Rising star Kim Min Ju is reportedly considering a role in an upcoming movie. Industry insiders said on July 19 that she might join Hong Kyung and Roh Yoon Seo in a Korean remake of the Taiwanese film Hear Me.
Kim Min Ju‘s agency, Management SOOP, confirmed the news, stating that the actress received an offer to star in the film and was currently reviewing it positively. The role offered to Kim Min Ju is said to be the younger sister of the female lead character, a part Roh Yoon Seo is also in talks for. In the Taiwanese original, this character is Xiao Peng, the older of two sisters. However, in the Korean remake, the character is the younger sister.
Hear Me is a 2009 Taiwanese romantic comedy featuring Eddie Peng, Ivy Chen, and Michelle Chen. The story is about a hearing man who falls in love with a deaf woman. The original movie was popular in Korea, earning a substantial Korean fan base.
Kim Min Ju’s Career
Kim Min Ju debuted in the project group IZ*ONE through Mnet’s Produce 48 in 2018. She signed with Management SOOP in September 2022 and showcased her acting prowess in The Forbidden Marriage. Her potential involvement in the Hear Me remake could boost her acting career.
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The Korean remake of Hear Me is set to start filming in August 2023. Fans of the original film and the actors eagerly await more updates on the project. With the talented trio of Kim Min Ju, Hong Kyung, and Roh Yoon Seo potentially in the cast, the remake promises to be an exciting addition to the Korean film industry. –K-pop News Writer
Featured Image: When IZ*ONE disbanded, Kim Min Ju was among the first to post photos like this on SNS. Source: Instagram/Kim Min Ju’s personal Instagram account.)
