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Drama: The Flower in Prison (working & literal title)
Revised romanization: Okjoonghwa
Hangul: 옥중화
Director: Lee Byung-Hoon
Writer: Choi Wan-Kyu
Network: MBC
Episodes: 50
Release Date: April, 2016 --
Runtime: Saturdays & Sundays 21:45
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

In the Joseon Dynasty era, Ok-Nyeo (Jin Se-Yun) was born in prison. She belongs to weji-boo which helps people in the realm of law.

Notes

"The Flower in Prison" takes over the MBC Saturdays & Sundays 21:45 time slot previously occupied by "100 Days Wife."

Cast

Ko Soo - Yoon Tae-Won
Jin Se-Yun - Ok-Nyeo
Choi Tae-Joon
Kim Soo-Yeon
Park Joo-Mi - Jung Nan-Jung
Jeon Kwang-Leol
Kim Mi-Sook
Jung Joon-Ho
Jung Da-Bin - Ok-Nyeo (young)

Go Soo and Jin Se Yeon Take on Lead Roles for New Historical Drama



Go Soo and Jin Se Yeon will be playing the male lead of “Okjoonghwa (working title),” MBC’s follow up drama after “My Daughter, Geum Sa Wol.”

According to several media insiders, Go Soo and Jin Se Yeon will be playing the lead roles. It has been three years since Go Soo’s last drama, SBS’s “Empire of Gold.” Also, it has been two years since Jin Se Yeon’s last drama, “Doctor Stranger” from 2014.

Producer Lee Byung Hoon and screenwriter Choi Wan Kyu, the dream team behind “Heo Joon” (1999) and “Sangdo” (2001), will getting together after 15 years for this drama.

Meanwhile, “Okjoonghwa” tells the story of Oknyeo, a lady who tries to help those who are falsely accused, in the backdrop of the Joseon Dynasty’s lawyer system. Its first episode is planned to air in March.

Jin Se Yeon Will Fight For Justice In 'The Flower In Prison'



According to the Korean media outlet The Star, Jin Se Yeon has taken the role of prison advocate Ok Nyeo in the 50-episode Joseon-era drama "The Flower In Prison," also known as "Ok Joong Hwa."
ok nyeo is a woman who was born in prison and spends her life helping the imprisoned. During the Joseon era the Korean legal system was less formal and so mediators such as Ok Nyeo helped mediate on behalf of those charged with crimes. She uses a private litigation system known as Wae Ji Bu.Jin's character is not a real person but the historical drama will feature some real-life events and actual historical figures.Jin Se Yeon has only been acting for a few years but she's managed to land some impressive roles. She made her debut in 2010 with a supporting role in "It's Okay Daddy's Girl." After that she played Joo Won's doomed bride in the 2012 historical drama "Bridal Mask." She had a leading role in the 2014 dramas "Inspiring Generation" with co-star Kim Soo Hyun and she also played Lee Jong Suk's spy agent love interest in "Doctor Stranger." None of these characters were easy to play. She's only 21.
"I think I still have a lot of growing up to do, but I've had to play mature characters who must endure many trials and tribulations, including extreme solitude," Jin said in an interview with the media outlet Chosun Ilbo.
In 2015 she took a break from serious roles to play a detective in the narcotics squad in the comedy film 'Enemies In-Law," which was a spin-off of the film "Meet The In-Laws." She's a cop from a family of cops and he's a criminal from a family of criminals. But he will move to the right side of the law for her.
Jin's most likely co-star in "Flower in Prison" is actor Go Soo. Last seen in the drama "Empire of Gold" and the film "The Royal Tailor," Go Soo is currently considering a role in the film. Park Joo Mi, who appeared in the drama "Blood" will play the character Jung Nan Jung.
Lee Byung Hoon, who directed the historical hit dramas "Dong Yi" and "Dae Jang Geum," will direct "The Flower in Prison." Choi Wan Kyu, who wrote the screenplays for "Triangle," "All In," "Iris" and Guam Heo Jun" will write the script.
Jin Se Yeon begins filming her new drama in mid to late February. "The Flower In Prison" is expected to premiere in March, following the end of "My Daughter Geum Sa Wol."

"The Flower in Prison" completed its casting.



The 55th MBC Anniversary drama "The Flower in Prison" stars Ko Soo, Jin Se-yeon, Kim Mi-Sook, Jeon Kwang-ryeol, Jeong Joon-ho, Park Joo-mi, Yoon Joo-hee, Choi Tae-joon, Kim Soo-yeon-I and others.

"The Flower in Prison" is an adventure historical drama about a brilliant girl who was born in prison and a mysterious character named Yoon Tae-won. This drama is created by director Lee Byeong-hoon and writer Choi Wan-gyoo. Expectations for "The Flower in Prison" are very high as it's the first time in 15 years that Lee Byeong-hoon and Choi Wan-gyoo are working together.

Jin Se-yeon plays Ok-nyeo, the genius girl born in prison. Jin Se-yeon is one of the leading actresses of these days as she's been building on her filmography with various dramas.

Ko Soo plays Yoon Tae-won, a mysterious character from the Joseon Times. Ko Soo has always been a desirable actor for his outstanding performances in dramas, "Piano","The Age of Innocence" and more. This will be his first historical drama.

Kim Mi-Sook, Jeon Kwang-ryeol, Jeong Joon-ho, Park Joo-mi and the others will make up the rest of the drama with key roles including Yoon Joo-hee, Choi Tae-joon, Kim Soo-yeon-I and more.

Meanwhile, the MBC drama "The Flower in Prison" is scheduled to broadcast in April.