Lee Min-ho cast in TV adaptation of critically-acclaimed novel 'Pachinko'

The epic historical series, led by Lee Min-ho, boasts a budget akin to the award-winning royal drama 'The Crown'. Photo: Filepic

South Korean actor Lee Min-ho will be playing the lead role in Pachinko, an upcoming TV series based on the critically-acclaimed novel of the same name.

Lee's involvement in Pachinko is notable as the series is American streamer Apple TV+'s very first foray into K-drama territory.