Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri in tvN's "Mr. Sunshine." Courtesy of CJ ENM



By Dong Sun-hwa



Couples with big age gaps are now nothing extraordinary in Korean dramas ― many of the couples have age differences of 10 years or more.



Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum will star in an upcoming TV series, "Encounter." Yonhap



"Mr. Sunshine," a just-ended 24-episode TV series penned by star writer Kim Eun-sook, grabbed attention as soon as the leading cast was revealed ― actor Lee Byung-hun, 48, and Kim Tae-ri, 28.



Many claimed the pair would not be able to create romantic chemistry, but instead would look more like an uncle and a niece.



However, the drama proved popular, with the last episode rating 18 percent viewership. It was also acclaimed for putting the spotlight on the forgotten fighters of the Joseon Kingdom who struggled for the freedom of their nation.



Lee Na-young and Lee Jong-suk will appear in a drama tentatively titled "Romance is a Supplement." Yonhap