[ASKKPOP] Park Min Young to play the 'it-girl' for Chinese remake of 'Gossip Girl'

Last we heard of the Chinese remake of hit American show'Gossip Girl',Kim Bumwascast for one of the roles back in June 2014. Now reports are saying that the show is still underway and that actressPark Min Youngwill be joining the project, playing the main role of 'it-girl' Serena van der Woodsen, originally portrayed byBlake Lively.

Taiwanese media states that Park Min Young is known among Chinese audiences for her role in the 2011 K-Drama'City Hunter,'making her an optimal candidate for one of 'Gossip Girl's leading ladies.

On March 31, Park Min Young's agency told Korean media outletThe Fact, "Park Min Young has received a love call from China and has decided to film for China's remake of 'Gossip Girl.'"They added,"We anticipate a strong first season like that of the original. Park Min Young will be working hard to show a good image for her first Chinese drama."

The American show 'Gossip Girl', based on the book series of the same title, follows the story of a group of SNS-savvy, affluent high school students pursuing love and business in New York City. The Chinese remake will be making some changes to this story as it will take place in Shanghai and will focus on people in their 20s living in the top 1% of the country in terms of income and wealth. The upcoming show will be a joint production between the U.S.'sWarner Brothersand a Chinese production company.

Park Min Young is scheduled to fly to China in May to start filming and working on her portrayal of her character Serena. Are you excited to see how this goes? We are!