K-drama fans, get ready for a captivating new fantasy project! tvN has officially announced the lead cast for its upcoming romantic fantasy series “Embassy of Foreign Beings in Korea,” pairing top star Lee Jun Ho with rising actress Hong Hwa Yeon. The announcement has already sparked immense excitement among fans worldwide.
“Embassy of Foreign Beings in Korea” introduces viewers to a fascinating parallel world set within a “secret embassy” in South Korea. This diplomatic agency manages “non-human” residents living alongside humans—such as Haechi (mythical creatures), mermaids, and nine-tailed foxes (Gumiho)—ensuring both species coexist peacefully without conflict. The unique romance unfolds when an ordinary human diplomat is unexpectedly transferred to this secret location and encounters the embassy’s head—who is secretly a “dragon”.
Lee Jun Ho stars as Cha Yeon, the ambassador leading the world’s most mysterious embassy and a “dragon” who controls water. A water deity who has lived a lonely existence on this earth for over a thousand years, he is usually gentle and calm like still water, yet capable of sudden, fierce turbulence. This role marks Lee Jun-ho’s first time portraying a non-human character since his debut, offering fans a fresh dynamic as his character’s quiet, monotonous life is disrupted by the sudden arrival of a human.
Hong Hwa Yeon plays Go Mi-woo, a rookie human diplomat. A former Asian Games gold medalist in archery, she unexpectedly gets assigned to this secret embassy—a restricted zone normally off-limits to humans—making her the “only human member” on the team. Viewers can look forward to the charming chemistry and playful chaos that ensue as she navigates working alongside non-human beings and her cold dragon ambassador.
Beyond its intriguing premise, this high-profile project boasts a stellar production team. It is written by screenwriter Shin Ha-eun, known for her heartwarming hit dramas Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and Love Next Door, and directed by Bae Hyun-jin, who co-directed major hits such as Big Mouth, Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow, and directed the intense youth series Hierarchy. With this top-tier crew, audiences can expect stunning visuals, rich visual effects, and a deeply moving romance.
Stay tuned for the heartwarming and thrilling chemistry between the “dragon ambassador” and the “human diplomat” in tvN’s “Embassy of Foreign Beings in Korea”!
