Ryu Joon Yeol in talks to star as the male lead in drama 'Money Game'

Actor Ryu Joon Yeol has reportedly been offered a male lead role in the new drama 'Money Game'.

On December 23 KST, film industry insiders revealed that Ryu Joon Yeol is currently working to finalize the details for his appearance in director Han Jae Rim's new drama, 'Money Game'. Notably, director Han Jae Rim and Ryu Joon Yeol previously worked together in the highly successful film 'The King', released back in 2017.

'Money Game' is a drama remake of the original webtoon of the same name, and will be produced as an 8-episode drama. It will depict the story of eight participants who seek to get a share of 44.8 billion won (~$37,769,280 USD). They are given the instructions that they must buy all necessities using the given money and at the end of 100 days, the remaining balance will be divided and shared equally among the participants. However, there is the condition that if they purchase any goods, prices are inflated by one thousand times, and it will be deducted from their total prize money.

After completing its cast lineup of major characters, 'Money Game' plans to start filming in the first half of next year. Stay tuned for updates on Ryu Joon Yeol's return to the small-screen!