Son Ye-jin to star in Netflix drama ‘Variety’ alongside Jo Yu-ri

Actor Son Ye-jin is returning to the screen in a new Netflix original series titled “Variety,” the streaming platform said Monday. Netflix confirmed the production of the series and revealed the main cast, which includes Son and rising actor Jo Yu-ri. “Variety” follows the story of Sae-eun, a powerhouse entertainment executive who created Korea’s top idol group, and Seung-hee, an obsessive fan who relentlessly follows the group. The series unfolds the complex web of desires surrounding them in a stylish and provocative narrative. The project will be directed and written by Kim Yong-hoon, known for his critically acclaimed works such as Netflix’s “Mask Girl” and the noir film “Beasts Clawing at Straws.” Kim is expected to once again deliver a gripping crime drama with sharp visual storytelling, delving into the dazzling but cutthroat world of K-pop entertainment and the people driven by ambition within it. Son Ye-jin plays Sae-eun, the head of Korea’s top entertainment agency. Known for her sharp instincts and bold decision-making, Sae-eun is a brilliant strategist whWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times