Kang Ha Neul has been cast in the upcoming KBS2 drama "Trees Die on Their Feet" (literal title).

"Trees Die on Their Feet" is a film about an elderly woman from North Korea who is nearing the end of her life and a stage actor who takes on the role of her grandson in order to grant her final wish.

Kang Ha Neul will play Yoo Jae Heon, an upbeat figure who, despite growing up in terrible circumstances, is filled with self-love and self-esteem. Yoo Jae Heon is an obscure stage actor from a local theatre group that lives by the philosophy "Do what you want to do." He receives an unexpected request from an elderly guy to play the role of someone's grandchild, and his life is turned upside down.

Youn Yuh Jung and Son Ye Jin were previously believed to have been offered roles in the drama. Youn Yuh Jung has been cast as Ja Geum Soon, a North Korean woman born in 1930, and Son Ye Jin has been cast as Se Yeon, Ja Geum Soon's granddaughter who runs Hotel Nakwon.

Kang Ha Neul, who has wowed audiences in films such as "The Pirates: The Goblin Flag," "Waiting for Rain," "Midnight Runners," "Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet," and "Twenty," as well as dramas such as "When the Camellia Blooms," "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "Incomplete Life," and "Heirs," will take on a new role in "

The next drama will be directed by Yoon Sang Ho of "River Where the Moon Rises," "King Maker: The Change of Destiny," and "Saimdang, Light's Diary," and written by Jo Sung Geol of "Hitman: Agent Jun" and "Midnight Runners," with Kang Ha Neul having previously worked with both.

"Trees Die on Their Feet" will begin filming soon as the lead actors have been cast. Keep an eye out for additional information!