Kim Hyun Joo, Jin Goo, and Uhm Tae Wong are currently considering lead roles in upcoming SBS' drama series with the working title of "Wanted" (Wontideu).
On May 4, Wednesday, each of their agencies confirmed that the stars have been courted for the drama, and stressed that they are considering the offer in a positive manner. However, earlier reports claiming that the three stars have already confirmed their appearance in the drama were dismissed, stating that they have not made their decision yet.
"Wanted" revolves around a top Hallyu actress, set to be played by Kim, whose son gets kidnapped. In order to save him, she takes on all sorts of missions amid a live reality TV show following the kidnapper's demands, Soompi has learned.
Although there is no word yet on Tae Woong's likely character, it has been learned that the "Resurrection" actor is currently in talks to play the role of PD Shin Dong Wook in the drama. "Descendants of the Sun" star Jin is also up to play the male lead character of Cha Seung In, a detective at Gangnam's Police Station.
According to earlier reports, Detective Cha takes on near obsession in the case, as he is determined to save the actress' abducted son. Nonetheless, Jin's label, BH Entertainment, made it clear that "Wanted" is one of the few projects that the actor is looking at, and admitted that it may be difficult for Jin to take on the drama.
"Jin Goo has received offers for 'Wanted' as well as many other pieces, but nothing has been decided about any of them. In the case of 'Wanted', the filming date overlaps with Jin's current film, so the likelihood may be low," a representative from his agency said in a statement, acquired by My Daily.
The forthcoming thriller drama comes from screenwriter Han Ji Wan and will be directed by Park Yong Soon. It has been learned that the drama only has six weeks left until its expected air date, as it surprisingly filled the spot of "Entertainer's" follow-up drama called "Deal."
"Wanted" takes over SBS's next Wednesday-Thursday 10:00 PM (KST) time slot and will kick off on June 15. Check out the video below: