'Heading to the Ground' holds first script reading

With casting complete, production is proceeding for MBC’s soccer drama Heading to the Ground [맨땅에 헤딩], which recently held its first script reading in Ilsan, Kyunggi province.

Among the actors present were the drama’s lead star U-Know Yunho of idol band Dong Bang Shin Ki, who had just arrived from a trip to Japan, as well as Go Ara (Who Are You), Lee Yoon-ji (Pure 19), and Lee Sang-yoon (I Love You, Don’t Cry).

Yunho plays passionate soccer player “Cha Bong-kun,” and reportedly spent over six hours in a phone call with one of the writers to get an in-depth analysis of his character and understanding for his motivations. Meanwhile, Go Ara plays “Kang Hae-bin,” the daughter of the team owner who wants to prove herself and achieve her own success as a sports agent.

Director Park Sung-soo (Ruler of Your Own World) had words of praise for his actors, while writer Kim Sol-ji said that she’s looking forward to seeing the progress unfold.

Heading to the Ground follows horror drama Hon on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and airs its first episode on September 9.

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wah can't wait for this drama.... and yeah... JUNG YUN-HO will be playing the MAIN ROLE... YAY!!!

the main leads (Yun-ho & A-ra) were both SM ARTISTS... COINCIDENCE???

i think SM ENT. accepted this offer after seeing the successful debut of 'Kim Hyun-joong' in the K-Series 'Boys Over Flowers,' since dat series (Boys Over Flowers') was originally first offered to TVXQ members but SM Ent. (their management) rejected it coz of d members busy schedule... so are TVXQ members now not THAT BUSY anymore?...

i don't care much really since my favorite TVXQ member, Yun-ho is in this new series...

but SM ENT., r they really sure of this strategy to build & make their ARTIST more popular than they are now, since i heard other TVXQ members, besides Yun-ho, will debut in some series too...

if dat happens, i will not be surprised if BoA will someday act in a K-Series after SM rejected so many dramas/movies offered to her...

(JUNG YUN-HO)

(GO A-RA)