The upcoming Korean drama Sunny Baseball Club is generating buzz as it lines up an impressive cast. Actress Jeon Hye Jin is currently in talks to join the project, while Joo Hyun Young has been reported to be part of the lineup alongside Oh Jung Se.
Jeon Hye Jin’s agency, HODU&U Entertainment, confirmed on July 2 that she has received an offer to star in the new drama and is reviewing it. The agency stated, “Jeon Hye Jin has received an offer to star in the new drama ‘Sunny Baseball Club’ and is currently reviewing it.”
On the same day, reports emerged that Joo Hyun Young will also be joining the drama. Her agency has not yet responded to these casting reports.
Oh Jung Se, who is known for his roles in It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and Uncle, was previously reported to be in talks for the lead role.
The Story Behind ‘Sunny Baseball Club’
Sunny Baseball Club tells the story of married men who participate in amateur baseball leagues. The plot follows their struggles as they manage their personal lives and their passion for baseball.
Oh Jung Se is in talks to play the lead male character. Jeon Hye Jin has been offered the role of his wife. Meanwhile, Joo Hyun Young is reportedly set to play Joo Ah, a newlywed who has been married for just six months.
The drama is a new project from director Min Jin Ki. He is known for directing the popular New Recruit series and Salon de Holmes. The script for Sunny Baseball Club will be written by Yoon Ki Young, who has previously worked with the director on New Recruit 3 and New Recruit 4.
Key Cast Details
Jeon Hye Jin
Jeon Hye Jin is a well-known actress who has built a solid reputation with her performances in various dramas. She has shown her acting skills in titles like Misty, Not Others, and Uncle. In Uncle, she co-starred with Oh Jung Se, which makes their potential reunion in Sunny Baseball Club even more interesting.
Joo Hyun Young
Joo Hyun Young has been gaining recognition for her acting in recent projects. She is known for her roles in dramas like The Penthouse: War in Life and Because This Is My First Life. Her reported role as a newlywed in the new drama adds an interesting dynamic to the story.
Oh Jung Se
Oh Jung Se is a respected actor who has gained widespread praise for his work in It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, where he played a character with autism, and Uncle, which was a remake of a BBC sitcom. His ability to take on diverse roles makes him a strong lead for Sunny Baseball Club.
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Release Details
Sunny Baseball Club is set to be released in 2027 as a TVING original series. TVING is a South Korean streaming platform that has produced several popular original dramas in recent years.
The drama is currently in the casting stage. Jeon Hye Jin is still reviewing her offer, while Joo Hyun Young’s casting has been reported but not yet confirmed by her agency. The production team has not announced a specific premiere date beyond the 2027 release window.
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