Get ready for a sweet reunion romance! Park Seo-joon is back with a new romantic comedy alongside rising star Won Ji-an.
On March 25, JTBC officially unveiled the cast lineup for their upcoming drama Waiting for the Meridian (written by Yoo Young-ah, directed by Lim Hyun-wook), featuring Park Seo-joon, Won Ji-an, Lee El, Lee Joo-young, Kang Ki-doong, and Jo Min-guk.
🎬 A First Love Reunion with a Twist
Waiting for the Meridian is a romantic comedy about a complicated reunion. Two former lovers meet again years later — but now, one is a reporter covering a scandal and the other is the wife of the man caught in that very scandal.
Park Seo-joon stars as Lee Kyung-do, a reporter for Dongwoon Daily's entertainment desk. A shocking affair scandal forces him to reconnect with his first love, Seo Ji-woo. What follows is a series of twists that turn his ordinary life upside down.
Won Ji-an plays Seo Ji-woo, the second daughter of a fashion company CEO. After her husband's affair is exposed by none other than Lee Kyung-do, she faces divorce. But in the middle of her darkest moment, she reunites with her first love — kicking off an unpredictable romance.
🌟 Supporting Cast Brings More Depth
- Lee El plays Seo Ji-yeon, Ji-woo's older sister and CEO of Jarim Apparel — smart, composed, and the ultimate "sister's biggest fan."
- Lee Joo-young transforms into Park Se-young, a college theater club friend who's now running an art academy while supporting her actor husband's dreams.
- Kang Ki-doong joins as Cha Woo-sik, a passionate yet struggling actor, full of dreams and crazy love for his wife.
- Jo Min-guk plays Lee Jung-min, a lively used car dealer who reunites old college friends.
💬 Friendship, Love, and All the Feels
Production teased, "The deep friendship of the theater club 'Jirimeolryeol' will be the heart of the show — bringing viewers excitement, empathy, and healing with every character's unique story."
🎥 A Powerhouse Production Team
Waiting for the Meridian is directed by Lim Hyun-wook of King the Land fame and written by Yoo Young-ah, who penned the hit film Kim Ji-young, Born 1982.
The drama is set to premiere in the second half of 2025 on JTBC.
[Photo Credit: JTBC]
