The TVING original series 'Wongyeong: The Connection of Dano', which depicts the fateful journey of Cha Joo-young and Lee Hyun-wook, has confirmed its release date for January 21, 2025.
The TVING original series 'Wongyeong: The Connection of Dano' (directed by Kim Sang-ho, written by Lee Young-mi, produced by Studio Dragon and JS Pictures) is a prequel to the tvN X TVING original drama 'Wongyeong', portraying the fateful first meeting of 'Wongyeong' (Cha Joo-young) and 'Lee Bang-won' (Lee Hyun-wook) who shared the same dream before embracing the world, depicting a romantic story of love and longing.
With the announcement that the main story and the prequel will be released simultaneously, the differentiated planning has garnered attention both inside and outside the broadcasting industry. 'Wongyeong: The Connection of Dano' is expected to enhance viewer immersion by depicting the painfully beautiful love and dreams of Wongyeong and Lee Bang-won, who recognized each other at first sight, contrasting with the love-hate narrative of the couple depicted in 'Wongyeong'.
The first stills released alongside the announcement catch the eye with a distinctly romantic atmosphere compared to the main story. During the late Goryeo period, Wongyeong and Bang-won were lovers who freely shared their love, away from the constraints and gazes of the royal court. On a warm afternoon, Wongyeong shields Bang-won from the sunlight as he lies on her lap, seemingly enjoying a peaceful moment. Before any conflicts arise between them, the time filled only with love is palpable.
The production team explained the difference by stating, “While 'Wongyeong' depicts the intense story hidden between Wongyeong and Lee Bang-won, who are known as political partners, 'Wongyeong: The Connection of Dano' captures their fateful first meeting and the feelings of longing they have for each other.” They added, “By planning and presenting both the main story and the prequel simultaneously, viewers will have a unique experience of unraveling the beginning and end of a single story while enhancing focus on the work. We ask for your continued interest in 'Wongyeong: The Connection of Dano' following 'Wongyeong'.”
The prequel capturing the story of the tvN X TVING original drama 'Wongyeong', the TVING original series 'Wongyeong: The Connection of Dano', will be exclusively released on TVING on January 21 (Tuesday) at 12 PM. The 'tvN X TVING Original' is a drama co-planned by tvN (TV) and TVING (OTT) considering the diversifying consumption patterns of viewers. The tvN X TVING original drama 'Wongyeong' will have its first two episodes pre-released on TVING on January 6 (Monday) at 2 PM, with the first episode airing on tvN at 8:50 PM, maximizing the efficiency and satisfaction of both TV and OTT audiences.
