“Memories of the Alhambra” which marks Hyun Bin’s first drama role in three years, is a new “suspense-romance” that will tell a unique love story. Hyun Bin will star as Yoo Jin Woo, a brilliant investment firm CEO who travels to Spain on business and ends up staying at an old hostel in Granada, while Park Shin Hye will play Jung Hee Joo, the owner of the hostel.
When asked why he decided on “Memories of the Alhambra” for his small-screen comeback, Hyun Bin replied, “I have always liked the works of [‘Memories of the Alhambra’] writer Song Jae Jung, who has a solid worldview. From the moment that I first laid my hands on the ‘Memories of the Alhambra’ script, it had such a powerful draw to it that I became completely immersed in it while reading.”
He also mentioned that he had been excited to work with director Ahn Gil Ho. “I had heard a lot about director [Ahn Gil Ho]’s previous work ‘Forest of Secrets,'” said Hyun Bin, “and I also looked it up for myself. I really wanted to work with him at least once.”
The actor went on to talk about his role in the drama, describing Yoo Jin Woo as a layered, multifaceted character. He explained, “Although [Yoo Jin Woo] is very competitive and has a lot of pride, he is also a three-dimensional character that has a humorous side.”
“Memories of the Alhambra” will premiere on December 1 at 9 p.m. KST, following the conclusion of “Room No. 9.”