The cross-border drama train never ceases to chug these days, which feeds into my addiction since I watch dramas from so many countries. Currently in China filming a period early-Republic drama is Jo Hyun Jae on the set of Rouge Hegemon, supposedly coming for a C-movie is Yoon Eun Hye for Tong Que Tai, and now a third Korean actor is pretty much inked to headline a modern C-drama. Lee Joon Hyuk, fresh off the hot City Hunter, has been confirmed by sources in the production for the upcoming C/TW drama 50% of a Fairytale (童话二分之一), which has also just revealed as it’s leading actress Janine Chang.
Now I know why Janine has to rush off the set of Ring Ring Bell, because this drama is scheduled to start filming in early October in China. Supposedly Lee Min Ho was rumored to be the male lead a few months back, but I think the production got their Lees from CH mixed up. Heh. Read on for the synopsis, which sounds typical of the modern romance and family power struggles fluff. But if done right, it can be an addicting and worthwhile watch. Continue reading