Gong Hyo Jin and IU Confirmed for New Drama "Producer"

Of course, knowing Korean news media, this might be refuted 10 minutes later, but for now, local news outlet Star News is reporting that actresses Gong Hyo Jin  and IU have been confirmed for the new KBS drama “Producer” (working title). Star News cites a related source at KBS.

In the new drama, Gong Hyo Jin will play a PD and IU will play a top songstress.

Actor Cha Tae Hyun has already been confirmed for this drama. “Producer” is set in the world of the variety entertainment department of a television network. The writer is Park Ji Eun, who also wrote “My Love from the Stars”and “Queen of Reversals,” and the director will be Seo Soo Min, a variety show PD who has led “Gag Concert” and “1 Night 2 Days.”

The weekend drama is scheduled to premiere on April 17.

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Update 1:

More sources confirm this news, citing  the “Producer” production team. Additionally, Kim Soo Hyun is still said to be in final talks.

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Update 2: 

Kim Soo Hyun Joins Gong Hyo Jin, IU, and Cha Tae Hyun in “Producer”