"Our Unwritten Seoul" Writer Praises Its Cast, Talks About Inspiration Behind The Drama, And More

“”Our Unwritten Seoul” Writer Praises Its Cast, Talks About Inspiration Behind The Drama, And More”

The author of tvN’s upcoming drama “Our Unwritten Seoul” has opened up about its story and solid!

“Our Unwritten Seoul” is a romantic drama about similar twin sisters Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae (each performed by Park Bo Young), who lead fully totally different lives. After switching identities by an internet of lies, they embark on a journey to find actual love and the true that means of life.

Author Lee Kang, who obtained popularity of her emotionally resonant storytelling in “Youth of May,” is returnng together with her first venture in 4 years, producing appreciable buzz. She shared, “I’ve been writing ‘Our Unwritten Seoul’ steadily, like a letter or a diary, in the hope of reconnecting with viewers. Now it’s finally ready to air.”

Lee Kang defined that she needed “Our Unwritten Seoul” to discover “people who seem fine on the outside, but are already shaken and worn out inside.” She continued, “I imagined a twin who looked just like me taking my place, and suddenly I wondered—would that twin’s life be any more peaceful than mine?”

Lee Kang added, “Everyone feels like their own life is the hardest. But I started this story with the idea that we’re actually all fighting our own battles.” She additionally mirrored on a deeper theme: “Self-hatred—when we criticize ourselves with thoughts and words we wouldn’t even say to others—has been my longest struggle and is still something I haven’t fully overcome. I wrote this drama hoping both the characters and the viewers might learn to be a little kinder to themselves.”

Concerning the drama’s major settings, Seoul and the village of Duson, Lee Kang mentioned, “I wanted to move beyond the cliché of a cold city versus a relaxed hometown. Instead, I aimed to depict these places as they appear differently in each character’s heart. In our drama, Seoul and the village of Duson will be seen through the eyes of Yoo Mi Ji and Yoo Mi Rae.”

“Our Unwritten Seoul” can also be attracting consideration resulting from Park Bo Younger’s troublesome problem of enjoying 4 distinct roles. She leads a refreshing solid lineup that features GOT7’s Jinyoung as Lee Ho Su and Ryu Kyung Soo as Han Se Jin.

Lee Kang recalled, “I was thrilled when I first heard the casting news, but actually meeting the actors felt like coming face to face with the characters I had written. It was surreal and exhilarating.”

She added, “Every time I watch the actors bring the characters to life on set or on screen, they feel more vivid and defined than they did on the page. I was amazed by how deeply the actors understand these roles—sometimes even more than I do, and I’m the one who wrote them. The unique lovable charm displayed by each of the three actors will absolutely resonate with viewers.”