Gyeongseong Creature: Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee’s period drama confirms premiere date

Upcoming Netflix drama Gyeongseong Creature has confirmed its premiere date. It is the platform’s long-awaited series given its stellar cast and intriguing storyline. This historical, thriller K-drama stars My Name’s Han So Hee and Itaewon Class’ Park Seo Joon in lead roles. Other cast members include beloved actor Wi Ha Joon, Claudia Kim and more. 

Gyeongseong Creature releases premiere date

As per an exclusive report by Star News on October 31st, the Netflix original series Gyeongseong Creature (written by Kang Eun Kyung of Dr. Romantic series, directed by Jeong Dong Yoon of Hot Stove League) is slated for a global release on Netflix on December 22. Gyeongseong Creature, which has been chosen as one of the most highly anticipated Netflix productions for the second half of the year, has released its final premiere date, and season two was also previously confirmed. 

On November 3, 2022, it was reported that a new season of Gyeongsang Creature had been confirmed, with filming set to commence early in 2023.

In response to these reports, Netflix in 2022 issued a statement saying, Gyeongsang Creature 2 is in production. But the filming schedule was not determined. This confirmation of a second season, even before the premiere of Season 1, reflects a high level of confidence in the production and adds to the growing anticipation for this upcoming historical thriller series.

More about Gyeongseong Creature

Gyeongseong Creature narrates the story set in the city of Gyeongseong in 1945, where a group of young individuals, solely preoccupied with their own survival, confront a creature born from human greed. In the face of this monstrous threat, they balance between their survival and the profound questions about the meaning of humanity.

Actor Park Seo Joon is set to portray Jang Tae Sang, the wealthiest person in all of Gyeongseong and the owner of the Golden Jade House pawnshop. He possesses a natural keen insight and navigates the world with skill. Tae Sang's sociable personality has made him a well-known and respected figure in Bukchon.

Han So Hee will take on the role of Yoon Chae Ok, a person specializing in finding missing individuals. From a young age, she learned to survive alongside her father as they embarked on journeys through Manchuria and Shanghai. Chae Ok's terrible life experiences have equipped her with skills in handling firearms, knives, and various machinery, making her a resourceful and capable individual. 

In addition to the lead roles, several other talented actors have been confirmed for the cast. Popular Korean and Hollywood actress Claudia Km is set to portray Maeda, the mistress of an influential family with control over the Gyeongseong area. Kim Hae Sook will take on the role of Nawol Daek, the butler of Golden Jade House. Jo Han Chul has been cast as Yoon Chae Ok's father, Yoon Joong Won. Finally, Wi Ha Joon will star as Gwon Jun Taek, an independent soldier and Jang Tae Sang's best friend. This star-studded ensemble of actors adds depth and richness to the Gyeongseong Creature lineup.

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