by Lily Alice, January 24, 2024
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The upcoming TVING original A Week Before I Die has unveiled its cast lineup.

A Week Before I Die is a fantasy melodrama that tells the story of Kim Ram Woo (Gong Myung), who appears as the Grim Reaper in front of Jung Hee Wan (Kim Min Ha), his childhood friend who is now a 24-year-old woman leading a dull life, a week before her death. 

Kim Ram Woo and Jung Hee Wan fill Jung Hee Wan's bucket list, discover secrets, and search for the meaning of life.

The two characters became friends through an April Fools' Day prank where they switched names.

For the role of Lee Hong Seok, Kim Ram Woo's close friend, Jung Gun Joo (Extraordinary You, The Secret Romantic Guesthouse) has been cast. He will play a passionate high school student.

The rookie actress Oh Woo Ri has been cast as Yoon Tae Kyung, the lively and cute best friend of Jung Hee Wan. 

For the role of Jung Il Beom, Hee Wan's father who runs a small restaurant and raises two daughters alone, veteran actor Ko Chang Seok (Memorist)  has been cast. 

Playing the mother of Kim Ram Woo, Kim Jung Sook, who gave up her passion for art for her son's sake, is acclaimed actress Seo Young Hee (Twinkling Watermelon)

The TVING original series A Week Before I Die is the first OTT series planned and produced by CJ ENM's film business division. Director Roh Deok, known for productions such as Glitch, serves as the creator, while director Choi Ha Na takes on the directing duties. Moreover, the screenplay is in the hands of writers Song Hyun Joo and Jang In Jeong.

A Week Before I Die is set to be released sometime in 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

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