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Lim Ji-Yeon and Heo Nam-Jun are cast in SBS drama “Wonderful New World” (literal title). The drama series is setup as a romantic-comedy involving time travel. Lim Ji-Yeon will play Kang Dan-Sim. She is villainous woman in the Joseon era and given poison for her evil deeds. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the present day and in the body of Shin Seo-Ri, who works as an obscure actress. Heo Nam-Jun will play Cha Se-Kye. He is a chaebol heir and notorious for his rude behavior.
“Wonderful New World” will first air sometime next year in South Korea.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Kang Dan-Sim (Lim Ji-Yeon) is known as Joseon’s most villainous femme fatale and she is given poison by law. When she awakens, she finds herself in the year 2026 and in the body of Shin Seo-Ri, who works as an unknown actress.
Cha Se-Kye (Heo Nam-Jun) is the only heir to Chail Group, which is one of the leading companies in South Korea. He is notorious for his arrogant and rude behavior. One day, he is confronted by Shin Seo-Ri. She dressed like a shaman and acts like she is from the Joseon era.
