(from left:) Ji Jin-hee, Han Hyo-joo, Lee Soo-yeon, Bae Soo-bin on set of "Dong-Yi" [MBC]

Actors Ji Jin-hee and Han Hyo-joo started shooting their 50-part historical drama titled "Dong Yi" on Thursday.

The first scenes that were shot were of the young Dong-yi, played by child actor Kim Yoo-jung, in the North Gyeongsang Province, said the show's broadcaster MBC.

The drama is helmed by famous director Lee Byung-hoon, whose other knowledgable works include "Jewel in the Palace," "Sangdo," and "Isan."

The role of Dong-yi will be played by actress Han and her male co-star actor Ji. Other actors involved in the show are Lee So-yeon, Bae Soo-bin, Chun Ho-jin and Jung Jin-young.

The drama is set to air in mid-March after Wednesday and Thursday show "Pasta" ends its run.

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Editor : Lucia Hong luciahong@asiae.co.kr
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