Model-actor Lee Soo-hyuk to star in new MBC drama 'Tomorrow'

▲ This photo, provided by YG Entertainment, shows actor Lee Soo-hyuk. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Model-actor Lee Soo-hyuk will star as the leading role in MBC's upcoming drama "Tomorrow," according to his management agency YG Entertainment on Monday.

The drama is scheduled to air in the first half of next year and depicts a story about Choi Joon-woong who comes in contact with a grim reaper named Gu-ryeon (Kim Hee-sun) after being involved in an accident. The two characters work together to prevent people from committing suicide.

Lee will play Park Joong-gil, a leader of the guidance team who leads the dead within the underworld, and show off his charismatic appearance.

Lee is currently starring in JTBC's entertainment show "Bistro Shigor."

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