Park Bo-young Shines in ‘Unknown Seoul’: A Tale of Twin Lives and New Beginnings
Coming this May 24th at 9:20 PM KST, tvN is set to premiere its highly anticipated weekend drama, ‘Unknown Seoul’, a romantic coming-of-age story that dives deep into identity, deception, and rediscovery.
Actress Park Bo-young takes center stage in a groundbreaking role portraying both Yu Mi-ji and Yu Mi-rae, twin sisters who couldn’t be more different—except for their identical faces. Taking on an ambitious one-woman quadruple role, Park reveals layers of each character as the sisters swap lives, stumble through lies, and eventually chase after real love and a sense of self.
What makes Park’s role even more striking is her dramatic transformation—marking her first ever appearance in a blonde hairstyle since her debut. The recently released teaser poster captures this shift palpably, showing Mi-ji gazing solemnly over the Han River at sunset, with Seoul’s skyline painted in soft pastel tones behind her.
The quote layered on the poster, “Yesterday has ended, tomorrow feels far away, and today’s Seoul is still unknown,” sums up the poetic and emotional tone of the series. Mi-ji, once a promising track star, is now stuck in the uncertainties of the present, looking forward to a future that’s yet to be defined.
‘Unknown Seoul’ hints at the unpredictability of personal growth and the quiet resilience needed to face the everyday. By exploring Yu Mi-ji’s journey through a single pivotal day, the drama resonates with anyone navigating life’s in-between moments—where the past lingers, the future is unclear, but the present holds all the potential.
More than just another K-drama, ‘Unknown Seoul’ is set to be the emotional balm for complex urban lives. With its heartfelt storytelling, multilayered characters, and reflective tone, this series promises to connect with audiences far beyond South Korea.
‘Unknown Seoul’ premieres Saturday, May 24th at 9:20 PM KST on tvN. Get ready for a modern drama that encourages us all to embrace the mystery of today.
