Former Wonder Girls member Ahn So-hee will join the cast of the upcoming drama ‘Thirty-Nine’. Her agency BH Entertainment confirmed the news that Ahn So-hee will greet the viewers on JTBC’s new drama. The TV show also stars Crash Landing on You’s Son Ye-jin, Hospital Playlist’s Jeon Mi-do and The Smile Has Left Your Eyes’ Kim Ji-hyun.

‘Thirty-Nine’ will revolve around the heartwarming stories of three high school friends who will soon be turning 40. The drama will showcase the adventures of these three middle-aged women who try to create memories while experiencing the pleasures and sorrows of life.

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Ahn So-hee will play the role of Kim So-won who is the younger sister of Kim Sun-woo (Yeon Woo-jin). Kim So-won will the role of an aspiring pianist. She will be supported and comforted by Cha Mi-Jo (Son Ye-jin). Kim So-won is expected to be a relatable character to the viewers. She will be pursuing her dream to become a famous pianist.

Son Ye-jin will essay the role of Cha Mi-jo, a 39-year-old who is the head of the dermatology clinic in Gangnam. Cha Mi-jo is a daughter of a wealthy family, who was brought up in a very healthy environment.

Jeon Mi-do will play the role of Jung Chan-young, who aspired to be an actress. When failed to achieve her dream Jung Chan-young becomes an acting teacher who is spiteful and sincere making it hard to dislike her character.

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Kim Ji-Hyun will take the role of Jang Joo-hee, a cosmetics manager at a department store. She has a timid personality and has never had a proper experience of a romantic relationship.

The drama ‘Thirty-Nine’ will be directed by Kim Sang-ho and it was written by Yoo Young-ah who has also penned the film ‘My Annoying Brother’ and the drama ‘Encounter’. The drama is set to air in the first half of 2022.