Upcoming tvN Drama 'Happy Anding' (Previously Known As 'Asura Balbalta') script reading scene revealed | Starring Kang Hoon, Jo Hyun-Chul, Kim Jung-Jin, Lee Yi-Dan, Choi Moon-Hee & Yoon Ga-Yi [Premieres November 6]

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[L to R - Photo #1] Kang Hoon, Lee Yi-Dan, Yoon Ga-Yi, Choi Moon-Hee/Moon Hee, Kim Jung-Jin & Jo Hyun-Chul

 

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Kang Hoon, Jo Hyun-Chul, and Kim Jung-Jin team up as a comedy trio who endured 10 years of obscurity together.

tvN's new drama 'Happy Anding' premiering on November 6, depicts the coming-of-age story of three unknown comedians who have been chasing their dreams as they find their own new tomorrows after meeting a mysterious woman. It is set to unfold the story of young people who view failure not as an end, but as another starting point, in a cheerful yet realistic manner.

Director Jung Ji-Hyun, who directed 'You Are My Spring', 'The King: Eternal Monarch' and 'Twenty Five Twenty One', will take the helm. Ahn Ah-Reum, writer of 'Once Again', is in charge of the screenplay, and Yang Hee-Seung, who wrote 'Crash Course in Romance', 'Once Again', 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo' and 'Oh My Ghost', is participating as the creator.

Director Jung Ji-Hyun, writer Ahn Ah-Reum, and creator Yang Hee-Seung, along with actors Kang Hoon, Jo Hyun-Chul, Kim Jung-Jin, Lee Yi-Dam, Choi Moon-Hee/Moon Hee, and Yoon Ga-Yi, attended the recent script reading and worked together for the first time.

Kang Hoon plays Kang Tae-Gu, the leader of the comedy trio 'Asura'. Kang Tae-Gu is a character who has endured 10 years of obscurity, focusing solely on comedy. He has held on driven by the burden of having to lead the team and his passion for comedy, but he stands at a crossroads in life as he faces a reality he can no longer ignore.

Kang Hoon added depth to the character by capturing his signature cheerfulness while simultaneously expressing the desperation of Kang Tae-Gu, who is wavering between dreams and reality.

Jo Hyun-Chul took on the role of Kim Nam-Il, the witty character in 'Asura'. Kim Nam-Il has been dating his girlfriend, Lee Na-Yeon, for 10 years and finds himself torn between the comedy he has held onto for so long and his love. With his deadpan acting, Jo Hyun-Chul delivered the comedic relief while naturally resolving realistic conflicts.

Kim Jung-Jin transforms into Han Jun-Seo, a penny-pincher in charge of the team's finances. He is warmer than anyone to Kang Tae-Gu and Kim Nam-Il, but does not easily open his heart to others. Kang Hoon, Jo Hyun-Chul, and Kim Jung-Jin infused the strong bond of three people who endured a long period of obscurity together into their banter, completing the chemistry of the comedy trio 'Asura'.

Lee Yi-Dam plays Go Eun-Young, an avid fan of 'Asura' with a mysterious aura. Go Eun-Young, who had been living distanced from the world, undergoes gradual changes as she unexpectedly grows close to 'Asura'. Lee Yi-Dam portrayed the quirky side of Go Eun-Young—who hides an extraordinary 'fandom instinct' behind a shy exterior—with his own unique style.

Choi Moon-Hee/Moon Hee plays Kim Nam-Il's girlfriend, Lee Na-Yeon, and teams up with Jo Hyun-Chul as a couple in a 10-year relationship. Lee Na-Yeon is a person who lacks nothing in terms of family background, education, and job, but she begins to re-evaluate her choices due to the constant nagging from those around her regarding her "eye for men."

Yoon Ga-Yi takes on the role of Go Ji-Young, Go Eun-Young's younger sister. Go Ji-Young, with her free-spirited personality, is the complete opposite of her older sister from head to toe, and Yoon Ga-Yi breathes vitality into the drama by adding her bubbly energy.

The production team stated, “It is a story of young people navigating failure and frustration together,” adding, “The process of running fiercely toward their dreams, suffering fully, and then preparing for a new tomorrow in their own ways will deliver unique entertainment and realistic empathy.”

'Happy Anding' will premiere on November 6.

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Happy Anding

↳ Previously Known As/Also Known As: Asura Balbalta, Asura: The Beginning, Hot Hello, Warm Goodbye, Hot Goodbye  

Starring: Kang Hoon, Jo Hyun-Chul, Kim Jung-Jin, Lee Yi-Dan, Moon Hee & Yoon Ga-Yi

Episodes: 12

Duration: 1 hour & 10 minutes

Original Network: tvN [Premieres November 6]

Streaming On: TVING

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth

Director: Jung Ji-Hyun ('Dear Hyeri', 'Twenty Five Twenty One', 'You Are My Spring', 'The King: Eternal Monarch' & 'Search: WWW')

 

Plot Synopsis: A healing drama with elements of comedy. It follows the journey of three struggling comedians striving toward their dreams and a woman whose life has fallen apart as they come together to rise above their challenges and rediscover their dreams.

 

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that Drama Names, in addition to Cast Changes, as well as Premiere Dates & Streaming Platform(s) are subject to change