Fans of the My Sassy Girl lead actress Jun Ji - Hyun and Hallyu superstar Lee Min Ho cannot wait to watch their idols on the much anticipated Korean drama The Legend of the Deep Blue Sea.
During their press conference that was last November 14, Jun Ji - Hyun expressed her hard time to play for her role as a mermaid. "Every day I think about how I never want to play a character that requires water, fire, and special vocational training. But I have no regrets when I see my mermaid self on screen. I gained a lot of courage from that," she joked.
She also expressed that this is the first time to work with Lee Min Ho and she is doing her best to adjust their individual character and adapt the role so they could have a perfect match.
As for Lee Min Ho, he admitted that he was smitten to the actress Jun Ji Hyun has an aura that is much stronger than other actors. Compared to the patterns of the works I have done so far, it took a bit more time to get closer," the actor stated.
Additional actor was included in the film, Lee Hee Joon of Wonderful Life, will complete the supporting cast and will play the role of a specialist. Soompi, reported the posters of the lead characters earned praises after it was promoted and became an excitement to watch. It was depicted that the duo has a great chemistry on and screen.
With the anticipated perfect screen couple of Jun Ji-Hyun and Lee Min Ho, rumors circulating that Min Ho's girlfriend is not happy about. Suzy has been jealous of Ji -Hyun closeness to Min Ho. But there is not confirmation from the singer's agency if it is true and no clarification on Min Ho's side.
The drama is a combination of romance, fantasy and comedy. The story is about a mermaid who wants to experienced the life in land and be human and fall in love with human being.
Legends of the Blue Seas will be aired on SBS with 20 episodes.
