There are rumors that actor Lee Jong Suk may play the main role in a new historical drama based on a webtoon called Che Tam Ja. This news has fans excited to possibly see him in a historical setting again.
What We Know About the Rumored Drama
On December 31, rumors started spreading that Lee Jong Suk might star in Che Tam Ja. This drama is based on a Naver webtoon and is about a spy agency called Chetamin during the Joseon era, when King Sejong ruled. The spies in this agency did important work, like spying to make the country stronger and keeping an eye on the Jurchen dynasty in China.
The webtoon’s story mainly follows a character named Gwiyeong. After the Jurchen people killed his family when he was young, he became a Chetamin to get revenge. If Lee Jong Suk agrees to be in the drama, he will probably play this character.
When the Drama Might Come Out
The drama is rumored to be released in 2026. People are saying that director Kim Han Sol, known for Korea-Khitan War, will direct it along with screenwriter Yoon Pil Jun. There’s also a rumor that the drama will be on Netflix. This news mostly came from fans online, not official sources, but fans hope Lee Jong Suk will take the role.
What Else Lee Jong Suk Is Working On
While the news about Che Tam Ja is just a rumor for now, Korean news sources have said that the original webtoon is being considered for a drama. Grim Entertainment is in charge of making the drama.
Lee Jong Suk is also preparing for his return to TV with a legal drama called Seocho-dong. Moon Ga Young will also star in this drama. He is also talking about being in a new fantasy romance drama with Shin Min Ah called The Remarried Princess. He will also be in a Chinese drama called Jade Lovers.
Source: Hankyung, @ggonigone on X
