So no Namgong Min nor Ji Sung? I seriously can't imagine Honey Lee's first love being played by Yoon Kyun Sang ...

Finally, casting news that make me happy. :-D:-D:-D

a good casting news among the not so good one, FINALLY!!

*breaks out party balloons*

So does that mean Chae Soo-bin is the primary lead?

Please let it be so, drama gods, I could do with some good news from dramaland now and the rise of a talented and versatile young actress would fit that bill nicely. She's been fantastic in everything I've seen her in, starting from the cameo in Spy where she first caught my attention.

(another thing YKS and CSB have in common - scene-stealing supporting roles early in their careers!)

aHH indeed refreeshing news. Im glad the casting are supporting actors now doing a leading role. As mentioned by girlfriday both actor/actress are solid in their acting. I really enjoy Yoon Kyun Sang in his last 2 dramas. Chae soo bin even her cameo in Shopping King Louie finale episode was cute. Its too bad so far the plot line is casting a grim light on the character cause i would love a more puppy-ish adorable love story. Lets see how it comes out. For now am looking forward to this drama and also jtbc's strong woman in January.

I’m actually glad that Kim Ji-suk isn’t playing the king, because he was Chae Soo-bin’s high school teacher in Sassy Go Go and I don’t want to think about her trying to seduce and murder him.

lol she did try to get him fired on (false) sexual harassment charges in Sassy Go Go so it shouldn't have been that much of a stretch, considering we've already seen her try her best to make his life miserable.

I love Chae Soo Bin but I still want to see more of Honey Lee. This lady just rock in sageuk. Who is the King by the way? I am excited to see Kim Ji Suk in a scarier role because he always be a funny and sweet guy.

Whatever it is, I am looking forward to this. At least some casting news that will make us happy.

Ooooh! I'm looking forward to seeing a new drama by writer Hwang Jin-young of KING'S DAUGHTER, SOO BAEK-HYANG. There were so many aspects of that show that I loved to bits, not least of which were memorable characters and a happy ending for a sageuk. The dadgum Sochi Olympics and year-end holidays played havoc with the broadcast schedule, resulting in 12 dropped episodes and not quite the final resolution the drama and its characters deserved... but it still worked. The story had a lot of heart, and a terrific ensemble cast brought it to life for 108 episodes.

It'll be fun to see Kim Ji-suk return to Joseon playing a killer who sounds like a kissin' cousin to the one who stalked him and General Choi in CHUNO.

Excited for this! Even if it's not going to have Nam Goong Min, I'm still excited!

Be good my puppies... these 2 are really so cute!

Great casting!
Both are are young and so talented. So happy that they are now the leads.
Efforts never betray you <3
And the supporting casts look so good
Such a meaty role for Kim Ji Suk. Will he become the 2nd Nam Goong Min? Gain spotlight through villainous roles :)
Honey Lee is another scene stealer too.

Will it be aired on SBS? Since Kyun Sang is SBS prince ;))

I guess this is why solomon's perjury went to another actress, but I am happy to see chae soo bin as a lead in any drama. Though I am excited about solomon's perjury as well.

I always liked her character in bluebird's house, so glad she's playing her first lead role, I feel she deserved it more than lee sung kyung. Though I am having it hard to imagine her as a cold revenge seeking woman's role, but may be she will surprise us. This at least turned out better than defendant or even yoon kyun sang's pal lee jong suk drama. Amusingly enough ,this year all the non buzz worthy dramas are becoming sleeper hit, like shopping king louis, or beautiful gong shim, [though this one has yet to come].

Yay! I'm very happy with the lead casting. Especially Chae Soo-bin, whoo!!

aww I love Honey Lee and I want to see her as a lead but Chae Soo Bin is good too. Also Kim Ji Suk <3

KDSBH writer + the PD looks like a good team to me, looking forward to what they'll bring.

Yes!! Chae Soo Bin!!! She's my total girl crush, I love her in everything she's done so far! Glad she's getting the lead role FINALLY!

Excited for Yoon Kyun-sang and Chae Soo-bin to be leads in a new drama!! I like Chae Soo-bins graceful acting. Yoon Kyun-sang is so adorable, a big cute Teddy Bear of a guy. Yoon Kyun-sang was underused in Doctors and I'm really hoping he can show us his skills in this new drama. Drama Gods, pls be good to teddy bear!!!

So excited!

Yoon Kyun-sang was really cute in "Doctors", but his character didn't make any good for him. Now, he'll be able to shine.

Woot! Very excited by this news and I like the pairing and the casting so far.

Ooh this casting seems pretty good. But I'm really excited for Kim Ji-suk!!! So happy to see him in a new role. Quite dark and different from his recent role in Oh Hae Young Again.

I'm glad we have experienced actors for the 2nd leads. Everyone will be nice and complex/deep.

I can't wait to see Kim Ji Suk be evil. I'll probably stay in love with him though.

That revenge plot tho! I hope she gets the king in episode 12 and we spend the rest of the drama figuring out how Honey & Kyun-sang will treat the ultimate act of treason. Just kill him!
..... Although why is the king to blame?

Might just be my next sageuk. I don't do well with finishing them but maybe for this cast.

Okie I know that they're both supposed to play charismatic characters... But... Puppies!! Can't wait till their adorableness

I, too, was wishing for a lead role for Honey Lee. It's been so long. Should have known better than to have my hopes up from the initial casting news. Pfft. Haha. But hey, I'm still all aboard this train for her. Looking forward to another nuanced and compelling turn from Honey Lee.

Here's to hoping for cohesive writing, drawn out characters and strong performances all around for this drama.