The upcoming MBC drama ‘From Now, Showtime!’ boasts a star-studded cast and splendid plotline. Furthermore, the supernatural comedy-drama just unveiled new exotic posters, and fans are in awe. Considering that the main character of this drama is a magician, the set has been designed in a very quirky way. For those of you who do not know, ‘From Now, Showtime!’ revolves around Cha Cha Woong, who is a mysterious and satirical magician. As if his occupation was not unique enough, Cha Cha Woong also has supernatural powers. This supernatural power has brought him ample fame but what no one knows is that Cha Cha Woong is not the only one behind his mind-blowing tricks. Behind the big red curtains, he has some extraordinary helpers. Cha Cha Woong’s extraordinary helpers are actually ghosts who think that he is their boss.
Cha Cha Woong was busy living his luxurious life, conning people into thinking that he is an actual genius, until he meets Go Seul Hae. Additionally, Go Seul Hae is a strong-willed and passionate police officer who also possesses supernatural powers. Go Seul Hae’s supernatural power is that she can see ghosts. However, she is scared of her own capacities. When she meets Cha Cha Woong, she tries to convince him to help the police force catch criminals. And being as snobby as he is, Cha Cha Woong could not care less about anything but himself. In this article, we will introduce the dynamic characters and cast of the show.
Get To Know The Cast & Characters Of ‘From Now, Showtime!’
Most of the main characters in this drama possess supernatural powers or are ghosts. The drama is cooked up of all the perfect ingredients. It will have mystery, magic, romance, and comedy. Additionally, ‘From Now, Showtime!’ is directed by Lee Hyung Min, who has also directed gems such as the very popular Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Orange Marmalade, and Miracle That We Met. The screenwriter of the show is Ha Yoon Ah, who has previously written the hit show ‘Mystic Pop-Up Bear’. So without further ado, let us get to know the cast of ‘From Now, Showtime!’
The Dashing Park Hae Jin As Cha Cha Woong
Park Hae Jin will be gracing our screens again, this time as a mysterious magician. Many are aware that Park Hae Jin is an absolute powerhouse of talents. The actor stepped into the industry as Yeon Ha Nam in Famous Princesses, which was his first and last support role. Soon after, Park Hae Jin rose to fame from his portrayal of Shin Myung Hun in the popular television series East Of Eden. Most of us also remember him as the puppy-eyed second male lead, Lee Hee Kyung, from the globally popular drama, My Love From Another Star.
In ‘From Now, Showtime!’ Park Hae Jin will be playing the role of a magician named Cha Cha Woong. He has vowed countless audiences and conquered stages with his mind-blowing trick. Little do the audiences know that he has hired actual ghosts as his helpers. Cha Cha Woong could not bother about anything in life besides fame and money. However, an accident that happened during one of his shows leads him to meet a strong-willed and upright cop. And Cha Cha Woong would not have given her the time of his day if she had not become the first person to find out about his powers.
The Talented Jin Ki Joo As Go Seul Hee
After a painful two-year-long hiatus, Go Seul Hee is back, and fans could not be more grateful. For those of you who do not know, Go Seul Hee used to be a reporter before she joined the acting industry. She debuted as a supporting cast in the popular romantic drama Twenty Again and caused an uproar with her good looks and amazing acting capabilities. Soon after, Jin Ki Joo was doing main roles in Wednesday 3:30 pm, Come And Hug Me, The Secret Life Of My Secretary, and Homemade Love Story. In ‘From Now, Showtime!’, Jin Ki Joo will be playing the role of Go Seul Hee. Furthermore, Go Seul Hee is a police officer who does not rest until she has solved a case. She is determined and also extremely good at her job. However, there is one little secret that Go Seul Hee hides from the rest of the world. She has the supernatural power of seeing ghosts, and she often uses her abilities to solve cases.
While investigating an accident, she runs into Cha Cha Woong and learns that he has the power to summon ghosts. Fascinated by this, Go Seul Hee asks the magician to join the police force and help them catch criminals who harm innocent citizens. But Cha Cha Woong is a tough nut to crack. Moreover, he does not care about anyone but himself. Go Seul Hee will threaten to expose him if he does not cooperate with her. Will these two people with contrasting personalities end up falling for each other? Jin Ki Joo and Park Hae Jin met for the first time during the script reading of this drama and developed an instant connection. Fans cannot wait to see their magical chemistry on screen.
Jung Joon Ho As Choi Gum
In the upcoming drama ‘From Now, Showtime!’ Jung Joon will be playing a very different role. We have seen him play various roles, such as a snobby doctor in SKY Castle, sporting a hanbok in The Flower In Prison, and a superstar in True Beauty. But this time, Jung Joon will play a God. His character is called ‘Choi Gum’ and has been protecting Cha Cha Woong and his family for generations. During the script reading, it was revealed that he would be addressed as ‘General Choi Gum’. His character will amp up the mystery factor of the drama.
Kim Hee Jae As The Obedient Lee Yong Ryeol
Making his debut in this mystical drama is the handsome trot singer Kim Hee Jae. Furthermore, Kim Hee Jae will be playing the character of Lee Yong Reol, who is an obedient junior of Go Seul Hee. Apart from being the patrol partner of one of the most hard-working officers in the department, Lee Yong Reol is also the youngest. Viewers can expect him cutely wining about the unfair amount of workload that is given.
The Three Ghosts
As mentioned earlier, Cha Cha Woong uses ghosts as his employees. His most trusted employees are Nam Sung Gun, Ma Dong Cheol, and Kang Ah Reum. The three ghosts can be seen looking cheerful and extravagant on the posters. Ironically, the ghosts will be the ones to bring laughter to the set. Our favorite comedian Go Gyu Pil (The King’s Affection), will play Ma Dong Cheol. Jung Suk Young (Inspector Koo) will portray the character Nam Sung Gun. And last but not least, the cute actress Park Seo Yeon (On The Way To The Airport) will play Kang Ah Reum. Fans are super excited to watch this trio bring laughter and magic.
‘From Now, Showtime!’ Release Date
This upcoming MBC drama will be gracing us very soon. From Now, Showtime! is set to release its First Episode on 23rd April. Additionally, the drama is also known as ‘Showtime Begins!’ and consists of a total of sixteen episodes. If you are looking for a drama to enjoy with your family, then From Now, Showtime! is a perfect choice. It will consist of mystery, magic, laughter, and romance, making it everyone’s cup of tea. Furthermore, the drama stars Park Hae Jin in the lead role, who is a favorite among moms. It’s all fun and games until Cha Cha Woong, the extraordinary magician, and Go Seul Hee, the just police officer, start getting caught up in real-time murders.
The collaboration of our realm and the other realm is what makes the plot of this drama even more thrilling. The original broadcasting network of this drama is MBC. Furthermore, ‘From Now, Showtime!’ is set to take up the 8:40 pm KST time slot on MBC. The drama will drop two exciting episodes every week on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are located outside of South Korea or simply prefer streaming online, then do not worry. From Now, Showtime! will also be released on Rakuten Viki with subtitles in various languages. So make sure you do not miss out on Cha Cha Woong’s extraordinary magic show in ‘From Now, Showtime!’.
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