[Press Release] Literary Suspense Comes Alive in Korean Series "Notes from the Last Row", Greenlit for Production

Netflix has announced the production of a new Korean series, "Notes from the Last Row", featuring a stellar cast including Choi Min-sik, Choi Hyun-wook, Huh Joon-ho, Kim Yunjin, and Jin Kyung. Based on the popular Spanish play "El Chico de la última fila", this suspenseful drama centers around Heo Moon-oh, a grumpy literature professor and failed writer who becomes enamored by the talent of Lee  Kang, a mysterious student who always sits in the back row of his class.

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Things begin to unfold when Moon-oh, burdened by insecurity and unfulfilled dreams, begins special literature classes with Lee  Kang, whose brilliance reignites Moon-oh's passion for writing. As their relationship develops, the series promises unexpected twists and turns.

Choi Min-sik, known for his roles in "Exhuma" and "Big Bet", plays the complex Heo Moon-oh. After reading Lee  Kang's writing assignment - the only submission that piques his interest - he takes Lee  Kang under his wing. Choi Min-sik's portrayal of Moon-oh's troubled mind is set to be compelling.

Opposite him, Choi Hyun-wook, acclaimed for "Weak Hero Class 1" and "Twenty Five Twenty One", plays Lee Kang, an engineering student with a hidden literary gift. Under Moon-oh's mentorship, Lee  Kang embarks on an unpredictable journey, shaped by Moon-oh's deep interest in his work.

Huh Joon-ho ("Buried Hearts", "Noryang: Deadly Sea") adds depth to the story as Kim Soo-hoon, Moon-oh's successful writer friend. Laid-back and self-assured due to his fame, Soo-hoon was once the source of Moon-oh's secret jealousy, leaving Moon-oh with a lingering sense of defeat. Kim Yunjin (Lost, "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area") portrays Soo-hoon's wife, Ahn  Eun-joo, while Jin Kyung ("Veteran", "Extraordinary Attorney Woo") plays Jo  Hyeon-sook, Moon-oh's psychologist wife, rounding out a remarkable ensemble cast.

Directed by Kim Kyoo-tae ("The Trunk", "Our Blue"), known for his nuanced exploration of the human psyche, and penned by Jang Myeong-woo ("My Mother, the Mermaid"), "Notes from the Last Row" is set to deliver intense suspense through a complex web of relationships surrounding the characters, marked by volatile emotions. Produced by Kakao Entertainment and Gtist, this drama promises engaging storytelling with a talented production team.

Stay tuned for more updates on "Notes from the Last Row", only on Netflix.