"Saimdang, the Herstory" first script reading session

The script reading for the SBS drama "Saimdang, the Herstory" was held.

ProducerYoon Sang-hoand castsLee Young-ae,Kim Hae-sook,Oh Yoon-ah,Choi Jong-hwan,Yoon Da-hoon,Choi Cheol-ho,Park Hye-sooand others up to 30 people were there.

Lee Young-aehas come back with this drama for the first time in 11 years but she didn't leave a gap. She read her lines with passion and increased everyone's trust in her. She even shed off her existing image when she read lines for Seo Ji-yoon, the modern day character that she plays.

Kim Hae-sookwho playsLee Young-ae's mother-in-law, said, "It doesn't seem to me that she was away for so long. I wonder what she did without acting when she's so good". Everyone else agreed with her and even the middle aged cast did their parts well.Yoon Da-hoonwho plays Saimdang's husband Lee Won-soo lifted up the atmosphere with his wit.

Park Hye-soowho plays Saimdang's younger version, had all eyes on her and even during break times she didn't forget to get advice from her acting seniors.

Lee Young-aesaid, "Saimdang, the Herstory" is the first SBS drama I'm starring in since the year 2000. I am so honored to be here and I will do my best".Kim Hae-sooksaid, "There are so many friendly faces and I'm happy to be reunited with the producer".

Yoon Da-hoonsaid, "I won't forget the mindset I had when I first debuted and always think of myself as a rookie and do my best".

Saimdang's rival Hwieumdang played byOh Yoon-ahsaid, "I am happy to be here" andChoi Cheol-howho is married toOh Yoon-ahin the drama said, "I am honored to be here with such great people".Park Hye-soosaid, "I am honored to beLee Young-ae's younger version. I won't be a burden to anyone".

"Saimdang, the Herstory" is a story retold about genius artist Saimdang's passion for art and love. It is produced byYoon Sang-hoand written byPark Eun-ryeong.

Also famous forLee Young-aeandSong Seung-heon's appearance, "Saimdang, the Herstory" was presold to several Asian countries like Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and others. The drama starts making this October and will be released next year on SBS.