Actor Lee Jong-suk has received an offer to star in the upcoming drama 'Paradise.'

On May 13, Lee’s agency, Ace Factory, stated to MHN Sports, "He has been approached for the role and is currently reviewing the offer."

'Paradise' marks the first new work in five years by screenwriter Kim Su-jin. The drama delves into the story of journalist Kang Chi-young and police officer Cha Jeong-won, who become entangled in an unimaginable incident, subsequently uncovering hidden secrets and truths.

Notably, Kim Su-jin previously won the Best Screenplay (TV) award at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2021 for the series 'Beyond Evil.'

Direction for 'Paradise' will be handled by Oh Chung-hwan, renowned for his visually striking works such as 'Start-Up' and 'Melodrama.' Should Lee Jong-suk accept the project, this would mark his third collaboration with Director Oh, following their work on 'While You Were Sleeping' and 'Big Mouth.'

Meanwhile, Lee Jong-suk is soon set to appear in 'Lee Seob's Romance,' where he has been cast as the lead, Tae I-seob.

'Lee Seob's Romance' is a zany office romantic comedy centering around Tae I-seob, a man who wants nothing to do, and Kang Min-kyung, a woman determined to accomplish everything. Tae I-seob is portrayed as a third-generation chaebol who is perfect in all aspects except for love, while Kang Min-kyung, hailed as the secret weapon of TK Group, is his equally accomplished counterpart. The drama is adapted from a popular web novel of the same name.

Previously, Lee Jong-suk greeted viewers in last year’s drama 'Seocho-dong,' which chronicled the ups and downs of five associate lawyers working in the legal district of Seocho-dong. The series drew attention for its realistic portrayal of young professionals, achieving a peak viewer rating of 7.7 percent.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Lee Jong-suk continues his widely publicized relationship with singer and actress IU. The couple officially confirmed their relationship in December 2022.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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