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Sooyoung and Lee Jung Eun to star in new KBS drama
KBS 2TV has confirmed the cast for its new weekend drama, “I Went to School.”
Lee Jung Eun plays Yoon Ok Hee, a mother who starts college later in life while running an instant tteokbokki restaurant and managing local affairs.
Sooyoung plays her daughter, a practical radio producer who supports her mother’s new challenge.
The story also follows Ok Hee’s husband, a former boxer, and their son, who hopes to start a boxing-based fitness program.
Ok Hee’s college journey brings her into contact with people who gradually become like family.
The drama is written by Yang Hee Seung, whose previous work includes “Crash Course in Romance” and “Once Again.”
It is set to premiere in the first half of 2027, after “Love on the Menu” ends.
Sooyoung, Lee Jung Eun, Lee Sung Jae, Jeon Sung Woo and Kang Seung Yoon will star in KBS 2TV’s weekend drama “I Went to School.”
The drama follows Yoon Ok Hee, played by Lee Jung Eun, as she pursues a college education later in life.
Sooyoung plays Kang Eun Ho, Ok Hee’s pragmatic daughter who supports her mother’s new challenge.
The series is written by Yang Hee Seung and directed by Lee Woong Hee.
It is scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2027.
- Who
- Sooyoung, Lee Jung Eun, Lee Sung Jae, Jeon Sung Woo and Kang Seung Yoon will star.
- What
- The actors are confirmed for the KBS 2TV weekend drama “I Went to School.
- When
- The drama is scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2027.
- Where
- The series is for KBS 2TV.
- Why
- The story follows Yoon Ok Hee’s late-in-life college journey and the unexpected connections she forms.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Soompi reported that the five actors were confirmed for “I Went to School.
The drama is scheduled to premiere after “Love on the Menu” concludes.
- Title
- I Went to School” (literal title)
- Broadcaster
- KBS 2TV
- Writer
- Yang Hee Seung
- Director
- Lee Woong Hee
- Premiere
- First half of 2027
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