2PM member snags drama role

2PM'sHwang Chan-seonghas landed a role in MBC's 2013 drama"My Girlfriend is an Agent - Drama", which also boastsJoo WonandChoi Kang-heein its lineup.

The program, based on the 2009 film "7th Grade Civil Servant" starringKim Ha-neulandKang Ji-hwan, revolves around the complicated love lives of secret agents in a government agency.

Joo and Choi are the leads and will play the role of ex-lovers who broke up never having known each others' identities.

Hwang Chan-seong's character is named Gong Do-ha, and as one of the top agents, he boasts some impressive taekwondo and kendo skills and is one of Choi's potential love interests.

BeforeHwang Chan-seongis set to dominate the airwaves at home, the boy band member and his group will endeavor to win over more Japanese fans with a new release this month and a tour early next year.

On Nov. 14,2PMwill launch its fifth EP, "M asquerade". In addition, the group will embark on a Japanese arena tour next year starting Jan. 11.

By Carla Sunwoo