Guess the cult classic story, so well loved that it even ended up in F.R.I.E.N.D.S’, Joey Tribbiani’s freezer. We are, of course, talking about the 1868 coming-of-age novel by Louisa May Alcott titled Little Women. The beloved book has seen innumerable recreations of its tale on the stage, on television, and in over 7 films. Little Women by Netflix brings you yet another rendition of the same narrative, but with a modern twist. What’s more? This time around, the series is a K-Drama starring the who’s who of the South Korean film industry.

It is always fascinating to see filmmakers and showrunners reinterpret an existing source and transform it to mirror contemporary society. The craft lies in the renewed story still maintaining the essence of the source material. With the director, Kim Hee Won, taking on the challenge, and a familiar star cast to back her up, the audience has high hopes for the Little Women adaptation on Netflix.

Little Women on Netflix recruits K-Drama royalty

Well-known for content like Fated to Love You, Money Flower, and Vincenzo, fans are super excited to see director Kim Hee Won’s vision for Little Women. Moreover, the show is written by Jung Seo Kyung, a screenwriter who has projects like Mother, Thirst, and The Handmaiden under her belt.

With such a cast and crew working on this project, you are likely familiar with the actors. So, here we are to tell you how you know them.

Actor Kim Go Eun rose to popularity after her performance as the lead in the fantasy romance show, Goblin. She later even starred in The King: Eternal Monarch and Tune in for Love. 

In Netflix’s Little Women, she will portray the role of Oh In-ju, the eldest and the most diligent of the Oh sisters.

As part of films and the K-Drama industry since the age of eleven, Nam Ji-hyun is a very well-known actor. Her biggest and most memorable role was in the com-com series titled 100 Days My Prince.

In the upcoming Little Women, she will play the role of Oh In-kyung, a TV reporter and the passionate middle sister of the Oh family.

Known for her major role as Nam On Jo in the zombie horror show titled All of Us are Dead, Park Ji-hu also has unforgettable roles in Beautiful World and House of the Hummingbird.

In Little Women, she will embody the role of Oh In-hye, the youngest sister. A natural artist, she is enrolled in an esteemed art institution despite the family’s financial situation.

Know best for his portrayal of Detective Hwang Jun Ho the in the Netflix series Squid Game, actor Wi Ha-joon was also a part of projects like 18 Again and Romance Is a Bonus Book.

In Netflix’s Little Women, he will appear as Oh In-ju’s love interest

A talented group of supporting cast, including Uhm Ji-won, Um Ki-joon, Kang Hoon, and many more, will join these leading actors.

Are you excited about this modern adaptation of Little Women? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. The series will premiere on September 3 on Netflix, so you can put that on your watch list.