"Temptation" films in Hong Kong

Leading players of SBS' new drama"Temptation", left for Hong Kong on Sunday to kick off its local shooting, according to local reports yesterday.

"Choi Ji-woo,kwon Sang-woo,Park Ha-seonand more left for Hong Kong", said a member from the production team to Ilgan Sports, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily yesterday.

"As the main backdrop for the first two weeks' episodes is Hong Kong, we had to set the schedules a little tight. We are planning to come back the second week of July.

"The drama's first few episodes include a lot of exotic scenes including Hong Kong's night view", the member added.

Previously, the drama had mentioned big celebrities likeLee Mi-yeonandYoon Eun-hyeto take the lead roles. However both of them were reported to have turned down the offer after giving it a long deliberation.

And now finally with its confirmed cast members, the first episode of"Temptation", depicting an irresistible and unexpected love relationship among four characters, will air on July 14.

By Jin Eun-soo, contributing writer