'Castaway Diva': New clip reveals Park Eun-bin, Kim Hyo-jin's camaraderie
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Netflix has unveiled a new clip of the upcoming tvN K-drama, Castaway Diva, featuring its two leading actors: Park Eun-bin and Kim Hyo-jin. This romantic comedy stars Park as Seo Mok-ha, an aspiring singer who finds herself stranded on a deserted island while en route to a Seoul audition. With its unique storyline and an impressive cast, Castaway Diva is generating anticipation ahead of its premiere on October 28.
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Castaway Diva is a project directed by Oh Choong-hwan and penned by Park Hye-ryun. This collaboration marks their third venture together, with previous successes in While You Were Sleeping and Start-Up. Meanwhile, Park, renowned for her role in the International Emmy Award-winning series Extraordinary Attorney Woo, steps into the lead role in this drama. Their track record of previous hit projects heightens anticipation for what Castaway Diva has in store.
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Park and Kim's characters find friendship in adversity
The new three-minute and 34-second-long clip shows Seo resourcefully surviving on the isolated island for 15 years, demonstrating her unwavering resolve. Upon returning to city life, she meets her idol, Yoon Ran-joo, played by Kim. Yoon is a former celebrity who holds a special significance in Seo's life. Their meeting sparks a deep and meaningful friendship as they navigate the challenges that life throws their way.
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Take a look at the newly released trailer here
Castaway Diva starring Park Eun-bin premieres October 28 but I found a little something to hold you over 🏝️ 💖 pic.twitter.com/nADhHxCUnc
— Netflix (@netflix) October 25, 2023
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Several new stills were also dropped recently
Castaway Diva features Chae Jong-hyeop as Kang Bo-geol, while Cha Hak-yeon portrays Woo-hak. They both play pivotal parts in Seo's remarkable journey. On Tuesday, tvN teased fans with stunning stills that offered a glimpse into the characters's worlds. Two contrasting photos of Yoon beautifully illustrate the stark contrast between her present-day reality and her past life as a famous and confident star.
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Meanwhile, here's why Park decided to headline 'Castaway Diva'
In a recent interaction with Soompi, Park shared insights into her decision to lead Castaway Diva. She expressed her fascination with the character's future life, driven by the unique journey from a deserted island to a promising future. Park mentioned, "I aim to find the answers through Seo and turn the seemingly impossible into reality alongside her." The series premieres on Saturday.