[Official] Lee Chae-min and Noh Yoon-seo confirmed to star in 'I Decided to Die'... Reunion three years after 'One the First Love'

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Actors Lee Chae-min and Noh Yoon-seo have confirmed their participation in tvN's new drama "I Decided to Die."

tvN's new drama "I Decided to Die" (screenplay by Kim Sol-ji; directed by Choi Jeong-gyu and Kim Hee-won) is based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name by artist YUJU. It tells the story of Cha Gyeol, a man trapped in an infinite time loop trying to save the woman he loves, and Nam Ji-o, a woman who defies fate to protect his life. The series is a time-loop youth romance that blends a poignant love story of a man striving to rescue his beloved by traveling back in time with narratives of first love and personal growth, promising both excitement and deep emotional resonance.

Directed jointly by Choi Jeong-gyu, known for directing "The Palace" and "Judge from Hell," and Kim Hee-won, who has earned acclaim for directing works such as "Vincenzo," "Little Women," and "Queen of Tears," the drama features screenplay by Kim Sol-ji, writer behind "Ssam: A Thousand Miles Mart" and "Love Like Ice." Together, they are expected to create an emotionally rich youth melodrama.

First, Lee Chae-min will play Cha Gyeol, a man who repeatedly faces death and reincarnation in his attempt to save Nam Ji-o, the woman he loves. Cha Gyeol is a character with unpredictable charm: he approaches warmly but suddenly draws a cold line, displaying an attitude that defies expectations and a maturity beyond his years, which stirs Ji-o's heart. Having lived with childhood trauma, Cha Gyeol dreams of happiness for the first time after meeting Nam Ji-o, but after losing her, he finds himself reliving the same spring by traveling back in time.

Noh Yoon-seo portrays Nam Ji-o, a promising taekwondo athlete dreaming of an Olympic gold medal. Ji-o is the optimistic eldest daughter who never gives up on her dreams despite her impoverished circumstances, enduring each day with innate resilience and vibrant energy. Her bright smile and upright character disarm those around her, but after facing a crisis where her dream collapses due to an unexpected injury, she meets Cha Gyeol and experiences a fateful love that becomes a turning point in her life.

After approximately three years since the drama "One the First Love," Lee Chae-min and Noh Yoon-seo will reunite to portray lovers who leap across the boundary between life and death for each other, showcasing a new youth chemistry filled with poignant romance and thrilling emotions.

The production team stated, "'I Decided to Die' is a work that portrays the love of two youths striving to protect one another beyond time," adding, "Please look forward to the delicate emotional acting and special synergy that Lee Chae-min and Noh Yoon-seo will deliver."

Meanwhile, tvN's "I Decided to Die" is scheduled for release in 2027.

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