After 'Marry My Husband', Park Min Young in talks for Korean remake of 'The Confidence Man JP'

    This humorous drama centres on three con artists known as "Confidence Men," who get together to use a variety of devious strategies to steal money from dishonest people, businesses, or even the mafia.

    Park Min Young

    Park Min Young

    Following the success of the popular television series "Marry My Husband," Park Min Young is all set for a more enjoyable endeavour and has her sights set on a leading role in a new drama. Industry insiders on July 23 stated that the actress from the K-drama is thinking about landing the lead part in Korea's version of the Japanese drama "The Confidence Man JP."

    Park Min Young's agency, Hook Entertainment, responded to these claims by confirming that the actress is presently considering the offer to play the lead role in the drama that is provisionally dubbed "The Confidence Man KR."

    What is 'The Confidence Man JP'?

    This humorous drama centres on three con artists known as "Confidence Men," who get together to use a variety of devious strategies to steal money from dishonest people, businesses, or even the mafia. When it debuted on Fuji TV in April 2018, it quickly became well-liked and was turned into a movie as well as a special for the network's 60th anniversary.

    The script for the Korean version of "The Confidence Man KR" was written by Hong Seung Hyun, whose credits include "Criminal Minds" and "Cheo Yong," and directed by Nam Ki Hoon, who is best known for his work on "Big Bet" and "Destined With You."

    About Park Min Young:

    Park Min Young's portrayal of Kang Ji Won in "Marry My Husband" earlier this year captivated audiences and set a new standard for tvN's Monday-Tuesday dramas when it ended with record-breaking viewership ratings of 12.0 per cent.

    The actress was also part of other hit series "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim", "Love in Contract", "Forecasting Love and Weather", "Her Private Life" and more.

    In fact, she even gave ₩100 million to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association on March 7, 2022, in an effort to aid those affected by the Uljin forest fire, which began in Uljin and expanded to Samcheok, Gangwon.