[Sportschosun, Reporter Lee Ji-hyun] Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah, linked by "emotional transfer," are raising the heart-flutter index for home viewers.
The new drama "Empathy Cell," set to air in July, is a romantic comedy about a woman who rejects empathy and a man burdened with it. Through a surreal event called "emotional transfer," the two invade each other's worlds and learn emotions all over again. The series is written by Jung Yeon and Kim Seong-rae, directed by Kim Chil-bong, presented by A+E Global Media, and produced by Wemad, LG Uplus, and MBC C&I.
Kim Myung-soo plays Cha Eun-hwan, a kind and capable popular psychological counselor, while Kang Min-ah takes on the role of Yoo Ji-an, a top actress who rose to fame as a former girl group member. Drawn together by chance, the two will portray a story of love and growth as they experience a special situation in which their emotions are transferred to one another.
The stills released today, the 12th, captivate prospective viewers at once with a range of moments between Cha Eun-hwan and Yoo Ji-an. Meeting as counselor and client, the two face off in a tense exchange of looks. After this intriguing encounter, curiosity is building about the special story they will create together.
In another still, Cha Eun-hwan and Yoo Ji-an draw attention with their noticeably closer distance. Caught up in an unexpected incident, the two are forced to hold hands for three months because of "emotional transfer." Their focus on something while standing so close that their breaths seem to touch awakens viewers' romantic instincts. The main broadcast of "Empathy Cell" will reveal why the two end up in this temporary "partnership."
As "Empathy Cell" kicks off a distinctive romantic comedy with the fresh concept of "emotional transfer," Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah are delivering perfect acting synergy as Cha Eun-hwan and Yoo Ji-an. Their irresistible visual chemistry is also expected to further boost the show's appeal.
The new drama "Empathy Cell," which is drawing attention for the pink-hued chemistry between Kim Myung-soo and Kang Min-ah, is directed by Kim Chil-bong, who helmed "Numbers: The Watchers in the Building Forest" and "The Second Husband." Written by Jung Yeon and Kim Seong-rae, it will premiere simultaneously on Lifetime, LG U+ Mobile TV, and Disney+ at 10:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
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