The Sound of Magic

***The Sound of Magic*** (Korean: 안나라수마나라; RR: *Annarasumanara*) is an upcoming 2022 South Korean web series based on Naver webtoon *Annarasumanara* by Ilkwon Ha. Directed by Kim Seong-yoon and written by Kim Min Jeong, it stars Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun and Hwang In-youp. The musical drama series tells the story of Yoon Ah-yi (Choi Sung-eun), a girl who wants to grow up too fast, and Lee Eul (Ji Chang-wook), a mysterious magician who is a grown-up but wants to remain as a child. The series is scheduled to be released in May 2022 exclusively on Netflix.

## Synopsis

Yoon A-Yi (Choi Sung-Eun) is a high school student, but she supports herself and her younger sister by working part-time jobs. She doesn't know where her parents are. Her father was driven away from home because of debt collectors and her mother then left home. Even with her poor financial situation, she is able to rank near the top at her school academically. She also has a pretty appearance. Yoon A-Yi wants to become an adult as soon as possible to have a stable job. Meanwhile, her classmate is Na Il-Deung (Hwang In-Yeop). He regularly competes with Yoon A-Yi to receive the top grade, but they begin to have feelings for each other. One day, Yoon A-Yi meets Magician Lee-Eul (Ji Chang-Wook) at an abandoned amusement park. He puts on magic shows to people who tell him they believe in magic. He is a mysterious person, but he comforts Yoon A-Yi, who told him that she believes in magic.

## Cast

### Main

* Ji Chang-wook as Lee Eul
	+ Nam Da-reum as young Lee Eul
* Choi Sung-eun as Yoon Ah-yi
* Hwang In-youp as Na Il-deung

### Supporting

* Lee Sang-hwa
* Hong Seo-hee as young Ji-soo
* Yoo Jae-myung as Na Il-deung's father
* Ji Hye-won

## Production

### Development

In July 2020, it was reported that Kim Seong-yoon, who directed the dramas *Love in the Moonlight* and *Itaewon Class* is in discussion to direct a six-episode Netflix original drama '*Annarasumanara*' based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Ha Il-kwon. In April 2021, Netflix officially announced production of the series as *The Sound of Magic* with JTBC Studios and Content Zium in charge of production. Writer Kim Min-jeong, who worked with director Kim Seong-yoon in the drama *Love in the Moonlight* was also in the helm for the script.

### Casting

In December 2020, an official from Glorious Entertainment announced that Ji Chang-wook was offered the role of the magician and were in talks to star in the series. In the same month, Hwang In-youp was also reported to have been offered the role of Na Il-deung. In February 2021, Ace Factory announced that Choi Sung-eun was in talks to appear in the drama after receiving the offer to play Yoon Ah-yi. In April 2021, Nam Da-reum was reported to have joined that cast and has attended the script reading. He will be playing as Ji Chang-wook's young character, Lee Eul. That same month, Netflix officially announced production as well as casting confirmation with Ji Chang-wook, Choi Sung-eun, and Hwang In-yeop as part of the main cast. In July 2021, rookie actress Hong Song Hee from Lucky Monster was cast to play the role of Lee Eul's friend, Jisoo. In September 2021, actor Yoo Jae-myung who previously worked with *Itaewon Class* director Kim Seong-yoon, was announced to appear as Na Il-deung's father.

### Filming

On July 26, 2021 it was reported that Ji Chang-wook and one of the staff tested positive for COVID-19. As the actor is self quarantined as per protocol, the filming for the series was suspended. On August 11, 2021 filming resumed as it was reported that Ji Chang-wook has recovered from COVID-19.

## References

1. ↑ "THE SOUND OF MAGIC CONFIRMED WITH JI CHANG-WOOK, CHOI SUNG-EUN and HWANG IN-YOUP JOINING THE CAST". *Netflix*. April 14, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
2. ↑ "[SE★이슈] '지금 우리 학교는'→'아일랜드' 지금은 웹툰 원작 드라마 전성시대". *서울경제* (in Korean). 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
3. ↑ Jeong Hyeon-tae (March 8, 2022). "지창욱X황인엽 나오는 '안나라수마나라', 5월에 공개된다" ['Anna Sumanara' starring Ji Chang-wook and Hwang In-yeop to be released in May]. *Insight* (in Korean). Retrieved March 9, 2022.
4. ↑ Kim, Kyung Hee (April 15, 2021). "하일권 웹툰 '안나라수마나라' 넷플릭스 오리지널 된다! 지창욱, 황인엽 캐스팅" [Hail-kwon webtoon 'Anna Sumanara' becomes Netflix original! Ji Chang-wook, Hwang In-yeop casting]. *iMBC* (in Korean). Retrieved April 15, 2021.
5. ↑ Kim So-yeon (April 5, 2021). "[단독] '명품 아역' 남다름 '안나라수마나라' 출연 확정" [[Exclusive] 'Luxury child role', 'Annara Sumanara' confirmed to appear]. *Hankyung* (in Korean). Retrieved May 28, 2021.
6. ↑ Jo Yoon-seon (April 15, 2021). "신예 최성은, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 주인공 출연 확정 [공식]" [Rookie Choi Seong, confirmed to appear in Netflix 'Anna Sumanara' [Official]]. *Sports Chosun* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
7. ↑ Moon Ji-yeon (April 15, 2021). "[공식] 황인엽, '안나라수마나라' 출연 확정..지창욱과 호흡" [[Official] Hwang In-yeop confirmed to appear in 'Anna Sumanara'... Breathing with Ji Chang-wook]. *Sports Chosun* (in Korean). Retrieved May 28, 2021.
8. ↑ "The Sound of Magic (Korean Drama, 2021, 안나라수마나라)". *HanCinema*. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
9. ↑ Kim Seon-woo (July 20, 2021). "신예 홍서희, '안나라수마나라' 캐스팅…꽃길 행보" [Rookie Hong Seo-hee casts in 'Annarasumanara'... flower path]. *Sports Seoul* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
10. ↑ Jeong Ga-young (September 8, 2021). "[단독] 유재명, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 출연…황인엽 아버지 된다" [[Exclusive] Yoo Jae-myung to appear in Netflix's 'Anna Sumanara'... Hwang In-yeop becomes father]. *Sportsworld* (in Korean). Retrieved September 8, 2021 – via Naver.
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14. ↑ "지창욱 측 "넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라', 제안 받은 작품 중 하나" [공식]". *한국일보* (in Korean). 2020-12-01. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
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18. ↑ "About Netflix - THE SOUND OF MAGIC CONFIRMED WITH JI CHANG-WOOK, CHOI SUNG-EUN and HWANG IN-YOUP JOINING THE CAST". *About Netflix*. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
19. ↑ 김선우 (2021-07-20). "신예 홍서희, '안나라수마나라' 캐스팅…꽃길 행보". *스포츠서울*. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
20. ↑ "[단독] 유재명, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 우정출연…김성윤 감독과 인연". *[단독] 유재명, 넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 우정출연…김성윤 감독과 인연 스포츠월드* (in Korean). 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
21. ↑ Kim Ji-eun (July 26, 2021). "지창욱, 코로나 확진…넷플릭스 '안나라수마나라' 촬영 중단" [Ji Chang-wook diagnosed with Corona... Netflix 'Annarasumanara' Filming Suspended]. *Newsis* (in Korean). Retrieved July 26, 2021 – via Naver.
22. ↑ Jang Woo-young (August 11, 2021). "[단독] 지창욱, 코로나19 완치...'안나라수마나라' 촬영 복귀" [[Exclusive] Changwook Ji, fully cured of COVID-19... Return to filming for 'Anna Sumanara']. *OSEN* (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 11, 2021.

## External links

* *The Sound of Magic* on Netflix
* *The Sound of Magic* at HanCinema
* *The Sound of Magic* at Daum (in Korean)
* *Annarasumanara* at Line Webtoon