On March 19, 2025, My Drama List reported that acclaimed actor Wi Ha-joon and beloved actress Park Min-young have been approached to star in the upcoming SBS drama titled Siren.
Wi Ha-joon is celebrated for his impressive performances in popular series such as Squid Game and The Worst of Evil, while Park Min-young has earned acclaim for her roles in fan-favorite K-dramas, including What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim and Marry My Husband.
About the Upcoming Drama
Siren is slated to be a Korean adaptation of the Japanese mystery thriller Ice World, which originally aired on Fuji TV in 1999 and starred Yutaka Takenouchi and Nanako Matsushima. The original series centers on a woman named Toko, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after the mysterious death of her colleague Sonoe, exploring themes of trust and betrayal.
This new adaptation promises to offer a fresh narrative twist. As of now, details about the characters played by Wi Ha-joon and Park Min-young remain undisclosed, adding an element of intrigue to the project.
Industry Buzz and Fan Reactions
The announcement of Wi Ha-joon and Park Min-young’s potential casting has generated considerable excitement across social media. While specific character details are still under wraps, fans have high hopes for the chemistry between the two actors.
“Wi Ha-joon has been selected as the male lead in the new drama Siren (tentative title) and will be acting with Park Min-young.”
Reactions from fans have been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their enthusiasm for the pairing. One user on X noted:
“Wi Ha-joon and Park Min-young in a mystery thriller is perfect casting.”
Various fans characterized the duo as a “HOT”onscreen match and eagerly anticipated the drama. Comments ranged from excitement over the thriller genre to hopeful sentiments about potential romantic arcs in the story:
“SBS drama and Ha-joon Min-young….. I smell hit,”
“Wow, the genre is thriller. I hope this time you’ll get your love if there is a thin romance, Wiwi. Sounds interesting and so nice to have Min-young in this genre because she performed well in ‘Marry My Husband’,”
“This such a HOT pairing I’m so excited,”
Enthusiastic fans further expressed their delight over social media:
“SBS be bragging all the fine actors and actresses omg,”
“The pair I never knew I needed,”
“Omg yessss pls make it come trueeee,”
Recent Career Highlights of Wi Ha-joon and Park Min-young
The careers of Wi Ha-joon and Park Min-young have been on an upward trajectory. Between 2021 and 2025, Wi Ha-joon gained immense recognition after his role as Hwang Jun-ho in Netflix’s Squid Game. He also starred in Bad and Crazy alongside Lee Dong-wook that same year.
In 2022, he took part in the Netflix series Little Women, which was a modern take on the classic novel and featured a notable cast including Kim Go-eun. Fast forward to 2023, Wi Ha-joon portrayed the antagonist in the Disney+ series The Worst of Evil, which adeptly revisited the troubling drug cartel history of the 1990s in Seoul.
Looking ahead, he is set to reprise his role as police officer Hwang In-ho in Squid Game 3, expected to premiere in June 2025. Recent releases include The Midnight Romance in Hagwon and Squid Game 2, which bolstered his popularity even further.
Meanwhile, Park Min-young has maintained her star status with pivotal roles. Her 2022 Netflix series Forecasting Love and Weather focused on workplace romance against a meteorological backdrop, while Love In Contract also brought her acclaim. In January 2024, she made a significant return with Marry My Husband, which was praised as a standout drama of the year.
Conclusion
As anticipation builds for the Korean adaptation of Ice World, fans of both Wi Ha-joon and Park Min-young are eager to witness the magic of their on-screen collaboration in Siren. The buzz surrounding the project reflects the potential for a hit drama that could blend thrilling narrative with captivating performances.
For further updates, interested readers can follow the developments regarding the casting confirmations and plot details.