"Chemistry 100%".. Red Velvet's Kim Ye-rim and Kang Sang-jun, Heart-fluttering First Reading of 'Azure Spring'

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Kim Ye-rim (Yeri), formerly of Red Velvet, and actor Kang Sang-jun are drawing expectations for their chemistry.

On the 24th, the cast of the webtoon-based drama 'Azure Spring' (directed by Jung Heon-soo, written by Ha Jin, produced by Oz Arena and Studio Dal) gathered for a script reading, which was made public.

Ahead of the official filming, the script reading was attended by director Jung Heon-soo, along with main cast members Kim Ye-rim, Kang Sang-jun, Ko Ju-hee, and Jung Hyun-min.

Director Jung Heon-soo stated, "We plan to capture a beautiful story through underwater filming in the actual sea centered on Tongyeong, prioritizing the safety of the actors as we work together to create a warm and sincere drama."

'Azure Spring' is a healing youth drama depicting the journey of Anna (played by Kim Ye-rim), who is stuck due to fear of the future, and Deok-hyun (played by Kang Sang-jun), who remains in the past and cannot move forward, as they meet on a small island at the edge of the sea, heal each other, and grow.

Kim Ye-rim, who plays Anna, takes on a new acting transformation, expressing the inner depths of the character with delicate emotional acting, naturally portraying the youth emotions where anxiety and excitement coexist.

Kang Sang-jun, cast as Deok-hyun who holds an unspeakable secret, vividly captured the character's emotional arc. Kang Sang-jun and Kim Ye-rim displayed natural chemistry, raising expectations for their dynamic.

Ko Ju-hee and Jung Hyun-min also delivered performances fully immersed in their respective characters. Despite this being the actors' first reading, they showed a level of completion that resembled actual filming, reportedly generating anticipation for future synergy.

Kim Ye-rim said, "I believe this is a story that any youth living in this era can relate to. I hope many people can resonate with it and enjoy watching." Kang Sang-jun added, "I was drawn to Deok-hyun's charm, which contrasts with the overall bright atmosphere, and I put a lot of thought into portraying this character well before filming. As I acted with all my heart, I hope to deliver a pleasant greeting to the viewers."

'Azure Spring' is a work featuring emotional direction set against the backdrop of Tongyeong's sea and a coming-of-age story of youth. It will air on MBN Plus at 11 p.m. on May 11. The same day at 11:30 p.m., it will be released on domestic OTT platforms such as Wave and TVING. Additionally, it is scheduled to meet global viewers through international OTT platforms including the Asian representative platform Viki, Japanese video streaming service Abema, and Coco in the Americas and Europe.

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