Actor Lee Hee Joon is reportedly in talks to join the upcoming spy drama Koreans (working title), alongside Lee Byung Hun and Han Ji Min. On February 5, MyDaily reported that Lee Hee Joon has received an offer for the series and is currently reviewing the proposal.
The project initially attracted attention due to the potential pairing of Lee Byung Hun and Jun Ji Hyun. However, Jun Ji Hyun ultimately declined the role due to scheduling conflicts. Han Ji Min is now in discussions to star opposite Lee Byung Hun. Notably, all three actors—Lee Byung Hun, Han Ji Min, and Lee Hee Joon—are represented by BH Entertainment.
In response, BH Entertainment stated, “Lee Hee Joon, Han Ji Min, and Lee Byung Hun are all positively reviewing offers to appear in the new series Koreans.”
Directed by Ahn Gil Ho, known for The Glory, Koreans will be a Korean remake of the acclaimed American spy drama The Americans. While the original series was set during the Cold War era of the 1980s, the remake will reinterpret the narrative within the politically turbulent period of Korea’s military dictatorship, offering a localized perspective on espionage and identity.
