Recently, the media reported that Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon have been chosen to play the main roles in the Korean drama “Petty Love”.
“Petty Love” (working title) is a romantic comedy that revolves around the love-hate relationship between a washed-up actor known for playing a detective and a former political journalist turned entertainment reporter.
“Petty Love” was written by Jung Yeo Rang, who also wrote “Doctor Cha,” which achieved a record viewership rating of 18.5 percent last year. The director is Kim Ga Ram of “Good Partner.”
Lee Jung Jae will play Im Hyun Jun - an actor famous for playing detectives, but dreams of becoming a romantic comedy star.
Hyun Jun is struggling with being stereotyped as a righteous detective on screen. He feels burned out and stifled creatively, and he longs for a fresh start in roles that showcase his romantic or comedic potential.
Lim Ji Yeon plays Wi Jung Sook, a talented former political journalist who is now demoted to the entertainment department. Despite her demotion, she remains a dedicated journalist, vowing to expose the corruption that intertwines politics and entertainment.
She accidentally meets Hyun Jun, the star she secretly admires. Her world begins to turn upside down when she plunges into the life of a fangirl. Jung Sook feels confused when she discovers that Hyun Jin's real-life personality is very different from her on-screen character.
The interaction between the two characters promises to create many witty and humorous situations. Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon are also talented actors, well-regarded for their acting ability, so the film is expected to be of high quality.
However, after the film's cast was announced, Korean audiences had mixed reactions. Many people were concerned because the age gap between the two actors was too large. Lee Jung Jae was born in 1972 (52 years old), while Lim Ji Yeon was born in 1990 (34 years old), they are 18 years apart.
Many viewers even commented that Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon standing next to each other look like father and daughter, not a couple in a romantic movie.
Lee Jung Jae is currently attracting attention with the upcoming release of “Squid Game 2” (expected to be released on December 26, 2024). “Squid Game” part 1 (2021) was a global hit, becoming the top-grossing film on the Netflix platform.
