K-Drama actors Im Soo Hyang and Sung Hoon have will be playing the lead roles for the upcoming Korean remake drama Jane The Virgin. The actor’s agencies confirmed that they have been offered the roles, and are considering it.
Jane The Virgin is the Korean remake of an American dramedy and telenovela send-up. It will tell the story of Jane, who is a virgin, and yet becomes pregnant with the child of a second-generation heiress due to her doctor’s error.
Im Soo Hyang has been offered the role of Bae Ji Eun, an assistant drama writer. Bae doesn’t believe in physical intimacy before marriage owing to her grandmother’s teachings. Luckily, she is dating a man who understands her upbringing.
Sung Hoon has been offered the role of Kim Bok Rae, a plastic surgeon who has frequent affairs with actresses until he gets diagnosed with cancer.
Jane the Virgin will be written and directed by Jung Jung Hwa and will begin filming in September.