Lee Jun Ho Cast as a Dragon in New Fantasy Romance Drama With Hong Hwa Yeon

Lee Jun Ho is stepping into new territory as he takes on the first non-human role of his acting career.On July 23, the production team behind tvN's upcoming fantasy romance drama "Exotic Land Embassy in Korea" (working title) confirmed Lee and Hong Hwa Yeon as the lead stars, introducing a fresh story where humans and supernatural beings live side by side under a secret diplomatic mission.The drama is set in a hidden embassy that oversees peaceful coexistence between humans and non-human beings who have crossed into the human world. The story begins when a rookie diplomat is unexpectedly assigned to the embassy, where human access is normally forbidden. There, she meets the mysterious ambassador, whose true identity is a dragon.Lee transforms into Cha Yeon, a water dragon who has watched over the human world for more than a thousand years, Trendbiz reported.Calm, gentle, and wise, Cha Yeon carries the peaceful nature of water but also possesses overwhelming strength when pushed to his limits. After centuries of living in quiet solitude, his routine changes when an ordinary human suddenly enters his life, creating the first meaningful connection he has experienced in generations. Le...