"The Legend of the Blue Sea" starring Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun is undeniably one of the highly anticipated Korean drama today. Fans are already excited to see how the team up of the two stars will turn out. Many want to know if the pair have great chemistry. The powerful casting and unique storyline of the upcoming series also adds to excitement of viewers.
Besides the two aforementioned superstars, "The Legend of the Blue Sea" casts Lee Hee Joon, Moon So Ri, Shin Hye Sun, Shin Won Ho, Lee Ji Hoon and many other famous personalities. GOT7 member Jinyoung is also expected to join the series as the young Lee Min Ho, according to Soompi. Negotiations are reportedly being made to include the singer in the upcoming show.
Meanwhile, Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun were recently spotted together in Spain filming for "The Legend of the Blue Sea." Photos posted on social media by their supporters hint some romantic and action scenes between the onscreen couple, as reported by International Business Times. The actor's character appears to be defending the drama's leading lady from attackers.
"The Legend of the Blue Sea" which is based on a Korean legend, will be about a mermaid turned into a lovely lady named Sim Chung who decided to stay in Seoul. Her life is changed after meeting the expert scammer Heo Joon Jae. The two will be involved in a romantic relationship but it will not be easy for them once her secret is revealed. Fans should watch out if Jun Ji Hyun's character will remain a human or return to her mermaid form and leave Lee Min Ho forever.
"The Legend of the Blue Sea" will be released on Nov. 16 on SBS. The upcoming series will replace the hit drama "Jealousy Incarnate" currently being aired every Wednesday and Thursday.