A source said that Lee Jung Joon will take over the late Lee Ji HanŌĆÖs role in The Season of Kkokdu, according to a report made on November 7th. Lee Jung Joon will be playing Han Gye JeolŌĆÖs (played by Im Soo Hyang) ex-boyfriend Jung Yi Dean.┬Ā Reports say that the production team decided to look for the late Lee Ji HanŌĆÖs replacement after a long discussion as there are more scenes to be filmed for the role in the project. Lee Jung Joon previously showed his strong on-screen presence in Squid Game, and he is currently starring in SBSŌĆÖ Monday-Tuesday drama, Cheer Up.┬Ā

┬Ā ßäŗßģĄßäīßģźßå╝ßäīßģ«ßå½(@right_jun_)ļŗśņØś Ļ│Ąņ£Ā Ļ▓īņŗ£ļ¼╝ The Season of Kkokdu is a fantasy romance that follows a grim reaper named┬Ā Kkokdu who comes down to this world to punish humans every ninety-nine years. The story unfolds as he meets Han Gye Jeol, a doctor with a special ability, and begins working as a visiting doctor. The series is set to premiere next year.┬Ā Last month saw a crowd surge in Itaewon as many people gathered to celebrate the Halloween festival held in Seoul. On the same day, Lee Ji Han also visited Itaewon and became one of the victims of the tragedy. Source (1)

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