Jung Kyung-ho, Seol In-ah, and Cha Hak-yeon (VIXX N) Star in This New 'MBC Drama' Set to Make a Huge Impact Next Year

As MBC’s recent dramas have been gaining positive feedback from viewers, another exciting announcement has caught attention: Im Soon-rye, the acclaimed director known for films like 'Negotiation', 'Little Forest', and 'Forever the Moment', is set to direct her first drama for MBC next year.

MBC revealed on the 19th(KST) that Im Soon-rye will be directing the drama 'Labor Attorney Noh Moo Jin', which is scheduled to air in May 2025. Im Soon-rye, recognized in the film industry for her balance of artistry and popularity, has drawn significant interest from both the industry and viewers for this new venture into drama.

'Labor Attorney Noh Moo Jin' is a comedic fantasy action series about a ghost-seeing labor lawyer who grows through solving labor-related issues. The lead role of Noh Moo-jin will be played by actor Jung Kyung-ho, who is expected to bring both gravitas and humor to the character. His co-stars include Seol In-ah, who plays Na Hee-joo, and Cha Hak-yeon(Vixx N), who portrays Go Gyeon-woo, a former journalist turned video creator. Together, they will add energy to the series.

The drama has already generated buzz not only because of Im Soon-rye’s direction but also thanks to its strong production team. The script is being written by Kim Bo-tong, known for the 'D.P.' series on Netflix, and Yoo Seung-hee, who penned the films 'My Love, My Bride' and 'I Can Speak'. The combination of humor and social messages in the story is expected to offer a fresh and entertaining experience. The acting of Jung Kyung-ho, coupled with the unique premise, is set to capture viewers' curiosity, and the drama is anticipated to be a major success for MBC.

MBC has reclaimed its title as the "Kingdom of Dramas" with successes in various genres, combining both commercial appeal and artistic quality. Following last year's hit drama 'Lovers', MBC’s Friday-Saturday dramas dominated the early months of this year, with 'Knight Flower', 'Wonderful World', and 'Chief Detective 1958' topping the time slot. In the latter half of the year, dramas such as 'Black Out (Snow White Must Die)', 'Doubt', and 'When the Phone Rings' further captivated viewers. Notably, the comedy-action historical drama

'Knight Flower', starring Lee Ha-nee, reached a peak rating of 18.4%, marking MBC's highest rating for a Friday-Saturday drama this year. Despite being Lee Ha-nee’s first project in three years after giving birth, her intense action scenes and sharp comedic performance were widely praised.