TVING’s original series “Monstrous” has shared a glimpse of Shin Hyun Been and Goo Kyo Hwan’s relationship!
“Monstrous” is about the people who are lured in by a curse from “that thing””that shouldn’t have come out into the world and tells the story of archaeologists who chase after monstrous cases that have never been heard of. As a village gets swept up in disaster with the discovery of a mysterious possessed statue of the Buddha, the confusion from the people who face the strange terror and the process of chasing after it will deliver great suspense to viewers.
The drama is penned by director Yeon Sang Ho, who directed “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” and wrote the OCN drama “The Cursed,” as well as Ryu Yong Jae, who wrote “Pied Piper” and “My Holo Love.” It will be directed by Jang Gun Jae, who won Best Screenplay at the 16th Busan Film Critics Award and Best Director and Best Screenplay at the 3rd Wildflower Film Awards with the film “A Midsummer’s Fantasia.”
Goo Kyo Hwan transforms into the eccentric archaeologist Jung Ki Hoon who researches bizarre supernatural phenomena. In the midst of running the occult YouTube channel titled “Monthly Ghost Stories,” he faces a strange and unbelievable phenomenon while investigating the Buddhist statue found in Jinyang County.
Shin Hyun Been stars as the genius pattern cryptanalyst Lee Soo Jin who ends up having to face a terrible disaster. After losing her only daughter, Lee Soo Jin puts down everything to return to Jinyang County where she begins to experience inexplicable events.
The newly released stills amp up the chemistry of Shin Hyun Been and Goo Kyo Hwan who will portray a married couple who experiences a downfall after their daughter passes away.
In the first two photos, Jung Ki Hoon and Lee Soo Jin look nothing but happy. They’re spending time together under the warm sun, and they can’t stop smiling at each other. Their harmonious appearance hints that they had a perfect daily life.
However, unexpected incidents shake their lives. Jung Ki Hoon and Lee Soo Jin, who were separated after their daughter’s death, will face each other again when they become trapped in the disaster brought upon by the curse of the Buddha statue. Both of them are swept up in fear, and they look overwhelmed by the chaos unfolding before them.
Goo Kyo Hwan and Shin Hyun Been, who showed great teamwork during shooting, praised one another. Goo Kyo Hwan commented, “Shin Hyun Been is an actress who always fills the set with warmth. She makes me feel at peace even when I’m nervous.”
Shin Hyun Been shared, “We filmed more difficult and painful scenes than fun ones.” She added that despite all the difficulties, she was able to film comfortably and joyfully because ofGoo Kyo Hwan’s humor, ideas, and thoughtfulness.
“Monstrous” premieres on April 29.
Source: Soompi