'Seven First Kisses' is a South Korean web drama produced by Lotte Duty Free. (Photo : YouTube/Lotte Duty Free)
The upcoming web drama "Seven First Kisses," dubbed as "Meteor Garden 2," may be one of the rare South Korean productions that will feature seven of the hottest Hallyu celebrities. With stars such as Lee Min Ho, Lee Jong Suk, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Jun Gi and more, here are six things that avid fans should know about the upcoming series.
UNIQUE STORYLINE
"Seven First Kisses," also known as "First Time Seven Kisses" is a unique production given its star-studded cast and interesting plot. With a storyline that promises to tackle various genres from romance to suspense, viewers will soon witness how a Lotte Duty Free worker named Soo Jin (Lee Cho Hee) will handle seven potential romances.
Described as a romance newbie, Soo Jin will be given a special opportunity to meet seven different men. The seven characters will include a spy (Chang Wook), a perfect guy (Joon Gi), Soo Jin's boss (Park Hae Jin), a rich family's son (2PM's Taecyeon), a traveler (Min Ho), a student (EXO's Kai) and an actor (Lee Jong Suk).
CHOI JI WOO PLAYS GODDESS OF FATE
Soo Jin's special chance in finding love will be granted by the Goddess of Multiple Fates (Choi Ji Woo). The mysterious goddess' will play a critical role in granting Soo Jin's wish to find a boyfriend.
MIN HO CHANGED THE WEB DRAMA
The "Legend of the Blue Sea" actor is the latest addition to "Seven First Kisses." Originally named "First Time Six Kisses," the title was changed to "First Time Seven Kisses" after Min Ho's confirmed participation.
CHANG WOOK REALLY WANTED JUN GI'S ROLE
The "Healer" actor shared during the web drama's press event that he wanted to play Jun Gi's "cool guy" role, All Kpop quoted the actor as saying. Given Chang Wook's "The K2" spy role, he wanted to portray a different character in the upcoming series.
WEB DRAMA TO BOOST TOURISM
Produced by Lotte Duty Free, the web drama is a special collaboration with 11 South Korean entertainment agencies. In an earlier statement obtained by Korea Herald, the company shared that the production aims to promote tourism by connecting it with the Hallyu phenomenon.
RELEASE DATE
"Seven First Kisses" will have a one-month run with episodes to be released twice a week. The Lotte Duty Free production is set to premiere online in mid-December. Watch the trailer below:
