It's indeed a good day for all the fans of the Korean superstar Lee Min Ho. The actor is now gearing for a leading role in the drama 'Pachinko'!

Fans have been eager to see their idol Lee Min Ho show his charms on the small screen. From his superb portrayal in The King: Eternal Monarch, it can be recorded that it has been four months since Lee Min Ho enthralled fans in a drama.

Lee Min Ho Will be Back In The Small Screen Very Soon

In the middle of the fans' anticipation for the comeback of Lee Min Ho, here is an announcement from Allkpop that the actor is gearing for a new project. According to the news portal, Lee Min Ho taking a new drama lead role has already been roped. It has also been announced from another source that the actor is in positive talks regarding the offering.

As of this time, the actor's agency, MYM Entertainment, has yet to announce the new project's status.

The Story Of 'Panchiko'

Per Pinkvilla, the drama is penned by Korean-American writer Min Jin Lee, and it is based on a book with the same title. The story revolves around Koreans living in Japan who face stereotypes and racism in the country. And the book was published in 2017.

Furthermore, in 2017, the book was featured in the list of 10 Best Books of 2017 by The New York Times. And in 2019, former US President Barack Obama recommended the book to avid readers.

Obama shared on his Facebook account way back then that Min Jin Lee's novel takes the readers through four generations. Each character's search for identity and success. And it's a powerful story about resilience and compassion.

The drama is reported to be divided into eight episodes and will be airing on AppleTV+.

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