Character poster of Lee Young Ae and Song Seung Heon for drama 'Saimdang, Light's Diary' > TV-MOVIES

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The upcoming SBS TV series 'Saimdang, Light's Diary' has unveiled character posters of actress Lee Young Ae, and actor Song Seung Heon. In the photo, Lee Young Ae and Song Seung Heon dressed up in traditional Korean clothes(Hanbok). Actor Song Seung Heon will play the role of Lee Gyeom, who is very similar to the character 'Gatsby.' He falls in love Saimdang in the drama.

'Saimdang, Light's Diary' is well-known as the comeback drama of Lee Young Ae. She gained her popularity from mega-hit drama 'Dae Jang Geum.' 

According to the production company 'Group 8,' Young Ae will play 2 different main characters including the female lead 'Shin Saimdang,' and a professor of art and drama. This drama will re-interpret the life of 'Shin Saimdang,' a historical figure who lived during Joseon Dynasty in Korea. 

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One of drama producers said "Antique and elegant image of Lee Young Ae perfectly matches with the main character, Shin Saimdang."  The first episode will be broadcast in October, 2016 on SBS.

Korea.com's Emily You contributed to this report from Seoul. [E-mail: maintyoung@korea.com]