Choi Woo Shik, Mun Ka Young, Heo Nam Jun, and more have been confirmed for the upcoming drama Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid (working title)!
Based on a webtoon that reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, it is set in 1926 Gyeongseong (present-day Seoul) during Japanese occupation. The story follows Kang Ui Hyeon, a man dedicated to his country, and Su A, a woman who risks everything to protect him.
The drama will be co-directed by Heo Jin Ho of Christmas in August and One Fine Spring Day, and Yoo Bum Sang of Twinkling Watermelon and Study Group.
The star-studded cast consists of Choi Woo Shik, Mun Ka Young, Heo Nam Jun, Yoo Jae Myung, Kang Han Na, Kim Yeo Jin, and Gong Seung Yeon. Choi Woo Shik will portray Kang Eui Hyeon, who has a pro-Japanese father. He is on a mission with Song Hae Su to liberate their country.
He is saved by Heo Su A, who he begins to consider his country. Mun Ka Young plays the kind-hearted Heo Su A, a maid of a pro-Japanese household. After helping rescue Kang Ui Hyeon from the sea, they develop feelings for each other. Mun Ka Young is expected to portray the emotions of Heo Su A as she meets Kang Eui Hyeon and Song Hae Su. Heo Nam Jun plays Song Hae Su, an independence fighter. He becomes a resolute figure willing to sacrifice his life for the cause.
He continues to run into Heo Su A as if by fate. Yoo Jae Myung plays Kang Eui Hyeon’s father, Kang Geun Hyung, who works with the Japanese. He uses his son to fulfill his own desires. Kang Han Na takes on the role of Han Yeon Kyung, a strong figure who fights for independence despite losing her family. Kim Yeo Jin plays Hwang Soon Im, the owner of cafe Whale Star, who supports the independence fighters. She provides a hideout for them, considering the members family. Gong Seung Yeon will make a special appearance as Yeo Yoon Hwa, the daughter of the pro-Japanese household. She acts prickly towards Heo Su A but cares deeply for her inside.
Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid will premiere in 2027.