Long live the king Jo Jung-seok in tvN’s Sejak, the Enchanted
by tccolb
The promos have taken off for tvN’s upcoming Sejak, the Enchanted, showcasing the romance-sageuk’s cast with the first script reading stills, led by Jo Jung-seok (Hospital Playlist 2) and Shin Se-kyung (Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun).
As the (fictional) Lee In, Jo Jung-seok plays a powerful but pitiful king, who hadn’t intended to sit on the throne – at least, not initially. He had had a caring relationship with his older brother Lee Sun and dedicated his life to serving Sun. He was even taken hostage by the Qing for the sake of his brother, but In’s devotion became misconstrued as rebellion, leading Hyung to turn his back on In.
During this time of turmoil, In meets a nameless, gambling baduk player – played by Shin Se-kyung – whose real name is Kang Hee-soo. Thus begins another cruel fate as both become drawn by the other’s charms. The wrench, of course, is that Hee-soo is a sejak (meaning spy in Korean), and she’s torn between her drive for revenge and her growing feelings for Lee In.
But the complications are aplenty in our story and Lee Shin-young’s (CEO-dol Mart) Kim Myung-ha is a man who will fight for Hee-soo, even if she’s already rejected him. As the son of the minister of war, Myung-ha boasts power and nobility, in addition to his archery and swordsmanship skills.
Inside the palace, Park Ye-young (Summer Strike) has been eyeing Lee In for a very long time as the ~mysterious~ Court Lady Dong. Shrouded in secrets from serving two kings, Dong wields a highly influential position within the palace household.
Rounding out the story, we have a powerhouse of supporting characters as well, including Hee-soo’s dad Sohn Hyun-joo (The Good Detective 2), the Minister of War Jo Sung-ha (Our Blooming Youth), and the Queen Dowager Jang Young-nam (High Cookie), as well as Choi Dae-hoon (Curtain Call) playing Lee Sun.
Helmed by PD Jo Nam-gook (The Good Detective) with writing by Kim Sun-deok (The Crowned Clown), tvN’s Sejak, the Enchanted will be broadcasting in the weekend slot this January.
Via News1
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1 Kurama
November 29, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Oh no, Lee Shin-young is playing the typical second lead. I hope they will be more fighting scenes than him being rejected scenes for him!
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2 gadis
November 30, 2023 at 12:41 AM
Ooohh... I'm excited to watch Jo Jung-seok on the small screen again. It's been quite some time since I watched a sageuk too (if only I'm not worried about the writer transferring the messiness of their last drama into this one). I also have a huge soft spot for Shin Se-kyung, so I hope all these positive points are guarantee enough for this story to be an enjoyable watch.
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3 PYC
November 30, 2023 at 6:16 AM
JJS is back! But a sageuk…. I did watch Face Reader the movie for him.
And what an amazing supporting and veteran cast which is a big plus.
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ramonathepest
December 7, 2023 at 8:47 PM
JJS was wonderful in Nokdu Flower I just watched it again last week!
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4 kiara
November 30, 2023 at 8:50 AM
The acting skills between these two is like night and day. I don't get this pairing.
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bong-soo
November 30, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Like you said @kiara it is raining sageuks.
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kiara
November 30, 2023 at 3:51 PM
Pouring. Should we prepare for a flood? 😆
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5 🌸 Seeker 🌸
November 30, 2023 at 8:52 AM
The description makes it sound unmissable but ... shall I light some candles or will the production do their job.
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6 jillian
November 30, 2023 at 11:23 AM
I miss Jo Jung Seok and I have not seen him in a saguek so this is a plus. Not a big fan of SSK though. I hope this turns out better than okay.
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john
November 30, 2023 at 1:17 PM
You should give Nokdu Flower a try.
He’s wonderful there.
Not a Palace in sight , no ministers, no eunuchs
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jillian
November 30, 2023 at 1:31 PM
Thanks for the tip. I will look for his scenes.
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ramonathepest
December 7, 2023 at 8:49 PM
Nokdu Flower is epic! JJS is in almost all of the scenes.
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Enorata Kaai
March 12, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Watching and like it. Love JJS. Multi Talented and clinging to the eyes(handsome)❣️❣️
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7 ladynightshade wants her own ryu sunjae
November 30, 2023 at 2:01 PM
Jo Jung-suk back in a sageuk sounds wonderful (it's been so long since Nokdu Flower). However, this pairing feels miscast even without taking the age-gap into account. I much prefer Shin Se-kyung in modern, more feminist role than her historical ones.
Also the fictional king Lee In sounds like a bizarro world version of Crown Prince Sohyeon if he lived or had an older brother lol.
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8 Diana Hansen
November 30, 2023 at 5:52 PM
I like them both and I love Saeguks so I'll watch for sure.
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Diana Hansen
November 30, 2023 at 5:54 PM
He can carry a drama by himself and/or bring out the best in a not so great actor so I am confidant it will be good enough to watch. If only for Jo Jung Seok! Shin Se Kyung is so beautiful to me but in acting, meh. But I still like her.
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9 peiyeelai
December 1, 2023 at 5:27 PM
Guess I have to put for JJS and my favourite saeguk genre
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10 Norma carmona
February 19, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Ido live South Korean dramas and this is one of my favorites ❤
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11 Yvonne Olive
February 27, 2024 at 11:44 AM
This is wonderful made! With so much compassion and love
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12 LADY SHE
May 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM
It's truly captivating I'm on my 3rd rerun. Sometimes I would binge watch it for hours and fall asleep at different intervals. I suggested the series to my older daughter that 41 and she was the same way. I think she's on her second run.
It's a love hate bittersweet series and I couldn't be happier that there's not alot of curse words or sexual content. I don't speak any foreign language but at times your dialect sounds America Indian.
Thanks to ask the Character's cast members. It's takes alot to do scenes especially when they are close up. I love the actors and actors expressions they are well versed in areas like crying. Not everyone can just tear up with crocodile tears. I did shed a few during most scenes where there was crying.
Look forward to seeing and watching your movies. I have actually watched about 12 in these last couple of months.
Blessings to each of you. America needs to take note and not add so much filth to their cinemas.
Avid watcher of Captavating the King. Two worlds can come together. I have family that came through China on their way to America in the 1600 hundreds or earlier. My nephew has traced our family back to the early 500s.
Metz was my great grandfathers last name.
Again my thanks to all of you for occupying my time when I had issues with scatica.
Faithful and true!!!
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