'Brave New World’ cast announced: Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun join the team

'Brave New World' is an upcoming Korean-language drama that has been creating a lot of buzz and excitement online. The romantic comedy is all set and ready for production, and even the lead cast members have been selected as well.

Lim Ji Yeon and Heo Nam Jun join ’Brave New World’

As per reports shared by Insight, Lim Ji Yeon, known for her role in the K-drama ‘The Glory’, and Heo Nam Jun, who rose to fame for his drama ‘Sweet Home’, will be leading the cast line up as the main couple.The drama has not yet begun production and is slated for a 2026 release date, though nothing official has been confirmed by the production team. The script is being helmed by Kang Hyun Joo, who is known for his work on ‘Soulmate’, ‘The Scarlet Letter’, and ‘Lost in Starlight.’The premise of the upcoming drama is what fans and netizens are most interested about, as it follows the typical love-hate trope. Many are looking forward to Ji Yeon and Nam Jun’s chemistry on screen and how they will perform together on the small screen.

About the drama

The romantic-comedy film follows a love-hate story of Shin Seo Ri and Cha Se Gye. Seo Ri is a villain from the Joseon era, though in reality, she is an unknown actress trying to make it in the industry, while Se Gye is a modern-day conglomerate heir who is extremely entitled.

Ji Yeon will be playing double roles in the upcoming drama. She will play the unknown actress Seo Ri, as well as the Joseon era villain Kang Dan Shim, who possesses her body. A statement from the report describes the artist’s character as a “Femme Fatale who shook the entire nation.” She is reawakened in the drama of modern day and must navigate a world that has long since moved on from her era. Heo Nam Jun will be taking on the role of the abusive and villainous crown prince Se Gye. He is the sole heir to one of the biggest conglomerates in the nation and will do anything to achieve whatever he wants.