Name: W
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense
Released: 2016-07-20
Rating: 9.6
Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Han Hyo Joo, Lee Tae Hwan, Jung Yoo Jin, Lee Si Eon

Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model who is considered one of the most popular Hallyu stars working today. Born on September 14, 1989, Lee Jong Suk started out as a model, becoming the youngest Korean runway model at the age of 15. He quickly crossed over into acting, debuting in the 2010 dramas “Prosecutor Princess” and gaining acclaim for his role as a rebellious composer in “Secret Garden.” But his status skyrocketed after appearing as the lead in the 2012 drama “School 2013,” for which he received his first acting award for Best New Actor. His leading role in “I Hear Your Voice” made him a household name and one of the most sought-after actors in Korea. He went on to star in the hit dramas “Doctor Stranger” (2014), “Pinocchio” (2014-2015), “W” (2016) and “While You Were Sleeping” (2017).

Lee Jong Suk

About Han Hyo Joo: 
Han Hyo Joo is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on February 22, 1987, she studied theatre and film at Dongguk University. She was first discovered after she participated in a Binggrae teen beauty pageant in 2003.

She made her acting debut in the 2005 television series “Nonstop 5” and is best known for her roles in the well-known dramas “Shining Inheritance” (2009), “Dong Yi” (2010) and “W” (2016). Han Hyo Joo has been a popular choice for music videos, variety shows, and endorsements.
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With over 15+ years in the entertainment industry, Han Hyo Joo has gained international recognition, having been cast in several overseas movies and television shows. Her talents extend far beyond acting — not only is she a singer and model, but she is also trilingual, able to speak Korean, Japanese, and English. Fans of Han Hyo Joo can keep up with her latest news on her Instagram account at @hanhyojoo222.
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Han Hyo Joo Movies and TV Shows: 
After her debut in the 2005 sitcom “Nonstop 5”, Han Hyo Joo went on to star in two highly successful kdramas which propelled her into the limelight — “Heaven & Earth” (2007) and “Iljimae” (2008) with Lee Joon Gi. However, her major breakthrough came in 2009 when she co-starred with Lee Seung Gi in the hit TV show “Shining Inheritance”. The drama received widespread acclaim and led to Han Hyo Joo becoming a household name in the industry. Oher must-watch Han Hyo Joo movies include “Cold Eyes” (2013) and “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
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On top of Korean dramas, Han Hyo Joo was a highly sought-after actress for blockbuster films. Some of her notable Korean movies include “Always” (2011), a melodrama where she played a blind telemarketer. In 2012, she was once again a leading lady — this time as the queen in the period drama film “Masquerade”, which is currently the ninth highest-grossing South Korean film of all time.
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It was not long before her acting prowess was noticed by filmmakers overseas, as she was selected to star in Japanese and American movies and television shows. Though widely known for her roles in romantic dramas, Han Hyo Joo is breaking the mold with her part in her latest 2021 drama “Happiness”, where she plays a determined police officer amidst an apocalyptic crisis.

Han Hyo Joo

Lee Tae Hwan is a South Korean actor and singer. Born on February 21, 1995, he launched his career as one of the five members of 5urprise, a unique acting group consisting of five actors who began their careers as actors and then branched into singing. In 2013 at the age of 18, Lee Tae Hwan made his acting debut along with the other members of 5urprise in the mobile drama series “After School: Lucky or Not.” He has since appeared in a number of popular television dramas, including “Splendid Politics” (2015), “Please Come Back, Mister” (2016), “W” (2016), “Father, I’ll Take Care of You” (2016-2017) and “My Golden Life” (2017-2018). More recently, he has also made a name for himself in the world of variety and reality TV, featuring in “Living Together in Empty Room” (2017) and “Urban Cops” (2019).

Lee Tae Hwan

Jung Yoo Jin is a South Korean model and actress. Born on February 19, 1989, she began her career as a model when she was a teenager. She made her acting debut in the highly acclaimed 2015 television drama "Heard It Through the Grapevine." She has since appeared in the dramas "Because It's the First Time" (2015) and "Moorim School" (2016).

Jung Yoo Jin

Lee Si Eon is a South Korean actor who was born on July 3, 1982, in Busan, South Korea. He attended the Seoul Institute of the Arts, where he studied Broadcasting and Entertainment. He made his drama series acting debut in 2009, appearing in the series “Friend Our Legend.” He followed up with roles in hit dramas such as “Paradise Ranch” (2011) and “Reply 1997” (2012). More recently, he has appeared in variety shows, such as the long-running “I Live Alone,” as well as popular drama titles such as “Hotel Del Luna” (2019).

Lee Si Eon

Kang Ki Young is a South Korean actor. Born on October 14, 1983, he made his acting debut in the 2014 television drama “King of High School.” He has since appeared in the popular dramas “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), “Oh My Ghostess” (2015), “Come Back Mister” (2016), Bring It On, Ghost” (2016), “W” (2016), “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (2016-2017) and “Tunnel” (2017).

Kang Ki Young

Park Won Sang is a South Korean actor. He was born on January 20, 1970 in Seoul and made his debut as an actor in 1996. Since debut, he has appeared in numerous films and television dramas, including “Warrior Baek Dong Soo” (2011), “My Lawyer, Mr. Joe” (2016), “W” (2016), and “Welcome2Life” (2019).

Park Won Sang

Cha Kwang Soo is a South Korean actor who was born on February 15, 1966. He majored in Drama at Dongguk University, in Seoul, South Korea, and first made a name for himself when he took part in a talent contest organized by broadcaster MBC in 1991. He has appeared in a wide range of movies and drama series titles – including the small-screen hits “Empress Ki” (2014), “Thumping Spike” (2016), and “Find Me in Your Memory” (2020).

Cha Kwang Soo

Kim Eui Sung is an award-winning veteran South Korean film actor. Born on December 17, 1965, he made his acting debut in the 1995 film “Mom Has a Lover” and has enjoyed a prolific career in films since then. His role in the 2016 film “Train to Busan” garnered him the Best Supporting Actor at the 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards. He branched into television dramas with “Six Flying Dragons” (2015-2016) and “W” (2016), for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the 2016 APAN Star Awards and the 2016 MBC Drama Awards.

Kim Eui Sung

Oh Sung Moo

Nam Gi Ae is a South Korean actress. Born on September 13, 1961, she broke into acting relatively late in life, making her acting debut in the popular 2015 television drama “All About My Mom.” She has taken on many other supporting roles since then in such popular dramas as “Oh My Venus” (2015), “Another Oh Hae Young” (2016) “W” (2016), “Perfect Wife” (2017), Bing Goo” (2017) and “Suspicious Partner” (2017) and “Mother” (2018).

Nam Gi Ae

Gil Soo Sun

Is it possible live in the same place at the same time but in a completely different dimension? 

Oh Yeon Joo (Han Hyo Joo) is a second-year cardiothoracic resident doctor. Her father, a famous comic book creator, suddenly disappears one day and then Yeon Joo herself is kidnapped by a strange man covered in blood and taken to a different dimension. 

Kang Chul (Lee Jong Suk) is a former Olympic gold medalist in shooting and self-made millionaire. How will his world intertwine with Yeon Joo’s other-dimension universe? Is Kang Chul the only person who can help Yeon Joo escape from a parallel universe? 

“W” is a 2016 South Korean drama series directed by Jung Dae Yoon.

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