Some pairings just make sense the moment you hear them. Park Bo Young and Son Suk Ku sharing a screen for the first time? That’s the kind of casting news that stops K-content fans mid-scroll.
Reports emerged on July 8 that both actors have received offers to lead a new fantasy rom-com titled “If I’m With You” (working title), directed by Kang Hyung Chul — the filmmaker behind Sunny, Tazza: The Hidden Card, and Swing Kids. Their respective agencies have confirmed the offers exist, though both are still “reviewing” — so nothing’s locked in just yet, but the buzz is already real.
Set aboard a cruise ship, the story follows a mix of Korean and foreign characters navigating fantastical, funny episodes at sea. It’s a big swing of a premise, and pairing it with two of Korea’s most trusted actors only raises expectations further.
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Park Bo Young And Son Suk Ku: “If I’m With You”
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Lead Actors | Park Bo Young & Son Suk Ku |
| Director | Kang Hyung Chul |
| Genre | Fantasy Romantic Comedy |
| Setting | Aboard a cruise ship |
| Status | Both actors reviewing offers |
| Special Note | Park Bo Young’s reunion with director after 18 years |
Why This Reunion Matters
For Park Bo Young, this isn’t just another project — it’s a full-circle moment. Her very first breakout with Kang Hyung Chul was Scandal Makers back in 2008, a film that pulled in over 8 million admissions and launched her career. Eighteen years later, working with him again feels less like a casting choice and more like a homecoming.
Son Suk Ku, meanwhile, brings his signature intensity from projects like My Liberation Notes and The Roundup — a tone that would contrast beautifully against a light, fantastical rom-com. That contrast is exactly what’s fueling fan excitement online.
Craving more Park Bo Young content while this one gets finalized? TechnoSports has a great roundup of her most emotionally rich K-dramas worth revisiting.
FAQs
What is “If I’m With You” about?
It’s a fantasy rom-com set on a cruise ship, directed by Kang Hyung Chul.
Have Park Bo Young and Son Suk Ku confirmed their roles?
Not yet — both have received offers and are currently reviewing them.
