The highly-awaited show 'The Crown Prince Has Disappeared' has an official release date. MBN released the first script reading photos of the main cast.
After a long wait, MBN has finally announced that its upcoming romantic comedy drama, 'The Crown Prince Has Disappeared' is set to premiere on March 9. This new series serves as a spin-off of the popular drama 'Bossam: Steal the Fate,' which was a major hit as it became MBN's highest-viewed drama in 2021.
Being made by the same talented writers Kim Ji-soo and Park Cheol, the show's anticipation has soared high as its first-ever tableread photos took netizens by surprise.
The story, set in Joseon, revolves around a kidnapped crown prince and the woman destined to be his wife. As they run for their lives, a spark blossoms between them. EXO's Suho will take the lead as Yi Geon, the crown prince of Joseon, who is unexpectedly kidnapped in the blink of an eye. And, Hong Ye-ji will portray Choi Myung-yoon, a clever and spirited young woman, who is skilled in horseback riding and medicine.
Alongside these two, Myung Se-bin will come back to the 'Bossam' universe as the gentle queen Min Soo-ryun, while Kim Joo-hun will take on the role of Myung-yoon's father, Choi Sang-rok, who is professionally a royal physician and will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves. Lastly, Kim Min-kyu will be playing the role of the crown prince's half brother, prince Do-sung, who has his own dream of becoming a crown prince.
Additionally, Yoo Se-rye, Jeon Jin-oh, Cha Kwang-soo and Kim Seol-jin will play supporting roles.
MBN released photos from the initial script reading of the upcoming drama on January 26, which feature the main cast members including Suho, Hong Ye-ji, Kim Min-kyu, Myung Se-bin, and Kim Joo-hun. As per reports, the script reading started off with warm greetings from director Kim Jin-man.
Individual images of the lead cast went viral too.
The production team of the show has remarked, "'The Crown Prince Has Disappeared' will provide viewers with spectacular entertainment through the characters whose fates are tangled with one another due to the 'prince kidnapping' incident. The performances of actors with strong presence and impeccable acting skills were met with applause from the first script reading. Please show lots of interest in the upcoming Joseon rom-com."
Fans are highly awaiting to see their favourite stars together on-screen for this exciting K-Drama. Most fans are excited to watch Suho making an acting comeback.
'The Crown Prince Has Disappeared' will premiere on MBN March 9, 2024 onwards and will air every Saturday and Sunday.