Nam Ji Hyun and Moon Sang Min are set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy historical K-drama titled Dear Bandit, which promises a unique blend of adventure and romance. Reported by Star News on October 24, this highly anticipated series will showcase a captivating story involving a woman who accidentally becomes a bandit and a prince who falls for her while navigating their soul-swapping journey.

Story Overview

Dear Bandit will tell the story of a woman who accidentally becomes a bandit and a prince who chases her. They will protect each other by swapping souls. The script won a contest held by Studio Dragon in 2020 and was written by Lee Sun.



Character Details

  • Nam Ji Hyun is set to play Hong Eun Jo. She is the daughter of a noble father and a slave mother, also known as "Hong Gil Dong." She hides her identity as a woman and aims to steal from corrupt people.

  • Moon Sang Min has been offered the role of Lee Yeol, the Prince of Dowol. He is known for his good looks and enjoys solving mysteries. He will fall in love with Hong Eun Jo at first sight.

Airing Information

There is no official release date yet for Dear Bandit, but it will premiere exclusively on KBS 2TV.

Cast Background

If Nam Ji Hyun confirms her role, this will be her next K-drama after the successful Good Partner on SBS. It will also mark her return to the historical genre after almost seven years, her last historical role being in 100 Days My Prince in 2018.

For Moon Sang Min, this could be his next K-drama following Cinderella at 2 AM, where he starred alongside other well-known actors. He is also set to make his movie debut next year in the film Pavane for the Dead Princess.