Joo Won confirmed for 'Nodame Cantabile' + Shim Eun Kyung in talks to join as female lead

Joo Won is now confirmed to play the male lead in the Korean version of hit manga and drama 'Nodame Cantabile'!

His agency revealed to Newsen on April 29, "Joo Won is confirmed to appear in the Korean version of Japanese hit production, 'Nodame Cantabile.'  Currently, we are in the final stages of mediation."

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Meanwhile, it appears actress Shim Eun Kyung, most recently of movie 'Miss Granny,' is the candidate to play opposite him in the drama.  She received the offer and is currently reviewing it.  Her agency said, "It's true that Shim Eun Kyung received the offer to play the female lead in Korea's 'Nodame Cantabile,' but no decision has been made yet."

If she takes on the role, this will be her first return to the small screen in four years since SBS's 'Bad Guy' back in 2010.  

'Nodame Cantabile' will be set to air on KBS 2TV in October, so stay tuned for further casting details!