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Kim Jaejoong Returns to Drama After 7 Years, Co-Stars with Jin Se-yeon

'Bad Memory Eraser' Cast Confirmed: Kim Jaejoong, Jin Se-yeon, Lee Jong-won, Yang Hye-ji

'Bad Memory Eraser' Cast Confirmed: Kim Jaejoong, Jin Se-yeon, Lee Jong-won, Yang Hye-ji

According to Korean media reports, the casting for MBN's new Friday-Saturday miniseries 'Bad Memory Eraser' has been confirmed. The series will premiere on August 2nd.

'Bad Memory Eraser' (directed by Yoon Ji-hoon, Kim Na-young; written by Jung Eun-young) is a thrilling first love manipulation romance about a man whose life changes due to a memory eraser and a woman who becomes his first love.

The series stars the versatile entertainer Kim Jaejoong, along with Jin Se-yeon, Lee Jong-won, and Yang Hye-ji.

Kim Jaejoong will play the role of Lee Goon, a man whose life is altered by a memory eraser. Once a promising tennis player, Lee Goon loses all his self-esteem after an injury and becomes a supporting character in his own life. However, with the memory eraser, he erases all his past memories and is reborn with 'self-esteem MAX, confidence MAX, presence MAX.'

Kim Jaejoong, a global artist known for his limitless growth in every project such as 'Spy', 'Triangle', and 'Dr. Jin', returns to the small screen for the first time in seven years with 'Bad Memory Eraser,' garnering much attention.

Recently, he has also been active in variety shows like KBS2's 'New Release Pyeon Restaurant' and YouTube content 'Jae's Friends.' He is set to make a comeback on the 26th with his fourth full album 'FLOWER GARDEN' in celebration of his 20th debut anniversary, promising a flurry of activities. The syndrome that Kim Jaejoong will create with 'Bad Memory Eraser' is already highly anticipated.

Jin Se-yeon will play the role of Kyung Joo-yeon, a psychiatrist at a brain research center and Lee Goon's fabricated first love. Jin Se-yeon, who has showcased her irreplaceable charm in both historical and modern dramas like 'Doctor Stranger', 'The Flower in Prison', 'Selection: The War Between Women', and 'Grand Prince', is set to deliver a lively charm with a mix of brainy and clumsy traits in 'Bad Memory Eraser.' Her solid acting skills and reversal-filled lovable charm are highly anticipated.

Lee Jong-won will play Lee Shin, the world's number one tennis player and Lee Goon's successful younger brother. Lee Jong-won, who has garnered attention in each project such as 'The Flower That Blooms at Night', 'The Golden Spoon', and 'Hospital Playlist Season 2', showcases a wide spectrum of acting skills. He is expected to deeply portray Lee Shin's hidden wounds while displaying a bickering brother chemistry with Kim Jaejoong's Lee Goon, drawing significant attention.

Yang Hye-ji will play the role of Jeon Se-yan, the interpreter for world star Lee Shin and the epitome of loveliness who is loved wherever she goes. Having appeared in 'Wonderful World', 'The Devil', and more, Yang Hye-ji has received viewer support with her diverse charm and solid acting skills. Especially, she has established herself as a rising star by winning the Rookie of the Year Award at the '2023 SBS Drama Awards' with 'The Devil', heightening expectations.

Meanwhile, 'Bad Memory Eraser' will air its first episode on August 2nd at 9:40 PM.

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