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Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, the Writer Duo Building a New Worldview
They are a drama writer duo who create fresh worldviews by combining unfamiliar settings with Korean folklore. They have written stories that twist the grammar of familiar genres and melt Korean sentiments into them. In 2026, with Donggung, they will challenge themselves with a historical occult drama that combines the world of the palace and spirits.
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| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Drama Writer (Co-writing) |
| Genre | Occult, Fantasy, Mystery |
| Notable Works | The Guest, Bulgasal, Donggung |
World of Work
They weave unreal elements like ghosts, curses, and folklore with real-world emotions to create stories that are frightening but not hollow. Their greatest strengths are robust world-building and atmosphere creation, which drive both the genre's thrill and the characters' backstories.
Notable Works
With OCN's 'The Guest', they established a unique worldview by showcasing the density of Korean-style occult thrillers, and with tvN's 'Bulgasal', a fantasy narrative surrounding an immortal being. Both works were praised for their fresh settings and compelling character narratives.
In Donggung
In Donggung, they add a new setting, the world of spirits (鬼), onto the familiar historical drama stage of a palace. Working with director Choi Jeong-gyu, they unravel the chilling premise of "a palace one can only leave upon death" as a mystery.
Key Observation Points
- World-building — The plausibility of the setting connecting historical drama and occult.
- Genre Expertise — Occult narratives proven in 'The Guest' and 'Bulgasal'.
- Synergy with Director — Collaboration with director Choi Jeong-gyu, strong in genre direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are their notable works? 'The Guest', 'Bulgasal', and 'Donggung'.
- What genres do they mainly write? Genre works with fresh worldviews, such as occult and fantasy.
- What kind of work is Donggung? A Korean-style occult historical drama that uncovers the curse dwelling in the palace.
See Also
Donggung was created with director Choi Jeong-gyu, and the main cast includes Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, and Cho Seung-woo. More works continue in Drama.
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