Rising stars Park Jihoon and Hong Yeji, who both participated in Produce series, are confirmed to headline the upcoming KBS series Fantastic Sonata. 

Based on the webtoon of the same name, Fantastic Sonata is a historical fantasy romance drama. It will revolve around a man with a split personality and a woman with a dark past who loves him.

The series will mark the first project between Jihoon and Yeji. 

What we know so far about ‘Fantastic Sonata’

For the upcoming series, Park Jihoon will take on the challenging role of Hyun, a crown prince leading a double life. By day, he is a talented fashion designer, concealing his royal lineage from the world. Yet, beneath his composed exterior lies a traumatic past, rooted in the abuse he endured from his father.

But he also have an alternate personality through Ak-hee, a charismatic and charming man who possesses the unique ability to make anyone fall in love with him. However, his life is marked by a curse, causing him intense pain whenever physical contact is made with others.

Meanwhile, Hong Yeji will portray Yeon Wol, a descendant of the fallen Yeon Dynasty, a prestigious clan that faced decimation by the royal government. Raised as an assassin under the identity of Gye Ra, Yeon Wol‘s life takes an unexpected turn when she infiltrates the palace with the intent of assassinating the king. But she’ll find herself losing consciousness and waking up as the crown prince’s concubine.

The series is directed by Lee Jung-sub, whose previous works include the Dali and Cocky Prince and Queen For Seven Days. Joining Lee is scriptwriter Yoon Kyung-ah, who’s known for her work on the 2019 teen series At Eighteen. 

Fantastic Sonata is set for a January 2024 premiere, but a final release date has yet to be announced. 

More on Park Jihoon and Hong Yeji’s career

For those unfamiliar, both Jihoon and Yeji participated in the Produce series. 

Jihoon initially made his debut as a child actor. However, it was his appearance in Mnet’s Produce 101 in 2017 that thrust him into the limelight. There, he made it into the top 11 finalists, leading to his debut as a member of the now-disbanded group, Wanna One.

In addition to his music career, Jihoon has ventured into acting with roles in various television series. Notably, he is best known for his roles in Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency and Weak Hero Class 1. 

As for Yeji, she was a former contestant of Produce 48. In the entertainment industry, she’s making waves through her roles in films like 2037 and School Caste. 

Now, fans are eager to see the chemistry between the idol-actors in the upcoming series. 

Featured image: Park Jihoon shares photo from script reading. Credit: Instagram/Park Jihoon