Yoo Yeon Seok and Cha Joo Young have been confirmed for the lead roles in the upcoming drama «My Troika» (나의 트로이카, Naui Teuroika).

Interestingly, the Korean title directly incorporates the Russian word "troika" (means three) – written in Hangul as 트로이카.

The choice of words immediately evokes a range of associations for Russian speakers, from Gogol's famous "bird-troika" to the Stalin-era execution "troikas" – it sends a shiver down the spine.

However, in South Korea, the Russian loanword has long become a common term, actively used in the entertainment industry and media. It is employed to designate the three most prominent and influential figures in any given field. In Korean cinema history, for instance, there is the concept of «여배우 트로이카» – the "actress troika," referring to the three leading actresses of a particular era.

Yoo Yeon Seok takes on the role of Min Si Jun, a VIP bodyguard and former member of the national fencing team. He worked his way up from entry-level positions to head of security.

His life has been far from easy. Constantly protecting others and putting himself in harm's way has left him professionally deformed – deeply distrustful of the world around him. Then he unexpectedly falls for a time-traveler.

Cha Joo Young portrays Cheon Ha Young, the screen queen of the 1970s. In her own time, she was a superstar and a member of that very "troika" of the era's most brilliant actresses. But an unforeseen twist sends her fifty years into the future. Stripped of her star status and luxurious lifestyle, she survives by working as a stuntwoman, discovering simple joys and an unimaginable sense of freedom along the way.

Ultimately, this is a story of two lonely individuals from different timeframes who find understanding in each other and learn to trust once more.

The series is directed by Oh Hyun Jong, known for «Find Me in Your Memory», «The One and Only» and «Doctor Slump», with a screenplay by Choi Ah Il, the writer behind «Mr. Queen».

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