‘Cleaning Up’: Yum Jung Ah joins Jeon So Min and Kim Jae Hwa as lead in JTBC's new drama

Yum Jung Ah is returning to the screen after four years with Jeon So Min and Kim Jae Hwa in JTBC's 'Cleaning Up'
UPDATED MAR 21, 2022
Star-studded K-drama 'Cleaning Up' will premiere in 2022 (@jsomin86, @artistcompanyofficial, and @starvillage.ent/Instagram)
Star-studded K-drama 'Cleaning Up' will premiere in 2022 (@jsomin86, @artistcompanyofficial, and @starvillage.ent/Instagram)

The K-drama industry is buzzing with extraordinary plots this year. From ‘All of us are dead’ to the ‘Tomorrow’ series that’s about to air, the creative storylines have kept all the K-drama fans active. Speaking of that, JTBC has confirmed that it is coming with a new series titled ‘Cleaning Up’ that will depict powerful women.

In the British series ‘Cleaning Up’ remake, famous actresses Yum Jung Ah, Jeon So Min, and Kim Jae Hwa have been confirmed to play leads. ‘Cleaning Up’ follows the story of three security business cleaners who strive to forge a new path for themselves after overhearing about insider trading. It is said that this series will premiere after the upcoming 'My Liberation Notes' series finale. What is notable about the cast is that Yum Jung Ah is back on the screen after four years since the hit JTBC drama ‘Sky Castle’.

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Cast

Yum Jung Ah will portray Eo Yong Mi, who works as a cleaner during the week and as a housewife on weekends. She is a mother of two girls and works hard to make ends meet. After hearing the insider trade information, she takes a decision. Jun So Min will portray Eo Yong Mi's coworker Ahn In Kyung, who is cleaning to save money to open a tiny food truck. Kim Jae Hwa will play Meng Soo Ja, a cleaner who also aspires to be successful in life. She is so kind but will only utilize her abilities when they are beneficial to her. All these three ladies join together and bring the plot alive. 



 

Showrunners

‘Cleaning Up’ will be directed by ‘Hwarang’ director Yoon Sung Sik and ‘Return’ scriptwriter Choi Kyung Mi. Regarding the cast, the production team shared saying, “Yum Jung Ah, Jun So Min, and Kim Jae Hwa, who raise anticipation for their great performances with just their names, are perfectly immersing into their characters to create a high-quality project. The challenge of the three people aiming to hit the ceiling in terms of stocks and in life will also deliver maximized fun to the small screen. Please show lots of interest.”



 

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