Sisyphus: The Myth

Sisyphus: The Myth (Korean: 시지프스: the myth; RR: Sijipeuseu: the myth) is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Cho Seung-woo and Park Shin-hye.[1] Labeled as "JTBC's 10th Anniversary Special Drama", it is scheduled to premiere on February 17, 2021.[2][3]

Sisyphus: The Myth
Promotional poster
Hangul시지프스: the myth
Genre
Written by
  • Lee Je-in
  • Jeon Chan-ho
Directed byJin Hyuk
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerJung Seung-son
Producers
  • Park Joon-seo
  • Park Sang-eok
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
  • Drama House
  • JTBC Studios
Distributor
Release
Original networkJTBC
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Audio formatDolby Digital
Original releaseFebruary 17, 2021 (2021-02-17)
External links
Website
Production website

Synopsis

Sisyphus: The Myth tells the story of a genius engineer named Han Tae-sul who tries to uncover the truth behind his older brother's death, and an elite warrior called Kang Seo-hae who travels back in time to help him.

Cast

Main

Supporting
  • Sung Dong-il as President Park
  • Tae In-ho as Eddie Kim
  • Chae Jong-hyup as Sun
  • Jeon Gook-hwan
  • Heo Joon-seok as Han Tae-san
  • Tae Won-seok as Yeo Bong-sun
  • Jung Ha-joon as Sun-ho
  • Lee Si-woo as Bing-bing
  • Go Yoon as Jung Hyun-ki
  • Cho Seok-hyun as Ahn Jang-ri
  • Kim Jong-tae as Kang Dong-ki
  • Yang Joon-mo as Choi Yeon-sik

Special appearances
  • Lee Jae-won as Fund manager

Production

Development

In May 2016, screenwriting duo Lee Je-in and Jeon Chan-ho signed a contract with SBS's Studio S to write a 20-episode television series which could not be broadcast on another channel. Studio S provided the writers a workplace where they worked on the script for Sisyphus: The Myth, but the production was eventually cancelled due to the difficulties in casting directors and actors. In December 2018, the duo were put in charge of writing the remains 36 episodes of Fates & Furies when the previous screenwriter left after writing 4 episodes. However, Studio S did not pay the ₩60 million writing fees which were to be paid within 15 days after the conclusion of the series. The duo terminated their contract with Studio S and turned to JTBC for the broadcast of Sisyphus: The Myth. Studio S filed a lawsuit which they lost in November 2020.[4]

Casting

In late September 2019, JTBC confirmed that Cho Seung-woo and Park Shin-hye would star in Jin Hyuk's mystery drama Sisyphus: The Myth.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began in May 2020, with Cho Seung-woo joining after completing his work on the second season of Stranger,[6] and filming was completed in early December.[7] Production was temporarily halted in late November 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

References
  1. Yim, Seung-hye (January 20, 2021). "Cho Seung-woo, Park Shin-hye take lead roles in JTBC's new sci-fi fantasy series". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  2. Kwak, Hyun-soo (December 14, 2020). "조승우·박신혜 '시지프스' 촬영 완료…후반작업 박차". Sports Donga (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  3. MacDonald, Joan (January 6, 2021). "10 Dramas To Watch Out For In 2021". Forbes. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  4. Jung, Tae-geon (November 3, 2020). "[단독]SBS 드라마 제작사, '시지프스' 작가진 발목 잡았다가 패소". Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  5. "Cho Seung-woo and Park Shin-hye in "Sisyphus: The Myth"". HanCinema. September 30, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  6. Park, Jin-young (April 20, 2020). "[단독]성동일, '시지프스 : the myth' 합류…조승우X박신혜와 호흡". iNews 24 (in Korean). Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  7. Kwak, Yeon-soo (November 26, 2020). "Film events, TV productions halted by COVID-19 resurgence". The Korea Times. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  8. Schwartz, William (November 25, 2020). "Lead Actors of COVID-19 Adjacent Dramas Test Negative". HanCinema. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
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