Lee Jong-suk in Talks to Lead ‘1 Second’ – A Supernatural Drama Adaptation of a Hit Webtoon Series Sparks Discussion
Actor Lee Jong-suk marks his comeback with a new webtoon-based K-drama. The Popular webtoon series is written by Sini and Kwang Woon. According to the Korean news outlet Daily Sports, the actor is selective in choosing his roles and is in talks to star in a supernatural drama.
This would be his first collaboration with Global OTT, most likely Disney. Both sides reported positive feedback and there is a high possibility that the “partnership will come to fruition.”
Lee Jong-suk to Feature in a New K-drama
According to the latest reports from a Korean media outlet, Lee Jong-suk is discussing a new project and moving forward positively. If his role is confirmed, this will mark Lee Jong-suk’s first collaboration with the global OTT platform Disney+. The show is likely to premiere as a Disney+ original series.
More About the Webtoon-based K-drama
Lee Jong-suk will play the role of a firefighter in the K-drama adapted from the popular webtoon series by Sini and Kwang Woon. ‘1 Second’ narrates the story of a fireman who fights relentlessly to save lives. The webtoon has been available on Naver since 2019, and the first season of the webtoon ended in 2022. The second season is currently being serialized.
About Jong-suk’s Character
Jong-suk will likely play Ho-ga, a firefighter with extraordinary powers to foresee the future. With his powerful ability, he prevents fire and rescues the people’s lives. If he agrees to the contract, it will mark his return after two years. He was last seen on the small screen in ‘Big Mouth’ and ‘Decibel’ in 2022.
What is the plot of 1 Second?
If all goes well and actor Lee Jong-suk signs up for the role, he will portray the character Ho-ga, who is hailed as a legendary firefighter with the power to envision the future, solving fire and disaster situations.
The webtoon was celebrated and garnered attention with over 500,000 interested readers, boasting a rating of 9.98 out of 10. The series is anticipated to be Lee Jong-suk’s new project, marking his comeback after two years since his last drama, ‘Big Mouth’.
About the Production of ‘1 Second’
The production company and platform for the upcoming show ‘1 Second’ is trustworthy and highly reliable, handled by Arc Media. Formerly Arc Media was known as Story Hunter Co., and has successfully produced shows like Disney Plus’s ‘Casino’ and dramas like ‘Love Affairs in the Afternoon’. They played a significant role in Disney’s success in the country.
Who is Lee Jong-suk?
Lee Jong-suk is a South Korean actor and model, celebrated as one of the most prominent Hallyu stars in the Korean industry. He debuted in 2005 as a runway model, becoming the youngest male model ever to participate in Seoul Fashion Week. He gained widespread recognition with his breakout role in the popular K-drama series ‘School 2013’.
Jong-suk is one of the most prominent South Korean entertainment industry actors and is known for being selective in choosing his roles. His successful K-drama series include ‘Doctor Stranger’, ‘Pinocchio’, ‘While You Were Sleeping’, and ‘W’. Despite maintaining a low profile off-screen, he continues to attract media attention, particularly for his rumoured romance with South Korean singer-songwriter and actress, IU.
With over 26 million followers, check out his Instagram account jongsuk0206
Most Recent Project of Lee Jong-suk
Lee Jung-suk never fails to captivate the audience with his selective best scripts and compelling stories. He starred in the classic thriller ‘Big Mouth,’ alongside Im Yoon-ah and Kim Joo-hun. The drama narrates the plot of a lawyer who gets caught up in a murder case.
‘Big Mouth’ aired on MBC TV from 29 July to 17 September 2022. It is also available in select territories for streaming on Disney+.
