‘The Mantis: Original Sin’ creates major buzz: Marks Go Hyun Jung’s return to the small screen - Here’s all you need to know

Actress

Go Hyun Jung

is all set and ready to make her return in front of the camera with her next drama titled ‘

The Mantis: Original Sin

'. The show has already been creating a lot of anticipation before its release due to the star-studded cast, as well as the drastic transformation that

Hyun Jung

has undergone in her role.

About Go Hyun Jung’s latest project

The upcoming drama ‘The Mantis: Original Sin’ is set around the ‘mantis’ serial killer from South Korea. While it has already been 20 years since the crime, with the original killer already caught by the authorities and sentenced to death, new incidents and deaths are starting to occur.What’s unique about them is the fact that they seem to be the exact copy of how the

Mantis serial killer

used to end their victims’ lives. The story revolves around Cha Soo Yeol, a detective who has to go through unnecessary means in order to get to the truth about the new murders. The other is the original Mantis killer, who is still in jail. The plot twist? Soo Yeol is the son of the serial killer who haunted the country 20 years ago.

Go Hyun Jung will be playing the role of the Mantis serial killer, and will assist her son in finding out who the copycat is and why they have started committing murders the same way. According to Allkpop, the production team of the show described the actress as the “perfect person” for the role. They also stated that the drama is "a project that can only be completed through the actor's skills”.

About the cast

Not only is the drama being praised for its unique plot, but also for its highly revered and talented cast list. Along with the iconic Go Hyun Jung, names like Jang Dong Yoon, Lee El,

Kim Bo Ra

, and

Jo Sung Ha

will also be joining the cast list, further building up anticipation.