[Press Release] Netflix Announces Romantic Comedy "Genie, Make a Wish" The Glory Writer, Starring Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy
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Netflix has confirmed the production of "Genie, Make a Wish", a new series by renowned writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Byeong-heon, featuring an all-star cast.
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"Genie, Make a Wish" explores the enchanting story of Jini, a genie who awakens after a thousand years, and Ga-yeong, his new impassive master. The series weaves a romantic comedy around their conflicts over three wishes, setting the stage for magical mishaps and heartfelt moments.
The cast includes Kim Woo-bin ("Black Knight", "Our Blues", "Uncontrollably Fond") as the genie Jini, and Bae Suzy ("Doona!", "Start Up", "Uncontrollably Fond") as the emotionally detached Ga-yeong. The two are reuniting on-screen after seven years, fueling the excitement of their fans. Supporting them are Ahn Eun-jin ("The Good Bad Mother", "My Dearest") as the mysterious Mi-joo, Steve Sanghyun Noh ("Pachinko") as Soo-hyeon, Jini's brother and rival, Ko Kyu-pil as Sayyid, Jini's assistant who's secretly a black jaguar, and Lee Zoo-young as Min-ji, Ga-yeong's only friend.
This series follows the success of Kim Eun-sook's "The Glory" and her reputation as a legendary screenwriter with credits like "The King: Eternal Monarch", "Mr. Sunshine", "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God", "Descendants of the Sun", and "Secret Garden". Director Lee Byeong-heon-I, celebrated for his unique wit in "Chicken Nugget", box office hit "Extreme Job", and "Be Melodramatic" brings his expertise to the series.
Produced by Haw & Dam Pictures, "Genie, Make a Wish" is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix, blending fantasy, romance and comedy.
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