Slowly, Intensely: Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo Light Up Netflix’s $546 Million Period Drama!
Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo star in Noh Hee-kyung’s period drama Slowly, Intensely. Set in the 60s-70s broadcast industry, the Netflix series promises a stellar story.

The much-anticipated period drama "Slowly, Intensely" (tentative title) has officially begun filming, as reported by Star News. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung, the series delves into the lives of stars and creators in the 1960s and 1970s broadcast industry. Featuring a stellar cast led by Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo, the drama is set to be one of Netflix's biggest productions.
Song Hye Kyo and Noh Hee-kyung Reunite
Marking her third collaboration with Noh Hee-kyung, Song Hye Kyo takes on a transformative role in Slowly, Intensely. The duo previously worked together on the acclaimed dramas Worlds Within (2008) and That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013). Song Hye Kyo’s dramatic "short cut" hairstyle for the role has already captured fans’ attention.
In a recent appearance on the YouTube channel "Yeojeongjaehyung," Song Hye Kyo revealed, “I cut it for my next project. It’s a work by Noh Hee-kyung. It’s a period drama set in the 60s and 70s.” Her strong personal connection with Noh is evident; during an interview on the variety show You Quiz on the Block, Song shared how she followed Noh’s advice to write gratitude journals for five years, emphasizing self-love and positivity.
Gong Yoo Joins the Star-Studded Cast
Gong Yoo, another iconic name in Korean drama, joins the cast of Slowly, Intensely. This marks his reunion with director Lee Yoon-jung, with whom he worked on the hit 2007 drama Coffee Prince. Gong Yoo’s involvement further raises anticipation for this ambitious series.
Netflix’s Grand Production
Slowly, Intensely is set to be a visual masterpiece, with a staggering production budget exceeding 700 billion KRW (approximately 546 million USD). The 22-episode series is expected to complete filming in the first half of this year and will be released exclusively on Netflix.
Fans are eagerly awaiting this unique exploration of the broadcast industry's golden era, brought to life by a team of industry legends. With Song Hye Kyo and Gong Yoo in lead roles, combined with Noh Hee-kyung’s storytelling, Slowly, Intensely promises to be a groundbreaking addition to Netflix's lineup.