Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook lead new Netflix K-drama

The 23-year-old will star alongside veteran actor, Choi Min-sik

Last updated: May 30, 2025 | 13:01

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-wook

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Dubai: New K-drama alert! And this is going to be a big one.

Netflix announced on May 29, the cast of an upcoming drama titled Notes from the Last Row, along with the cast. And it has some big names.

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The drama, based on a Spanish play by Juan Mayogra revolves around the life of Heo Mun Oh, a literature professor who dreams of being a writer. But then meets Lee Kang, a student whose writing fascinates him.

The cast includes Choi Min-sik, the veteran South Korean actor known for his memorable roles in Oldboy, Exhuma and more; and Choi Hyun-wook of Twinkling Watermelon, Weak Hero Class 1 and My Dearest Nemesis fame.

Choi Min-suk will play the role of Heo Mun Oh while Hyun-wook will play the role of Lee Kang. Other cast members include Heo Jun-ho, Kim Yun-jin and Jin Kyung.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

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