From 'Start-Up' to 'Delusion': Suzy and Kim Seon Ho reunite for 2026 K-drama mystery thriller
The lead roles for the K-drama 'Delusion' was initially offered to Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee. However, both actors withdrew from the project following their breakup in March 2024. Later Suzy and Kim Seon Ho were cast for this role.
Reuniting for the first time since their hit 2020 drama Start-Up, Suzy and Kim Seon Ho's highly anticipated K-drama Delusion has officially confirmed its release timeline. On May 23, Disney+ Korea made the announcement at an open house event at the Walt Disney Company Korea headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul.
Delusion is slated to premiere in 2026 and filming for the same began in early 2025, with full-scale production scheduled between March and May. The 10-episode series will stream exclusively on Disney+ upon release.
Casting changes
The lead roles were initially offered to Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee, but both actors withdrew from the project following their breakup in March 2024. Soon after, Suzy and Kim Seon Ho were cast for this role.
About 'Delusion'
The story is a mystery thriller with fantasy and romance elements and is based on the popular webtoon by Hongjacga. Set in 1935 Gyeongseong (modern-day Seoul), the story follows Yun Yi-ho (played by Kim Seon Ho), a struggling artist commissioned to paint Song Jeong-hwa (played by Suzy), the mysterious owner of the Nammoon Hotel ¡ª who is secretly a vampire.
As the portrait progresses, Yun discovers a chilling pattern: previous artists have all vanished under mysterious circumstances, unraveling a dark and dangerous secret.
The cast & characters
Bae Suzy stars as Song Jeong-hwa, the alluring and eerie hotel owner who hasn't been seen in public for over 50 years. She hides a centuries-old secret beneath her eternal beauty.
Kim Seon Ho plays Yun Yi-ho, an artist searching for meaning and artistic inspiration. As he becomes entranced by Jeong-hwa, he's drawn deeper into a web of mystery, fear, and forbidden romance.
Other cast members include Huh Joon-ho, Choi Hyun-wook, and Kim Young-kwang.
Production team details
Director: Han Jae-rim (The King, Emergency Declaration, The 8 Show)
Production companies: Showbox, Magnum Nine
Platform: Disney+
Episodes: 10
Release year: 2026
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