Roh Yoon-seo to Lead in "My Reason to Die"

Actress Roh Yoon-seo has been cast as the female lead in "My Reason to Die".

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According to OSEN on the 24th, Roh Yoon-seo has confirmed her appearance as the female protagonist in the new drama "My Reason to Die".

The series is based on the popular webtoon of the same name by writer YUJU. Originally serialized on Naver Webtoon from 2021 to 2023, the story gained widespread love for its delicate portrayal of the emotional development between its two main characters.

The drama is a regression romance that follows Ji-oh, a high school senior preparing for the national taekwondo team trials, and Cha Gyeol, a mysterious and charming figure. In the series, Roh Yoon-seo will play Nam Ji-oh, a taekwondo athlete who injures her leg ahead of the national team selection. While recovering from her injury, she meets Cha Gyeol and gradually develops feelings for him.

Roh Yoon-seo made her debut in the 2022 tvN drama "Our Blues", where she drew attention for her impressive acting despite being a rookie. She later won the Best New Actress award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards for "Crash Course in Romance". She has also shown a strong presence on the big screen through films such as "20th Century Girl" and "Hear Me: Our Summer", sweeping rookie awards in the film category as well.

Recently, she wrapped filming for the upcoming Netflix original series "The East Palace", set to be released this year. She also drew attention amid reports of joining the popular Disney+ drama "Moving - Season 2". Now, by taking on the lead role in "My Reason to Die", she is expected to further solidify her position as a leading actress.

In particular, actor Lee Chae-min who recently gained popularity through the hit drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty", has been cast as the male lead Cha Gyeol, raising anticipation for the pairing of two rising young stars.

Meanwhile, the drama will be directed by Kim Hee-won-II, known for works such as "Vincenzo", "Little Women", and "Queen of Tears". The script will be written by Kim Sol-ji, who previously penned "Pegasus Market" and "Love Is for Suckers".