Scheduled to run for 12 episodes, Times will be the first weekend drama for OCN.
It features a time warp premise about a man and a woman living in different timelines. Living five years apart, they will connect to save the looming death of the nation’s president.
Confirmed for the main cast are actors Lee Seo Jin (Trap, 3 Meals a Day) and Lee Joo Young (Itaewon Class, Baseball Girl). They will be joined by seasoned actor Kim Yeong Cheol (My Country) and actress Moon Jung Hee (Search)
Returning for another drama in OCN, Lee Seo Jin takes the role of valiant reporter Lee Jin Woo. He pursues the truth as a reporter in ‘The Times’ in the year 2015. After receiving a phone call from the future, he ignores the bafflement and proceeds to chase after the truth.
Lee Joo Young suits up to the role of Seo Jung-in, a passionate reporter in the year 2020. Following the footsteps of her father, she became a journalist. When her father died, she connects to a man from not living in the same year as she is. They work together to unearth the mystery of her father’s death.
Portraying the role of President Seo Ki-tae, Jung-in’s father, is Kim Yeong Cheol. From being a reporter, he experienced the disheartening cover-up of the truth and power play of those in higher position. Motivated, he climbed his way to become the country’s president.
Lastly, Moon Jung Hee takes the role of Kim Young-joo, a member of National Assembly. From her sad childhood, she fights for survival in the cruel world. Dauntless by any threats, she helps President Seo in realizing his dreams and became his close friend.
Official Trailer
On January 7, OCN unveiled the official trailer. It features two time zones combining peaceful and panic moods. It also hints on the concept of time warp that will be present in the series. Additionally, the cryptic connection of two different years: 2015 and 2020 that will be distorted by time was also introduced.
Slated for February 2021 broadcast, Times will be directed by Yoon Jong Ho. Penning the screenplay are Lee Sae Bom and Ahn Hye Jin.
Source: news1 | Sports Donga
Photos: Marie Claire
