Light Shop is one of those shows that creeps up on you—literally and figuratively. Nestled in a dim, almost forgotten alley, the shop isn’t exactly where you’d go to buy your average bedside lamp. It’s got an allure, a kind of eerie glow that makes you wonder if the light is calling you—or warning you. At the centre of this chilling tale is Won Young, played by the ever-intense Joo Ji Hoon. You can tell from the first poster that this character isn’t just some friendly storekeeper. He’s quiet, yes, but something is unnerving about how calmly he greets the mysterious guests that wander into his store, drawn like moths to a flame. ‘Love In The Big City’ Trailer: Nam Yoon Su and Jin Ho Eun Explore Different Stages of Romance in This TVING Series, Now Streaming on Viki!.

The original webtoon by Kang Full offers much more than a quirky shopkeeper's tale. Kang Full, who captivated audiences with Moving, has brought his unique storytelling skills to this drama adaptation, with Kim Hee Won making his directorial debut. The trailer sets the mood with Won Young, the shopkeeper, illuminated in his dimly lit store, standing as the only source of light in a dark alley.  As the trailer unfolds, a series of customers enter, each one more desperate and troubled than the last. Their palpable fear and sorrow create an atmosphere thick with tension, suggesting that they are fleeing from secrets far darker than what appears on the surface. Every encounter raises questions, teasing the audience with hints of the haunting narratives that will unravel within the shop's walls. ‘Love Next Door’ Trailer: Jung Hae-In and Jung So-Min Go From Frenemies to Lovers in Netflix’s New K-Drama (Watch Video).

‘Light Shop’ Trailer

And then there’s Young Ji. We don’t know much about her yet, but the trailer teases a collision of fates, with her path crossing Won Young’s.

Cast Shares Insight Into the Emotional Depth of ‘Light Shop’

The cast and crew of Light Shop gather to share their thoughts on this highly anticipated drama. Writer Kang Full, explains his motivation: “I want to see interesting works.” The cast, including Park Bo Young, Um Tae Goo, Seolhyun, and Lee Jung Eun, praise Kang Full’s storytelling. “I already had confidence in the drama,” says Park Bo Young. Um Tae Goo adds, “It was unlike anything I’d seen before.” Seolhyun reveals, “I cried a lot while reading it.” Lee Jung Eun marvels at the mysterious visitors' stories, calling the writer “truly outstanding.” Director Kim Hee Won highlights Kang Full’s emotional depth as the drama’s core strength, saying it leaves a “lasting impression.”

Eight episodes, starting December 4, will reveal the full story—but one thing’s for sure: once you step into the Light Shop, you may never want to leave. Or worse—you might never be able to.

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