Heo Nam Jun is set to secure his first-ever lead role in a new drama from the “Crash Course in Romance” writer!
On October 16, Star News exclusively reported that Heo Nam Jun is confirmed to be cast as the male lead in the new drama “A Hundred Memories” (tentative title).
Renowned actresses Kim Da Mi and Shin Ye Eun are positively considering the offer to play leads in the drama.
Set in the 1980s, “A Hundred Memories” follows the vibrant friendship and complex romance between two women who work as bus guides. A young man falls in love with one of them, complicating their relationship.
Heo Nam Jun’s character Han Jae-pil is a wealthy and charming character with a troubled past, hiding emotional scars beneath his polished exterior.
He is struggling with family demons, including a missing mother and a strained relationship with his father.
Heo Nam Jun has proven his acting prowess through roles in “Snowdrop,” “Your Honor,” “The Impossible Hier,” “Sweet Home 3,” and more.
Kim Da Mi stars as Ko Yeong Rye who works as a bus guide at Cheong-a Transportation to support her family financially, despite experiencing motion sickness.
Shin Ye Eun is offered the role of Seo Jong Hee who joins the company as a skilled bus attendant, seeking a fresh start due to difficult family circumstances. She forms a close bond with Ko Yeong Rye.
“A Hundred Memories” is helmed by “Thirty-Nine” Director Kim Sang Ho and penned by “Crash Course in Romance” writer Yang Hee Seung.
Details about the filming schedule will be revealed once the casting is finalized.