Shin Joo-ah → Lim Na-young, K-pop Star Growth Portrayed in Korea-Japan Short-form 'Nebula' Coming Soon

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A Korea-Japan joint short-form drama ‘Nebula,’ depicting the growth of K-pop stars, is being produced.

Director An Seong-gon, who is in charge of directing, stated at the production presentation of the drama ‘Nebula’ held on the afternoon of the 26th at a cafe in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, "We will portray the inner world and worldview of K-pop stars." ‘Nebula’ is a coming-of-age drama about Korean and Japanese girls dreaming of debuting as K-pop idol singers, depicting their process of overcoming adversity.

A large number of singer-turned-actors have joined the cast. Im Na-yeon, a member of the group I.O.I and currently active as an actress, Qri from the group T-ara, Park Geon-il, formerly of the group Cho Shin Sung, and singer-actress Lia are appearing. Director An said, “I don’t feel like a drama director but more like the CEO of a production company,” adding, “I tried to give it a sense of reality as if I had started an entertainment agency.”

Actress Shin Joo-ah is returning to acting after two years since the tvN drama ‘Kill Heel.’ Playing the role of Baek Do-hee, the head of the agency in the drama, she said, “The character has many similarities to me,” and added, “I want to re-establish my image as an actress through this work.”

Im Na-young, who plays Kokomi, a character who came from Fukuoka, Japan to Korea to become a K-pop singer, said, “I prepared by recalling the time I appeared on the Mnet survival program ‘Produce 101.’” She also added, “I always hope for team (I.O.I) activities as well.” Qri, a member of the group T-ara, said, “Acting reminded me of my early debut days,” and added, “To celebrate the group’s 15th anniversary, we are planning a fan meeting with the members.”

‘Nebula’ is scheduled to air this December on the Japanese online video service (OTT) platform U Next, Ameba TV and short-form platforms, as well as on Japanese terrestrial broadcasting. It is planned to be broadcast later on Korean cable TV as well.

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