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# Netflix Drops $48M: What Happens When Gong Yoo, Song Hye-kyo, and Korea’s Top Writer Team Up?## A Tale of Stars Through the Ages: The Untold Drama Behind the Broadcasting World.Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo Join Forces in an Upcoming Drama!Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo. / News1Netflix's upcoming series ‘Slowly and Intensely(English working title)’, currently in production with an investment exceeding 70 billion KRW (approximately $47.78 million USD), has captured significant attention in the Korean drama market. Industry insiders reveal that filming for the series has commenced, generating buzz with its star-studded cast and large-scale production by Studio Dragon, which is banking on the drama to bolster its earnings and stock value.Written by renowned screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung and starring Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo, ‘Slowly and Intensely’ is a Netflix original set against the backdrop of the 1960s-70s broadcasting industry. The story delves into the lives of stars on stage and the broadcasting professionals behind them, promising a compelling period drama with a richly layered narrative.Noh Hee-kyung is one of South Korea's most acclaimed screenwriters. / News1This marks Song Hye-kyo’s third collaboration with Noh Hee-kyung, following ‘Worlds Within’ (2008) and ‘That Winter, the Wind Blows’ (2013). Gong Yoo reunites with Producer Lee Yoon-jung, who previously helmed the iconic hit ‘Coffee Prince’.Studio Dragon disclosed on December 17 that it had signed a production supply contract for ‘Slowly and Intensely’, with the contract amount exceeding 10% of its 2022 revenue of 753.1 billion KRW—estimated to be over 75.3 billion KRW ($51.40 million USD). This marks the company’s largest-scale contract since ‘Mr. Sunshine’ in 2018, signaling a potential turning point after a period of sluggish performance.The drama has already begun filming, with Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo actively participating. Song recently appeared on the YouTube channel ‘Fairy Jae-hyung’, debuting a short hairstyle for her role. She remarked, “I cut my hair for Noh Hee-kyung’s period drama.” Spanning 22 episodes, the series is set to premiere globally on Netflix, with the release date yet to be announced. Its unique period setting and distribution through a global OTT platform are expected to boost its chances of international success.Noh Hee-kyung, known for hits like ‘Our Blues,’ ‘Dear My Friends,’ and ‘It’s Okay, That’s Love,’ is widely regarded as one of Korea’s most celebrated writers. Producer Lee Yoon-jung, acclaimed for her nuanced storytelling in ‘Coffee Prince,’ ‘Cheese in the Trap,’ and ‘Golden Time,’ brings her expertise to the project. Together, they aim to deliver a groundbreaking drama, supported by the performances of two A-list actors, Song Hye-kyo and Gong Yoo.