Fresh Blood! Bold Newcomers Bring a Fresh Perspective to Korean Dramas

Have you ever wondered about the allure of a TV series with an all-new cast?

With a competition rate of 2500:1, how rare is this opportunity? A cast of newcomers, fearlessly showcasing the ‘fragile’ nature of youth.

Can this series stir up a storm in the highly competitive world of Korean dramas? Each newcomer actor is making their debut, can they handle the responsibility of carrying the entire show?

The restlessness of youth and the clash with reality, have you experienced it before? Perhaps, this series can help you rediscover those forgotten emotions.

What is it that has made this series a pre-broadcast sensation?

Is it the bold casting choices or the surreal storyline? Every detail is telling you that this is a visual feast not to be missed.

Is youth really as fragile as glass?

The answer is about to be revealed.

It is reported that the Korean drama industry has recently been swept up by a wave of ‘fresh blood’!

STUDIO X+U’s latest release, the teenage surrealist TV series ‘Fragile’, is set to premiere on September 9th.

This series breaks the mold, featuring an all-new cast, allowing viewers to see fresh youthful faces among the familiar ones. Many netizens have expressed their admiration for this innovative choice, saying, ‘It’s really bold!’ So, what magic does this series possess to garner such high attention?

‘Fragile’ tells the story of a group of high school students in their teenage years, dealing with various ‘fragile’ troubles in real life. Teenage love, academic pressure, family issues, and even delinquent behavior, will all be blatantly displayed in the series. The struggles and challenges of these young characters not only resonate with real life but are also presented in a highly impactful way, allowing viewers to feel the restlessness and unease of youth.

The casting of this series has undergone meticulous selection, with a competition rate of 2500:1

, and the final selected actors are newcomers who have never appeared on screen before. Among them, Kim Yoo-jin will play the key role of Lu Chan-sung in the series, where he will engage in a mysterious love story with the female lead played by Park Ji-yoo.

The production team stated that using newcomer actors is not only to present the most realistic performances but also to allow viewers to witness their growth and transformation through this series.

It is worth mentioning that, ‘Fragile’ has not only innovated in its storyline and casting but will also engage in a ‘3-way’ cross-media communication through U+ Mobile TV, Instagram, and YouTube

. This innovative communication method aims to reach the maximum audience of the MZ generation (Millennials and Gen Z), rapidly igniting the series after its premiere.

It can be foreseen that this TV series, which combines elements of youth, reality, and surrealism, will not only bring a fresh experience to viewers in terms of the storyline but also has the potential to become one of the most anticipated Korean dramas in the second half of 2024. Whether you are drawn to the authentic interpretations of newcomer actors or curious about the ‘taboo’ topics of adolescence in the storyline, ‘Fragile’ is a work you cannot afford to miss!