by Lily Alice, July 25, 2023
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The upcoming ENA drama, Longing for You, directed by  Han Cheol Soo, and Kim Yong Min, with the screenplay penned by Kwon Min Soo, follows the gripping narrative of a detective who, while pursuing a murder suspect, finds himself confronting his family's concealed secrets and desires. 

The drama casts  Na In Woo, Kim Ji Eun, Kwon Yool, Bae Jong Ok, Lee Kyu Han, and Jung Sang Hoon.

Na In Woo takes on the role of Oh Jin Seong, a tenacious detective at the Woojin Police Station. Kim Ji Eun portrays Go Young Joo, a determined and relentless prosecutor who will stop at nothing to catch the criminals.

Oh Jin Seong and Go Young Joo are childhood friends who have grown up together in Woojin, relying on each other. Despite harboring feelings for Go Young Joo since childhood, Oh Jin Seong keeps his affection hidden and cherishes their friendship.

As a chain of serial murders unfolds in Woojin, a special investigation team is formed, leading to potential shifts in the relationship between the two childhood friends, now turned investigation partners.

In the revealed stills, Oh Jin Seong is seen saluting Go Young Joo, and she looks at him with a candid expression, like a dear friend. The evolving dynamics between the two childhood friends, now united in their investigation, promise a compelling and heartwarming drama.

Whereas, actress Bae Jong Ok takes on the role of Yoo Jung Sook, the Director of Jinjin Medical Center and Cha Young Woon's (Kwon Yool) mother. Through the stills, Bae Jong Ok's grace and attention-commanding presence shine, captivating viewers' interest. Her dignified and kind demeanor, coupled with her enigmatic gaze, piques curiosity about her character's hidden depths.

With Bae Jong Ok's talent to leave audiences spellbound with her powerful performances, there is great anticipation surrounding her performance in this drama. The veteran actress expressed her excitement, stating, "I approached this project with a heart full of excitement and have eagerly awaited its premiere. I believe it will be a production that will provide viewers with even more enjoyment than the time they spent waiting".

Longing for You will premiere on July 26th. 

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