News bites: June 28, 2023

Shin Mina (Our Blues) is considering an offer to star in a new rom-com called Because I Want No Loss (roughly translated). In an oldie-but-goodie set up with our two leads getting fake married, her intent is to not lose out on things (just because she’s single), while he desires not to inconvenience others. Still in the planning stages, the series will be written by Kim Hye-young (Her Private Life). [Star News, Xports News]

More group posters have dropped for tvN’s Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch, with our heroes unleashing their colorful powers and standing against the fiery red demons. Starring Jo Byung-kyu (Stove League), Yoo Joon-sang (Alchemy of Souls), Kim Se-jung (Today’s Webtoon), and Yeom Hye-ran (The Glory) amid an ensemble cast, the action-fantasy premieres on July 29. [News1]

Uhm Tae-woong (Wanted) confirmed casting for the upcoming I Kill You, which co-stars Kang Ji-young (Doctor Cha) and Lee Ki-kwang (Lovely Horribly). Directed by filmmaker Yoo Ha (Pipeline, Gangnam Blues), the crime-action began filming earlier this month and is aiming to broadcast later this year. [News]
SNSD’s Tiffany Young (Reborn Rich) has been added to the cast of the period drama Uncle Sam-shik, joining a powerhouse lineup that includes Song Kang-ho (Emergency Declaration), Byun Yo-han (Mr. Sunshine), Lee Kyu-hyung (May It Please the Court), and Jin Ki-joo (My Perfect Stranger) among others. The series is both written and directed by filmmaker Shin Yeon-shik (Cassiopeia). [MBC]

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SBS announced that The First Responders 2 has been slated for this summer, premiering in just over a month on August 4. With our main trio Kim Rae-won (L.U.C.A.: The Beginning), Sohn Ho-joon (Work Later Drink Now 2), and Gong Seung-yeon (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls) reprising their roles for Season 2, the crime-thriller will follow Revenant in the weekend slot. [News]
We may also see Gong Seung-yeon a second time this year in the slice-of-life travel drama I’ll Take the Trip for You. Also starring Yoo Joon-sang (Alchemy of Souls) and Kim Jae-young (Love in Contract), the novel adaptation is currently busy with filming. Written by Jung Hwe-hyun (Radiant Office), PD Kang Sol (Delivery Man, Show Window: The Queen’s House) is at the helm. [News1]