a release date and other information.The drama's 20 episodes have already been filmed in the past five months. Aside from Lee, the historical drama has a star-studded cast.
"Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart: Goryeo" korean drama will air on SBS every Mondays and Tuesdays after "Doctors" from Aug. 29, Dramabeans reported. Based on the Chinese drama, "Bu Bu Jing Xin" or "Scarlet Heart," the story is about a girl Hae Soo (IU) who accidentally travels back in time during the Goryeo Dynasty.
Hae travelled from 2010 to 900s and had princes falling for her. She ends up with Prince Wang So (Lee) who later becomes the king.
Lee's character Wang So, is the fourth imperial prince of Taejo Wang Geon Goryeo, the Goryeo Dynasty founder. He does not go for the throne or want to become the sun but still he shines so brightly.
The actor is happy to be able to play a king, after taking on so many roles in sageuk dramas, according to Soompi. In "Moon Lovers," the 34-year-old actor is also excited to work with many young actors.
Taejo Wang Geon princes are played by Kim San Ho as the first prince, Hong Jong Hyun as the third prince who dreams of becoming the Goryeo king, Lee Joon Gi as the fourth, Kang Ha Neul as the eight and Yoo Sun Woo as the ninth prince known for his money and wits. There is also Baekhyun as the 10th prince who is mischievous and hot-blooded. The prince who always hides what he feels is the 13th prince Nam Joo Hyuk, while Ji Soo, the 14th prince is a maknae prince forever in Hae Soo's eyes.
Directed by Kim Kyu Tae and penned by Jo Yoon Young, the film is 100 percent pre-produced. It is already completely filmed prior to airing as "live-shoots" often has a take on the quality of dramas.
Lee's most recent drama was also a historical one, the "Scholar Who Walks the Night" in 2015. He played a good reluctant vampire who only killed bad people and helped solve the long-time problem of a kingdom that was influenced by a gruesome and cruel vampire.
Watch the trailer of Lee's upcoming drama below.
