KBS is coming up with a new drama Are You Human Too starring Seo Kang-joon (Entourage) and Gong Seung-yeon (Circle).
The drama has already got a lot of attention because of its usual story line surrounding a romance between an android and a human. The story of the drama starts when a third-generation chaebol is in an accident and later, falls into a coma. His mother places an android which looks exactly like her son, drama beans reported.
Seo Kang-joon will reportedly play the chaebol, Nam Shin, and also his robot impersonator, Nam Shin-III.
On the other hand, Gong Seung-yeon will be playing the role of a bodyguard, Kang So-bong having a tough and cool image outside. She is a warm and lovable person who comes to protect Nam Shin-III.
Kim Sung-ryung (Mrs. Cop 2) will be playing the role of Nam Shin's mother. She is extremely intelligent and focussed who is known to be an expert in the field of artificial intelligence. She is the lead researcher who is working on to develop the android with a secret team including some top international scientists. Meanwhile, Yoo Oh-sung (Uncontrollably Fond) is considering a role that will be of Seo Kang-joon's opponent.
The upcoming KBS drama is directed by PD Cha Young-hoon of Uncontrollably Fond and Baek-hee Has Returned. It is written by Jo Jung-joo of The Princess's Man, and the production team is intending to start filming the drama at the end of the month and air it on KBS in the fall. Though, an official slot on the schedule has not been revealed yet.