''Argon'' () is a 2017

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directed by Lee Yoon-jung, starring

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and

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as passionate reporters. The series marks

's first small screen

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. It aired on cable channel

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every Monday and Tuesday at 22:50 ( KST) from September 4–26, 2017. It was one of

's last projects before his death on October 30, 2017.

Synopsis

The story of truthful reporters who strive to deliver the facts in a world full of fake news.

Cast

Main

as Kim Baek-jin, a perfectionist news anchor, reporter and leader of a news program called ''Argon''. *

as Lee Yeon-hwa, a temporary employee who gets transferred to the ''Argon'' team in the last 3 months of her contract and fights to become an official reporter.

Supporting

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as Shin Chul, the producer of ''Argon'' and a veteran reporter. * Lee Seung-joon as Yoo Myung-ho, the report bureau chief. *

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as Chae Soo-min, a lawyer and long-time friend of Baek-jin. *

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as Yook Hye-ri, a veteran writer. *

Shim Ji-ho Shim Ji-ho (born May 2, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He began his entertainment career as a model, then turned to acting. He has starred in television dramas such as ''School 2'' (1999), ''My Lovely Family'' (2004), ''Our Stance on How to Trea ...

as Uhm Min-ho, a smart newspaper reporter from the finance department. * Park Min-ha as Lee Jin-hee, also known as "the pretty writer" who loves being called that she relies on tricks and charm more than her writing skills to get her through work. *

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as Park Nam-gyu *

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as Oh Seung-yong *

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as Ahn Jae-geun, a whistleblower at Seomyoung Foods.

Production

The first script reading of the cast was held on July 12, 2017.

Ratings

References

External links

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