Hong Jong Hyun in Talks to Join Lee Joon Gi, Kang Ha Neul, and EXO's Baekhyun in "Moon Lovers"

Actor Hong Jong Hyun has received a casting offer for the drama “Moon Lovers.” On November 18, his agency WIDMAY Entertainment said, “He is still thinking over the offer. The role has not been decided yet.”

“Moon Lovers” is a remake of the Chinese drama “Scarlet Heart.” The original story is about a woman from the present day who goes back in time to the Qing dynasty. If Hong Jong Hyun accepts the offer, he will be joining actors Lee Joon Gi and Kang Ha Neul, who have also received casting offers, as well as EXO’s Baekhyun in his drama debut.

The drama will be directed by Kim Gyu Tae (his previous projects include “That Winter, the Wind Blows” and “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” and will air sometime next year.

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