Key East Entertainment's subsidiary Contents K revealed on February 2, "Currently, 'Scholar Who Walks the Night' has finished its plans and is in positive talks with MBC with July as our set goal.  After this is confirmed for 'Scholar Who Walks the Night,' we plan to go into the major casting stage.  Right now, nothing is decided.  We plan to enter production after releasing an official statement soon when we settle everything."

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The story follows vampire Kim Sung Yeol, who boasts amazing aesthetics.  Two strong candidates named to play this male lead are Kim Soo Hyun and Park Hae Jin, although it appears too soon yet for any confirmation. Park Hae Jin's agency stated, "Currently, he is not confirmed for the role."

The drama will be written by Jang Hyun Joo of 'Coffee Prince' and directed by Producer Lee Sung Joon of 'The Moon That Embraces the Sun' and 'Empress Qi' to likely premiere in July.