Lee Ji-hoon as Lee Min-ho’s half-brother in Legend of the Blue Sea
by chickachunga
And the star-studded lineup continues with the addition of hot rising actor Lee Ji-hoon (Mirror of the Witch), who just confirmed his role in SBS’s fantasy-romance series Legend of the Blue Sea.
He is set to play Heo Chi-hyun, the half-brother to Lee Min-ho’s Heo Joon-jae; he’s the hardworking son who dutifully stayed by his father’s side after his brother Joon-jae left home. Described as being a “cold-hearted fellow,” Lee will hopefully shine in this role, as he has in his recent work.
Lee Ji-hoon made his drama debut in School 2013 with subsequent supporting roles in You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin and Six Flying Dragons, among others. He most recently touched the hearts of viewers with his stirring portrayal of King Seonjo in JTBC’s Mirror of the Witch. His impressive range was on full display as a young monarch struggling to lead his country while fighting emotional and physical calamities.
Fantasy-romance drama Legend of the Blue Sea is writer Park Ji-eun’s hotly anticipated follow-up to her smash hit My Love from Another Star. It is based on an early Korean mermaid folktale about a fisherman — who actually existed in real life! — and the mermaid he sent back into the sea. Jeon Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho are the main leads.
Is the amount of star power to your fancy yet?
Legend of the Blue Sea will premiere in November on SBS, right after Jealousy Incarnate.
Via Ten Asia
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1 lordseungri
August 9, 2016 at 9:32 AM
The cast for this drama just keeps getting better and better. Everything seems to perfect that I'm scared - please don't let me down drama!
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2 tufa
August 9, 2016 at 9:37 AM
Jun Jihyun. Moon Soo ri. Lee Minho. Shin Hyesun. Lee Heejun. Lee Jihoon.
I'm too excited now.
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3 mary
August 9, 2016 at 9:39 AM
Yeeeeey~ we're gonna see him again! He was awesome in MOTW. Now where are his School2013 buddies?
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gaeinalee
August 9, 2016 at 10:04 AM
Yes, where are they? I missed them and their lovely-relentless teachers too!
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purpleowl
August 9, 2016 at 1:59 PM
Kwak Jung Wook straight disappeared in 2014. My bae, Lee Yi Kyung has been very busy. I'm sure we'll hear news about him soon.
And of course we know where Ramyun couple is. Well, Woob anyway. LJS is a little unsure.
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faith
August 9, 2016 at 9:59 PM
LJS lost in webtoon world ..hee!
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dramacupcake101
August 9, 2016 at 11:11 PM
Thanks to this actually looked up Kwak Jung Wook because I was also just remembered that he really hasn't done anything since then. From the looks of things it looks like he is doing his mandatory military service.
I love his acting and dimples I can't believe I almost forgot about him.
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deathbychocolate
August 10, 2016 at 4:51 AM
I'm sorry to inform you that as of the moment, LJS is unfortunately still floating under the Han River - waiting to be rescued by his damsel-not-in-distress. However, KWB is also not in good shape - battling tumor and all that.
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4 sweetsour
August 9, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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5 Neda MinOooz
August 9, 2016 at 9:48 AM
Our sweet Min Ho oppa is gonna have a donseng in drama? Right? :)))) Love it! I think it is the first time that Min Ho oppa is having a donseng in drama.
LOVE everyyyything about this drama!
❤❤❤❤❤❤
I CANNOT describe the AMOUNT of excitement and happiness I have had since the news of Min Ho oppa taking a new drama. ????? I am in such a CraZYyy-Happyy state of mind because of min ho oppa.
@chickachinga thank you so much for the post ??? Great Job! :))
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6 fayyyy
August 9, 2016 at 9:53 AM
DB please post the news of yoon shi yoon starring in the new drama.Suddenly I'm very interested lol.
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7 gaeinalee
August 9, 2016 at 10:06 AM
Yayy! LJH is in. It's time for him to shine.
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Yan Lan
September 26, 2016 at 9:46 AM
Yay! I've been watching him since You're The Best Lee Soon Shin! Yes, I did not follow School 2013 but he caught my eye in the weekend drama with IU and JJS!
Looking forward to this drama :)
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8 wackycashew
August 9, 2016 at 10:58 AM
Wow! That's awesome news! I remember him from School 2013 and he was amazing in Mirror of the Witch!! Might actually watch this with the growing cast. XD
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9 Chandler
August 9, 2016 at 11:10 AM
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH. Yes, I'm sorry. I needed caps for that. He really impressed me in Mirror of the Witch.
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10 Trinity 🍆
August 9, 2016 at 11:44 AM
Only thing I've seen Lee Ji-hoon in was Mirror of the Witch, but he was phenomenal in it. I looked him up when I was watching the drama to see who he was because he did such a great job. This drama cast is a dream team.
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11 fab
August 9, 2016 at 1:28 PM
Please, you had me at Jeon Ji-hyun! This drama better get me through the dreaded autumn and winter's temperatures.
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12 Beverly A
August 9, 2016 at 2:25 PM
You mean Lee Min Whoa!!
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13 Jihyunfan
August 9, 2016 at 2:43 PM
*Heart eyes* to everything, except just an approval nod for lee min ho (the ghost of heirs and the terrible role is still haunting his name for me...)
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14 canxi
August 9, 2016 at 6:11 PM
Lee Ji Hoon is great. It's nice to see him pop up in big projects as he was a standout in School 2013 for me. Enjoyed him in Six Flying Dragons as well.
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15 Bùi Quốc Khánh
August 9, 2016 at 9:25 PM
He so handsome, his acting in 6FD so good too.
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16 Lea
August 10, 2016 at 12:07 AM
No matter how hard I try I can't get excited about this even with all the big names. The buzz-worthy hits have all been underwhelming and lack plot with a few exceptions so maybe that is why. I like Lee Ji Hoon, here's hoping he does well and gets his due. Jun Ji Hyun is a huge name but I am not particularly a fan of her acting on all projects, its mostly a few well and a whole lot so so for me. I hope it does well though. Funny thing is, SBS is pitting Lee Sung Kyung and Naam Joo Hyuk against them with an athlete drama, I don't know what to say to that. I like both of them and I hope they do well against such big names.
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lea
August 10, 2016 at 12:08 AM
sorry, its MBC.
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17 Bazu
August 10, 2016 at 7:44 AM
NOW I'm interested to watch the drama!
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18 Aiir0
August 10, 2016 at 3:14 PM
yesssssss, I loved him in MOTW. I hope that this project will shoot him to fame ! I wasn't planning to watch this drama but now I think I have no choice ;)
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