Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun lead new Netflix period drama

Netflix has cast Gang Dong-won and Kim Go-eun in a leading roles for its upcoming series "The Twilight Between Us." According to Variety, the romance-action period drama will be directed by Kim Won-suk and written by Park Ji-eun.

In the story, the two actors will play Mu-yeong and Su-ryeon, heirs from rival families. A royal decree forces them into a marriage intended to end a century-long feud, but the plan quickly spirals into unexpected territory.

Gang's character is a secret child of the Kang family who is a skilled warrior with a compassionate nature. He is burdened by the ominous moniker "Demon of the North." Kim's character is the sole daughter of the Han house, whose royal ambitions are thwarted by the marriage arrangement.

The Korean title uses a word that can mean either "marriage" or "twilight," reflecting the show's theme. No release date has been revealed. The report also notes Netflix has greenlit a singing competition titled "Vocal Class Wars" for 2027.