Rowoon and Choi Yi-hyun were announced as the protagonists in The Battle of Marriage on July 5, 2023. This forthcoming historical and comedy-drama is set in Joseon and follows the lives of two young widows and widowers. These people are in charge of arranging weddings for four prominent and lovely maidens who represent the essence of Joseon.
Choi Yi-hyun and Rowoon’s casting announcement has sparked excitement among K-drama lovers. They are looking forward to seeing the pair in the next historical drama.
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Rowoon will play the character of widower Shim Jung-woo.
Rowoon will play the part of a widower equipped with several abilities. Shim Jung-woo is bright in school and has all he wants in life, yet he is unlucky. He is also the youngest person in his community to pass the Civil Services Examination, and he is ready to marry. Meanwhile, Choi Yi-hyun is set to play Jung Soon-deok, a widow who lives a secret life, disguising her actual identity from society. During the night, she adopts the role of a daughter-in-law inside the Bukchon family, set in the Joseon period. However, as the sun rises, she makes a full makeover, transforming herself into a steadfast merchant interested in trade.
Jung Soon-deok faces several obstacles as a widow during the Joseon Dynasty. She secretly studies martial arts and other physical disciplines, preparing herself to confront danger on her own. She is regarded as an avid reader of love novels and a matchmaker in addition to her martial training. Jung Soon-deok meets Shim Jung-woo as the story progresses. They are responsible for marrying off the four most promising maidens to represent Joseon at the international level.
Hwang Seung-gi, known for his past works like Radio Romance and Into the Ring, will helm The Battle of Marriage, starring Choi Yi-hyun. The show’s script will be written by acclaimed screenwriter Ha Soo-jin, who is recognized for her successful ventures such as Sell Your Haunted House, Red Carpet, and others. K-drama fans are delighted to see Rowoon and Choi Yi-hyun perform together in the drama and can’t wait to witness their chemistry.
More About Rowoon Choi and Choi Yi-hyun
Choi Yi-hyun, a South Korean actress, rose to prominence after starring as one of the major characters in the hit Netflix series All of Us Are Dead. Fans appreciated her performance in the zombie thriller. Other significant dramas in which she has featured include School 2021, Hospital Playlist (seasons 1 and 2), Less Than Evil, and My Country: The New Age. Choi Yi-hyun is expected to appear in the forthcoming drama Summer Vacation: Vampire Chef, as well as the second season of All of Us, Are Dead.
Rowoon, on the other hand, is a K-pop idol who is a member of the K-pop band SF9. He has participated in various dramas and is well-known among K-drama fans for his unusual screenplay choices. Rowoon has been in a number of notable dramas, including Tomorrow, School 2017, She Would Never Know, Extraordinary You, The King’s Affection, and others.
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