‘To the Beautiful You’ releases photos from the first script reading

With anticipation rising for the drama, ‘To the Beautiful You‘ has unveiled a set of photos from their first script reading.

The reading took place back on July 7th at the SBS Ilsan Production Center and in attendance were Sulli, Minho, Lee Hyun woo, Kim Ji Won, Ki Tae Young, Lee Young Eun, Kang Kyung Jun, Seo Jun Young, Kwanghee, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Han Wee, Lee Ah Hyun, and Ahn Hye Kyung.

On this day, Sulli is said to have spoken in a lower tone to better fit the role of a girl who disguises herself as a guy, while Minho showed his hard working attitude as he concentrated on every word that the director and writer mentioned.

Lee Han Wee and Lee Ah Hyun showcased their leadership as they lead the hoobae actors throughout the reading, while also livening up the atmosphere.

A representative from the drama team stated, “The cast of ‘To the Beautiful You’ is already working hard by coming together to produce a perfect drama… We believe that a great project can be produced through the meeting of the passion and intensity of the young actors and the experience of the older actors.”

The pilot episode will air in August.

Source + Photo: MK via Naver

Kang Kyung Joon and Gi Tae Young confirmed, Lee Hyun Woo in discussion for ‘To the Beautiful You’

SM Entertainment‘s upcoming SBS drama ‘To the Beautiful You‘ has rolled out with a list of cast confirmations!

Actor Lee Hyun Woo has been revealed to be in discussion for a role while Kang Kyung Joon and Gi Tae Young have formally accepted their casting offers. Kang Kyung Joon attended the drama’s first script reading on June 7th for his role as a cool but comical track coach. Having been discharged from the army last year, this will be his return to the small screen for the first time in a while.

Gi Tae Young will be playing the role of ‘Jang Min Woo’, a school nurse who comes to the aid of Sulli‘s character. A representative of his agency confirmed, “The character is unique and mysterious, so Gi Tae Young felt that he could trust the writer’s work and show another side of himself as well. He’ll be involved in a love triangle with Lee Young Eun, another teacher at the school, and Kang Kyung Joon.”

Yesterday, Seo Jun Young was confirmed for the role of the head leader of the dorm shared by Minho and Sulli, while ZE:A‘s Kwanghee was confirmed to play Minho’s friend. Go So Young is currently in discussion to play a chairman of the board. INFINITE‘s L also still seems to be in discussion as well for there hasn’t been recent news confirming nor tuning down the role yet.

Also confirmed recently are Kang Ha Neul, Ahn Hye Kyung, and Lee Han Wee.

Stay tuned for updates until the drama’s pilot broadcast in August!

Source + Photos: Newsen (2), TV Report