One of the most highly-anticipated series for this year in "Monarch: Owner of the Mask". Last month, the actors for the upcoming historical drama had their first script reading at the MBC building. The reading was attended by actors such as Heo Jun Ho, Park Chul Min, L from INFINITE, Yoon So Hee , and its leading actors Yoo Seung Ho and Kim So Hyun.
Allkpop reports that the script reading started in the morning and ended in the afternoon. The drama will be directed by Han Hee and written by Park Hye Jin. The story revolves around a young crown prince named Lee Sun played by Yoo Seung-ho, who fights for justice in 18th century Joseon era. His quest brings him against a corrupt but powerful organization that has monopolized the water supply of the nation.
His love interest is Han Ga Eun, played by actress Kim So Hyun. Other characters are Lee Sun, played by Kim Myung-soo or more popularly known as L. His character is reportedly that of a peasant, and he serves as a double for the crown prince. The second lead is Kim Hwa-gun, to be portrayed by Yoon So-hee. She will apparently betray her family for love.
Fans have high expectations for the series, given the success of historical dramas in the past year, namely "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryo," starring Lee Joon-gi and IU, and "Moonlight Drawn By Clouds," starring Park Bo-gum and Kim Yoo-jung.
The female lead, Kim So Hyun's last leading role was in the webtoon remake "Bring it on Ghost" alongside Ok Taec-yeon. She also had a cameo role in the recently concluded hit "Goblin," playing the young Kim Sun in the past. Her co-lead Yoo Seung-ho, who is one of the few actors who enlisted early in the military, starred in the series "Seondal: The Man Who Sells The River."
"Monarch: Owner of the Mask" has started filming last December 2016, and will air by May 2017, as reported by Soompi.
