[articles] Loveable Girl check: Leading lady Krystal of f(x) and new castmate Hoya (Infinite) on board.

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The Korea Herald 8/4/2014 —

f(x) Krystal to star ‘My Lovely Girl’ with Rain

Krystal of f(x). (S.M. Entertainment)

Krystal of girl group f(x) will co-star in MBC’s upcoming television series “My Lovely Girl” with singer-actor Rain, a local media outlet reported on Monday.

Krystal was confirmed for the romantic drama’s female lead, Sena, who dreams of becoming a top music producer. She is 12 years younger than Rain.

The broadcaster reportedly said, “We agreed that (Krystal) in fact would fit Sena’s role. She is chic, pure and strong-willed, which are all required for the role.”

The fact that the drama takes place in an entertainment label was also taken into consideration, they added.

When K-pop star and Hollywood actor Rain first signaled his return to the acting scene through “My Lovely Girl,” the big question was who will snatch the heroine’s part?

After Krystal was notified of the casting news, she reportedly said, “I can’t believe I will be on the same drama with Ji-hoon oppa (Rain). I never thought this would happen.”

(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

eNews World 8/5/2014 — by (Newsen) Ha Soo Jung / Translation Credit : Yeawon Jung

Infinite’s L and Hoya Confirmed for Drama ‘My Lovely Girl’

Infinite’s L and Hoya have been confirmed for drama My Lovely Girl.

On August 5, A Story, the production company of SBS’s My Lovely Girl, announced, “L and Hoya have been confirmed to appear in My Lovely Girl, acting as the members of group ‘Infinite Power.’”

L will be acting as ‘Si Woo,’ the most popular member of a hallyu group ‘Infinite Power,’ who takes the center position in the group and shows off his charisma on stage but tends to get cross easily.

Hoya will be acting as another member of Infinite Power ‘Rae Hun,’ who is a talented rapper in the group.

Infinite’s L started acting in 2012 through tvN’s Shut Up Flower Boy Band, continuing his acting career through SBS’s Master’s Sun and MBC’s Cunning Single Lady. Hoya has also starred in tvN’s Reply 1997 in 2012, leaving a firm impression on the viewers.

My Lovely Girl is a romance drama setting Korea’s top entertainment agency AnA as the background. It will tell the love story of a girl named Se Na who is full of dreams and a secretive man named Hyun Wook.

It is set to air on September 17.

Photo credit: Woollim Entertainment

eNews World 8/4/2014 — by (Newsen) Jung Ji Won / Translation Credit : Yeawon Jung

f(x)’s Krystal Confirmed to Act Opposite Rain in Drama ‘My Lovable Girl’

F(x)’s Krystal has been cast as the lead of an upcoming drama My Lovable Girl.

Already hyped as Rain’s comeback drama, SBS’s My Lovable Girl has confirmed casting Krystal as the lead actress.

Having started her acting career through MBC’s sitcom in 2010, Krystal has acted in various projects since then, including in MBC’s High Kick in 2011 and SBS’s The Heirs in 2013, proving her acting abilities.

After going through many discussions and profiles, the production team reportedly found Krystal to stand out with her chic but pure image, naturally reminding them of ‘Se Na,’ the lead character.

The fact that the drama set K-pop world as the background also played a role in casting Krystal, as the role requires acting ability as well as musical skills.

Taking her first lead role in a drama, Krystal shared, “I can’t believe that I will be on the same stage as Ji Hoon oppa (Rain). I really didn’t even imagine that a moment like this will ever come.”

Meanwhile, My Lovable Girl is about ‘Se Na’ who comes to Seoul to become a singer, following her sister’s sudden death, and falls in love with Hyun Wook (Rain). The girl who scarred Hyun Wook after getting into a car accident is Se Na′s sister.

Krystal said, “I was attracted to the storyline as soon as I saw it. It was also interesting that it sets the musical industry as the background. I would like to depict ‘Se Na,’ who overcomes all kinds of difficulties, falls miraculously in love and achieves her dream in music, in a heart touching and lovely way.”

The drama is set to air on September 17, following It’s Okay, It’s Love.

Photo credit: SM Entertainment