Lim Ji-Yeon and Heo Nam-Jun are cast in the SBS drama “Wonderful New World” (literal title). The drama series presents itself as a romantic comedy involving time travel. Lim Ji-Yeon will play Kang Dan-Sim. She is an evil woman from the Joseon era and receives poison for her evil deeds. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the present and in the body of Shin Seo-Ri, who works as an obscure actress. Heo Nam-Jun will play Cha Se-Kye. He is a chaebol heir and known for his rude behavior.

“Wonderful New World” will premiere next year in South Korea.

Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Kang Dan-Sim (Lim Ji-Yeon) is known as Joseon’s most villainous femme fatale and the law gives her poison. When she wakes up, she finds herself in 2026 and in the body of Shin Seo-Ri, who works as an unknown actress.

Cha Se-Kye (Heo Nam-Jun) is the sole heir of the Chail Group, one of South Korea’s leading companies. He is known for his arrogant and rude behavior. One day, he is confronted by Shin Seo-Ri. She dresses like a shaman and acts like she’s from the Joseon era.