[ASKKPOP] Shim Eun Kyung turns down 'Nodame Cantabile' to focus on a new movie

ActressShim Eun Kyunghas turned down the offer to star alongsideJoo Wonin the Korean remake of 'Nodame Cantabile' in order to focus her attentions on a new movie.

Her agency,BH Entertainment, toldStar Newson May 20, "It is impossible for Shim Eun Kyung to appear in the Korean version of 'Nodame Cantabile'. A lot of talk is surfacing in relation to her participation, but Shim Eun Kyung already signed a movie contract and will be focusing on that movie for the second half of this year."

That movie 'Guest' will premiere next year and also starsRyu Seung RyongandMBLAQ'sLee Joon.

It turns out that CEOSong Byung Joonof the production companyGroup Eightalready had low expectations for her joining the drama. He told Star News, "It is true that we were thinking of Shim Eun Kyung, but as she's planning to appear in a movie, it would be difficult for her to star in 'Nodame Cantabile'. The female lead is still up in the air. We are considering a couple of actresses and are in the midst of selection."

Stay tuned to find out which actress lands this role! Meanwhile, who do you have in mind to play Nodame?