Disney+’s ‘Lighting Store’: The Grand Return of Director Kim HeeWon and Rising Expectations

The Disney+ original series ‘Lighting Store’, led by Kim HeeWon, who has transitioned from an actor to a director, has finally been unveiled. Set to be released on December 4, 2024, ‘Lighting Store’ marks Kim HeeWon’s first directorial challenge in drama, and he is ready to captivate viewers worldwide.

At the production presentation held at the COEX Convention Center in Gangnam, Seoul, director Kim HeeWon, writer Kang Full, and a star-studded cast including Ju JiHoon, Park BoYoung, and Kim SeolHyun gathered in one place. ‘Lighting Store’ is set against the backdrop of a lighting store at the end of a dark alley, depicting stories that unfold as secretive customers visit. Based on the popularity of the original webtoon, the drama promises to deliver new emotional experiences through complex relationships and expanded character narratives.

Director Kim HeeWon emphasized the relational aspects between characters as the key differentiation point between the original and the drama, explaining that the more intricately handled relationships are central to the drama. He stated, “Since the drama is presented visually, I was able to unravel stories that couldn’t be fully told through collaboration with the actors.” He also showed a cautious attitude regarding questions about connections with the syndrome-inducing ‘Moving’, revealing that both works are set in 2018.

Throughout the production process, director Kim HeeWon has continuously pondered deeply, aiming to express the atmosphere of ‘Lighting Store’ with a new sensibility while maintaining the tone of the original. He expressed confidence, stating, “Every scene has a high sync rate with the original.” Additionally, the acting ensemble of main actors such as Ju JiHoon, Park BoYoung, and Kim SeolHyun is another point of interest in ‘Lighting Store’, expected to add dramatic tension.

Expressing his aspirations for the series to become the most-watched globally, director Kim HeeWon extended his gratitude to the actors and staff for their efforts. Attention is focused on whether the drama ‘Lighting Store’ will create another syndrome following ‘Moving’. As this is the second collaboration with Disney+, viewer expectations are high.

‘Lighting Store’ is scheduled to be released on December 4, and there is a great deal of interest in the new world and dramatic stories that director Kim HeeWon and the cast will present. The future developments are highly anticipated.

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