The Divorce Insurance: Insights from the Cast and Director at the Press Conference
On March 24, the creative team behind the upcoming drama, The Divorce Insurance, including director Lee Won-suk and lead actor Lee Dong-wook, gathered for a press conference filled with lively discussions about the show. They shared insights on casting choices, filming experiences, and their personal connections to the narrative. The camaraderie was palpable as the cast playfully exchanged banter, highlighting their unique characters.
Director’s Choice: A Funny Casting Insight
Director Lee Won-suk elaborated on his decision to cast Lee Dong-wook as the protagonist, No Gi-jun. He expressed a personal admiration for the actor from his previous work in Goblin and noted a fortuitous discovery of a whimsical photograph of Lee Dong-wook that influenced his casting choice. In this candid moment, the actor wore a cap and sported a goofy expression, prompting the director to humorously consider him a fitting choice for a character who has navigated through three divorces, eliciting laughter from both the cast and attendees.
“He said that to a man who hasn’t married yet.”
“Even the reason why LDW was offered the role is so funny. This show is going to be hilarious, I can feel it!”a user wrote.
“The more the director talks, the funnier it gets,”a user wrote.
“Director Lee is so cute!!! I love him loving Wookie so much,”a fan wrote.
“I need to know which photo was it,”another fan replied.
A Warm Dynamic Between Director and Actor
The affectionate rapport between Lee Won-suk and Lee Dong-wook was evident as the director playfully gestured to indicate handing the script over to the actor. In response, Dong-wook humorously clarified that he received the script via a Kakao Talk message, much to the delight of the audience.
“I love this dynamic omg help,”a fan replied.
“This is funny! And the director sure loves DW a lot. He kept saying he loves DW,”a user replied.
Character Insights and Future Cameos
During the event, each cast member took the opportunity to delve into their characters and how they contribute to the overall narrative. The discussion toggled between heartfelt moments and comedic interactions, emphasizing the light-hearted tone of the drama. Notably, it was shared that Jo Bo-ah, who co-starred with Lee Dong-wook in The Tale of the Nine-Tailed, is set to make a cameo in The Divorce Insurance.
The plot revolves around the character No Gi-jun, who, after three tumultuous marriages, conceives a unique insurance product designed specifically for divorcees. This intriguing premise promises an array of unusual reactions and humorous escapades.
Meet the Cast
Alongside Lee Dong-wook, the main cast features Lee Joo-bin, Lee Kwang-soo, and Lee Da-hee, with WJSN’s EXY appearing in a supporting role. The anticipation builds as audiences look forward to the show’s premiere.
Premiere Details
The Divorce Insurance is scheduled to debut on March 31 at 8:50 PM KST on tVN for viewers in South Korea, with global audiences able to catch it on Amazon Prime Video.