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Slowly, Intensely — Noh Hee-kyung's Depiction of the Light and Shadow of the Korean Entertainment Industry
This Netflix series is a collaboration between master writer Noh Hee-kyung and director Lee Yoon-jung, vividly portraying a heated era of the Korean entertainment industry. It captures the growth, desires, love, and betrayal of people who, having nothing, threw themselves entirely into pursuing dazzling success, all depicted with Noh Hee-kyung's unique deep humanism.
Project Overview
This Netflix original series, 'Slowly, Intensely', is a working title. Set against the backdrop of the Korean entertainment industry from the 1960s to the 1980s, an era rampant with barbarism and violence, it brings together a stellar cast including Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo, Cha Seung-won, Kim Seol-hyun, and Lee Hanee. Having completed a year-long production, it is slated for release in Q4 2026.
Plot and Worldview
This is a story set in an era where desire and survival clashed behind the stage, as talented and ambitious but poor individuals step into the music industry. It follows the shadows behind the dazzling lights, the pursuit of success and its costs, overlaying the light and darkness of an era onto the lives of its characters.
Characters and Cast
| Character | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minja | Song Hye-kyo | A character dreaming of dazzling success, at the heart of the drama |
| Dong-gu | Gong Yoo | Minja's childhood friend, who enters the music industry with her |
| Minhee | Kim Seol-hyun | A character entangled with Minja in a love-hate relationship |
| Gil-yeo | Cha Seung-won | The best composer of his time |
| — | Lee Hanee | Another character who graced the era |
Creators — Noh Hee-kyung and Lee Yoon-jung
Writer Noh Hee-kyung is a representative storyteller who has deeply portrayed human wounds and recovery through works like 'That Winter, the Wind Blows', 'It's Okay, That's Love', 'Dear My Friends', and 'Our Blues'. Director Lee Yoon-jung is a celebrated director who defined an era with 'Coffee Prince', and the mere meeting of these two raises high expectations.
Key Anticipation Points
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Song Hye-kyo × Noh Hee-kyung, Third Collaboration — The two, who left a deep impression with 'That Winter, the Wind Blows', meet again.
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Gong Yoo × Lee Yoon-jung, 'Coffee Prince' Reunion — The director and actor from 'Coffee Prince', which catapulted Gong Yoo to stardom, reunite after a long time.
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Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo, First Collaboration — Two of Korea's leading actors meet for the first time in one project.
See Also
Other works by the cast and crew can be found on the pages of Song Hye-kyo, Gong Yoo, Cha Seung-won, Noh Hee-kyung, and Lee Yoon-jung. More works are available under Drama, and the latest Netflix lineup can be checked on Netflix.