A script reading session for the cast of Sunbae, Don’t Put on That LipstickĀ (literal translation) was held recently. The show is JTBC’s upcoming Monday-TuesdayĀ drama.
The story is about an office romance with a lovelyĀ sunbaeĀ (someone senior at work, school or in an industry) and a boldĀ hoobae (junior) who has it all: good looks, cuteness, sexiness and a serious aura. Won Jin Ah, SF9’s Rowoon, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kyu Han, Wang Bit Na, Ha Yun Kyung, Kang Hye Jin and child actress Park So Yi were at the script reading. Director Lee Dong Yoon and screenwriter Chae Yoon were also present at the event.
To kick off the session, director Lee Dong Yoon said, āIāmĀ truly thankful to be able to work with the best actors who are perfect for their roles. This drama will be about various kinds of romance. It willĀ also tell the love stories of other couples, not just the main characters.ā
Won Jin Ah, who will playĀ Yoon Song Ah, a professional brand marketer at a cosmetics company, said, āIt feels special that for the first time, the atmosphere seems like Iām with family even before weāve begun.ā She continued, āI will my do my best alongside my co-stars to create a perfect drama.ā
Rowoon, who will be the straightforward hoobaeĀ cosmetics brand marketer Chae Hyun Seung, commented, āIāll work hard while learning,Ā having fun, and depending on others.ā During the script reading, Won Jin Ah and Rowoon showed off perfect chemistry as they transformed into their characters.
The mature character Lee Jae Shin is played by Lee Hyun Wook while the role of Lee Hyo Joo is played by Lee Joo Bin who is cold but lovable.Ā Ā Additionally, Lee Kyu Han will be Lee Jae Woon, the brother of Lee Hyo Joo and the marketing director of the cosmetics company.
Wang Bit Na plays Chae Ji Seung, the CEO of a wedding dress shop, while Ha Yun Kyung portrays Chae Yeon Seung, the mother of Park So Yiās character and the sister of Chae Ji Seung and Chae Hyun Seung. The trio showed off their realistic back-and-forth as siblings at the reading.
Kang Hye Jin, who is better known as the YouTuber Hey Jini, will be the entertaining Kim Ga Young, Yoon Song Ahās best friend.
The dramaās production team commented, āThe teamwork and chemistry among the actorsĀ was so great that the atmosphere was undoubtedly great as well. Everyone is doing their best so that this good energy can be relayed to our viewers. Please look forward to it.ā
āSunbae, Donāt Put on That Lipstickā premieres in the first half of 2021 following the conclusion of āLive On,ā starring NUāESTāsĀ MinhyunĀ andĀ Jung Da Bin.